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Meffe, Gary K. – Focus, 1993
Discusses an attempt to recover Pacific salmonid fisheries with hatcheries as an example of a human attitude toward nature that places technological mastery over nature at the forefront of our approach to many environmental problems. Points out how this approach addresses the symptoms but not the causes of the salmon population decline. Suggests…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Biodiversity, Depleted Resources, Endangered Species
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Costanza, Robert; Wainger, Lisa – Focus, 1992
Ecological economics addresses the dangers of excluding nature from economic decisions. Discusses how traditional economic frameworks separate economic interests from environmental interests. Introduces some alternative ideas wherein environmental interests are incorporated into economic planning. (MCO)
Descriptors: Change, Definitions, Depleted Resources, Ecological Factors
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Hardin, Garrett – Focus, 1992
In discussing the human and cultural implications of scientific discoveries and knowledge, the biological concept of carrying capacity is explored. Maintaining that human beings are truly animals answering to principles that govern all animals, the author addresses the need for human populations to work within the context of culture and carrying…
Descriptors: Change, Creationism, Cultural Context, Culture