Overview

Written for anyone who works with chemicals or has a general interest in ecology, this book examines the interrelationship of life forms in our environment and provides straightforward explanations about the complicated interactions among nature and humans. Emphasizing basic concepts, definitions, and descriptions, the author presents illustrative problems in terms of commonly used ecological parameters to provide readers with enough information to make technical and personal decisions about ecology.

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Author:   Frank R. Spellman
Publisher:   Government Institutes Inc.,U.S.
Imprint:   Government Institutes Inc.,U.S.
Volume:   4
Dimensions:   Width: 18.70cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 25.50cm
Weight:   0.744kg
ISBN:  

9780865871977

ISBN 10:   0865871973
Pages:   364
Publication Date:   24 December 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I 1 Fundamental Ecology Chapter 1 2 Introduction Chapter 2 3 Biogeochemical Cycles Chapter 3 4 Energy Flow in the Ecosystem Chapter 4 5 Population Ecology Part II 6 Biodiversity Chapter 5 7 Biodiversity Part III 8 Practical Ecology Chapter 6 9 Species Chapter 7 10 Terrestrial Ecosystems Chapter 8 11 Aquatic Ecosystems Chapter 9 12 Current Issues in Ecology

Reviews

The book provides access to an important body of knowledge about the underpinnings of life on earth. Recommended. General readers, undergraduates, and graduate students. Choice, September 2008

Author Information

Frank R. Spellman is Assistant Professor of Environmental Health at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Spellman is a professional member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, the Water Environment Federation, and the Institute of Hazardous Materials Managers. He is also a Board Certified Safety Professional and Board Certified Hazardous Materials Manager with more than 35 years of experience in environmental science and engineering.

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