Ecological science, the Biosphere Books
Johns Hopkins University Press The Wildlife Techniques Manual Volume 1
Book SynopsisTrade Reviewa great resource for practitioners.—Simone Ciuti, University College Dublin, Basic and Applied EcologyTable of ContentsVolume 1: ResearchList of ContributorsPrefaceAcknowledgments1 Research and Experimental DesignEdward O. Garton, Jocelyn L. Aycrigg, Courtney Conway, and Jon S. Horne2 Management and Analysis of Wildlife Ecology DataBret A. Collier and T. W. Schwertner3 Capturing and Handling Wild AnimalsNova J. Silvy, Roel R. Lopez, and Therese A. Catanach4 Chemical Immobilization of WildlifeMark L. Drew5 Use of Dogs in Wildlife Research and ManagementDavid K. Dahlgren, R. Dwayne Elmore, Deborah A. (Smith) Woollett, Aimee Hurt, Julie K. Young,Daniel Kinka, Edward B. Arnett, David Baines, and John W. Connelly6 Identifying and Handling Contaminant-Related Wildlife Mortality/MorbiditySteven R. Sheffield, Joseph P. Sullivan, and Elwood F. Hill7 Wildlife Health and Disease Surveillance, Investigation, and ManagementMarkus J. Peterson and Pamela J. FerroIdentification and Marking Techniques8 Criteria for Sex and Age of Birds and MammalsEddie K. Lyons, Michael A. Schroeder, and Leslie A. Robb9 Identification of Animals from Field SignsJohn M. Tomecek and Jonah Evans10 Techniques of Marking WildlifeNova J. Silvy, Roel R. Lopez, and Markus J. Peterson11 Radiotelemetry, Remote Monitoring, and Data AnalysesNova J. Silvy and Therese A. Catanach12 Estimating Animal AbundanceBrian L. Pierce, Roel R. Lopez, and Nova J. Silvy13 Use of Remote Cameras in Wildlife EcologyIsrael D. Parker, Roel R. Lopez, and Shawn L. Locke14 Population Analysis in Wildlife EcologyDouglas H. Johnson and Stephen J. Dinsmore15 Use of Bioacoustics Monitoring Systems in Wildlife ResearchJoseph M. Szewczak and Michael L. Morrison16 Tracking Wildlife with Radar TechniquesTherese A. Catanach and Nova J. Silvy17 Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Wildlife EcologyRoderic G. Rosario, Megan K. Clayton, and Ian T. Gates18 Invertebrate Sampling Methods for Use in Wildlife ResearchTherese A. Catanach19 Vegetation Sampling and MeasurementKenneth F. Higgins, Kurt J. Jenkins, Daniel W. Uresk, Lora B. Perkins, Kent C. Jensen,Jack E. Norland, Robert W. Klaver, and David E. Naugle20 Techniques for Wildlife Nutritional EcologyLisa A. Shipley, Rachel C. Cook, and David G. Hewitt21 Simulation Modeling in Wildlife ResearchHsiao-Hsuan (Rose) Wang and William E. Grant22 Using Geospatial Technologies in Wildlife StudiesHumberto L. Perotto-Baldivieso, Sasathorn Tapaneeyakul, and Zachary J. Pearson23 Animal BehaviorJessica R. Young24 Reproduction and HormonesHeather M. Bryan and John D. Harder25 Conservation Genetics and Molecular Ecology in Wildlife ManagementSara J. Oyler-McCance, Emily K. Latch, and Paul L. LebergCommon and Scientific Names of Animals and PlantsLiterature CitedIndex—Volume 2: ManagementList of ContributorsAcknowledgments26 Strengthening Connections between Research and ManagementLeonard A. Brennan, Stephen J. Demaso, Joseph P. Sands, and Matthew J. Schnupp27 Ethics in Wildlife Science and ConservationMarkus J. Peterson, M. Nils Peterson, Tarla Rai Peterson, and Erica von Essen28 Human Dimensions of Wildlife ManagementShari L. Rodriguez and M. Nils Peterson29 Communications and OutreachSusan K. Jacobson, Hannah O. Brown, and Ben S. Lowe30 Conflict in Wildlife Science and ConservationAndrea M. Feldpausch-Parker and Tarla Rai Peterson31 Adaptive Management in Wildlife ConservationJohn F. Organ, Daniel J. Decker, Shawn J. Riley, John E. McDonald Jr., and Shane P. Mahoney32 Forest Management for WildlifeSeth W. Bigelow, Carolyn G. Mahan, Amanda D. Rodewald, L. Mike Conner, and Lora L. Smith33 Managing Rangelands for WildlifeVernon C. Bleich, Michael W. Oehler, and John G. Kie34 Managing Inland Wetlands for WildlifeMurray K. Laubhan, Sammy L. King, and Leigh H. Fredrickson35 Management of Coastal Wetlands for WildlifeJohn Andrew Nyman, Chris Elphick, and Greg Shriver36 Managing Farmlands for WildlifeRichard E. Warner, Jeffery W. Walk, and James R. Herkert37 Management and Research of Wildlife in Urban EnvironmentsRobert A. McCleery, Christopher E. Moorman, Mark C. Wallace, and David Drake38 Managing Surface Disturbed Lands for WildlifeTherese A. Catanach and Nova J. Silvy39 Managing Disturbances to Wildlife and HabitatsChad J. Parent, Fidel Hernandez, and Andrea Bruno40 Managing State Lands for WildlifeThomas J. Ryder and John F. Organ41 Managing Federal Lands for WildlifeBruce Beard, R. Patrick Bixler, Tom Darden, Buddy Huffaker,Mark Madison, and James G. Van Ness42 Managing North American Indigenous Peoples' Wildlife ResourcesHeather Stricker, Paige M. Schmidt, Jonathan Gilbert, Jim Dau, Diana L. Doan-Crider,Serra Hoagland, Michel T. Kohl, Claudia A. Perez, Lawrence J. Van Daele,Matthew B. Van Daele, and Daniel Dupont43 The Role of Nongovernment Organizations in Wildlife ManagementHeather A. Mathewson, James J. Giocomo, and Steven P. Riley44 Harvest ManagementJohn W. Connelly, James H. Gammonley, and Thomas W. Keegan45 Identification and Management of Wildlife DamageKurt C. Vercauteren, Richard A. Dolbeer, Aaron B. Shiels, and Eric M. Gese46 Managing Terrestrial Invasive SpeciesTimothy E. Fulbright and Tyler A. Campbell47 Ecology and Management of Small PopulationsJon S. Horne, L. Scott Mills, J. Michael Scott, Katherine M. Strickler, and Stanley A. Temple48 Captive Propagation and TranslocationDavid Drake and Stanley A. Temple49 Environmental Impact Assessment and Habitat Conservation PlansCharles J. Randel III, Howard O. Clark Jr., Darren P. Newman, and Thomas P. Dixon50 Managing Wildlife in a Changing ClimateDouglas B. Inkley and Bruce A. SteinCommon and Scientific Names of Animals and Plants Literature CitedIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press Tree Story
Book SynopsisWhat if the stories of trees and people are more closely linked than we ever imagined?Winner of the World Wildlife Fund's 2020 Jan Wolkers PrizeOne of Science News's Favorite Books of 2020 A New York Times New and Noteworthy BookA 2020 Woodland Book of the YearGold Winner of the 2020 Foreword INDIES Award in Ecology & EnvironmentBronze Winner of the 2021 Independent Publisher Book Award in Environment/EcologyPeople across the world know that to tell how old a tree is, you count its rings. Few people, however, know that research into tree rings has also made amazing contributions to our understanding of Earth's climate history and its influences on human civilization over the past 2,000 years. In her captivating book Tree Story, Valerie Trouet reveals how the seemingly simple and relatively familiar concept of counting tree rings has inspired far-reaching scientific breakthroughs that illuminate the complex interactions between nature and people. Trouet, a leading tree-ring scientist,Trade ReviewTrouet writes that the purpose of this book is to excite people about science, and she succeeds by creating an engaging, credible work sprinkled with anecdotes . . . With this brief, accessible look at the wisdom of tree rings, Trouet draws readers into a narrative that clearly displays her joy for her work and offers some fun with word play.