Fundamentals of Ecosystem Science

Fundamentals of Ecosystem Science provides a solid introduction to modern ecosystem science covering land, freshwater and marine environments. Ecosystem science is now applied to address a wide range of environmental problems. Written by a group of respected experts, this updated edition covers major concepts of ecosystem science, biogeochemistry, and energetics. Case studies are also included, written by leading figures in the field, offering personal insights into how adopting an ecosystem approach has helped to solve important intellectual and practical problems. For those choosing to use the book in a classroom environment, or who want to further enrich their reading experience, teaching and learning assets are available at http://store.elsevier.com One of the few books on ecosystems to cover both aquatic and terrestrialVignettes throughout the book give real examples of how an ecosystem approach has and continues to create real change Synthesis chapters and case studies help take new information and demonstrate the applicationsNew coverage on human-environment interactions and biological interactions within the environment INDICE: Introduction to ES SOCIO-ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS Ecological Energetics Primary production Secondary production Organic matter decomposition Biogeochemistry Element cycling Carbon Nitrogen Phosphorus INTERACTIONS AMONG BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES Synthesis Ecosystem concept Ecosystem in a heterogeneous world Controls BIOTIC CONTROLS on ECOSYSTEMS Case Studies Yaqui valley Lyme disease Dams Acid rain Streams GEO-ENGINEERING the OCEAN case study Frontiers

• ISBN: 978-0-12-812762-9
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 410
• Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2018
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés