An Introduction to Environmental Biophysics: 2nd edition (Modern Acoustics and Signal) - Softcover

Campbell, Gaylon S.; Norman, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0387949372 ISBN 13: 9780387949376

Publisher: Springer, 1997

Synopsis

This book shows how basic physical principles can be applied to describe interactions between living organisms and their microenvironment. Emphasis is placed on teaching the student how to calculate actual heat and mass transfer rates, rather than just studying the concepts involved. Numerous examples are provided to illustrate many of the principles, and problems are included at the end of each chapter to help the student develop skills in using the equations and to gain an understanding of modern environmental biophysics. The book is an engineering approach to environmental biology.

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Review

Reviews of the first edition:
"an interesting summary of many interesting ideas in environmental physics and biology" American Scientsist
"well organized ... recommended as an introductory text for undergraduates" AAAS Science Books and Films
"well written and illustrated" Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society

Synopsis

This book describes the physical microenvironment of living organisms. It presents a simplified discussion of heat and mass transfer models and applies them to exchange processes between organisms and their surroundings. Emphasis is placed on teaching the student how to calculate actual transfer rates, rather than just studying the principles involved. Numerous examples are provided to illustrate many of the principles, and problems are included at the end of each chapter to help the student develop skills in using the equations and to gain an understanding of modern environmental biophysics. The book is an engineering approach to environmental biology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0387949372
• ISBN 13: 9780387949376
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 307