Towards a thermodynamic theory for ecological systems. (2004)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Sven Erik Jørgensen, Yuri M. Svirezhev.
• Other Names: Jørgensen, Sven Erik, 1934-; Svirezhev, I︠U︡. M
• Contents: 1. Thermodynamics as a method: A problem of statistical description. -- 2. The laws of classical thermodynamics and their application to ecology. -- 3. Second and third law of thermodynamics in open systems. -- 4. Entropy, probability and information. -- 5. Work, exergy and information. -- 6. Stability in mathematics, thermodynamics and ecology. -- 7. Models of ecosystems: Thermodynamic basis and methods. I. Trophic chains. -- 8. Models of ecosystems: Thermodynamics basis and methods. II. Competition and trophic level. -- 9. Thermodynamics of ecological networks. -- 10. Thermodynamics of vegetation. -- 11. Thermodynamics of the biosphere. -- 12. Teleology and extreme principles. A tentative fourth law of thermodynamics. -- 13. Application of exergy as ecological indicator and goal function in ecological modelling.
• Publisher Details: Amsterdam Boston : Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2004
• Extent: 1 online resource (xiv, 366 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 577/.13; Biotic communities; Thermodynamics; SCIENCE -- Environmental Science (see also Chemistry) -- (Environmental); NATURE -- Ecosystems & Habitats -- Wilderness; NATURE -- Ecology; SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Ecology; Biotic communities; Thermodynamics; Ecossistemas; Termodinâmica; Ekosystem; Termodynamik; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780080471747; 0080471749; 1280967862; 9781280967863
• Related ISBNs: 9780080441665; 0080441661; 008044167X
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 355-366).; Note: Print version record.
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