Title: Resilience Thinking: Sustaining Ecosystems and People in a Changing World
Author: Brian Walker and David Salt
Publisher: Island Press
Description:
“Resilience Thinking: Sustaining Ecosystems and People in a Changing World” by Brian Walker and David Salt offers a profound exploration of the concept of resilience and its application in sustaining ecosystems and communities amidst environmental change. Published by Island Press, this book introduces readers to the principles of resilience thinking, emphasizing the interconnectedness of social, ecological, and economic systems. Walker and Salt present a holistic framework for understanding and managing complex adaptive systems, drawing insights from ecology, economics, sociology, and other disciplines. Through real-world examples and case studies, the book illustrates how resilience thinking can inform sustainable resource management, disaster recovery, and adaptation to global environmental challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss. With its interdisciplinary approach and practical insights, this edition serves as an essential resource for policymakers, planners, scientists, and anyone interested in fostering resilience and sustainability in a rapidly changing world.