—Library JournalAn accomplished and globally recognized dendroclimatologist, Trouet is knowledgeable across diverse fields of science and is a talented writer and engaging storyteller. Drawing from a diversity of tree-ring research and interdisciplinary collaborations, Trouet chronicles fascinating examples of how dendrochronology helps to answer questions about past environments and human history.—ScienceIf you enjoy great science reads, add this one to your list. Now.—Nature's Cool Green ScienceTree Story is a sublime example of what booksellers have lately started calling smart non-fiction: sophisticated academic books for a broad audience (often published by American university presses) that are just a few notches above the yuck- or wow-factor of more generic popular science. The excellent clarity and pacing that Trouet brings to this fascinating topic meant I that tore through Tree Story in a day. If I added ratings to my reviews, this book would be a ten out of ten. Already, this is a very strong contender for my book of the year—Inquisitive BiologistA persuasive, entertaining explanation of how the codes contained in tree rings reveal the wide-ranging effects of climate change.—Shelf AwarenessTree Story gives readers a lively, sometimes visceral feel for Trouet's work.—Science NewsTree Story is everything I had hoped it would be: intelligent, accessible, witty, and captivating—a global adventure spanning millennia and embracing a bevy of unexpected topics, all resulting from the study of tree rings.—Washington Independent Review of BooksIn her delightful Tree Story, dendrochronologist Valerie Trouet obliterates the layman's notion that tree rings provide little more information than a tree's age. What trees can teach seems limited only by science's ability to extract the information.—Foreword ReviewsPart memoir, part field diary, part lucid and engaging science communication, Tree Story moves from the finest micron-level of individual tree rings to the deep geological time of the planet and the world-wrapping forces of its climate. Trouet's account of her career, far from what we might imagine to be the dull work of counting tree rings, reads like an exciting adventure story, complete with far-flung locales, the ridiculous macho pretensions of male coworkers, and the ever present thrum of the ancient magic that seems to emanate from the trees themselves.—Lady ScienceThe chapters spill over with information and would be overwhelming were it not for the book's organization, the images and digital illustrations, and the author's ability to share her scholarly adventures with such evident enjoyment.—Seattle Book ReviewEnjoyable and accessible. Drawing on a rich array of examples from around the world, the lively book is full of thought-provoking discussion of our relationships with trees and the climate.—Current World ArchaeologyTree Story is a work of science, of graphs and statistics. But Trouet recounts too the personal thrill of discovery, the camaraderie and competitiveness of academic science, and the arduous nature of her research.—The SpectatorTree Story offers a passionate yet clear-eyed introduction into the field of dendrochronology.—Cincinnati Public Radio NewsTree Story is well-written, often with great phrasing and much humour, and gives a welcome insight into the people and personalities behind the science . . . [It's] another example of great science communication, often dealing with quite technical matters, but in an accessible way for both the non-specialist scientist and the intelligent lay person. But it's not just about great story-telling, Tree Story has much of pedagogic value as well, and would make a great text for a plants-and-people course.—Botany OneHere, we are taken on a fascinating journey through history, as remembered by the trees of the world. Trouet weaves together stories from the field and the lab to demonstrate that there is far more to studying tree rings than counting them.—BBC Wildlife MagazineIt's all in the tree rings—and trees don't lie.—The Daily ExpressThe book has already been reviewed and recommended in many places, and highlighted as an excellent work of popular science. Here I would like to recommend the book to be used as a textbook for students being exposed to scientific ideas and methods, to arouse their curiosity and show them how diverse fields like natural science and human history interact.—Tree-Ring ResearchValerie Trouet's book is an excellent starting point to explore the relationships between trees and people and to look at the expectations and disappointments on the way to developing a way to communicate not only about but also with trees.—Edge EffectsIf tree rings are the scribes of history, Valerie Trouet is their chief scrivener. Highly recommended.—Plant Science Bulletin[Tree Story's] geeky enthusiasm . . . makes the entire book such a pleasure to read.—Rain Taxi Review of BooksTree Story should be well-received by a variety of readers, professional and non-professional alike . . . The book is well-written and designed, with good pacing that intermixes entertaining and informative narrative in focused chapters that are not overlong.—Maritime Archaeological and Historical SocietyIn this primer, a dendrochronologist explains how tree rings reveal the past via a science that exists 'at the nexus of ecology, climatology and human history.'—New York Times (New & Noteworthy)Table of Contents1. Prologue2. Trees in the desert3. I count the rings down in Africa4. Adonis, Methuselah, and Prometheus5. And the tree was happy6. The Messiah, The Plague, and Shipwrecks Under the City7. The Hockey Stick Posterchild8. Wind of Change9. Winter is coming10. Three tree-ring scientists walk into a bar11. Ghosts, Orphans, and Extra terrestrials12. Disintegration or The Fall of Rome13. It's the end of the world as we know it14. Once upon a time in the West15. Will the wind ever remember?16. After the Gold Rush17. The Forest for the TreesPlaylistList of Tree SpeciesRecommended ReadingsGlossaryBibliography
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Johns Hopkins University Press Semiaquatic Mammals
