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Ecosystem Engineers: Plants to Protists (Theoretical Ecology)

by Kim Cuddington

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ISBN13: 9780123738578
ISBN10: 0123738571
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The first book entirely devoted to this topic, Ecosystem Engineers begins with the history of the concept, presenting opposing definitions of ecosystem engineeing. These varied definitions advance the debate and move past trivial difficulties to crystallize key issues such as the value of process-based vs. outcome-based. Authors include case studies spanning a wide spectrum of species and habitats, including above and below-ground, aquatic and terrestrial, and extant and paleontological examples. These studies enable readers to understand how the categorization of species as ecosystem engineers allows scientists to forge new explanatory generalizations. Key for all ecologists and environmentalists, this book ultimately illustrates how to inform and manage natural resources.

* The only consolidated treatment available

* Provides definitions, case studies, and examples of ecological models

* Discusses how ecosystem engineering can inform and improve the management of natural resources

* Includes contributions from Clive Jones, the leading figure in the development of the ecosystem engineer concept, and many other eminent ecologists, such as Alan Hastings

Table of Contents

Section 1 History and Concepts

Section 2 Examples and Applications

Section 3 Theory and Models

Section 4 Socio-economic issues and management solutions

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ISBN:
9780123738578
Subtitle:
Plants to Protists
Author:
Cuddington, Kim
Editor:
Wilson, William G.
Editor:
Byers, James E.
Editor:
Hastings, Alan
Publisher:
Academic Press
Subject:
Environmental Science
Subject:
Ecology
Subject:
Habitat (Ecology)
Subject:
Life Sciences - Ecology
Subject:
Life Sciences - Ecology - Ecosystems
Subject:
Biology
Subject:
Habitat (Ecology) -- Modification.
Series:
Theoretical Ecology
Publication Date:
July 2007
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
405
Dimensions:
9 x 6 in

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