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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10063205266X
ISBN-139780632052660
eBay Product ID (ePID)16038782703
Product Key Features
Number of Pages240 Pages
Publication NameFreshwater Ecology : a Scientific Introduction
LanguageEnglish
SubjectLife Sciences / Ecology, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Publication Year2003
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaScience
AuthorBarbara Downes, Gerry Closs, Andrew Boulton
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight15.1 Oz
Item Length9.7 in
Item Width6.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2003-002574
Reviews"...Freshwater Ecology is a readable and well though out introductory text suitable for a non-major course in freshwater ecology...It clearly fills a void in the array of freshwater ecology texts and will undoubtedly be well received by students as a primary introduction to the fascinating world of freshwater ecological research." Hydrobiologia"At first blush, this is a refreshingly new book about basic freshwater ecology. It is clearly written, thoughtfully well organized, and covers virtually all the topics I would want introduced to a budding freshwater biologist...I enjoyed reading this book and I think it should be required reading for every college senior and every new graduate student in the aquatic arena."Journal of the North American Benthological Society"This book is an important contribution to the literature and can be strongly recommended to anyone starting out on a study of freshwater biology."African Journal of Aquatic Science, ...Freshwater Ecology is a readable and well though out introductory text suitable for a non-major course in freshwater ecology...It clearly fills a void in the array of freshwater ecology texts and will undoubtedly be well received by students as a primary introduction to the fascinating world of freshwater ecological research." HydrobiologiaAt first blush, this is a refreshingly new book about basic freshwater ecology. It is clearly written, thoughtfully well organized, and covers virtually all the topics I would want introduced to a budding freshwater biologist...I enjoyed reading this book and I think it should be required reading for every college senior and every new graduate student in the aquatic arena."ournal of the North American Benthological SocietyThis book is an important contribution to the literature and can be strongly recommended to anyone starting out on a study of freshwater biology."frican Journal of Aquatic Science, "...Freshwater Ecology is a readable and well though out introductory text suitable for a non-major course in freshwater ecology...It clearly fills a void in the array of freshwater ecology texts and will undoubtedly be well received by students as a primary introduction to the fascinating world of freshwater ecological research." Hydrobiologia "At first blush, this is a refreshingly new book about basic freshwater ecology. It is clearly written, thoughtfully well organized, and covers virtually all the topics I would want introduced to a budding freshwater biologist...I enjoyed reading this book and I think it should be required reading for every college senior and every new graduate student in the aquatic arena." Journal of the North American Benthological Society "This book is an important contribution to the literature and can be strongly recommended to anyone starting out on a study of freshwater biology." African Journal of Aquatic Science
Dewey Edition21
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal577.6
Table Of ContentPreface. Part I: The Tools Of Freshwater Ecological Science. 1. What Is Ecological Science'. 2. How Does Scale Of Measurement Affect What We See'. 3. Wonderful Water: Linkages From The Atom To The Biosphere. 4. What's In A Lake'. 5. What's In Rivers And Streams'. Part II: Fundamental Ecological Questions. 6. How Are Population Numbers And Structure Affected By Dispersal'. 7. Why Do Organisms Occupy Particular Habitats'. 8. How Do Freshwater Communities Recover From Disturbance'. 9. What Is The Impact Of Predators In Freshwater Systems'. Part III: Applied Freshwater Ecology. 10. What Are The Ecological Effects Of Changing A Water Regime'. 11. How Do We Assess The Impact Of Pollution'. 12. Can We Fix Smelly, Green Lakes'. 13. What Is The Impact Of Introduced Species'. Concluding Remarks. Index.
SynopsisThis book represents the only freshwater ecology textbook that is specifically aimed at an introductory level. It will also be a useful primer for students who have not previously taken a specialized freshwater course but who require an accessible overview of the subject. KEY FEATURES INCLUDE: General reviews on the methods of science, influence of scale, and the main features of freshwater systems. Coverage of several fundamental and applied ecological questions. A logical structure in each chapter that builds from a general observation of an ecological pattern, to an exploration of the various scientific approaches that can be used to investigate such patterns. Suggested further reading lists for each chapter., Freshwater ecosystems are under increasing pressure as human populations grow and the need for clean water intensifies. The demand for ecologists and environmental managers who are trained in basic freshwater ecology has never been greater. Students and practitioners new to the field of freshwater ecology and management need a text that provides them with an accessible introduction to the key questions while still providing sufficient background on basic scientific methods. Gerry Closs, Barbara Downes and Andrew Boulton have written a text that meets the requirements of these students. Following an introduction to scientific methodology and its application to the study of ecology, several key concepts in freshwater ecology are reviewed using a wide range of scientific studies into fundamental and applied ecological questions. Key ecological questions that are explored in a freshwater context include the role of animal dispersal and predators on freshwater community structure and the impact of pollutants and introduced species on freshwater ecosystems. This book represents the only freshwater ecology textbook that is specifically aimed at an introductory level. It will also be a useful primer for students who have not previously taken a specialized freshwater course but who require an accessible overview of the subject. General reviews on the methods of science, influence of scale, and the main features of freshwater systems. Coverage of several fundamental and applied ecological questions. A logical structure in each chapter that builds from a general observation of an ecological pattern, to an exploration of the various scientific approaches that can be used to investigate such patterns. Suggested further reading lists for each chapter., General reviews on the methods of science, influence of scale, and the main features of freshwater systems. Coverage of several fundamental and applied ecological questions.
LC Classification NumberQH541.5.F7C66 2003