Book SynopsisA groundbreaking review of the seldom-studied semi-aquatic freshwater mammals, covering biology, behavior, and conservation. Semi-aquatic mammals are some of the rarest and most endangered mammals on earth. What binds them together in the minds of biologists, despite their diverse taxa and body forms, are evolutionary traits that allow them to succeed in two worldsspending some time on land and some in the water. Semi-aquatic Mammals fills a crucial void in the literature by highlighting the important ecological roles and curious biology of these remarkable animals. In this unique book, wildlife ecologist Glynnis A. Hood presents the first comprehensive examination of a global suite of 140 freshwater semi-aquatic mammals. Each one has overcome the distinct ecological challenges of thriving in both aquatic and terrestrial habitats as part of everyday life. Covering millions of years, Hood's exploration begins with the extinct otter-like Buxolestes and extends to consider the geograpTrade ReviewIt's all here, in this mammal reference that I'll doubtless refer to again and again.—Matthew L. Miller, Nature - Cool Green ScienceOverall, this book is well written and in an entertaining style. A glossary is helpful for readers not familiar with some terms. The marvelous illustrations by Meaghan Brierley throughout the book and also the helpful maps and tables complete this compendium about the ecology and biology of semi-aquatic mammals.—Thiemo Braasch, Suiform SoundingsTable of ContentsList of Figures List of TablesPreface AcknowledgmentsChapter 1. IntroductionPart I. Geographical Distribution and Habitats Chapter 2. PaleobiologyChapter 3. Ranging across the ContinentsChapter 4. Ecological NichesPart II. Physical AdaptationsChapter 5. MorphologyChapter 6. Physiological AdaptationsChapter 7. Locomotion and BuoyancyPart III. Feeding EcologyChapter 8. The Predators: Foraging Strategies and NichesChapter 9. The Prey: Predator-Prey InteractionsPart IV. ReproductionChapter 10. Mating and OffspringPart V. Conservation Challenges and Management ApproachesChapter 11. Status and ThreatsChapter 12. Introductions and ReintroductionsChapter 13. Management ApproachesAppendix A. Taxonomic List of Semi-aquatic and Riparian-Dependent MammalsAppendix B. Online ResourcesGlossaryReferences
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Johns Hopkins University Press Moving Water
Book SynopsisA riveting story of environmental disaster and political intrigue, Moving Water exposes how Florida's clean water is threatened by dirty power players and the sugar cane industry. Only a century ago, nearly all of South Florida was under water. The Everglades, one of the largest wetlands in the world, was a watery arc extending over 3 million acres. Today, that wetland ecosystem is half of its former self, supplanted by housing for the region's exploding population and over 700,000 acres of crops, including the nation's largest supply of sugar cane. Countless canals, dams, and pump stations keep the trickle flowing, but rarely address the cascade of environmental consequences, including dangerous threats to a crucial drinking water source for a full third of Florida's residents. In Moving Water, environmental journalist Amy Green explores the story of unlikely conservation heroes George and Mary Barley, wealthy real estate developers and champions of the Everglades, whose complicatedTable of ContentsAbout This BookIntroductionChapter 1. George Barley's BirthdayChapter 2. The Big PictureChapter 3. Big SugarChapter 4. The Politics of WaterChapter 5. The Campaign BeginsChapter 6. The BarleysChapter 7. The FanjulsChapter 8. Big Special InterestsChapter 9. The Plane CrashChapter 10. Toleration and ProcessChapter 11. The Campaign ResumesChapter 12. The FinancierChapter 13. A Big LawChapter 14. The Politics of ScienceChapter 15. Running for OfficeChapter 16. A Big DealChapter 17. Today's Big PictureChapter 18. The ReservoirChapter 19. What Is Restoration?Chapter 20. Looking-Glass WaterAcknowledgmentsTime LineNote on SourcesIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press Functional Inference in Paleoanthropology
Book SynopsisIn this deep examination of functional morphology, a renowned paleoanthropologist offers a new way to investigate human evolution through the fossil record. It is common for two functional anatomists to examine the exact same fossil material, yet argue over its evolutionary significance. How can this be? Traditionally, paleoanthropology has interpreted hominin fossil morphology by first considering the ecological challenges hominins faced, then drawing adaptive inferences based on the idea that skeletal morphology is largely a reflection of paleoecology. In Functional Inference in Paleoanthropology, innovative paleoanthropologist David J. Daegling suggests that researchers can resolve dichotomous interpretations of the fossil record by instead focusing on the biology and development of the bones themselvessuch as measurable responses to deformations, stresses, and damage. Critically exploring how scientists probe and interpret fossil morphology for behavioral and adaptive inferences,Table of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1. Unresolved Problems in Human EvolutionChapter 2. Situating Functional Morphology in Evolutionary BiologyChapter 3. Approaches to Functional Inference in PaleoanthropologyChapter 4. BipedalityChapter 5. Hominin Dietary AdaptationsChapter 6. The Osteocyte Perspective on Human EvolutionChapter 7. Teleonomy RevisitedNotesReferencesIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press Wildlife Management and Conservation
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContributorsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. Defining Wildlife and Wildlife Management, by Paul R. Krausman2. The History of Wildlife Conservation in North America, by Robert D. Brown3. The Wildlife Professional, by John F. Organ4. Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management, by Daniel J. Decker, Shawn J. Riley, and William F. Siemer5. Structured Decision Making, by Michael C. Runge, Michael S. Mitchell, and James B. Grand6. Scale in Wildlife Management: The Difficulty with Extrapolation, Replication, and Unappreciated Impediments, by John A. Bissonette7. Wildlife Population Dynamics, by L. Scott Mills and Heather Johnson8. Wildlife Health and Diseases, by David A. Jessup9. Hunting and Trapping, by Jim Heffelfinger10. Impacts of Weather and Accidents on Wildlife, by Michael R. Conover, Jonathan B. Dinkins, and Michael J. Haney11. Nutritional Ecology, by Katherine L. Parker12. Plant-Animal Interactions, by Kelley M. Stewart13. Water and Other Welfare Factors, by James W. Cain III, Paul R. Krausman, and Steven S. Rosenstock14. Predator-Prey Relationships and Management, by Clint W. Boal and Warren B. Ballard15. Animal Behavior , by John L. Koprowski and W. Sue Fairbanks16. Habitat, by R. William Mannan and Robert J. Steidl17. Wildlife Restoration, by Michael L. Morrison18. Climate Change and Wildlife, by Marta Jarzyna, Benjamin Zuckerberg, and William F. Porter19. Conservation Planning for Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat, by Susan Rupp, Anna M. Muñoz, and Roel R. Lopez20. Managing Populations, by William P. Kuvlesky Jr., Leonard A. Brennan, Bart M. Ballard, David G. Hewitt, Fred C. Bryant, Tyler A. Campbell, Charles A. DeYoung, Fidel Hernandez, and Scott E. HenkeIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press A Centaur in London Reading and Observation in
