Ecosystems
A Functional Approach
Routledge (Publisher)
Published on 27. November 1997
Book
Hardback
208 pages
978-0-415-14512-1 (ISBN)
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Description
Ecosystems introduces the basic concepts and processes in the ecosystem and explores its role in solving environmental problems. Examining the development of the ecosystem concept, the book explains how ecosystems function and analyzes the complex interactions between life and its physical environment. Presenting examples from all parts of the world within lively case studies and illustrations, Ecosystems focuses on 'real world' problems and topical and controversial issues, particularly on human impacts on the natural environment, and the consequences of environmental change.
Reviews / Votes
'Ecosystems makes for excellent reading. It would be extremely useful for students of biogeography and environmental management.' - Geography'Ecosystems provides a comprehensive introduction to the understanding of the concept of the ecosystem and its unifying position between ecology and environmenal science ... an apposite text for students in tertiary education.' - Environmental Education and Information
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 174 mm
Weight
612 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-14512-1 (9780415145121)
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Gordon Dickinson | Kevin Murphy
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Persons
Gordon Dickinson is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geographical and Earth Sciences. Kevin Murphy is Senior Lecturer in the Division of Environmental and Evolutionary Biology, Faculty of Biomedical and Life Sciences, both at the University of Glasgow.
Content
1. The Nature of Ecosystems 2. How Ecosystems Work: Operational and support functions 3. Energy Flow and Energetics 4. Material Cycles in Ecosystems 5. Ecosystems in High Stress Environments: Meeting environmental challenges 6. The Role of Disturbance and Succession in Ecosystem Functioning 7. Life in a Crowd: Productive and intermediate ecosystems 8. Human Impacts on Ecosystems 9. Global Environmental Change: Ecosystem response and evolution Glossary Bibiography Index