A new ecology : systems perspective /: systems perspective. (2007)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Sven Erik Jørgensen [and eight others].
• Other Names: Jørgensen, Sven Erik, 1934-
• Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Ecosystems have openness (thermodynamic). 3. Ecosystems have ontic openness. 4. Ecosystems have directionality. 5. Ecosystems have connectivity. 6. Ecosystems have complex dynamics (growth). 7. Ecosystems have complex dynamics (disturbances). 8. Ecosystems have broad explanatory power in ecology. 9. Ecosystem principles have applications. 10. Conclusions and final remarks. References. Index.
• Publisher Details: Amsterdam Oxford : Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2007
• Extent: 1 online resource (xi, 275 pages), illustrations, maps
• Subjects: 577; Ecology; Nature -- Effect of human beings on; SCIENCE -- Environmental Science (see also Chemistry) -- (Environmental); NATURE -- Ecosystems & Habitats -- Wilderness; NATURE -- Ecology; SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Ecology; Ecology; Nature -- Effect of human beings on; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780080497396
• Related ISBNs: 008049739X; 9780444531605; 0444531602
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.