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsList of FiguresIntroduction1. Three Monstrous Factoids2. Ulisse Aldrovandi's Twofold Pandechion: Collecting Knowledge about Monsters3. Observing Correctly: On the Ambivalent Relationship of the Academia Naturae Curiosorum to Monsters4. A Centaur in London IIConclusionAcknowledgmentsReferencesNotesIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press Wildlife Stewardship on Tribal Lands
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Johns Hopkins University Press Chessie
Book SynopsisThe incredible true story of the mysterious sea creature who captured hearts and imaginations during the turbulent 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.In the summer of 1978, residents along the Virginia side of the Potomac River were startled by sightings of a strange creature lurking in the water. Eventually dubbed Chessie, this elusive sea serpent tantalized reporters and the public alike, always slipping away just out of reach. In this, the first comprehensive history of the Chessie phenomenon, Eric A. Cheezum takes us on a thrilling journey through the life and times of the famous monster, diving beneath the surface to reveal the remarkable events that unfolded over the years as Chessie sightings continued.After initially vanishing, the creature resurfaced in 1980, then again in 1982, when it was finally captured on video off the coast of Kent Island. These sightings thrust Chessie into the national and international spotlight, transforming it into a regional cel
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Ecology of Urban Environments
Book SynopsisProvides an accessible introduction to urban ecology, using established ecological theory to identify generalities in the complexity of urban environments.Table of ContentsForeword xi Preface xiii Acknowledgements xv 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Setting the scene 1 1.2 What is urban ecology? 1 1.3 Why is urban ecology interesting? 2 1.3.1 Urban environments are extensive and growing 3 1.3.2 Urban environments have inherent ecological interest 6 1.3.3 Urban environments are ideal for testing and developing ecological theory 6 1.3.4 The nature of urban environments affects human health and wellbeing 7 1.3.5 Urban environments are important for conserving biological diversity 8 1.4 The aims of this book 10 Study questions 10 References 10 2 Urban environments 15 2.1 Introduction 15 2.2 Primary biophysical processes associated with urbanization 19 2.2.1 Removal of existing vegetation 20 2.2.2 Construction of buildings, roads and other urban infrastructure 21 2.2.3 Replacement of permeable with impermeable surfaces 22 2.2.4 Reduction in the area of open space 22 2.2.5 Modification or destruction of aquatic habitats 24 2.2.6 Production of pollution and waste 25 2.3 Secondary biophysical processes associated with urbanization 28 2.3.1 Habitat loss, fragmentation and isolation 28 2.3.2 Climatic changes 28 2.3.3 Altered hydrological regimes 29 2.3.4 Pollution of air, water and soil 29 2.3.5 Altered noise and light regimes 30 2.4 Stochasticity in urban environments 31 2.5 Summary 32 Study questions 33 References 33 3 Population- and species-level responses to urbanization 41 3.1 Introduction 41 3.2 Responses to the secondary biophysical processes of urbanization 43 3.2.1 Habitat loss, fragmentation and isolation 43 3.2.2 Climatic changes 48 3.2.3 Altered hydrological regimes 49 3.2.4 Pollution of air, water and soil 50 3.2.5 Altered noise and light regimes 53 3.3 Biological introductions and invasions 57 3.3.1 Plants and fungi 57 3.3.2 Animals 59 3.4 Human disturbance 63 3.5 Stochastic effects on populations in urban environments 65 3.6 Summary 66 Study questions 66 References 67 4 Community-level responses to urbanization 81 4.1 Introduction 81 4.2 Selection: niche theories in urban ecology 84 4.2.1 The ecological niche and the environmental gradient 84 4.2.2 Habitat models 90 4.2.3 Ecological guilds and resource-competition models 94 4.3 Ecological drift: modelling stochasticity in urban communities 97 4.4 Dispersal: the movement of individuals through space 99 4.5 Diversification: the evolution of new lineages in urban environments 102 4.6 Summary 104 Study questions 105 References 105 5 Ecosystem-level responses to urbanization 114 5.1 Introduction 114 5.2 Carbon 116 5.2.1 Introduction to the carbon cycle 116 5.2.2 Effects of urbanization on the carbon cycle 119 5.2.3 Mitigation strategies 122 5.3 Water 127 5.3.1 Introduction to the water cycle 127 5.3.2 Effects of urbanization on the water cycle 127 5.3.3 Mitigation strategies 129 5.4 The nitrogen cycle 131 5.4.1 Effects of urbanization on the nitrogen cycle 132 5.4.2 Mitigation strategies 135 5.5 Summary 136 Study questions 136 References 137 6 The urban ecology of humans 146 6.1 Introduction 146 6.2 The urban form 150 6.2.1 Urban parks and open space 150 6.2.2 Urban sprawl and car dependence 156 6.2.3 Neighbourhood disadvantage and neighbourhood disorder 157 6.3 Pollution and waste 158 6.3.1 Outdoor air pollution 160 6.3.2 Indoor air pollution 161 6.4 Climatic changes in urban environments 162 6.5 Health inequities in the world’s cities 163 6.6 Summary 164 Study questions 165 References 165 7 Conserving biodiversity and maintaining ecosystem services in cities 175 7.1 Introduction 175 7.2 Strategies for conserving biodiversity and maintaining ecosystem services in cities 177 7.2.1 Integrate urban ecology with urban planning and design 177 7.2.2 Protect biodiverse landscape features and important biophysical assets 180 7.2.3 Grow the green city 182 7.2.4 Maintain or re-establish landscape connectivity 185 7.2.5 Use small spaces 187 7.3 Novel habitats, novel ecosystems 190 7.4 Summary 192 Study questions 192 References 193 8 Summary and future directions 204 8.1 Introduction 204 8.2 Do we need a new theory of urban ecology? 204 8.2.1 The complexity of urban ecosystems 205 8.2.2 The human domination of urban ecosystems 206 8.2.3 The uniqueness of urban ecosystems 206 8.3 The definition and scope of urban ecology 207 8.4 Do we need a new theory of urban science? 208 8.5 Future directions 209 Study questions 210 References 211 Index 214
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Invasion Ecology
