Sven Erik Jorgensen

Introduction to Systems Ecology

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Produktbeschreibung

Using quantitative methods to understand how ecological systems operate and influence each other, this textbook presents a complete and practically applicable ecosystems theory. The book is built on 14 principles for ecological systems, including the general application of energetics principles in systems ecology. Written by an internationally recognized expert, this work provides readers with a thorough understanding of how ecosystems work and how they react to disturbances such as pollution. The holistic systems ecology described has a wide application in conservation biology, ecological modeling, assessment of ecosystem health and sustainability, and ecotechnology.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor and Francis
• Seitenzahl: 358
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. April 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 236mm x 160mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 658g
• ISBN-13: 9781439855010
• ISBN-10: 1439855013
• Artikelnr.: 31180572

Autorenporträt

Dr. Sven Erik Jørgensen is a professor of environmental chemistry at Copenhagen University. He received a doctorate of engineering in environmental technology and a doctorate of science in ecological modeling. He is an honorable doctor of science at Coimbra University, Portugal, and at Dar es Salaam University, Tanzania. He was editor in chief of Ecological Modelling from the journal's inception in 1975 to 2009. He has also been the editor in chief of the Encyclopedia of Ecology. In 2004 Dr. Jørgensen was awarded the prestigious Stockholm Water Prize and the Prigogine Prize. He was awarded the Einstein Professorship by the Chinese Academy of Science in 2005. In 2007 he received the Pascal medal and was elected a member of the European Academy of Science. He has written close to 350 papers, most of which have been published in international peer-reviewed journals. He has edited or written 64 books. Dr. Jørgensen has given lectures and courses in ecological modeling, ecosystem theory, and ecological engineering worldwide.

Inhaltsangabe

System Ecology: An Ecological Discipline. Part 1: Conservation of Energy
and Matter. Ecosystems: Growth and Development. Irreversibility and Order:
The Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics. The Biochemistry of
Ecosystems. The Thermodynamic Interpretation of Ecosystem Growth and
Development. The Ecological Law of Thermodynamics. Part 2: Ecosystems Are
Open Systems. Ecosystems Have a Hierarchical Organization. Ecosystems Have
a High Diversity. Ecosystems Have a High Buffer Capacity. The Components of
Ecosystems Form Ecological Networks. Ecosystems Have a Very High Content of
Information. Ecosystems Have Emerging Holistic System Properties.
Application of System Ecology in Ecological Subdisciplines and
Environmental Management. References. Appendix. Index.