ISLAND EFFECT
Charles François (2004). ISLAND EFFECT, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 1785.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 1785 ▶ |
| Object type | General information, Human sciences, Methodology or model |
The appearance and eventual multiplication of original types in secluded environments .
Such types can be vegetal or animal species, or specific and original cultural traits in isolated human groups .
Isolation favors differenciation of any original stock through to “creative” innovation in some specific niche in a biotope , or more generally, environment .
It may also lead to co-evolution, when unfettered or suppressed by aliencompetition, for instance by introduced species or characters. End of isolation usually leads to the quick alteration or even destruction of biological or cultural diversity . (Mac Donald may kill regional recipes and the Uros of Lake Titicaca are now adept to Salsa music)