Introduction to systems ecology /
Jørgensen, Sven Erik,
Introduction to systems ecology / by Sven Erik Jorgensen. - Boca Raton : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis, 2012. - xi, 320 p.
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.
9781439855010
Biotic communities.
Bioenergetics.
Thermodynamics.
Ecology--Philosophy.
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Introduction to systems ecology / by Sven Erik Jorgensen. - Boca Raton : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis, 2012. - xi, 320 p.
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.
9781439855010
Biotic communities.
Bioenergetics.
Thermodynamics.
Ecology--Philosophy.
577.8/2