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Howard Thomas Odum (September 1, 1924 – September 11, 2002), usually cited as H. T. Odum, was an American ecologist. He is known for his pioneering work on ecosystem ecology, and for his provocative proposals for additional laws of thermodynamics, informed by his work on general systems theory.
Sep 3, 2021 · A biographical sketch of the influential ecologists Eugene and Howard Odum, who developed the ecosystem concept and applied it to various environmental issues. Learn about their background, collaborations, publications, awards, and legacy.
Dec 18, 2018 · A classic paper by E.P. Odum on ecosystem development influenced the field of ecology with its conceptual framework, testable hypotheses, and relevance. The paper also reflected his holistic view of ecology based on thermodynamic principles and his vision of humans as part of ecosystems.
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Learn about Howard Odum, a pioneer of systems ecology and cybernetics, who introduced the concept of ecosystem and the maximum power principle. Explore his life, work and legacy in this chapter from the book Systems Thinkers.
Howard T. Odum possessed one of the most innovative minds of thetwentieth century. He pioneered the fields of ecologicalengineering, ecological economics, and e...
Gainesville, Florida, 16 September 2002) ecology, ecosystem studies, biogeochemistry, thermodynamics, ecological engineering, ecological economics. More than any other scientist, Odum shaped the way ecologists think about energy. He pioneered large-scale experimental studies of energy flow in natural ecosystems.
Learn about the life and work of Howard T. Odum, the founder of emergy research and a pioneer of systems ecology. Explore his awards, publications, students, and vision of the biosphere.
