Resources and Society A Systems Ecology Study of the Island of Gotland, Sweden
Although this book is about a specific area of the world (i.e., Gotland, Sweden), the interdisciplinary nature of the study, with regard to resources, environment, and society, makes it of interest to a number of fields. We have tried to make this book readable for a wide variety of interested parti...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer New York
1985, 1985
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1985 |
| Series: | Ecological Studies, Analysis and Synthesis
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction, Theory, and Perspectives
- Models and Systems
- Resource, Energy, and Environmental Analysis
- Ecologic Perspectives
- Economic Considerations
- 2. Overview and Empiric Results for Gotland
- Background and History
- General Description of the Existing System
- Macroregional Analysis
- Energy/Economic Analysis of Subsectors in the Region
- The Study Site of Lummelunda
- 3. Modeling Approaches and Results
- Model 1: An Input-Output Model for Calculating Resource Use and Pollutant Generation
- Model 2: Regional Optimization Model Scenario Including the Effect of Energy Plantations
- Model 3: A Regional Optimization for 1975 with Emphasis on Water Constraints and Energy Prices
- Model 4: Energy Diversity and Stability of the Economic System
- Model 5: Optimization Model for Gotland’s Energy Supply System
- Model 6: Simulation Model for Assessing Water Quantity and Quality Impacts
- Model 7: Modeling the Coastal Ecosystem and Associated Human Impact
- 4. Summary and Discussion of Results for Gotland
- Energy and Development
- Trends in Energy Efficiency
- Energy-Economic Relationships
- Economic Stability and Dependence on External Sources of Energy
- Hydrologic Considerations
- Economic Development and Resource Considerations
- Model Results and Resource Management
- Investment Ratio and Regional Carrying Capacity
- Future Design for Gotland: What Does History Tell Us?
- Recommendations to the Planning Authorities
- 5. General Considerations for Regional Studies
- Comparison to Other Studies
- Project Organization
- Problems of Data Collection
- The Efficacy of the Systems Ecology Approach
- Institutional Interfaces
- Interdisciplinary Work
- Prescription for Regional Analysis
- The Issue of Carrying Capacity
- Appendix I. Notes to Selected Figures.-Appendix II. Notes to Selected Tables
- References