Restoring Nature: Perspectives From The Social Sciences And Humanities

by Paul H. Gobster (Editor), R. Bruce Hull (Editor)

Ecological restoration is an inherently challenging endeavor. Not only is its underlying science still developing, but the concept itself raises complex questions about nature, culture, and the role of humans in the landscape. Using a recent controversy over ecological restoration efforts in Chicago as a touchstone for discussion, Restoring Nature explores the difficult questions that arise during the planning and implementation of restoration projects in urban and wildland settings. Contributors

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 15, 2000

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a must-have for anyone undertaking restoration and/or stewardship activities, especially when working in urban centres (though certainly not exclusively).

The book contains papers and essays from a variety of writers, many very well known the field, and all with ideas worth reading. Although the authors and editors recognize that the natural sciences play an important role in ecological restoration, they highlight the ways that the humanities and social science play an equally important role - and really, no ecological restoration work can be done well without taking a multi-disciplinary approach.

Overall, a very valuable book to those working and volunteering to help restore nature.