Ecological Engineering
An Introduction to Ecotechnology
Published on 9. May 1989
Book
Hardback
496 pages
978-0-471-62559-9 (ISBN)
Description
Ecotechnology is the application of ecological engineering principles and methods. This book details a new approach to dealing with humans' impact on nature, stressing the need for a symbiotic relationship between humans and their natural environment. It covers ecological modeling, as well as economic, ecological and educational aspects of ecological engineering. Case studies are included illustrating applications in aquatic ecosystems, hydrological modification, pollution control, wetland management, and lake, reservoir, and stream restoration. The volume will be of benefit to ecologists, environmental scientists, environmental engineers and biologists.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Ill.
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 162 mm
Weight
836 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-62559-9 (9780471625599)
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William J. Mitsch | Sven Erik Jorgensen
Ecological Engineering and Ecosystem Restoration
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10/2003
Wiley
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Content
Partial table of contents: BASIC PRINCIPLES. Classification and Examples of Ecological Engineering (S. Jorgensen & W. Mitsch). Principles of Ecological Modeling (S. Jorgensen). Ecological Engineering and Self-Organization (H. Odum). CASE STUDIES OF ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING. Restoration of Riverine Wetlands: The Des Plaines River Wetlands Demonstration Project (D. Hey, et al.). Function of a Lagoon in Nutrient Removal in Lake Biwa, Japan (A. Kurata & M. Satouchi). Ecological Engineering of Coastlines with Salt-Marsh Plantations (C. Chung). Changes of Redox Potential in Aquatic Ecosystems (S. Jorgensen). Integrated Fish Culture Management in China (Y. Jingsong & Y. Honglu). Ecological Engineering and Biological Polishing: Methods to Economize Waste Management in Hard Rock Mining (M. Kalin). Index.