The Structure and Dynamics of Human Ecosystems: Toward a Model for Understanding and Action, Burch William R., Machlis Gary E., Force Jo Ellen
Автор: Alan R. Berkowitz; Charles H. Nilon; Karen S. Holl Название: Understanding Urban Ecosystems ISBN: 0387954961 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780387954967 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 191560.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Attempts to bring together leaders in the biological, physical and social dimensions of urban ecosystem research with researchers, administrators and practitioners, to show how an understanding of urban ecosystems is vital for urban dwellers to grasp the fundamentals of ecological and environmental science and to understand their own environment.
Автор: William S. Yackinous Название: Understanding Complex Ecosystem Dynamics ISBN: 0128020318 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780128020319 Издательство: Elsevier Science Рейтинг: Цена: 107790.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание:
Understanding Complex Ecosystem Dynamics: A Systems and Engineering Perspective takes a fresh, interdisciplinary perspective on complex system dynamics, beginning with a discussion of relevant systems and engineering skills and practices, including an explanation of the systems approach and its major elements. From this perspective, the author formulates an ecosystem dynamics functionality-based framework to guide ecological investigations.
Next, because complex system theory (across many subject matter areas) is crucial to the work of this book, relevant network theory, nonlinear dynamics theory, cellular automata theory, and roughness (fractal) theory is covered in some detail. This material serves as an important resource as the book proceeds. In the context of all of the foregoing discussion and investigation, a view of the characteristics of ecological network dynamics is constructed. This view, in turn, is the basis for the central hypothesis of the book, i.e., ecological networks are ever-changing networks with propagation dynamics that are punctuated, local-to-global, and perhaps most importantly fractal. To analyze and fully test this hypothesis, an innovative ecological network dynamics model is defined, designed, and developed. The modeling approach, which seeks to emulate features of real-world ecological networks, does not make a priori assumptions about ecological network dynamics, but rather lets the dynamics develop as the model simulation runs. Model analysis results corroborate the central hypothesis. Additional important insights and principles are suggested by the model analysis results and by the other supporting investigations of this book - and can serve as a basis for going-forward complex system dynamics research, not only for ecological systems but for complex systems in general.
Автор: N. Rooney; K.S. McCann; D.L.G. Noakes Название: From Energetics to Ecosystems: The Dynamics and Structure of Ecological Systems ISBN: 9048173477 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789048173471 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 177010.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Ecosystems are complex and enigmatic entities that are ultimately our life support systems. This book explores developments that unfold when math and physics meet ecology. It then moves on to explore the mapping between food web structure and function and ends with the role of theory in integrating different research areas.
Автор: Dyball Название: Understanding Human Ecology ISBN: 1849713839 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781849713832 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 43890.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: From climate change to world poverty, we are currently facing a vast array of complex challenges which are part of an inter-related web of social and natural systems. Human ecology provides an approach to these problems, a way to understand them holistically and to manage them more effectively. This book offers a coherent conceptual framewo
Автор: Sovan Lek; Michele Scardi; P.F.M Verdonschot; J.-P Название: Modelling Community Structure in Freshwater Ecosystems ISBN: 3642427189 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783642427183 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 260870.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The landmass on which we live is an integral part of our water catchment. Any human - tivity will inevitably have some consequences on the availability and composition of fresh waters. These consequences are becoming increasingly important and detectable as the - man population grows. The problem is to be addressed at the global scale, as frequently, decisions made have inter-regional and international impacts, and must therefore be coor- nated. In a number of European Member States, for example, the availability of water - sources depends on the activities of other upstream countries. The demand for fresh water in Europe, as well as in the world, is increasing. There is an upward pressure on European water demand for public supplies (drinking water, recreation, etc. ), for industry, and for - rigated agriculture. The ecological impacts of different uses are complex, and currently not always predictable. This book should help planners in their decisions on different water management options for human use. Water, of course, is not only relevant as a resource, exploited for human activities, but it is also relevant to aquatic ecosystems and to their quality. Preservation and restoration of the ecological quality of these ecosystems have a major social impact, as it has been stressed in several European Community actions.
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