Sven Erik Jørgensen,
Brian D. Fath,
Brian Fath,
Simone Bastianoni,
Joao C. Marques,
Felix Muller,
S. Nors Nielsen,
Bernard D. Patten,
Enzo Tiezzi,
Robert E. Ulanowicz
e.a.
Elsevier Science
e druk, 2007
9780444531605
A New Ecology
Systems Perspective
Specificaties
Gebonden, blz.
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Engels
Elsevier Science |
e druk, 2007
ISBN13: 9780444531605
Rubricering
Verwachte levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
Samenvatting
A New Ecology presents an ecosystem theory based on the following ecosystem properties: physical openness, ontic openness, directionality, connectivity, a complex dynamic for growth and development, and a complex dynamic response to disturbances. Each of these properties is developed in detail to show that these basic and characteristic properties can be applied to explain a wide spectrum of ecological obsevations and convections. It is also shown that the properties have application for environmental management and for assessment of ecosystem health.
Specificaties
Inhoudsopgave
Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Ecosystems have openness (thermodynamic). 3. Ecosystems have ontic openness. 4. Ecosystems have directionality. 5. Ecosystems have connectivity. 6. Ecosystems have complex dynamics (growth). 7. Ecosystems have complex dynamics (disturbances). 8. Ecosystems have broad explanatory power in ecology. 9. Ecosystem principles have applications. 10. Conclusions and final remarks. References. Index.