Ecological Systems
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Ecological Systems
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Author : Rik Leemans
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-12
Ecological Systems written by Rik Leemans and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-12 with Science categories.
Earth is home to an estimated 8 million animal species, 600,000 fungi, 300,000 plants, and an undetermined number of microbial species. Of these animal, fungal, and plant species, an estimated 75% have yet to be identified. Moreover, the interactions between these species and their physical environment are known to an even lesser degree. At the same time, the earth’s biota faces the prospect of climate change, which may manifest slowly or extremely rapidly, as well as a human population set to grow by two billion by 2045 from the current seven billion. Given these major ecological changes, we cannot wait for a complete biota data set before assessing, planning, and acting to preserve the ecological balance of the earth. This book provides comprehensive coverage of the scientific and engineering basis of the systems ecology of the earth in 15 detailed, peer-reviewed entries written for a broad audience of undergraduate and graduate students as well as practicing professionals in government, academia, and industry. The methodology presented aims at identifying key interactions and environmental effects, and enabling a systems-level understanding even with our present state of factual knowledge.
Linking Social And Ecological Systems
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Author : Fikret Berkes
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2000-04-13
Linking Social And Ecological Systems written by Fikret Berkes and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-04-13 with Business & Economics categories.
Investigates how management systems and their dynamics can improve stewardship of selected ecosystems.
The Routledge Handbook Of Research Methods For Social Ecological Systems
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Author : Reinette Biggs
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-07-29
The Routledge Handbook Of Research Methods For Social Ecological Systems written by Reinette Biggs and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-29 with Nature categories.
The Routledge Handbook of Research Methods for Social-Ecological Systems provides a synthetic guide to the range of methods that can be employed in social-ecological systems (SES) research. The book is primarily targeted at graduate students, lecturers and researchers working on SES, and has been written in a style that is accessible to readers entering the field from a variety of different disciplinary backgrounds. Each chapter discusses the types of SES questions to which the particular methods are suited and the potential resources and skills required for their implementation, and provides practical examples of the application of the methods. In addition, the book contains a conceptual and practical introduction to SES research, a discussion of key gaps and frontiers in SES research methods, and a glossary of key terms in SES research. Contributions from 97 different authors, situated at SES research hubs in 16 countries around the world, including South Africa, Sweden, Germany and Australia, bring a wealth of expertise and experience to this book. The first book to provide a guide and introduction specifically focused on methods for studying SES, this book will be of great interest to students and scholars of sustainability science, environmental management, global environmental change studies and environmental governance. The book will also be of interest to upper-level undergraduates and professionals working at the science–policy interface in the environmental arena.
Ecological Systems Of The Geobiosphere
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Author : Heinrich Walter
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-06-29
Ecological Systems Of The Geobiosphere written by Heinrich Walter and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-29 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Coviability Of Social And Ecological Systems Reconnecting Mankind To The Biosphere In An Era Of Global Change
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Author : Olivier Barrière
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2019-03-12
Coviability Of Social And Ecological Systems Reconnecting Mankind To The Biosphere In An Era Of Global Change written by Olivier Barrière and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-12 with Science categories.
This book considers the principle of ‘sustainable development’ which is currently facing a growing environmental crisis. A new mode of thinking and positioning the ecological imperative is the major input of this volume. The prism of co-viability is not the economics of political agencies that carry the ideology of the dominant/conventional economic schools, but rather an opening of innovation perspectives through science. This volume, through its four parts, more than 40 chapters and a hundred authors, gives birth to a paradigm which crystallizes within a concept that will support in overcoming the ecological emergency deadlock.
Systems Analysis In Ecology
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Author : Kenneth E. F. Watt
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2013-10-22
Systems Analysis In Ecology written by Kenneth E. F. Watt and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-22 with Science categories.
