Landscape Patterns in a Range of Spatio-Temporal Scales 2020 Edition Contributor(s): Khoroshev, Alexander V. (Editor), Dyakonov, Kirill N. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3030311848 ISBN-13: 9783030311841 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Geography - Science | Earth Sciences - Geology - Nature | Natural Resources |
Dewey: 333.7 |
Series: Landscape |
Physical Information: 1.06" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.85 lbs) 439 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book presents the polycentric and multiscale view of landscape which has been developed in Russia within a framework of physical geography since the early twentieth century. The authors develop the ideas of hierarchical organization of a landscape and strong relationships between abiotic and biotic components with equal attention to both vertical fluxes and lateral transfer. Three-dimensional representation of landscape involves strong emphasis on abiotic drivers of pattern development including relief, geological structures and runoff. The objective of this book is to demonstrate the multiplicity of models and multiscale approach to description and explanation of landscape pattern, functioning, dynamics, and evolution. The contributions deal with various hierarchical levels ranging from within-unit interior variability to between-units interaction at landscape level, as well as regional and supra-regional zonal patterns. Divided into 8 clear parts, the 28 chapters treat spatial pattern in one of the following aspects:
This contributed volume is written for researchers and students in the field of landscape ecology, physical geography, environmental impact assessment, and ecological planning. |