Ecosystems: Temperate Forests

Erscheinungsjahr 1999
ISBN: 978-1-57958-148-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 203 mm x 279 mm, Gewicht: 1130 g

The Ecosystems series is the only source that offers a complete understanding of global ecology. Illustrated with beautiful full-colour photographs, each volume combines the "hard sciences," such as biology and chemistry, with history, economics, and environmental studies. Each ecosystem is presented in its entirety with details on its history, biology, wildlife, beauty, problems, and influence on culture. This interdisciplinary approach emphasizes the complex, interrelated nature of each biome - giving readers the most integrated portrayal of the natural world available. Each volume spans Europe, Asia, Australia, Antarctica, and the Americas to present a particular ecosystem. Coverage offers a basic introduction to ecological concepts and demonstrates how these concepts influence the complex relationship between humans and the environment.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Allaby, Michael

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Ökologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Terrestrische Ökologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Meeres- und Süßwasserökologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Naturschutzbiologie, Biodiversität
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Botanik Pflanzenökologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Tierökologie
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Angewandte Ökologie
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltüberwachung, Umweltanalytik, Umweltinformatik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction

1. Geography of Temperate Forests

2. Geology of Temperate Forests

3. Atmosphere and Temperate Forests

4. Biology of Forest Trees

5. Ecology of Temperate Forests

6. Biodiversity and Temperate Forests

7. History of Temperate Forests

8. Economies of Temperate Forests

9. Health of Temperate Forests

10. Temperate Forest Management

Appendices

Further Reading

Index