Encyclopedia of Global Environmental Change, the Earth System: Biological and Ecological Dimensions of Global Environmental Change Volume 2 Edition Contributor(s): Mooney, Harold A. (Editor), Canadell, Josep G. (Editor), Munn, Ted (Editor in Chief) |
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ISBN: 0470853611 ISBN-13: 9780470853610 Publisher: Wiley OUR PRICE: $1311.90 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2003 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - General - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Business & Economics | Real Estate - General |
Dewey: 333 |
Physical Information: 688 pages |
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Publisher Description: Volume 2 of the Encyclopedia of Global Environmental Change deals with the fundamental science that underpins the understanding of quantities and processes that control the basic biogeochemical cycles, and the associated changes in ecosystem physiology and structure under current and predicted human-driven global environmental change. These changes also include the dramatic loss of species, and the world's reorganization of biota towards higher homogenization. Main themes covered includes:
The new understanding provided in this volume forms the basic building blocks allowing:
The information within this volume will enable scientists to develop the technical capabilities and policy tools to mitigate and adapt to undesirable changes. |