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2 - Ecological Theory

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 April 2021

Adrian C. Newton
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Bournemouth University
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The chapter first considers the nature of ecological theory, then provides an overview of a series of different theoretical ideas in relation to ecosystem collapse and recovery. These include disturbance theory, succession, state-and-transition models, dynamical systems theory, planetary boundaries, critical loads, resilience, food webs, ecological networks and extinction cascades. A set of propositions are then presented that might provide a basis for understanding ecosystem collapse and recovery, based on these theories. These propositions are revisited in subsequent chapters, in light of the empirical evidence that is considered.

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Print publication year: 2021

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  • Ecological Theory
  • Adrian C. Newton, Bournemouth University
  • Book: Ecosystem Collapse and Recovery
  • Online publication: 05 April 2021
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108561105.003
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  • Ecological Theory
  • Adrian C. Newton, Bournemouth University
  • Book: Ecosystem Collapse and Recovery
  • Online publication: 05 April 2021
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108561105.003
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  • Ecological Theory
  • Adrian C. Newton, Bournemouth University
  • Book: Ecosystem Collapse and Recovery
  • Online publication: 05 April 2021
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108561105.003
Available formats
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