ENGLISH

A New Ecology

By Brian Fath , Simone Bastianoni , Joao C. Marques , Felix Muller , S. Nors Nielsen , Bernard D. Patten , Enzo Tiezzi , Robert E. Ulanowicz , Sven Erik Jorgensen

Book information

Year
2007
ISBN
0444531602, 9780444531605, 9780080497396
Open Library ID
OL17256700M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
2 MB (2422648 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
288\289
Topic
Biology Ecology
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

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 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

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