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OverviewBiogeochemistry of Estuaries offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to understanding biogeochemical cycling in estuaries. Designed as a text for intermediate to advanced students, this book utilizes numerous illustrations and an extensive literature base to impart the current state-of-the-art knowledge in this field. While many of the existing books in estuarine science are comprised of edited volumes, typically focused on highly specific topics in estuaries,Biogeochemistry of Estuaries provides, for the first time, a unique foundation in the areas of geomorphology, geochemistry, biochemistry, aqueous chemistry, and ecology, while making strong linkages (trhoughout the text) to ecosystem-based processes in estuarine sciences. Estuaries, located at the interface between land and the coastal ocean are dynamic, highly productive systems that, in many cases, have been historically associated with development of many of the great centers of early human civilization. Consequentially, these systems have and continue to be highly impacted by anthropogenic inputs. This timely book takes the foundational basis of elemental cycling in estuarine and applies it to estuarine management issues. Biogeochemistry of Estuaries will be welcomed by estuarine/marine scientists, ecologists, biogeochemists, and environmentalists around the world. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Thomas S. Bianchi (Associate Professor, Institute for Earth and Ecosystem Sciences, Associate Professor, Institute for Earth and Ecosystem Sciences, Tulane University)Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 16.30cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 24.10cm Weight: 1.152kg ISBN: 9780195160826ISBN 10: 0195160827 Pages: 720 Publication Date: 07 September 2006 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsI Estuarine Science and Biogeochemical Cycles 1: Introduction II Physical Dynamics of Estuaries 2: Origin and Geomorphology 3 Hydrodynamics: III Chemistry of Estuarine Waters 4: Physical Properties and Gradients 5: Dissolved Gases in Water IV Properties of Estuarine Sediments 6: Sources and Distribution of Sediments 7: Isotope Geochemistry V Organic Matter Sources and Transformation 8: Organic Matter Cycling 9: Characterization of Organic Matter VI Nutrient and Trace Metal Cycling 10: Nitrogen Cycle 11: Phosphorus and Silica Cycles 12: Sulfur Cycle 13: Carbon Cycle 14: Trace Metal Cycling VII Anthropogenic Inputs to Estuaries 15: Anthropogenic Stressors in Estuaries VIII Global Impact of Estuaries 16: Estuarine-Coastal Interactions Appendices I. Chemical Elements (IUPAC list) II. Useful SI Units and Conversion Factors III. Physical and Chemical Constants IV. Geologic Timetable Glossary Bibliography IndexReviewsThe strong suit of this book is that it provides a comprehensive introduction over the range of important estuarine processes, particularly those related to organic-matter cycling. On more than one occasion, I found myself asking, What about...? , only to find a descriptive section and reference to my query on the next page. Limnology and Oceanography Bulleting, Vol 16 (1) March 2007 The range and depth of material presented is testimony to hard work of the author...The target audience for this publication is potentially very large and deservedly so, as in my opinion its timely publication could help to conserve the biodiversity of estuarine ecosystems whilst allowing their continued economic exploitation by man... Stephen Hoskins, Journal of Biological Education, Vol. 41(4) The strong suit of this book is that it provides a comprehensive introduction over the range of important estuarine processes, particularly those related to organic-matter cycling. On more than one occasion, I found myself asking, What about...? , only to find a descriptive section and reference to my query on the next page. Limnology and Oceanography Bulleting, Vol 16 (1) March 2007 The range and depth of material presented is testimony to hard work of the author...The target audience for this publication is potentially very large and deservedly so, as in my opinion its timely publication could help to conserve the biodiversity of estuarine ecosystems whilst allowing their continued economic exploitation by man... Stephen Hoskins, Journal of Biological Education, Vol. 41(4) Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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