Book SynopsisThis new edition of Invasion Ecology provides a comprehensive and updated introduction to all aspects of biological invasion by non-native species. Highlighting important research findings associated with each stage of invasion, the book provides an overview of the invasion process from transportation patterns and causes of establishment success to ecological impacts, invader management, and post-invasion evolution. The authors have produced new chapters on predicting and preventing invasion, managing and eradicating invasive species, and invasion dynamics in a changing climate. Modern global trade and travel have led to unprecedented movement of non-native species by humans with unforeseen, interesting, and occasionally devastating consequences. Increasing recognition of the problems associated with invasion has led to a rapid growth in research into the dynamics of non-native species and their adverse effects on native biota and human economies. This book provides a synthesTrade Review“Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through graduate students, researchers/faculty, land managers, policy makers, and interested general readers.” (Choice, 1 February 2014) “Young scientists starting out in this field who read this book will not only gain an appreciation of our current state of knowledge, but, perhaps more importantly, will also learn where our knowledge is limited and what research questions are prime for tackling.” (Biological Conservation, 1 January 2014) “This is certainly by far still the best introduction to this important topic around, and those that bought the first edition should snap this one up also for the increased topicality. The work is also available in various electronic formats, which should further encourage its take-up by the current student generation.” (Biodivers Conserv, 1 September 2013) “Overall, I can fully recommend this book. As the 1st edition, this 2nd edition will be valuable for students, researchers, managers, and anybody else interested in bio- logical invasions. It reads very well and is technically well done; I spotted only few typos. The companion website (www.wiley.com/go/invasionecology) with down- loadable versions of the book’s figures and tables is also very useful.” (Basic and Applied Ecology, 1 October 2013)Table of ContentsPreface ix 1 An Introduction to Invasion Ecology 1 What are invaders and why do we care about them? 2 A brief history of invasion ecology 5 The wicked terminological web we weave 7 The invasion process 13 Summary 18 2 Transport Vectors and Pathways 24 What’s the difference between a vector and a pathway? 25 Does human-mediated dispersal differ from natural dispersal? 26 Transport vectors 29 Which species are transported via what vector group? 41 Dynamics of transport pathways 44 Summary 48 3 Trends in Numbers of Invaders 50 Invasion rates through time 51 Geographic patterns in numbers of invaders 63 Summary 72 4 Propagules 74 What are propagules? 75 Donor region and propagule pressure 75 Biological mechanisms 79 Empirical evidence 85 The hidden influence of propagule pressure 92 Summary 97 5 Disturbance 99 History and definition of disturbance 100 Disturbance facilitates invasion? 104 Restoration and disturbance 112 Agriculture and urbanization as disturbance 115 Biotic disturbance 118 Summary 127 6 Establishment Success: The Influence of Biotic Interactions 129 Conceptual issues 130 Resistance to invasion 131 Facilitation of establishment 146 Summary 155 7 Modeling the Geographical Spread of Invasive Species 157 What exactly is geographical spread? 158 Why do we want to model geographical spread? 162 The reaction–diffusion model 163 Long-distance dispersal 170 Directional dispersal 173 Stratified dispersal 176 Other forms of heterogeneity 182 Summary 187 8 Ecological Processes and the Spread of Non-native Species 189 Population growth 190 Dispersal 194 Biotic interactions 202 The role of heterogeneity 207 Lag times 210 Boom and bust 215 Summary 216 9 Ecological Impacts of Invasive Species 218 Genetic impacts 219 Individual impacts 222 Population impacts 228 Community impacts 233 Ecosystem impacts 240 Landscape, regional, and global impacts 242 Summary 244 10 Impact Synthesis 246 Perception and recognition of impact 247 Integrating perception with ecological determinants of impact 255 A theory of impact? 258 Finding common currencies 263 A cross-stage impact formula 273 Summary 275 11 Evolution of Invaders 277 Founding process 279 Losses and gains in genetic variability via transport mechanisms 279 Genetics and post-release success 288 Local adaptation and life-history evolution 291 Evolution of native species in response to non-natives 296 Summary 298 12 Predicting and Preventing Invasion 299 Explanation versus risk assessment 301 Inherent limitations to prediction 301 Risk analysis 303 Screening risky species 304 Screening risky transportation vectors 317 Summary 333 13 Eradication and Control of Invaders 335 Cause for optimism? 336 Rapid response 337 Lazarus effect 343 Long-term control 346 Sisyphus effect 350 Summary 354 14 Global Climate Change and Invasive Species 356 Global climate change 101 357 Non-native species and global climate change 364 Transport 365 Establishment 368 Spread 373 Impact 379 Human responses 387 Summary 391 References 393 Index 428 A colour plate section falls between pages 372 and 373
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Dunes
Book SynopsisDunes is the first book in over a decade to incorporate the latest research in this active and fast-developing field. It discusses the shapes, sizes, patterns, distribution, history and care of wind-blown dunes, and covers all aspects of dunes, terrestrial and in the Solar System. The only book to cover all dunes, terrestrial and in the Solar System, in deserts, on coasts, and in the past Represents the most current update on the research of dunes for over a decade Incorporates the latest research to come out of China where the field is most rapidly expanding Discusses the most recent range of skills and technology now focused on the study of dunes Brings up-to-date a rapidly expanding field Trade Review “This is a terrific read for both specialists and nonspecialists. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners.” (Choice, 1 February 2014)Table of ContentsList of Figures xi Acknowledgements xv Introduction 1 Part One <10 m2; <10 years 5 1 Wind and Sand 7 Wind versus Bed 7 The Law of the Wall 8 Improving the wind/bed model 9 Lift-Off 12 Holding down by gravity 12 Holding down by cohesion 12 Raising by lift 13 Raising by drag 13 Raising by bombardment 14 Thresholds 14 Grain size 16 The slope of the bed 17 The dynamics of water content 17 Crusts 19 Pellets 20 Sand in Motion 20 Saltation 20 Streamers and other medium-scale patterns of saltating sand 22Reptation 22 Creep 23 Other near-surface activity 23 Suspension 24 The vertical distribution of load and grain size 24 The saturation length 24 The fetch effect 26 The response of a loose bed to erosion by the wind 27 The Transport Rate 27 Shapes, densities and mixtures of size 29 Hard surfaces 30 Rough surfaces 30 Moisture, temperature and humidity 31 Rain 31 References 31 2 Ripples 32 Subtypes 35 Models 36 Flow response 36 Gravity wave 36 Saltation length 37 Shadow zone 37 Mathematical 37 Pattern 38 3 The Form and Behaviour of Free Dunes 39 Definitions 39 Early Stages 39 Start 39 Minimum size 40 The Profile of a Fully Grown Dune 41 Toe 41 Windward slope (or ‘stoss slope’) 43 Crest 45 Lee slope 46 Movement 53 Turnover time, bulk transport 56 Size 56 Flow-hierarchy models 57 Grain-size models 57 The time/supply model 58 References 58 Part Two 1000 to 10,000 m2; 100 to 1000 years 59 4 Pattern in Free Dunes 61 Definitions 61 Wind-Directional Regimes 62 Global winds 62 Local wind systems 62 The Classification of Wind-Directional Regimes 65 Wind-Directional Regimes and Dune Pattern 66 Transverse Dunes 66 Two-dimensional pattern: vertical and downwind 67 Two-dimensional pattern: horizontal and