Ecosystems: A Functional Approach (Routledge Introductions to Environment: Environmental Science) - Hardcover

Dickinson, Gordon; Murphy, Kevin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415145120 ISBN 13: 9780415145121

Publisher: Routledge, 1997

Synopsis

Ecosystems introduces the basic concepts and processes in the ecosystem and explores its role in solving environmental problems. Examining the development of the ecosystem concept, the book explains how ecosystems function and analyzes the complex interactions between life and its physical environment. Presenting examples from all parts of the world within lively case studies and illustrations, Ecosystems focuses on 'real world' problems and topical and controversial issues, particularly on human impacts on the natural environment, and the consequences of environmental change.

About this title

About the Author

Gordon Dickinson is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geographical and Earth Sciences. Kevin Murphy is Senior Lecturer in the Division of Environmental and Evolutionary Biology, Faculty of Biomedical and Life Sciences, both at the University of Glasgow.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415145120
• ISBN 13: 9780415145121
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208