Stability of Natural Systems – Theory and Practice

Alina Gerlée

doi:10.2478/mgrsd-2008-0002

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Stability of Natural Systems – Theory and Practice

Miscellanea Geographica

Volume 13 (2008): Issue 1 (December 2008)

By: Alina Gerlée

Open Access

|Nov 2018

Abstract

The article discusses definitions and origin of the term “stability”. A difference is made between the stability of systems and their equilibrium. Practical and theoretical application of the term and limitations of its application are presented. The idea of numerous states of stability and consequences related to its application in nature conservation are discussed.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mgrsd-2008-0002 | Journal eISSN: 2084-6118 | Journal ISSN: 0867-6046

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Language: English

Page range: 11 - 19

Published on: Nov 25, 2018

Published by: Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies, University of Warsaw

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

Keywords:

stability of geoekosystems,

definition of stability,

idea of numerous states of stability

Related subjects:

Geosciences,

Geography,

Geosciences, other

© 2018 Alina Gerlée, published by Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies, University of Warsaw
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Volume 13 (2008): Issue 1 (December 2008)