Overview
- Cabin’s experience as both an academic research ecologist and a restoration scientist/practitioner gives him the credibility and platform to discuss and critique the role of formal science in restoration
- The main theme—role of science within the practice of ecological restoration—is a major selling point, interest is proven by an exchange of views in one of the two major journals in the field
- Writing style and content will attract readers, especially from the practitioner part of the audience
Part of the book series: The Science and Practice of Ecological Restoration (SPER)
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Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Introduction: The Science of Restoration Ecology and the Practice of Ecological Restoration
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Restoring Paradise
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Toward a More Perfect Union
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About this book
Robert J. Cabin explores the relationship between science and practice in ecological restoration. Despite the often distinct cultures and methodologies of scientists and practitioners, Cabin shows how each has a vital role in effective restoration and offers suggestions for improving working relationships.
One approach he advocates is what he calls "intelligent tinkering," where practitioners employ the same kind of careful but informal trial-and-error strategy followed by such groups as indigenous peoples and hobbyist mechanics. Cabin illustrates the power of intelligent tinkering using examples from his own work and other restoration projects.
The gap between science and practice is a widespread problem across all fields of applied science. Intelligent Tinkering offers an insightful look at the underlying causes of the problem, along with invaluable suggestions for addressing it.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Intelligent Tinkering
Book Subtitle: Bridging the Gap between Science and Practice
Authors: Robert J. Cabin
Series Title: The Science and Practice of Ecological Restoration
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5822/978-1-61091-040-8
Publisher: Island Press Washington, DC
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Island Press 2011
eBook ISBN: 978-1-61091-040-8Published: 18 September 2011
Series ISSN: 2945-5391
Series E-ISSN: 2945-5405
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XX, 220
Topics: Environmental Management, Ecosystems, Landscape Ecology, Conservation Biology/Ecology, Nature Conservation
