Edward I. Newman

Applied Ecology and Environmental 2e

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book explains ways that ecological science can be applied tosolving some of the most crucial problems facing our world today. Amajor theme is how resources can be effectively managed andexploited in as near a sustainable manner as possible. The authordraws together, in a single volume, major topics in environmentaland resource management that have traditionally been dispersedamong several different books.
Applied Ecology starts withan analysis of our planet s basic natural resources - energy, waterand soil; it moves on to the management of biological resources -fish, grazing lands and forests, and then to pest control andpollution. Finally, the book tackles conservation and management ofwild species and the restoration of ecological communities.
The second edition of this text has been radically redesignedand rewritten. Each chapter starts with a list of questions,setting out the various fundamental problems to be considered.Interwoven with these practical problems is a clear explanation ofthe underlying basic science - ecology - studied at scales rangingfrom global, landscape and ecosystem, down to the population andindividual (and even their physiology and genetics). The science isillustrated by examples from every major geographic area of theworld.
This book is aimed primarily at undergraduate students takingcourses in applied ecology, environmental science, environmentalmanagement and natural resources management. The author hasextensive experience as a university teacher. Like his lectures,this book is scientifically rigorous yet clear and easy tounderstand.
Draws together major topics in environmental and resourcemanagement, usually dispersed over many separate books.
Questions, summaries and clearly structured chapters enhanceusability.
Emphasis on clarity and accessibility.
Based on a proven and successful course.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Blackwell Publishers
• 2nd Edition
• Seitenzahl: 408
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Januar 2001
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 701g
• ISBN-13: 9780632042654
• ISBN-10: 0632042656
• Artikelnr.: 14504955

Autorenporträt

Kurt's professional journey spans continents and industries, with a proven record of delivering outstanding results for companies ranging from small enterprises to multinational organisations across Australia, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. His strategic ability has consistently driven sales revenue growth, achieving remarkable increases ranging from 10% to 56%.Recognized as a sales expert, Kurt has achieved major sales awards across five distinct industries. His capability extends to different sales environments, encompassing new product sales; consultative sales; relationship-driven sales, and the competitive field of retail. In the year 2000, Kurt established Sales Consultants an organisation committed to improving sales performance for its client organisations. To share his wisdom, he has written over 80 sales articles that resonate with both his social media followers and readers of traditional media publications. Kurt is the author of 21 Timeless Insights for Sales Success. His latest book, The Most Unlikely Salesperson has attracted comments including 'engaging' 'relatable' 'insightful' 'practical' and 'funny'. This one-of-a-kind book is a narrative on actual sales and sales strategy situations from retail to board of directors, tangible to intangible products and services.Kurt's commitment to lifelong learning is exemplary, having pursued part-time studies for over two decades to deepen his understanding of business dynamics, and human behaviour. He was the Founding Director and Chair of the Southern Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ltd. Under his visionary leadership, the organisation achieved the prestigious State Chamber of the Year award in 2015 outperforming 270 chambers. A new benchmark was created by being the first business chamber to achieve the award in less than 2 years.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

1. Introduction.

2. Energy, Carbon Balance and Global Climate Change.

3. Water.

4. Soil.

5. Fish from the Sea.

6. Management of Grazing Lands.

7. Management of forests.

8. Pest Control.

9. Pollution.

10. Conservation and Management of Wild Species.

11. Restoration of Communities.

Glossary.

References.

Subject Index.

Species Index