humanecological
Humanecological refers to human ecology, the interdisciplinary study of how people interact with their natural, social, and built environments. It examines how cultural practices, economies, technology, and institutions influence ecological processes and, in turn, how ecological change affects societies.
The field integrates anthropology, sociology, geography, ecology, economics, and planning to analyze population-environment dynamics, urban and
Methods commonly used include fieldwork, surveys, ethnography, spatial analysis, GIS, demographic analysis, modeling, and cross-case comparisons.
Applications of humanecological research inform policy and practice in land use planning, conservation, public health, climate
The concept emerged in the mid-20th century from ecological anthropology and related disciplines, with growing attention
Related terms include human ecology, ecological anthropology, and sustainability science.