Wilderness science: an oxymoron?

Daniel B. Botkin

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Wilderness science: an oxymoron?

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Daniel B. Botkin

Year:

2000

Type:

Proceedings

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Cole, David N.; McCool, Stephen F.; Freimund, Wayne A.; O'Loughlin, Jennifer, comps. 2000. Wilderness science in a time of change conference-Volume 1: Changing perspectives and future directions; 1999 May 23-27; Missoula, MT. Proceedings RMRS-P-15-VOL-1. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 48-51

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Abstract

Can researchers use the traditional scientific method in studying wilderness without violating the concept and wilderness law concerning “untrammeled” land? This philosophical essay seeks to answer that question through historical review and literature overview, suggesting how science and the study of wilderness can be compatible.

Parent Publication

Wilderness science in a time of change conference-Volume 1: Changing perspectives and future directions; 1999 May 23-27; Missoula, MT

Keywords

wilderness, science, philosophy, ecosystems

Citation

Botkin, Daniel B. 2000. Wilderness science: an oxymoron?. In: Cole, David N.; McCool, Stephen F.; Freimund, Wayne A.; O''Loughlin, Jennifer, comps. 2000. Wilderness science in a time of change conference-Volume 1: Changing perspectives and future directions; 1999 May 23-27; Missoula, MT. Proceedings RMRS-P-15-VOL-1. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 48-51