Author | : Sven Erik Jørgensen |
File Size | : 41,6 Mb |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 30 August 2011 |
ISBN | : 008049739X |
Pages | : 288 pages |
A New Ecology by Sven Erik Jørgensen Book PDF Summary
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