Weathers, Strayer, Likens: Fundamentals of Ecosystem Science

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Ecosystem science has developed into a major part of contemporary ecology, and it is now applied to diagnose and solve a wide range of important environmental problems. Fundamentals of Ecosystem Science provides a compact and comprehensive introduction to modern ecosystem science. Written by a group of experts, this book covers major concepts of ecosystem science, biogeochemistry, and energetics.

Key features:

•     Addresses, contrasts, and compares both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems

•     Combines general lessons, concepts, frameworks, and challenges in highly accessible synthesis chapters

•     Presents firsthand case studies, written by leaders in the field, offering personal insights into how adopting an ecosystem approach led to innovations, new understanding, management changes, and policy solutions