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Journal
Journal of Environmental Systems
ISSN
0047-2433 (print) 1541-3802 (electronic)
Volume
4
Issue
4
Date
1/1/1974

Article Facts

Title
Ecological Systems Versus Human Systems: Which Should be Supreme?
DOI
10.2190/WC8R-BYTN-HXLY-F9MK
Author
M. A. Santos
Pages
261-267
Online Date
05/09/2002

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Ecological Systems Versus Human Systems: Which Should be Supreme?

M. A. Santos

DOI: 10.2190/WC8R-BYTN-HXLY-F9MK

Abstract

A reasonable outcome of man's quest for knowledge of the earth's dynamic forces is to attempt to control the future development of our environment. This manuscript considers the managerial relationship between the ecological system and the human system. It specifically discusses the benefits and costs that is derived by the human system by being a part of a larger more complex unit. The proposal is made that man is not yet ready to take the helm of the planet earth and to guide its orderly and sequential development.

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