New Ecology, a: Systems Perspective |
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| Author:
| Jorgensen, Sven Erik
Fath, Brian
Bastianoni, Simone
Marques, Joao C.
Muller, Felix S.
Nielsen, Nors
Patten, Bernard D.
Tiezzi, Enzo
Ulanowicz, Robert E.
Nielsen, S. Nors |
| ISBN: | 978-1-281-01306-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2010 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science & Technology Books
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $280.80 |
Book Description:
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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...
More DescriptionA 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.
* Demonstrates an ecosystem theory that can be applied to explain ecological observations and rules
* Presents an ecosystem theory based upon a systems approach
* Discusses an ecosystem theory that is based on a few basic properties that are characteristic for ecosystmes