Resources and Society - Jansson, Ann-Mari

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Sommaire:
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.