Fundamentals of Ecosystem Science
Kathleen Weathers
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Description for Fundamentals of Ecosystem Science
Paperback. 326 pages. Editor(s): Weathers, Kathleen C.; Strayer, David L.; Likens, Gene E. Ecosystem science has developed into a major part of contemporary ecology, and it is now applied to diagnose and solve a wide range of important environmental problems. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to modern ecosystem science. It covers major concepts of ecosystem science, biogeochemistry, and energetics. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSAF. Dimension: 234 x 193 x 20. Weight: 664.
Fundamentals of Ecosystem Science provides a compact and comprehensive introduction to modern ecosystem science. This book covers major concepts of ecosystem science, biogeochemistry, and energetics. It addresses, contrasts, and compares both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. It combines general lessons, concepts, frameworks, and challenges in highly accessible synthesis chapters. It presents firsthand case studies, written by leaders in the field, offering personal insights into how adopting an ecosystem approach led to innovations, new understanding, management changes, and policy solutions. This book is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students who have had a general biology ... Read more
Fundamentals of Ecosystem Science provides a compact and comprehensive introduction to modern ecosystem science. This book covers major concepts of ecosystem science, biogeochemistry, and energetics. It addresses, contrasts, and compares both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. It combines general lessons, concepts, frameworks, and challenges in highly accessible synthesis chapters. It presents firsthand case studies, written by leaders in the field, offering personal insights into how adopting an ecosystem approach led to innovations, new understanding, management changes, and policy solutions. This book is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students who have had a general biology ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Academic Press
Number of pages
326
Condition
New
Number of Pages
326
Place of Publication
San Diego, United States
ISBN
9780120887743
SKU
V9780120887743
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99-2
About Kathleen Weathers
Dr. Kathleen C. Weathers is the G. Evelyn Hutchinson Chair in Ecology at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies. Dr. David L. Strayer is a Distinguished Senior Scientist Emeritus at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies. Dr. Gene E. Likens is President Emeritus and Distinguished Senior Scientist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, and a Distinguished Research Professor at ... Read more
Reviews for Fundamentals of Ecosystem Science
"Highly recommended as a textbook, Fundamentals is certain to delight the reader with striking stories on the connection between habitat fragmentation and Lyme disease, and other intriguing examples that leave us marveling at the complexity of ecological interactions and remind us why we choose to work in this field."
The Journal of Wildlife Management, 2014 "Via multiple approaches ... Read more
The Journal of Wildlife Management, 2014 "Via multiple approaches ... Read more