Written for anyone who works with chemicals or has a general interest in ecology, this book examines the interrelationship of life forms in our environment and provides straightforward explanations about the complicated interactions among nature and humans. Emphasizing basic concepts, definitions, and descriptions, the author presents illustrative problems in terms of commonly used ecological parameters to provide readers with enough information to make technical and personal decisions about ecology.
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Examines the interrelationship of life forms in our environment and provides explanations about the complicated interactions among nature and humans. This book presents illustrative problems in terms of commonly used ecological parameters to provide readers with information to make technical and personal decisions about ecology.
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Part I 1 Fundamental Ecology Chapter 1 2 Introduction Chapter 2 3 Biogeochemical Cycles Chapter 3 4 Energy Flow in the Ecosystem Chapter 4 5 Population Ecology Part II 6 Biodiversity Chapter 5 7 Biodiversity Part III 8 Practical Ecology Chapter 6 9 Species Chapter 7 10 Terrestrial Ecosystems Chapter 8 11 Aquatic Ecosystems Chapter 9 12 Current Issues in Ecology
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The book provides access to an important body of knowledge about the underpinnings of life on earth. Recommended. General readers, undergraduates, and graduate students. * CHOICE, September 2008 *

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780865871977
Publisert
2007-12-24
Utgiver
Vendor
Government Institutes Inc.,U.S.
Vekt
744 gr
Høyde
255 mm
Bredde
187 mm
Dybde
23 mm
Aldersnivå
05, 06, UU, UP, P
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
364

Forfatter

Biographical note

Frank R. Spellman is Assistant Professor of Environmental Health at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Spellman is a professional member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, the Water Environment Federation, and the Institute of Hazardous Materials Managers. He is also a Board Certified Safety Professional and Board Certified Hazardous Materials Manager with more than 35 years of experience in environmental science and engineering.