Systems Analysis in Ecology surveys the problems and techniques of systems analysis in ecology. The opening and closing chapters were written by the editor, the first to explain why systems analysis is needed in ecology and what is meant by the term, and the last to point out the implications of this new approach for the future development of ecology. The book opens with a discussion of the nature of systems analysis. This is followed by separate chapters on the complexity of ecological systems and problems in their study and management; the organization and analytical procedures required by a large ecological systems study; telemetry and automatic data acquisition systems; and surveillance of the activities of small mammals. Subsequent chapters deal with the analysis of bird navigation experiments; the analysis of determination in population systems; building models of complex ecological systems; mathematical tools for the design of better salmon fishery management systems; and the evolution of ecological research programs.
Towards A Thermodynamic Theory For Ecological Systems
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Author : S.E. Jorgensen
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2004-07-06
Towards A Thermodynamic Theory For Ecological Systems written by S.E. Jorgensen and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-07-06 with Science categories.
The book presents a consistent and complete ecosystem theory based on thermodynamic concepts. The first chapters are devoted to an interpretation of the first and second law of thermodynamics in ecosystem context. Then Prigogine's use of far from equilibrium thermodynamic is used on ecosystems to explain their reactions to perturbations. The introduction of the concept exergy makes it possible to give a more profound and comprehensive explanation of the ecosystem's reactions and growth-patterns. A tentative fourth law of thermodynamic is formulated and applied to facilitate these explanations. The trophic chain, the global energy and radiation balance and pattern and the reactions of ecological networks are all explained by the use of exergy. Finally, it is discussed how the presented theory can be applied more widely to explain ecological observations and rules, to assess ecosystem health and to develop ecological models.
The Impact Of Environmental Variability On Ecological Systems
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Author : D.A. Vasseur
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2007-05-08
The Impact Of Environmental Variability On Ecological Systems written by D.A. Vasseur and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-05-08 with Science categories.
Fluctuations in the environmental conditions impacting life are ubiquitous. This book brings together contributions to provide readers with a comprehensive look at the challenges for ecological systems and ecological research alike. It offers a comprehensive range of topics, from environmental variability itself to its ecosystem-level impact.
Human Nature Interactions In The Anthropocene
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Author : Marion Glaser
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012
Human Nature Interactions In The Anthropocene written by Marion Glaser and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Nature categories.
This book deals with the potentials of social-ecological systems analysis for resolving sustainability problems. Contributors relate inter- and transdisciplinary perspectives to systemic dynamics, human behavior and the different dimensions and scales. With a problem-focused, sustainability-oriented approach to the analysis of human-nature relations, this text will be a useful resource for scholars of human and social ecology, geography, sociology, development studies, social anthropology and natural resources management.
Managing Biological And Ecological Systems
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Author : Brian D. Fath
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2020-07-29
Managing Biological And Ecological Systems written by Brian D. Fath and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-29 with Law categories.
Bringing together a wealth of knowledge, Environmental Management Handbook, Second Edition, gives a comprehensive overview of environmental problems, their sources, their assessment, and their solutions. Through in-depth entries and a topical table of contents, readers will quickly find answers to questions about environmental problems and their corresponding management issues. This six-volume set is a reimagining of the award-winning Encyclopedia of Environmental Management, published in 2013, and features insights from more than 400 contributors, all experts in their field. The experience, evidence, methods, and models used in studying environmental management are presented here in six stand-alone volumes, arranged along the major environmental systems. Features The first handbook that demonstrates the key processes and provisions for enhancing environmental management Addresses new and cutting-edge topics on ecosystem services, resilience, sustainability, food–energy–water nexus, socio-ecological systems, and more Provides an excellent basic knowledge on environmental systems, explains how these systems function, and offers strategies on how to best manage them Includes the most important problems and solutions facing environmental management today In this second volume, Managing Biological and Ecological Systems, the reader is introduced to the general concepts and processes of the biosphere and all its systems. This volume explains how these systems function and provides strategies on how to best manage them. It serves as an excellent resource for finding basic knowledge on the biosphere and ecological systems and includes important problems and solutions that environmental managers face today. This book practically demonstrates the key processes, methods, and models used in studying environmental management.