| Ecosystems Contributor(s): Dickinson, Gordon (Author), Murphy, Kevin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415145120 ISBN-13: 9780415145121 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $174.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 1997 Annotation: "Ecosystems" introduces the basic concepts of ecosystem theory and explores its role in solving environmental problems. Examining the development of the ecosystem concept, the book explains how these systems function, and analyzes the complex interactions between life and its physical environment. This book focuses on "real world" problems, such as the eutrophication of lakes of North America, and deforestation of Amazonian rainforests, through lively case studies and illustrations. In showing how the ecosystem approach gives a better scientific understanding of the topical and controversial issues of human impact on the natural environment, the consequences of environmental change, such as global warming, are thoroughly considered. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology |
| Dewey: 577 |
| LCCN: 97018303 |
| Series: Routledge Introductions to Environment |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 7.06" W x 9.96" (1.32 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |