A new ecology : systems perspective /

The diversity of nature's flora and fauna is staggering, and it is human nature to wonder how to explain the diversity, adaptability and beauty of the world that surrounds us. How can we explain the interactions between matter and energy that lead to the abiotic and biotic web of life on earth?...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: J�rgensen, Sven Erik, 1934-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam ; Oxford : Elsevier, 2007.
Temas:
Ecology.
Nature > Effect of human beings on.
Environment
Environnement.
�Etres humains > Influence sur la nature.
environment (earth sciences concept)
SCIENCE > Environmental Science (see also Chemistry > Environmental)
NATURE > Ecosystems & Habitats > Wilderness.
NATURE > Ecology.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Ecology.
Ecology
Nature > Effect of human beings on
Dynamisches System
�Okosystem
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.

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