Fundamentals of Ecosystem Science
Author(s)
Weathers, Kathleen C.
Strayer, David L.
Likens, Gene E.
Weathers, Kathleen C.
Strayer, David L.
Likens, Gene E.
Ecosystem science has developed into a major part of contemporary ecology, and it is now applied to diagnose and solve a wide range of important environmental problems. Fundamentals of Ecosystem Science provides a compact and comprehensive introduction to modern ecosystem science. Written by a group of experts, this book covers major concepts of ecosystem science, biogeochemistry, and energetics.
- Addresses, contrasts, and compares both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems
- Combines general lessons, concepts, frameworks, and challenges in highly accessible synthesis chapters
- Presents firsthand case studies, written by leaders in the field, offering personal insights into how adopting an ecosystem approach led to innovations, new understanding, management changes, and policy solutions
Keywords
General, Ecology, Environmental Science, Trees, General, Biochemistry, Biology, General, Biological Sciences & Nutrition -> Environmental Science & Ecology -> Environmental Science, General Interests & Hobbies -> Nature -> Nature, Physical & Earth Sciences -> Earth Science -> Earth Science General, Biological Sciences & Nutrition -> Biology -> Biochemistry, Biological Sciences & Nutrition -> Environmental Science & Ecology -> Ecology, Biological Sciences & Nutrition -> Biology -> General
General, Ecology, Environmental Science, Trees, General, Biochemistry, Biology, General, Biological Sciences & Nutrition -> Environmental Science & Ecology -> Environmental Science, General Interests & Hobbies -> Nature -> Nature, Physical & Earth Sciences -> Earth Science -> Earth Science General, Biological Sciences & Nutrition -> Biology -> Biochemistry, Biological Sciences & Nutrition -> Environmental Science & Ecology -> Ecology, Biological Sciences & Nutrition -> Biology -> General
| Name in long format: | Fundamentals of Ecosystem Science |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0120887746 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780120887743 |
| Book pages: | 326 |
| Book language: | en |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Publisher: | Academic Press |
| Dimensions: | Height: 9.1 Inches, Length: 7.4 Inches, Weight: 1.4550509292 Pounds, Width: 0.7 Inches |
