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Thomas J. Burns

Publications (2)

Human Interaction with the Natural Environment: The POETICAS Model as a Framework for Understanding and Praxis in Late Modernity

Thomas J. Burns, Peyman Hekmatpour & Kristen C. Speer · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2018

Using the acronym POETICAS, we explore eight major facets of humankind’s relationship with the natural environment. We make the case that, while they are not mutually exclusive, they are nonetheless analytically distinct. We explore the roles of: 1) Population & demography; 2...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2018/v8i327171

Flaws in the Scientific Method and Their Relevance for Energy Research: A Cautionary Tale

Thomas J. Burns & Tom W. Boyd · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2018

The Aim of the Paper is to explore how scientific methods, while strong in principle, can have serious flaws in practice. In focusing on circumscribed aspects of an overall system, science is able to bring a greater level of control over what is under its gaze.  Yet imposing orde...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2018/v1i39814