A Role for Theory The goals of BES are supported by three major kinds of theories. Theories are unifying frameworks that embrace many models and identify the fundamental postulates and […]
Several of us have been working on an essay to describe more fully than an earlier post here, a theory of urban heterogeneity. That essay is not complete yet, but […]
Why are there two words for mineral concretions? And what does that have to do with urban ecology? I recently visited Newark, NJ to work with BES urban design expert, […]
BES is a far flung, disciplinarily diverse project. We do many things to apply centripetal force to a situation that seems naturally to be dissipative. One centering activity is to […]
An essay has been written to help outline the needs to be met and the theoretical structure that we must flesh out and fill in to enhance intellectual integration in […]
As the New Year rings in, it is time to prepare for 2014 as the BES Year of Theory. This designation highlights our concerted efforts to improve our ability to […]
Important Needs for Theory Two things are clear about theory in BES. First, it is an extraordinarily important and well recognized tool for integration and motivation in our long-term social-ecological […]
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