The Resource Intelligent tinkering : bridging the gap between science and practice, Robert J. Cabin
Intelligent tinkering : bridging the gap between science and practice, Robert J. Cabin
Resource Information
The item Intelligent tinkering : bridging the gap between science and practice, Robert J. Cabin represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Waubonsee Community College.This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch.
Resource Information
The item Intelligent tinkering : bridging the gap between science and practice, Robert J. Cabin represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Waubonsee Community College.
This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch.
- Summary
- Robert J. Cabin uses the restoration of tropical dry forestland in Hawaii as an in-depth case study to investigate the scientific, practical, and philosophical issues associated with performing ecological restoration in the messy real world. Interweaving entertaining narratives of his own on-the-ground experiences as a practicing restorationist with reflections about his scientific training and background, Cabin explores the relationship between science and practice in ecological restoration. He observes that because restoration can be complex and value-driven, its implementation often turns out to be as much interdisciplinary art as hard science. 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," after the work of Aldo Leopold. In this model, 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 not unique to ecological restoration; it is a widespread problem across all fields of applied science. Written in a clear and engaging style, Intelligent Tinkering offers an insightful look at the underlying causes of the problem, along with invaluable suggestions for addressing it
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- 1 online resource (xv, 216 pages)
- Contents
-
- pt. 1. Restoring paradise
- pt. 2. Toward a more perfect union
- Isbn
- 9781610910408
- Label
- Intelligent tinkering : bridging the gap between science and practice
- Title
- Intelligent tinkering
- Title remainder
- bridging the gap between science and practice
- Statement of responsibility
- Robert J. Cabin
- Subject
-
- BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Green Business
- Conservation Biology/Ecology
- Ecosystems
- Electronic books
- Environment
- Environmental Management
- Experiential research
- Experiential research
- Landscape Ecology
- NATURE -- Natural Resources
- Restoration ecology
- Restoration ecology
- BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Environmental Economics
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- Robert J. Cabin uses the restoration of tropical dry forestland in Hawaii as an in-depth case study to investigate the scientific, practical, and philosophical issues associated with performing ecological restoration in the messy real world. Interweaving entertaining narratives of his own on-the-ground experiences as a practicing restorationist with reflections about his scientific training and background, Cabin explores the relationship between science and practice in ecological restoration. He observes that because restoration can be complex and value-driven, its implementation often turns out to be as much interdisciplinary art as hard science. 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," after the work of Aldo Leopold. In this model, 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 not unique to ecological restoration; it is a widespread problem across all fields of applied science. Written in a clear and engaging style, Intelligent Tinkering offers an insightful look at the underlying causes of the problem, along with invaluable suggestions for addressing it
- Cataloging source
- N$T
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Cabin, Robert J
- Dewey number
- 333.73/153
- Illustrations
- maps
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- QH541.15.R45
- LC item number
- C33 2011eb
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
-
- dictionaries
- bibliography
- Series statement
- The science and practice of ecological restoration
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
-
- Restoration ecology
- Experiential research
- Environment
- Environmental Management
- Ecosystems
- Landscape Ecology
- Conservation Biology/Ecology
- BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
- BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
- NATURE
- Experiential research
- Restoration ecology
- Label
- Intelligent tinkering : bridging the gap between science and practice, Robert J. Cabin
- Link
- Antecedent source
- unknown
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Carrier category
- online resource
- Carrier category code
-
- cr
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Color
- multicolored
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- pt. 1. Restoring paradise -- pt. 2. Toward a more perfect union
- Control code
- ocn750193524
- Dimensions
- unknown
- Extent
- 1 online resource (xv, 216 pages)
- File format
- unknown
- Form of item
- online
- Isbn
- 9781610910408
- Level of compression
- unknown
- Media category
- computer
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- c
- Other control number
- 10.5822/978-1-61091-040-8
- Other physical details
- maps.
- Quality assurance targets
- not applicable
- Reformatting quality
- unknown
- Sound
- unknown sound
- Specific material designation
- remote
- System control number
-
- (Sirsi) o750193524
- (OCoLC)750193524
- Label
- Intelligent tinkering : bridging the gap between science and practice, Robert J. Cabin
- Link
- Antecedent source
- unknown
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Carrier category
- online resource
- Carrier category code
-
- cr
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Color
- multicolored
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- pt. 1. Restoring paradise -- pt. 2. Toward a more perfect union
- Control code
- ocn750193524
- Dimensions
- unknown
- Extent
- 1 online resource (xv, 216 pages)
- File format
- unknown
- Form of item
- online
- Isbn
- 9781610910408
- Level of compression
- unknown
- Media category
- computer
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- c
- Other control number
- 10.5822/978-1-61091-040-8
- Other physical details
- maps.
- Quality assurance targets
- not applicable
- Reformatting quality
- unknown
- Sound
- unknown sound
- Specific material designation
- remote
- System control number
-
- (Sirsi) o750193524
- (OCoLC)750193524
Subject
- BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Green Business
- Conservation Biology/Ecology
- Ecosystems
- Electronic books
- Environment
- Environmental Management
- Experiential research
- Experiential research
- Landscape Ecology
- NATURE -- Natural Resources
- Restoration ecology
- Restoration ecology
- BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Environmental Economics
Genre
Member of
Library Links
Embed
Settings
Select options that apply then copy and paste the RDF/HTML data fragment to include in your application
Embed this data in a secure (HTTPS) page:
Layout options:
Include data citation:
<div class="citation" vocab="http://schema.org/"><i class="fa fa-external-link-square fa-fw"></i> Data from <span resource="http://link.library.waubonsee.edu/portal/Intelligent-tinkering--bridging-the-gap-between/4DlNKLhuuFk/" typeof="Book http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/Item"><span property="name http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/label"><a href="http://link.library.waubonsee.edu/portal/Intelligent-tinkering--bridging-the-gap-between/4DlNKLhuuFk/">Intelligent tinkering : bridging the gap between science and practice, Robert J. Cabin</a></span> - <span property="potentialAction" typeOf="OrganizeAction"><span property="agent" typeof="LibrarySystem http://library.link/vocab/LibrarySystem" resource="http://link.library.waubonsee.edu/"><span property="name http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/label"><a property="url" href="http://link.library.waubonsee.edu/">Waubonsee Community College</a></span></span></span></span></div>
Note: Adjust the width and height settings defined in the RDF/HTML code fragment to best match your requirements
Preview
Cite Data - Experimental
Data Citation of the Item Intelligent tinkering : bridging the gap between science and practice, Robert J. Cabin
Copy and paste the following RDF/HTML data fragment to cite this resource
<div class="citation" vocab="http://schema.org/"><i class="fa fa-external-link-square fa-fw"></i> Data from <span resource="http://link.library.waubonsee.edu/portal/Intelligent-tinkering--bridging-the-gap-between/4DlNKLhuuFk/" typeof="Book http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/Item"><span property="name http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/label"><a href="http://link.library.waubonsee.edu/portal/Intelligent-tinkering--bridging-the-gap-between/4DlNKLhuuFk/">Intelligent tinkering : bridging the gap between science and practice, Robert J. Cabin</a></span> - <span property="potentialAction" typeOf="OrganizeAction"><span property="agent" typeof="LibrarySystem http://library.link/vocab/LibrarySystem" resource="http://link.library.waubonsee.edu/"><span property="name http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/label"><a property="url" href="http://link.library.waubonsee.edu/">Waubonsee Community College</a></span></span></span></span></div>
