Ecology of Fresh Waters : a View for the Twenty-First Century

Description

This new edition of an established textbook provides a comprehensive and stimulating introduction to rivers, lakes and wetlands, and was written as the basis for a complete course on freshwater ecology. Designed for undergraduate and early postgraduate students who wish to gain an overall view of this vast subject area, this accessible guide to freshwater ecosystems and man's activities will also be invaluable to anyone interested in the integrated management of freshwaters. The author maintains the tradition of clarity and conciseness set by previous editions, and the text is extensively illu.  Read more... ECOLOGY OF FRESHWATERS; Contents; Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION; Chapter 2 WATER, A REMARKABLE UNREMARKABLE SUBSTANCE; Chapter 3 WHY THE CHEMISTRY OF WATER IS SO IMPORTANT; Chapter 4 MORE WATER CHEMISTRY: THE KEY NUTRIENTS, TRACE ELEMENTS AND ORGANIC MATTER; Chapter 5 LIGHT THROWN UPON THE WATERS; Chapter 6 EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY OF FRESHWATER ORGANISMS; Chapter 7 HEADWATER STREAMS AND RIVERS; Chapter 8 USES, MISUSES AND RESTORATION OF HEADWATER STREAMS AND RIVERS; Chapter 9 MIDDLE STAGE AND DEPOSITIONAL FLOODPLAIN RIVERS; Chapter 10 FLOODPLAIN ECOSYSTEMS AND HUMAN AFFAIRS. Chapter 11 LAKES AND OTHER STANDING WATERSChapter 12 THE COMMUNITIES OF SHALLOW STANDING WATERS: MIRES, SHALLOW LAKES AND THE LITTORAL ZONE; Chapter 13 PLANKTON COMMUNITIES OF THE PELAGIC ZONE; Chapter 14 THE PROFUNDAL ZONE; Chapter 15 THE USES, ABUSES AND RESTORATION OF STANDING WATERS; Chapter 16 CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE FUTURE OF FRESHWATERS; Chapter 17 PROBLEM EXERCISES; References; Index