DESCRIPTION: Forested wetlands are experiencing an unprecedented level of impact by human exploitation. There is a fundamental need to bring together existing information on ecological processes and composition of vegetation. Perhaps more urgent at this time is the need to chart fruitful research ... view more info and the price of this book.

Temperate Deserts and Semi-Deserts - book by West, N.E.

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AUTHORS: West, N.E.

PAGES: 522 pages

PUBLISH DATE: 01/01/1983

ISBN Number: 0-444-41931-4... view more info and the price of this book.

Bioindustrial Ecosystems - book by Cole, D.J.A.;Brander, G.C.

DESCRIPTION: This book comprises a series of individual papers on the development of intensive methods of rearing animals. Starting from the original domestication of what are known as farm animals the authors consider the effect on the ecosystem of the new method of housing animals, the changes in... view more info and the price of this book.

Temperate Broad-Leaved Evergreen Forests - book by Ovington, J.D.

DESCRIPTION: Compared with other kinds of forests, we know little of the synecology of evergreen broad-leaved forests nor of the autecology of individual species. This volume comprises contributions covering South America, New Zealand, Australia, southeastern North America, the Mediterranean and th... view more info and the price of this book.

Tropical Rain Forest Ecosystems - book by Lieth, H.;Werger, M.J.A.

DESCRIPTION: After publication of the first volume of the Tropical Rain Forest, the International Journal of Mycology and Lichenology commented ``This is a welcome addition to the literature on the ecology of tropical rain forests. The book provides a wealth of data and stimulating discussions and ... view more info and the price of this book.

Managed Aquatic Ecosystems - book by Michael, R.G.

DESCRIPTION: Although the selection of aquatic organisms to be cultured for food or other purposes is dependent, in different regions of the world, upon traditions, food preferences and local availability, nevertheless the trend worldwide is to shift from an empirical approach towards sound scientif... view more info and the price of this book.

Lakes and Reservoirs - book by Taub, F.B.

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AUTHORS: Taub, F.B.

PAGES: 644 pages

PUBLISH DATE: 01/07/1984

ISBN Number: 0-444-42059-2... view more info and the price of this book.

Managed Grasslands - book by Snaydon, R.W.

DESCRIPTION: Although ecologists have tended to regard agricultural ecosystems as unsuitable subjects for study, some of the most intensive studies of ecosystem processes have been made on agricultural ecosystems, and especially on grassland ecosystems. Agricultural ecosystems are generally simpler... view more info and the price of this book.

Mediterranean-Type Shrublands - book by Di Castri, F.;Goodall, D.W.;Specht, R.L.

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AUTHORS: Di Castri, F.;Goodall, D.W.;Specht, R.L.

PAGES: 644 pages

PUBLISH DATE: 01/07/1981

ISBN Number: 0-444-41858-X... view more info and the price of this book.

Estuaries and Enclosed Seas - book by Ketchum, B.H.

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AUTHORS: Ketchum, B.H.

PAGES: 500 pages

PUBLISH DATE: 01/03/1983

ISBN Number: 0-444-41921-7... view more info and the price of this book.

Hot Deserts and Arid Shrublands : Hot Deserts and Arid Shrublands - book by Evenari, M.;Noy-Meir, I.;Goodall, D.W.

DESCRIPTION: This two-volume work presents an authoritative world-wide view of our knowledge about, and understanding of, hot-desert ecosystems. This includes some semi-arid and arid areas, as well as deserts in the strict sense. The hot deserts are distinguished from the temperate deserts (which ... view more info and the price of this book.

Hot Deserts and Arid Shrublands : Hot Deserts and Arid Shrublands - book by Evenari, M.;Noy-Meir, I.;Goodall, D.W.

DESCRIPTION: This is the second part of a two-volume work which presents an authoritative world-wide view of our knowledge about, and understanding of, hot-desert ecosystems. This includes some semi-arid and arid areas, as well as deserts in the strict sense. The hot deserts are distinguished from... view more info and the price of this book.

Mires: Swamp, Bog, Fen and Moor : General Studies - book by Gore, A.J.P.

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AUTHORS: Gore, A.J.P.

PAGES: 440 pages

PUBLISH DATE: 01/01/1983

ISBN Number: 0-444-42003-7... view more info and the price of this book.

