*NEW Ecological Application essays appearing at the end of the texts six parts, show students the real-world relevance of the ecological concepts they have learned. For instance, Part V: Ecosystems discusses the ecological problems caused by the American obsession with green lawns. *UPDATED Chapter 26, Global Environmental Change, has been significantly revised to include research on current issues and includes new updated references. *NEW The Elements of Ecology Companion Website features art and photos from the text and student resources such as ecology Web links. Allows instructors to offer on-line quizzing, create individualized syllabi, conduct threaded discussion groups, and administer on-line content. *Unique modular format. With complete concept statements at the beginning of each module, the text helps students focus on core concepts by dividing chapter material into manageable
An introductory text that offers a survey of ecology, this work presents examples from natural history, coverage of evolution, and quantitative approach. It includes 20 data analysis modules that introduce students to ecological data and quantitative methods used by ecologists. This classic introductory text offers a balanced survey of ecology. It is best known for its vivid examples from natural history, comprehensive coverage of evolution and quantitative approach. Due to popular demand, this Fifth Edition Data Analysis Update brings twelve new data analysis modules that introduce students to ecological data and quantitative methods used by ecologists. Titel: The economy of nature : data analysis update Forfatter: Robert E. Ricklefs Forlag: W. H. Freeman Udgivelsesår: 2007 Sider: 636 Sprog: Engelsk
Bogen giver en tværfaglig introduktion til humanøkologi med fokus på samspillet mellem miljø, teknologi og samfund. Først skitseres miljødebatten og miljøproblemernes udvikling i et internationalt og dansk perspektiv, herunder miljøpolitik, regulering og miljøøkonomi. Derefter præsenteres centrale begreber, principper og virkemidler i moderne miljøforvaltning, bl.a. miljøteknologi, miljøstyring, VVM, livscyklusanalyser og bæredygtig udvikling. Afslutningsvis behandles udvalgte miljøområder som energipolitik og regulering af det åbne land. Teksterne er skrevet af forskere tilknyttet Institut for Samfundsudvikling og Planlægning ved Aalborg Universitet og andre fagmiljøer og kan bruges i universitetsundervisning, diplomuddannelser og anden videregående uddannelse inden for miljø, planlægning og samfundsvidenskab. Type: Hardcover Fagbog og antologi om humanøkologi redigeret af Finn Arler, u
Bogen præsenterer en lettilgængelig og samtidig fagligt funderet indføring i økologisk tænkning og praksis. Forfatteren gennemgår, hvordan moderne landbrug og fødevareproduktion påvirker jord, vandmiljø, biodiversitet og klima, og hvordan økologiske dyrkningsmetoder forsøger at imødekomme disse udfordringer. Læseren får indsigt i begreber som bæredygtighed, næringskredsløb, pesticidfri dyrkning, dyrevelfærd og kvalitet i fødevarer. Bogen kobler naturfaglig viden med forbrugerperspektiv og diskuterer, hvad det betyder at vælge økologisk i hverdagen, samt hvilke politiske og samfundsmæssige valg der ligger bag økologimærker og certificeringer. Den egner sig til studerende, undervisning, miljø- og fødevareinteresserede samt læsere, der ønsker et bedre faktagrundlag for egne valg. Type: Hardcover Faglitterær bog om økologi, natur og fødevarer skrevet af Helena Drewes Bollesen og udgivet på f
A primary objective of this text is to use elementary chemistry, physics, and mathematics to explain and develop concepts that are key to an understanding of various areas of plant physiology in particular and physiology in general. This version has evolved from three W.H. Freeman predecessors: Plant cell physiology; a physicochemical approach (1970), Introduction to biophysical plant physiology (1974), and Biophysical plant physiology and ecology (1983). Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Forlag: Academic Press Udgivelsesår: 1991 Sider: 662 Sprog: Engelsk
Principles of Animal Behavior, the highly an ticipated contemporary text from Professor Lee Alan Dugatkin, takes a uniquely integrative approach to animal behavior. Professor Dugatkin creates a balanced discussion in several ways: by recognizing genetic evolution as the primary force underlying animal behavior while also discussing the role of learning and cultural transmission, by placing equal emphasis on theory and empirical work, by employing a diverse group of case studies, and by covering both vertebrates and invertebrates extensively. Principles of Animal Behavior also features exclusive interviews with leading scholars and researchers, lively prose, and a vivid art program, ensuring that it will be a welcome addition to the field. Titel: Principles of animal behavior Genre: Faglitteratur Sammendrag: Natural selection has been the primary force shaping the wide array of animal beh
Summary: Explores the challenges our society faces in making the transition to renewable resource use in a way that is truly sustainable - environmentally, economically and socially. After exploring the physical limits the laws of thermodynamics impose on resource exploitation, this book outlines options for managing resources within these limits Titel: An introduction to sustainable resource use Genre: Faglitteratur Sammendrag: This book explores the challenges our society faces in making the transition to renewable resource use in a way that is truly sustainable - environmentally, economically, and socially. It covers the laws of thermodynamics, resource management, and explores possible solutions through industrial ecology. Type: Paperback
