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... > social science subjects > sociology > environmental, urban and regional sociology > environmental sociology > conservation and ecology > balance-of-nature paradigm
... > social science subjects > geography > human geography > social and cultural geography > animal geographies > balance-of-nature paradigm
... > social science subjects > sociology > anthropology > geography/geology > biogeography > animal geographies > balance-of-nature paradigm
... > social science subjects > geography > Earth science > physical geography > biogeography > animal geographies > balance-of-nature paradigm
... > other subjects > natural sciences > Earth science > physical geography > biogeography > animal geographies > balance-of-nature paradigm

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balance-of-nature paradigm  

Definition

  • Balance-of-nature is a metaphor that invokes the ideal of a universe of interrelated components that operate in harmony undisturbed by external interventions. The concept of a balance in nature is part of many cosmologies around the world. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Balance-of-Nature Paradigm]

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