Biotic Feedbacks in the Global Climatic System: Will the Warming Feed the Warming?

The problem of global warming is among the most intensely studied and debated topics in ecology and environmental science. But one possible contributor to global warming—biotic feedback—has until now not been addressed with any serious, sustained attention. Featuring papers prepared for a meeting held at Woods Hole to explore the topic, this book provides for the first time a comprehensive overview of the many issues associated with interactions between biota and global warming. With contributions from internationally respected scholars in the field, the book will prove invaluable to students and researchers in ecology, climatology, and environmental science.