A New Ecology
Author | : Sven Erik Jørgensen |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 289 |
Release | : 2011-08-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780080497396 |
ISBN-13 | : 008049739X |
Rating | : 4/5 (39X Downloads) |
Download or read book A New Ecology written by Sven Erik Jørgensen and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-08-30 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New Ecology presents an ecosystem theory based on the following ecosystem properties: physical openness, ontic openness, directionality, connectivity, a complex dynamic for growth and development, and a complex dynamic response to disturbances. Each of these properties is developed in detail to show that these basic and characteristic properties can be applied to explain a wide spectrum of ecological obsevations and convections. It is also shown that the properties have application for environmental management and for assessment of ecosystem health.* Demonstrates an ecosystem theory that can be applied to explain ecological observations and rules* Presents an ecosystem theory based upon a systems approach* Discusses an ecosystem theory that is based on a few basic properties that are characteristic for ecosystmes