Aber / Pavri Wetland Environments

A Global Perspective
1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-1-118-34951-9
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 480 Seiten, E-Book

Wetlands - swamp, marsh, bayou, tundra and bog - are places thatare rarely visited and often misunderstood but they have, in fact,conspicuous roles in the physical, biological and culturalgeography of the world. They are intrinsically beautifulenvironments where one may see the natural and essential values inthe interaction of water, soil, vegetation, wildlife, andhumans. Wetlands occur at the confluence of uniqueterrestrial, hydrological and climatic conditions that give rise tosome of the most biodiverse regions of the world. They alsoplay vital roles in the cycling and storage of key nutrients,materials and energy through the Earth?s system.
A complete study of wetland environments requires the assessmentof their physical and biological attributes, properties andfunctions of these ecosystems, and the economic, political andsocial aspects that mediate their use globally. A systemsapproach is taken throughout this book which emphasizes theinteractions between these elements of wetland ecosystems. Moreover, selected case studies from across the world are used toillustrate wetland characteristics and circumstances.
This book is intended to foster a greater awareness andappreciation of wetlands, promote a culture of conservation andwise management, and spread the knowledge that wetlands areimportant, indeed crucial, elements of the globalenvironment. Our attempts to understand, manage and enhancewetlands in the twenty-first century are part of the larger effortto maintain a sustainable Earth.
Readership: Introductory or intermediate levelundergraduates taking courses on wetland environments
Additional resources for this book can be found at: www.wiley.com/go/aber/wetland.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Aber, James S.

Pavri, Firooza

Aber, Susan

Über Autor(innen)

James S. Aber: Ph.D. in Geology from the University ofKansas. Wide-ranging international experience in northern andcentral Europe, North and South America involving glaciation,wetlands, tectonics, and remote sensing.
Firooza Pavri: Ph.D. in Geography from Ohio StateUniversity. Research experience in South Asia and North Americawith an interest in society-environment interactions, landscapechange, environmental policy, and remote sensing.
Susan W. Aber: Ph.D in Library and Information Managementfrom Emporia State University, Kansas. International experienceacross Europe, southeastern Asia and North America. Specialinterest in gemstones, particularly amber and pearls.