transverse to the wind 68 Self-organisation 69 Barchans 71 Quasi-transverse patterns 75 Linear Dunes 80 Introduction 80 Models of formation 82 Sand Sheets 88 Dunes with Distinctive Sand 90 Gravel dunes 90 Zibars 91 Clay dunes 92 Lunettes 92 Gypsum dunes 93 Diatomite sands 93 Volcanic sands 93 Snow and ice dunes 94 Niveo-aeolian deposits 94 References 94 5 Forced Dunes 96 Dunes Built around Bluff Obstacles 96 Climbing and echo dunes 96 Flanking and lee dunes 97 Cliff-top and falling dunes 99 Dunes on Gently Sloping Terrain 99 Reference 99 6 Dunes and Plants 100 Wind, Sand and Plants 100 Rigid objects 100 Spatial pattern 101 Porosity 102 Flexibility 102 Plants as living things 103 The broader time/space framework 104 Dunes among Plants 104 Nebkhas 104 Blowouts 107 Parabolic dunes 109 References 111 7 Coastal Dunes 112 Coastal Dunes and Climate 112 The Beach–Dune System 114 Exclusively Coastal Dunes 117 Embryo dunes 117 Fore-dunes (‘frontal dunes’ or ‘retention ridges’) 118 Tsunamis 120 Coastal sand sheets 120 References 121 Part Three >0.3 mm; <2,200,000,000 years 123 8 Sand Seas 125 Terms 125 Large Sand Seas 127 Growth and Development 127 Sand Seas in Tectonic Basins 129 Topographically Unconfined Sand Seas 131 Transfer between Sand Seas 133 9 A History of Dune Sand 134 Provenance 134 Recycling 137 Maturation 139 Mineralogy 139 Size characteristics 141 Shape and surface texture 141 Redness 144 Relationships between Dune Fields and the Sources of Their Sand 145 Source-bordering dune fields 145 Dune fields that have migrated away from their source 145 Sand seas that have taken sand from many local sources 146 The Australian sand seas and some aeolian sandstones 146 References 146 10 A History of Inland Dunes 147 Very Ancient Dunes: Siliceous Windblown Sandstones 147 The Emergence of Familiar Spatial and Dynamic Patterns 151 Dune Historiography 153 Dating 153 Dune-building environments 156 The long-term development of sand seas: sediment state 160 Quaternary Dune-Building Climates 160 Dunes in the Early- and Mid-Pleistocene 162 Late Pleistocene Dunes 163 The main theatres of dune formation in the Late Pleistocene 165 Dunes in the Holocene 175 The deglaciated North 176 The mid-latitudes 177 The semi-arid tropics 178 The present deserts 178 References 179 11 A History of Coastal Dunes 181 Long Sequences 181 Sea Level 181 Other Controls 182 Calcareous Aeolianite 184 Reference 185 12 Mars, Venus, Titan 186 Similarities 186 Differences 187 Sand 188 Ripples and Transverse Aeolian Ridges 190 Dunes 191 Mars 191 Venus 194 Titan 194 Reference 195 Part Four Care 197 13 Local, Short-Term Care (<1000 m2; <10 years) 199 Dunes in Deserts 199 Folk science 199 New approaches 200 Stabilised Dunes in Semi-Arid Areas 204 Coastal Dunes 204 References 207 14 Sustainability (>100,000 m2; >10 years) 208 Constraints 208 Complexity 208 Uncertainty 210 Environmental change 210 Sustainability 211 Coastal dunes 211 Stabilised inland dunes 212 References 213 Index 214
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Dunes
Book SynopsisDunes is the first book in over a decade to incorporate the latest research in this active and fast-developing field. It discusses the shapes, sizes, patterns, distribution, history and care of wind-blown dunes, and covers all aspects of dunes, terrestrial and in the Solar System. The only book to cover all dunes, terrestrial and in the Solar System, in deserts, on coasts, and in the past Represents the most current update on the research of dunes for over a decade Incorporates the latest research to come out of China where the field is most rapidly expanding Discusses the most recent range of skills and technology now focused on the study of dunes Brings up-to-date a rapidly expanding field Trade Review “This is a terrific read for both specialists and nonspecialists. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners.” (Choice, 1 February 2014)Table of ContentsList of Figures xi Acknowledgements xv Introduction 1 Part One <10 m2; <10 years 5 1 Wind and Sand 7 Wind versus Bed 7 The Law of the Wall 8 Improving the wind/bed model 9 Lift-Off 12 Holding down by gravity 12 Holding down by cohesion 12 Raising by lift 13 Raising by drag 13 Raising by bombardment 14 Thresholds 14 Grain size 16 The slope of the bed 17 The dynamics of water content 17 Crusts 19 Pellets 20 Sand in Motion 20 Saltation 20 Streamers and other medium-scale patterns of saltating sand 22 Reptation 22 Creep 23 Other near-surface activity 23 Suspension 24 The vertical distribution of load and grain size 24 The saturation length 24 The fetch effect 26 The response of a loose bed to erosion by the wind 27 The Transport Rate 27 Shapes, densities and mixtures of size 29 Hard surfaces 30 Rough surfaces 30 Moisture, temperature and humidity 31 Rain 31 References 31 2 Ripples 32 Subtypes 35 Models 36 Flow response 36 Gravity wave 36 Saltation length 37 Shadow zone 37 Mathematical 37 Pattern 38 3 The Form and Behaviour of Free Dunes 39 Definitions 39 Early Stages 39 Start 39 Minimum size 40 The Profile of a Fully Grown Dune 41 Toe 41 Windward slope (or ‘stoss slope’) 43 Crest 45 Lee slope 46 Movement 53 Turnover time, bulk transport 56 Size 56 Flow-hierarchy models 57 Grain-size models 57 The time/supply model 58 References 58 Part Two 1000 to 10,000 m2; 100 to 1000 years 59 4 Pattern in Free Dunes 61 Definitions 61 Wind-Directional Regimes 62 Global winds 62 Local wind systems 62 The Classification of Wind-Directional Regimes 65 Wind-Directional Regimes and Dune Pattern 66 Transverse Dunes 66 Two-dimensional pattern: vertical and downwind 67 Two-dimensional pattern: horizontal and transverse to the wind 68 Self-organisation 69 Barchans 71 Quasi-transverse patterns 75 Linear Dunes 80 Introduction 80 Models of formation 82 Sand Sheets 88 Dunes with Distinctive Sand 90 Gravel dunes 90 Zibars 91 Clay dunes 92 Lunettes 92 Gypsum dunes 93 Diatomite sands 93 Volcanic sands 93 Snow and ice dunes 94 Niveo-aeolian deposits 94 References 94 5 Forced Dunes 96 Dunes Built around Bluff Obstacles 96 Climbing and echo dunes 96 Flanking and lee dunes 97 Cliff-top and falling dunes 99 Dunes on Gently Sloping Terrain 99 Reference 99 6 Dunes and Plants 100 Wind, Sand and Plants 100 Rigid objects 100 Spatial pattern 101 Porosity 102 Flexibility 102 Plants as living things 103 The broader time/space framework 104 Dunes among Plants 104 Nebkhas 104 Blowouts 107 Parabolic dunes 109 References 111 7 Coastal Dunes 112 Coastal Dunes and Climate 112 The Beach–Dune System 114 Exclusively Coastal Dunes 117 Embryo dunes 117 Fore-dunes (‘frontal dunes’ or ‘retention ridges’) 118 Tsunamis 120 Coastal sand sheets 120 References 121 Part Three >0.3 mm; <2,200,000,000 years 123 8 Sand Seas 125 Terms 125 Large Sand Seas 127 Growth and Development 127 Sand Seas in Tectonic Basins 129 Topographically Unconfined Sand Seas 131 Transfer between Sand Seas 133 9 A History of Dune Sand 134 Provenance 134 Recycling 137 Maturation 139 Mineralogy 139 Size characteristics 141 Shape and surface texture 141 Redness 144 Relationships