Introductory chapter: an interweaving to be formalized, the biosphere faced with the relationship between the human and the non-human
Un entrelacement à formaliser, la biosphère et la relation entre humain et non-humain
Résumé
This introductory chapter delineates the challenge of formalizing a concept-paradigm and provides specific examples that could be considered as models of socio-ecological viability. We investigate the benefits that the concept of coviability brings to the concept of "sustainable development". Contributions will be given throughout the book and will be summarized in a final chapter, which will define the concept-paradigm through a transdisciplinary approach.