Ecosystems : a functional approach
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Ecosystems : a functional approach
(Routledge introductions to environment)
Routledge, 1998
- : cloth
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [177]-181) and index
Description and Table of Contents
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.
Table of Contents
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
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