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Darwin Darwinism and Conservation in the Galapagos Islands
Author | : Diego Quiroga,Ana Sevilla |
Publsiher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 2016-10-03 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9783319340524 |
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The book explores how Darwin ́s legendary and mythologized visit to the Galapagos affected the socioecosystems of the Islands, as well as the cultural and intellectual traditions of Ecuador and Latin America. It highlights in what way the connection between Darwin and the Galapagos has had real, enduring and paradoxical effects in the Archipelago. This Twenty Century construct of the Galapagos as the cradle of Darwin’s theory and insights triggered not only the definition of the Galapagos as a living natural laboratory but also the production of a series of conservation practices and the reshaping of the Galapagos as a tourism destination with an increasingly important flow of tourists that potentially threaten its fragile ecosystems. The book argues that the idea of a Darwinian living laboratory has been limited by the success of the very same constructs that promote its conservation. It suggests critical interpretations of this paradox by questioning many of the dichotomies that have been created to understand nature and its conservation. We also explore some possible ways in which Darwin's ideas can be used to better understand the social and natural threats facing the Islands and to develop sustainable and successful management practices.
The Galapagos Islands
Author | : Charles Darwin |
Publsiher | : Penguin Group |
Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0146001443 |
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Evolution from the Galapagos
Author | : Gabriel Trueba,Carlos Montúfar |
Publsiher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 177 |
Release | : 2013-06-04 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781461467328 |
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This volume is a collection of the some of the most significant lectures that well-known experts presented at our two international “summits on evolution” (2005, 2009) as updated and revised chapters. The meetings took place on one of the large islands of the Galapagos archipelago (San Cristobal) at GAIAS (Galapagos Institute for the Arts and Sciences) of the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), Ecuador. The main goal of the two Galapagos Summits on Evolution has been to bring together scientists and graduate students engaged in the study of evolution, from life’s origin to its current diversity. Because of their historical significance, the Galapagos are a unique venue for promoting comprehensive research on evolution and ecology and to make the research results available to students and teachers everywhere, but especially from developing countries. As shown by the enthusiastic attendance at both summits and the many suggestions to keep them continuing, the meetings have opened new opportunities for students from Ecuador and other Latin American countries to be inspired by some of the most brilliant minds in evolutionary science.
The Galapagos Marine Reserve
Author | : Judith Denkinger,Luis Vinueza |
Publsiher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2014-01-24 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 9783319027692 |
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This book focuses on how marine systems respond to natural and anthropogenic perturbations (ENSO, overfishing, pollution, tourism, invasive species, climate-change). Authors explain in their chapters how this information can guide management and conservation actions to help orient and better manage, restore and sustain the ecosystems services and goods that are derived from the ocean, while considering the complex issues that affect the delicate nature of the Islands. This book will contribute to a new understanding of the Galapagos Islands and marine ecosystems.
Science and Conservation in the Galapagos Islands
Author | : Stephen J. Walsh,Carlos F. Mena |
Publsiher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2012-12-05 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781461457947 |
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In this launch of the Galapagos series, this book provides a broad “framing” assessment of the current status of social and ecological systems in the Galapagos Islands, and the feedback that explicitly links people to the environment. It also highlights the challenges to conservation imposed by tourism in the Galapagos Islands and the attendant migration of people from mainland Ecuador to service the burgeoning tourism industry. Further, there is an emphasize on the status of the terrestrial and marine environments that form the very foundation of the deep attraction to the Islands by tourists, residents, scholars, and conservationists.
Gal pagos
Author | : John Kricher,Kevin Loughlin |
Publsiher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 496 |
Release | : 2022-11-29 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780691217246 |
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A richly illustrated nature tour of Galápagos—now expanded, thoroughly updated, and with more than 650 color photographs Galápagos is a comprehensive, up-to-date, and profusely illustrated natural history of this spectacular archipelago. Offering much more information than identification guides, the book provides detailed accounts and more than 650 color photographs of the islands’ habitats, marine life, reptiles, birds, mammals, and plants, making the book a virtual nature tour of Galápagos. Galápagos experts John Kricher and Kevin Loughlin have thoroughly revised the original text, bringing all the taxonomy up to date and adding a wealth of new information. Individual chapters cover geology, ecology, human history, Darwin’s finches and how Darwin came to his theory of natural selection from his visit to the islands, Galápagos tortoises, marine and land iguanas, mammals, seabirds, landbirds, marine life, and conservation challenges and initiatives. The concluding chapter covers each of the individual islands, including landing sites, unique plant and animal species, and points of interest, and serves as a wonderful guide for visitors as they move from island to island or plan a trip to Galápagos. With its combination of rich text and splendid photos, Galápagos is essential reading for the ecotraveler and nature enthusiast alike. Now with more than 650 color photographs, showing habitats, geology, marine life, and all the commonly encountered reptiles, birds, mammals, and plantsFeatures a detailed island-by-island guide, including landing sites and what visitors can expectEssential reading for the ecotraveler and nature enthusiast
Galapagos at the Crossroads
Author | : Carol Ann Bassett |
Publsiher | : National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1426204027 |
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Natural History.