Buch, Englisch, 340 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 862 g
An Evolutionary Approach
Buch, Englisch, 340 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 862 g
ISBN: 978-0-415-08689-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Geoecology investigates the structure and function of geoecosystems, their components and their environment. The author develops a simple dynamic systems model, the `brash' equation, to form the conceptual framework for the book suggesting an `ecological' and `evolutionary' approach.
Exploring internal of `ecological' interactions between geoecosystems and their near-surface environments - the atmosphere, hydrosphere, toposhere, and lithosphere - and external influences, both geological and cosmic, Geoecology presents geoecosystems as dynamic entities constantly responding to changes within themselves and their surroundings.
An `evolutionary' view emerges of geoecological systems, and the animals, plants, and soils comprising them, providing a new way of thinking for the whole environmental complex and the rich web of interdependencies contained therein.
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Prologue Part I: Introducting Geoecosystems 1. Terrestrial Spheres 2. Interdependence in Geoecosystems 3. Climate and Soils 4. The Climate of a Life 5. Altitude 6. Substrate 7. Topography 8. Insularity 9. Disturbance