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OverviewNew focused text introduces readers to wetland ecosystems and systems approaches to studying wetlands With its comprehensive coverage of wetland science, management, and restoration, Mitsch and Gosselink's Wetlands has been the premier reference on wetlands for more than two decades. Now, the coverage of specific wetland ecosystem types from earlier editions of this acclaimed work has been updated, revised, and supplemented with additional content in order to create this new text focusing exclusively on wetland ecosystems. This book now complements Wetlands, Fourth Edition. Following an introduction to ecosystems in general and wetland ecosystems in particular, Wetland Ecosystems examines the major types of wetlands found throughout the world: coastal wetlands, freshwater marshes and forested swamps, and peatlands. The final chapter reviews three fundamental systems approaches to studying wetlands: mesocosms, full-scale experimental ecosystems, and mathematical modeling. This new text features: Updated descriptions of the hydrology, biogeochemistry, and biology of the main types of wetlands found in the world New content introducing general ecosystems, wetland ecosystems, whole ecosystem and mesocosm experiments with wetlands, and systems ecology and modeling A detailed description of the ecosystem services provided by wetlands A broad international scope, including many examples of wetlands located outside North America Two new coauthors offering new perspectives and additional insights into the latest ecosystem and modeling techniques An abundance of illustrations helps readers understand how different biological communities and the abiotic environment in wetland ecosystems interact and function. Tables and text boxes provide at-a-glance summaries of key information. Lastly, each chapter concludes with a list of recommended readings. This text has been designed as an introduction for students and professionals in wetland ecology and management, general ecology, environmental science, and natural resource management. Full Product DetailsAuthor: William J. Mitsch (Ohio State University) , James G. Gosselink (Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge) , Li Zhang (Assistant Director, Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park, The Ohio State University) , Christopher J. AndersonPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc Dimensions: Width: 19.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.60cm Weight: 0.680kg ISBN: 9780470286302ISBN 10: 047028630 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 24 April 2009 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsPreface v 1 Introduction 1 Wetland Ecosystems 2 Wetland Ecosystems Services 13 Role of This Book 17 2 Coastal Wetlands 19 Tidal Salt Marshes 22 Tidal Freshwater Wetlands 45 Mangrove Wetlands 61 3 Freshwater Swamps and Marshes 87 Freshwater Swamps 90 Freshwater Marshes 118 4 Peatlands 149 Geographical Extent 151 Hydrology and Peatland Development 153 Biogeochemistry 163 Vegetation 166 Consumers 174 Ecosystem Function 175 5 Ecosystem Approaches to Wetland Science 189 Mesocosms 190 Whole-Ecosystem Experimental Wetlands 204 Mathematical Models 217 Conclusions 234 Appendix A Odum Energy Language Symbols 237 References 239 General Index 279 Organism Index 285ReviewsAuthor InformationWILLIAM J. MITSCH, PhD, is Distinguished Professor of Environment and Natural Resources and Director of the Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park at The Ohio State University. Dr. Mitsch has been awarded the Stockholm Water Prize and the Society of Wetland Scientists Lifetime Achievement Award. JAMES G. GOSSELINK, PhD, is Professor Emeritus at the School of the Coast and Environment at Louisiana State University. He has been awarded the Society of Wetland Scientists Lifetime Achievement Award. CHRISTOPHER J. ANDERSON, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University. LI ZHANG, PhD, is Assistant Director of the Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park at The Ohio State University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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