Mires: Swamp, Bog, Fen and Moor : Regional Studies - book by Gore, A.J.P.

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AUTHORS: Gore, A.J.P.

PAGES: 480 pages

PUBLISH DATE: 01/02/1983

ISBN Number: 0-444-42004-5... view more info and the price of this book.

Managed Grasslands - book by Breymeyer, A.I.

DESCRIPTION: Volume 17 of the Ecosystems of the World series is divided into two parts. Volume 17A provides a review of managed grasslands in different parts of the world and the varying ways in which they are managed. Volume 17B, ``Managed Grasslands: Analytical Studies'', edited by R.W. Snaydon, w... view more info and the price of this book.

Coral Reefs - book by Dubinsky, Z.

DESCRIPTION: Over the last three decades, coral-reef study has advanced rapidly, widening our understanding of their functional intricacy. These finely- tuned ecosystems have been exposed to many perils as a result of tourist pressure, anthropogenic eutrophication and pollution. A better understa... view more info and the price of this book.

Dry Coastal Ecosystems : Volume 2A - book by van der Maarel, E.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Preface. List of Contributors. Chapter 1. Dry Coastal Ecosystems: Scope and Historical Significance (E. van der Maarel). Chapter 2. Geographical and Ecological Types of Dry Coastal Ecosystems (E. van der Maarel). Section I. Arctic Regions. Chapter 3. Arctic Coastal... view more info and the price of this book.

Dry Coastal Ecosystems : Volume 2B - book by van der Maarel, E.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Preface. List of contributors. Section V. African and Adjacent Regions. Dry coastal ecosystems of Eastern North Africa (M.A. Ayyad, S.I. Chabbour). Dry coastal ecosystems of the Asian Red Sea coast (M.A. Zahran). Dry coastal ecosystems of Somalia (S. Pignatti, G. ... view more info and the price of this book.

Dry Coastal Ecosystems : Volume 2C - book by van der Maarel, E.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Preface. List of Contributors. Contents of Volume 2A. Contents of Volume 2B. Section XII. Physiography and Landscape Ecology. Chapter 1. General Features of the Coastline (E.C.F. Bird). Chapter 2. Physiography of Beaches and Coastal Dunes (D. Eisma). Chapter 3. Phy... view more info and the price of this book.

Field Crop Ecosystems - book by Pearson, C.J.

DESCRIPTION: This book examines how agriculturalists and ecologists look at field-crop ecosystems and attempt better management of these systems with the aid of computer modelling. Most of the book describes an array of the world's most important systems in detail but using language suited to reade... view more info and the price of this book.

Modern Ecology - book by Esser, G.;Overdieck, D.

DESCRIPTION: This book is based on many case studies in the broad area of ecological studies and is derived from numerous sources originating from several countries. The book begins with discussions on morphology, stand structure, competition, mass and water balance at the stand level of vegetation... view more info and the price of this book.

Trends in Ecological Physical Chemistry - book by Bonati, L.;Cosentino, U.;Lasagni, M.;Moro, G.;Pitea, D.;Schiraldi, A.

DESCRIPTION: Ecological Physical Chemistry is a new transdisciplinary field concerned, on one hand, with the study of the interactions between complex molecular systems and, on the other, with a systemic approach to the overall biosphere. This book encompasses the views of scientists involved in the... view more info and the price of this book.

Polar and Alpine Tundra - book by Wielgolaski, F.E.

DESCRIPTION: This book describes the structure and function of life and the environment in polar tundra and tundra-like terrestrial alpine ecosystems in various parts of the world. Polar and alpine tundra have many similarities, but also differences. Particularly when moving towards the equator, hi... view more info and the price of this book.

Greenhouse Ecosystems - book by Stanhill, G.;Enoch, H.Z.

DESCRIPTION: This book - the first, integrated treatment of the greenhouse ecosystem - consists of sixteen chapters by an international list of expert authorities and is divided into four parts. The first section consists of four chapters describing greenhouses, their history and geographical distri... view more info and the price of this book.

Air Pollution, Global Change and Forests in the New Millennium - book by Karnosky, D.F.;Percy, K.E.;Chappelka, A.H.;Simpson, C.;Pikkarainen, J.

DESCRIPTION: The chapters in this book present a snapshot of the state of knowledge of air pollution effects at the beginning of the 21st century. From their different disciplines, a distinguished collection of authors document their understanding of how leaves, trees, and forests respond to air po... view more info and the price of this book.

Frontiers in Ecology: Building the Links - book by Klomp, N.I.;Lunt, I.D.

DESCRIPTION: Frontiers in Ecology: Building the Links is a vital book, identifying the major links in ecology. Not only does it consider the role of ecology in the future, but it provides critical lessons from the past and present. It challenges researchers, managers, politicians and the general pub... view more info and the price of this book.

Numerical Ecology - book by Legendre, P.;Legendre, L.

DESCRIPTION: The book describes and discusses the numerical methods which are successfully being used for analysing ecological data, using a clear and comprehensive approach. These methods are derived from the fields of mathematical physics, parametric and nonparametric statistics, information theor... view more info and the price of this book.

Numerical Ecology - book by Legendre, P.;Legendre, L.

Ecosystems of Disturbed Ground - book by Walker, L.R.

DESCRIPTION: As the human population inexorably grows, its cumulative impact on the Earth's resources is hard to ignore. The ability of the Earth to support more humans is dependent on the ability of humans to manage natural resources wisely. Because disturbance alters resource levels, effective man... view more info and the price of this book.

Biosphere 2: Research Past and Present - book by Marino, B.D.V.;Odum, H.T.

DESCRIPTION: Biosphere 2, the fascinating 1.25-ha and up to 190 000 m3 atmosphere glass-enclosed mesocosm in the Arizona desert, explores the bounds and frontiers of the new field of ecological engineering. This project set out to construct ecosystems or biomes, not monocultures, in a heavily subsid... view more info and the price of this book.

Subterranean Ecosystems - book by Wilkens, H.;Culver, D.C.;Humphreys, W.F.

DESCRIPTION: The last 50 years of research on the subterranean biome has revealed considerable taxonomic and ecological diversity as well as unique lineages of organisms - even a new animal class - dependent on a variety of energy sources. During this time biospeleology has developed from a descript... view more info and the price of this book.

Tree Crop Ecosystems - book by Last, F.T.

DESCRIPTION: Tree Crop Ecosystems is a unique new resource which combines the interests of traditional foresters and horticulturalists. Sixteen chapters written by international experts in the field emphasise the current topical issues besetting each of the crops considered. In the past the manage... view more info and the price of this book.

World Resources 2000-2001 - book by Rosen, C.

DESCRIPTION: World Resources 2000-2001, People and Ecosystems: The Fraying Web of Life focuses on the critical link between ecosystems and people and provides an overview of current global environmental and economic trends using hundreds of indicators in more than 150 countries. Until now there has... view more info and the price of this book.

The Chemistry of Evolution - book by Williams, R.J.P

DESCRIPTION: Conventionally, evolution has always been described in terms of species. The Chemistry of Evolution takes a novel, not to say revolutionary, approach and examines the evolution of chemicals and the use and degradation of energy, coupled to the environment, as the drive behind it. The au... view more info and the price of this book.

Bioindicators and Biomonitors, 6 - book by Markert, B.A.;Breure, A.M.;Zechmeister, H.G.

DESCRIPTION: This book provides comprehensive single source coverage of bioindication/biomonitoring in the fields of ecology, ecotoxicology and environmental sciences; from the ecological basics to the effects of chemicals on the environment and the latest test strategies. Contributions by leading f... view more info and the price of this book.

Ecosystems of the Deep Oceans - book by Tyler, P.A.

DESCRIPTION: This volume examines the deep sea ecosystem from a variety of perspectives. The initial chapters examine the deep-sea floor, the deep pelagic environment and the more specialised chemosynthetic environments of hydrothermal vents and cold seeps. These environments are examined from the p... view more info and the price of this book.

The Ecology of Poole Harbour - book by Humphreys, J.;May, V.J.

DESCRIPTION: Poole Harbour's unique combination of physical characteristics provide for a rich and productive ecological community recognised for its internationally significant bird populations and as a haven for the naturalisation of exotic species. But the Harbour is also exceptional in the exte... view more info and the price of this book.

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