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Ecosystems: A Functional Approach (Routledge Introductions to Environment: Environmental Science)

Ecosystems: A Functional Approach (Routledge Introductions to Environment: Environmental Science)

by KevinMurphy (Author), Gordon Dickinson (Author)

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    Paperback 1997

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Synopsis

Ecosystems introduces the basic concepts and processes in the ecosystem and explores its role in solving environmental problems. Examining the development of the ecosystem concept, the book explains how ecosystems function and analyzes the complex interactions between life and its physical environment. Presenting examples from all parts of the world within lively case studies and illustrations, Ecosystems focuses on 'real world' problems and topical and controversial issues, particularly on human impacts on the natural environemnt, and the consequences of environmental change.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 208
 Edition: illustrated edition
 Publisher: Routledge
Published: 27 Nov 1997
ISBN 10: 0415145139
ISBN 13: 9780415145138

Media Reviews
'Ecosystems makes for excellent reading. It would be extremely useful for students of biogeography and environmental management.' - Geography

'Ecosystems provides a comprehensive introduction to the understanding of the concept of the ecosystem and its unifying position between ecology and environmenal science ... an apposite text for students in tertiary education.' - Environmental Education and Information
Author Bio
Gordon Dickinson is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geographical and Earth Sciences. Kevin Murphy is Senior Lecturer in the Division of Environmental and Evolutionary Biology, Faculty of Biomedical and Life Sciences, both at the University of Glasgow.