between Dune Fields and the Sources of Their Sand 145 Source-bordering dune fields 145 Dune fields that have migrated away from their source 145 Sand seas that have taken sand from many local sources 146 The Australian sand seas and some aeolian sandstones 146 References 146 10 A History of Inland Dunes 147 Very Ancient Dunes: Siliceous Windblown Sandstones 147 The Emergence of Familiar Spatial and Dynamic Patterns 151 Dune Historiography 153 Dating 153 Dune-building environments 156 The long-term development of sand seas: sediment state 160 Quaternary Dune-Building Climates 160 Dunes in the Early- and Mid-Pleistocene 162 Late Pleistocene Dunes 163 The main theatres of dune formation in the Late Pleistocene 165 Dunes in the Holocene 175 The deglaciated North 176 The mid-latitudes 177 The semi-arid tropics 178 The present deserts 178 References 179 11 A History of Coastal Dunes 181 Long Sequences 181 Sea Level 181 Other Controls 182 Calcareous Aeolianite 184 Reference 185 12 Mars, Venus, Titan 186 Similarities 186 Differences 187 Sand 188 Ripples and Transverse Aeolian Ridges 190 Dunes 191 Mars 191 Venus 194 Titan 194 Reference 195 Part Four Care 197 13 Local, Short-Term Care (<1000 m2; <10 years) 199 Dunes in Deserts 199 Folk science 199 New approaches 200 Stabilised Dunes in Semi-Arid Areas 204 Coastal Dunes 204 References 207 14 Sustainability (>100,000 m2; >10 years) 208 Constraints 208 Complexity 208 Uncertainty 210 Environmental change 210 Sustainability 211 Coastal dunes 211 Stabilised inland dunes 212 References 213 Index 214
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Cornell University Press Natural History of the Farm
Book SynopsisThis is a guide to the practical study of the sources in wild nature of our living. It contains a series of study outlines for the entire year, and deals with both the plants and animals of the farm-the things that men have chosen to deal with as a means of livelihood and of personal satisfaction in all ages.
£15.99
University of Minnesota Press Veer Ecology: A Companion for Environmental
Book SynopsisThe words most commonly associated with the environmental movement—save, recycle, reuse, protect, regulate, restore—describe what we can do to help the environment, but few suggest how we might transform ourselves to better navigate the sudden turns of the late Anthropocene. Which words can help us to veer conceptually along with drastic environmental flux? Jeffrey Jerome Cohen and Lowell Duckert asked thirty brilliant thinkers to each propose one verb that stresses the forceful potential of inquiry, weather, biomes, apprehensions, and desires to swerve and sheer. Each term is accompanied by a concise essay contextualizing its meaning in times of resource depletion, environmental degradation, and global climate change.Some verbs are closely tied to natural processes: compost, saturate, seep, rain, shade, sediment, vegetate, environ. Many are vaguely unsettling: drown, unmoor, obsolesce, power down, haunt. Others are enigmatic or counterintuitive: curl, globalize, commodify, ape, whirl. And while several verbs pertain to human affect and action—love, represent, behold, wait, try, attune, play, remember, decorate, tend, hope—a primary goal of Veer Ecology is to decenter the human. Indeed, each of the essays speaks to a heightened sense of possibility, awakening our imaginations and inviting us to think the world anew from radically different perspectives. A groundbreaking guide for the twenty-first century, Veer Ecology foregrounds the risks and potentialities of living on—and with—an alarmingly dynamic planet.Contributors: Stacy Alaimo, U of Texas at Arlington; Joseph Campana, Rice U; Holly Dugan, George Washington U; Lara Farina, West Virginia U; Cheryll Glotfelty, U of Nevada, Reno; Anne F. Harris, DePauw U; Tim Ingold, U of Aberdeen; Serenella Iovino, U of Turin; Stephanie LeMenager, U of Oregon; Scott Maisano, U of Massachusetts, Boston; Tobias Menely, U of California, Davis; Steve Mentz, St. John’s U; J. Allan Mitchell, U of Victoria; Timothy Morton, Rice U; Vin Nardizzi, U of British Columbia; Laura Ogden, Dartmouth College; Serpil Opperman, Hacettepe U, Ankara; Daniel C. Remein, U of Massachusetts, Boston; Margaret Ronda, U of California, Davis; Nicholas Royle, U of Sussex; Catriona Sandilands, York U; Christopher Schaberg, Loyola U; Rebecca R. Scott, U of Missouri; Theresa Shewry, U of California, Santa Barbara; Mick Smith, Queen’s U; Jesse Oak Taylor, U of Washington; Brian Thill, Golden West College; Coll Thrush, U of British Columbia, Vancouver; Cord J. Whitaker, Wellesley College; Julian Yates, U of Delaware.Trade Review"Many of the themes and ideas described by the essayists are unique, deeply enriching the reader's understanding of the future possibilities of the dynamic Earth. Many essays deserve multiple reads; their perspectives widen and deepen one another in the context of the essays surrounding it. A powerful book worth owning, reflecting on, and rereading time and again."—Choice"Veer Ecology is a sustained argument for the necessity of art and politics to make sense of environmental science."—Glasgow Review of Books"Veer Ecology is a valuable contribution to efforts to make sense of the extraordinary transitions put in place by drastic environmental change."—Radical Philosophy"Critics interested in adding new tools to their kits and readers interested in radically rethinking ecology will find Veer Ecology a useful and provocative companion."—ISLE"Veer Ecology: A Companion for Environmental Thinking compel readers to consider the power of language as a tool for both thinking and acting in the Anthropocene."—H-net
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University of Minnesota Press The Probiotic Planet: Using Life to Manage Life
Book SynopsisAssesses a promising new approach to restoring the health of our bodies and our planet Most of us are familiar with probiotics added to milk or yogurt to improve gastrointestinal health. In fact, the term refers to any intervention in which life is used to manage life—from the microscopic, like consuming fermented food to improve gut health, to macro approaches such as biological pest control and natural flood management. In this ambitious and original work, Jamie Lorimer offers a sweeping overview of diverse probiotic approaches and an insightful critique of their promise and limitations. During our current epoch—the Anthropocene—human activity has been the dominant influence on climate and the environment, leading to the loss of ecological abundance, diversity, and functionality. Lorimer describes cases in which scientists and managers are working with biological processes to improve human, environmental, and even planetary health, pursuing strategies that stand in contrast to the “antibiotic approach”: Big Pharma, extreme hygiene, and industrial agriculture. The Probiotic Planet focuses on two forms of “rewilding” occurring on vastly different scales. The first is the use of keystone species like wolves and beavers as part of