Environmental biology / Allan M. Jones.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jones, A. M. (Allan M.), 1945-

Series:

Routledge introductions to environment series.

Routledge introductions to environment

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ecology.

Physical Description:

xvi, 197 pages : illustrations, maps.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 1997.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Environmental Biology offers an accessible introduction to the core elements of biology and the biosphere. With balanced coverage of acquatic and terrestrial examples throughout, the text builds logically to present a clear understanding of the fundamental processes of life before examining its more complex components, namely individuals, populations, communities and ecosystems. A knowledge of environmental biology and its practical applications is essential for a deeper understanding of the environment. Environmental Biology offers an invaluable introduction to the living environment for all areas of study, from environmental history, agriculture and forestry, to impact assessment, climate change, ecology and conservation.

Contents:

ch. 1. The basic organisation of living forms

ch. 2. The biosphere

ch. 3. Basic ecological concepts and processes

ch. 4. Conditions and resources: major determinants of ecology

ch. 5. Individuals

ch. 6. Populations

ch. 7. Communities and ecosystems.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-134-77766-3

81-87167-17-3

1-134-77767-1

1-282-77785-8

9786612777851

0-203-13757-4

9780203137574

OCLC:

228039814