Ecosystem Collapse and Recovery

ISBN-13: 9781108460200 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 490 str.

Adrian C. (Bournemouth University) Newton

Opis

Concern is growing that iconic ecosystems, such as coral reefs and tropical rain forests, might suddenly collapse as a result of human interference. Invaluable to students and researchers, this volume provides the first scientific account of the ecological mechanisms associated with the collapse of ecosystems and their subsequent recovery.

Recenzje

'… the book is written by integrating viewpoints from a variety of disciplines, among them that of theoretical ecology and of conservation biology ... What is particularly helpful in the structure of the book are the conclusions at the end of each chapter and a series of tables that aim to summarise and highlight ideas, conclusions and propositions … it references classical ecological work that is a springboard for the subject, … [and] provides some historical background on scientific debates… it also contains anecdotes of the author's personal experience and opinions (always well-balanced and undogmatic). … there are as many questions as answers provided in the book that would interest the general reader as well as the most experienced researcher in the field.' Vasilis Dakos, African Journal of Range & Forage Science

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. Ecological Theory; 3. Case Studies from Prehistory; 4. Contemporary Case Studies; 5. Synthesis; 6. Conclusions.