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OverviewWritten for anyone who works with chemicals or has a general interest in ecology, this book examines the interrelationship of life forms in our environment and provides straightforward explanations about the complicated interactions among nature and humans. Emphasizing basic concepts, definitions, and descriptions, the author presents illustrative problems in terms of commonly used ecological parameters to provide readers with enough information to make technical and personal decisions about ecology. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Frank R. SpellmanPublisher: Government Institutes Imprint: Government Institutes Volume: 4 Dimensions: Width: 18.70cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 25.50cm Weight: 0.744kg ISBN: 9780865871977ISBN 10: 0865871973 Pages: 364 Publication Date: 24 December 2007 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsPart I 1 Fundamental Ecology Chapter 1 2 Introduction Chapter 2 3 Biogeochemical Cycles Chapter 3 4 Energy Flow in the Ecosystem Chapter 4 5 Population Ecology Part II 6 Biodiversity Chapter 5 7 Biodiversity Part III 8 Practical Ecology Chapter 6 9 Species Chapter 7 10 Terrestrial Ecosystems Chapter 8 11 Aquatic Ecosystems Chapter 9 12 Current Issues in EcologyReviewsThe book provides access to an important body of knowledge about the underpinnings of life on earth. Recommended. General readers, undergraduates, and graduate students. Choice, September 2008 Author InformationFrank R. Spellman is Assistant Professor of Environmental Health at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Spellman is a professional member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, the Water Environment Federation, and the Institute of Hazardous Materials Managers. He is also a Board Certified Safety Professional and Board Certified Hazardous Materials Manager with more than 35 years of experience in environmental science and engineering. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |