Fundamentals of Ecosystem Science

by Kathleen C. Weathers (Editor), David L. Strayer (Editor), Gene E. Likens (Editor)

Overview

Fundamentals of Ecosystem Science, Second Edition provides a comprehensive introduction to modern ecosystem science covering land, freshwater and marine ecosystems. Featuring full color images to support learning and written by a group of experts, this updated edition covers major concepts of ecosystem science, biogeochemistry, and energetics. Case studies of important environmental problems offer personal insights into how adopting an ecosystem approach has helped solve important intellectual and practical problems. For those choosing to use the book in a classroom environment, or who want to enrich further their reading experience, teaching and learning assets are available at Elsevier.com. - Covers both aquatic (freshwater and marine) and terrestrial ecosystems with updated information - Includes a new chapter on microbial biogeochemistry - Features vignettes throughout the book with real examples of how an ecosystem approach has led to important change in policy, management, and ecological understanding - Demonstrates the application of an ecosystem approach in synthesis chapters and case studies - Contains new coverage of human-environment interactions

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780128127636
Publisher:	Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date:	07/23/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	358
File size:	29 MB
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About the Author

Dr. Kathleen C. Weathers is the G. Evelyn Hutchinson Chair in Ecology at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies.
Dr. David L. Strayer is a Distinguished Senior Scientist Emeritus at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies.
Dr. Gene E. Likens is President Emeritus and Distinguished Senior Scientist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, and a Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Connecticut, Storrs

Table of Contents

Section 1: Introduction1. Introduction Section 2: Ecological Energetics2. Primary Production3. Secondary Production4. Decomposition5. Microbially Mediated Redox Reactions Section 3: Biogeochemistry6. Intro to Element Cycling7. Carbon Cycle8. Nitrogen Cycle9. Phosphorus Cycle Section 4: Synthesis10. Revisiting the Ecosystem Concept: Important Features that Promote Generality and Understanding11. Ecosystems in a heterogeneous world12. Controls on ecosystem structure and function Section 5: Case Studies13. Streams and their valleys14. Ecology of lyme disease15. Understanding Ecosystem Effects of Dams16. Acid Rain17. Surprising ecosystem changes in the Naragannsett Bay18. From global environmental change to sustainability science: Ecosystem studies in Yaqui Valley Mexico Section 6: Frontiers19. Ecosystem science: the continuing evolution of our discipline

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From the Publisher

This fully revised review of ecosystem science examines the role of marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems in addressing environmental problems

Editorial Reviews

"Highly recommended as a textbook, Fundamentals is certain to delight the reader with striking stories on the connection between habitat fragmentation and Lyme disease, and other intriguing examples that leave us marveling at the complexity of ecological interactions and remind us why we choose to work in this field." —The Journal of Wildlife Management, 2014

"Via multiple approaches (e.g., experimental, theoretical, cross-system comparisons), contributors discuss the energetics and biochemical branches of this rapidly evolving science, and present case studies illustrating how ecosystem science can identify and control problems in diverse ecosystems." —Reference and Research Book News,  2013

"I have been searching for a book like this for my ecosystem ecology class. The tone is right-on-target, the examples are apropos, and it is clear that these chapters are written for students as opposed to researchers, which is a significant plus." —Dr. Robert Hall, University of Wyoming

"I found the chapters in Fundamentals of Ecosystem Science to be well-organized and well-written. Students and teachers alike respond well to them. The level of detail is about right (not too dense), and the subject matter is presented in an interesting and engaging way." —Dr. Clifford Ochs, University of Mississippi

"The book is very readable and engaging, and it communicates both a general understanding of the topics and current state of the knowledge.  The incorporation of both terrestrial and aquatic systems is a great contribution since most ecosystem science textbooks are focused on terrestrial or aquatic systems." —Dr. Mary Arthur, University of Kentucky

"A refreshing approach that includes specific methods, examples and perspectives from both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. It provides timely and motivating syntheses of concepts and approaches for addressing current challenges to earth's ecosystem functions." —Dr. Amy Rosemond, Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia

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