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From aquatic science to ecosystem health: a philosophical
perspective
J.R. Vallentyne & M. Munawar*
Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canada Centre for Inland
Waters, P0. Box 5050, Burlington, Ontario, Canada L7R 4A6
(* author for correspondence)
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Abstract
The development of an ecosystem (social, economic,
environmental) approach to water management is traced from its origins
in the Great Lakes of North America. The focus on health and integrity
of ecosystems is an outgrowth of the Lamarckian concept of The Biosphere
as a global system of matter, life, and mind. The driving forces
behind the development of an ecosystem approach have been negative
feedback from excessive demotechnic growth and faith that we can
maintain a healthy relationship with Mother Earth.
Keywords: health, ecosystem, Biosphere, Great Lakes, environmental
management
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