Foundations of Stream and River Ecology
A Guide to the Classic Literature
Published on 17. December 2024
Book
Hardback
248 pages
978-0-226-83711-6 (ISBN)
Description
For students and practitioners, a comprehensive primer on the key literature in stream and river ecology.
The study of streams and rivers combines ecology, chemistry, hydrology, and geology to reveal the factors that control the biological diversity and functioning of these unique ecosystems. Although stream ecology is a relatively young discipline, foundational papers published over the past half century have shaped our current understanding of these ecosystems and have informed our efforts to manage and protect them. Organized by topics such as the physical template, community structure, food webs, ecosystem energetics, and nutrient dynamics, the chapters of this book offer summaries of the key literature, historical and contextual information, and insightful discussions of how past research has influenced present studies and may shape future work.
The study of streams and rivers combines ecology, chemistry, hydrology, and geology to reveal the factors that control the biological diversity and functioning of these unique ecosystems. Although stream ecology is a relatively young discipline, foundational papers published over the past half century have shaped our current understanding of these ecosystems and have informed our efforts to manage and protect them. Organized by topics such as the physical template, community structure, food webs, ecosystem energetics, and nutrient dynamics, the chapters of this book offer summaries of the key literature, historical and contextual information, and insightful discussions of how past research has influenced present studies and may shape future work.
Reviews / Votes
"Very comprehensive and concise. This book summarizes important papers in the field of stream ecology and ties them into nice packages, which was perfect for a newbie like me. Something I found super helpful about this book was that it did a great job in condensing the information from these papers while still showing the historical significance of their findings. . . . Foundations of Stream and River Ecology helped me catch up on literal decades of the field-and as an undergraduate getting his feet wet, it gave me a strong general feeling for what is a rich, emergent field with fascinating dynamics and applications into other fields." * Integrative and Comparative Biology Blog * "The book is a significant guide to tracing the emergence and development of river ecology as a science . . . It combines scholarly depth with accessible analysis, making it both a tribute to classic ecological work and a springboard for the next generation of aquatic scientists." * Conservation Biology * "This work will be a must-read for graduate students interested in developing a well-grounded understanding of the underpinnings of stream ecology, especially for students studying for their comprehensive examinations. For established researchers, this is a welcome addition to help us revisit foundational papers." -- Emma Rosi, aquatic ecologist, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies "For those who are starting out in stream ecology . . . this book is an excellent first step into the stream world. And all of us will benefit from discovering, or rediscovering, the foundations that support the expansion of our collective knowledge in stream and river ecology." -- Nancy B. Grimm, Arizona State University, from the forewordMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chicago
United States
Publishing group
The University of Chicago Press
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
21 halftones
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
399 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-226-83711-6 (9780226837116)
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Persons
Wyatt F. Cross is professor of ecology at Montana State University. Jonathan P. Benstead is professor of biological sciences at the University of Alabama. Amy M. Marcarelli is professor of biological sciences and director of the Ecosystem Science Center at Michigan Technological University. Ryan A. Sponseller is associate professor of ecosystem ecology at Umea? University in Sweden.