landscape restoration. The second is the introduction of hookworms into human hosts to treat autoimmune disorders. In both cases, the goal is to improve environmental health, whether the environment being managed is planetary or human. Lorimer argues that, all too often, such interventions are viewed in isolation, and he calls for a rethinking of artificial barriers between science and policy. He also describes the stark and unequal geographies of the use of probiotic approaches and examines why these patterns exist. The author’s preface provides a thoughtful discussion of the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to the probiotic approach. Informed by deep engagement with microbiology, immunology, ecology, and conservation biology as well as food, agriculture, and waste management, The Probiotic Planet offers nothing less than a new paradigm for collaboration between the policy realm and the natural sciences. Trade Review"This brilliant book delivers an incisive reading of probiotic cultural practices today—taking in everything from home fermentation to permaculture to rewilding. Jamie Lorimer expertly shows us that social and scientific projects that aim at re-calibrating microbial, bodily, and ecological worlds are experiments in the politics of symbiosis. In our days of viral peril, The Probiotic Planet is a vital reminder of the multiple futures biology may yet prepare."—Stefan Helmreich, author of Sounding the Limits of Life: Essays in the Anthropology of Biology and Beyond"Moving between human intestines and forests patches, The Probiotic Planet maps a diverse and emerging terrain of ecological experimentation, both formal and vernacular. A transdisciplinary analysis that brings detailed attention to scientific practices into dialogue with critical social theory, this book is also a bold and important experiment in its own right."—Heather Anne Swanson, director, Aarhus University Centre for Environmental Humanities "Lorimer unravels the multiplicities of present-day scientific designs for the future."—Los Angeles Review of Books "This book bridges the gap between two widely separated topics: healing the planet by rewilding, and internal sanitation of the body by natural allies."—Anthropos "The book is well referenced... and the text is supported by appropriate and readable tables and charts."—CHOICE Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction: Life in the Anthropocene1. The Probiotic Turn: Rewilding and Biome Restoration2. Thinking like Gaia: The Science of the Probiotic Turn3. Symbiopolitics: Governing through Keystone Species4. Wild Experiments: The Controlled Decontrolling of Ecological Controls5. Geographies of Dysbiosis: The Patchiness of the Probiotic Turn6. Future-Pasts: The Temporalities of the Probiotic Turn7. Probiotic Value: Putting Keystone Species to WorkConclusions: A Spectrum of ProbioticsAcknowledgmentsGlossary NotesBibliographyIndex
£80.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Advances Against Aspergillosis I: Medical
Book SynopsisAspergillosis, the leading fungal cause of mortality in immunocompromised patients, presents a serious worldwide challenge—particularly in the face of increasing antifungal resistance. Bringing together the world’s leaders in the Aspergillus and aspergillosis fields to promote cross-disciplinary collaboration among clinicians, industry, and scientific experts, the “Advances Against Aspergillosis” conference was held January 26–28, 2012 in Istanbul, Turkey. This first of two Annals volumes contains short reviews encapsulating recent clinical findings on aspergillosis. Among the topics included are the application of diagnostic markers to invasive aspergillosis in children, risk stratification for invasive aspergillosis in immunocompromised patients, use of biological agents for the treatment of fungal asthma and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, immune regulation in idiopathic bronchiectasis, and management of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis. NOTE: Annals volumes are available for sale as individual books or as a journal. For information on institutional journal subscriptions, please visit: http://ordering.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/subs.asp?ref=1749-6632&doi=10.111/(ISSN)1749-6632. ACADEMY MEMBERS: Please contact the New York Academy of Sciences directly to place your order (www.nyas.org). Members of the New York Academy of Science receive full-text access to Annals online and discounts on print volumes. Please visit http://www.nyas.org/MemberCenter/Join.aspx for more information on becoming a member.Table of ContentsPreface for Advances Against Aspergillosis Karl V. demons David S. Perlin Malcolm Richardson vii Aspergillosis in the Clinic Application of diagnostic markers to invasive aspergillosis in children Emmanuel Roilides Zoi-Dorothea Pana 1 Azole resistance in Aspergillus: global status in Europe and Asia Sevtap Arikan-Akdagli 9 The impact of azole resistance on aspergillosis guidelines Sarah P. Georgiadou Dimitrios P. Kontoyiannis 15 Risk stratification for invasive aspergillosis in immunocompromised patients Raoul Herbrecht Pierre Bories Jean-Charles Moulin Marie-Pierre Ledoux Valérie Letscher-Bru 23 Invasive aspergillosis in the intensive care unit George Dimopoulos Frantezeska Frantzeskaki Garyfallia Poulakou Apostolos Armaganidis 31 Management of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis Koichi Izumikawa Masato Tashiro Shigeru Kohno 40 The use of biological agents for the treatment of fungal asthma and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis Richard B. Moss 49 Multifocal pulmonary aspergillomas: case series and review Matthew Pendleton David W. Denning 58 Immune regulation in idiopathic bronchiectasis Rosemary J. Boyton Daniel M. Altmann 68 Aspergillus bronchitis without significant immunocompromise Ales Chrdle Sahlawati Mustakim Rowland J. Bright-Thomas Caroline G. Baxter Timothy Felton David W. Denning 73
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Year in Ecology and Conservation Biology
Book SynopsisThis fifth installment of The Year in Ecology and Conservation Biology continues this series’ outstanding reviews in diverse topics in ecology and conservation science and policy. Included are papers on protection of orangutans; environmental governmentality, economic corporations, and ecological ethics; impact of Nature on experience and cognitive and mental health; consequences of vulture population declines worldwide; ecology and management of white-tailed deer; controlling the spread of invasive plants; reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation; the boreal forest ecosystem; effects of organic farming on biodiversity and ecosystems; ecology of anopheles mosquitoes; ecology and conservation biology of avian malaria; and climate change and ecology of Artic vertebrates. NOTE: Annals volumes are available for sale as individual books or as a journal. For information on institutional journal subscriptions, please visit http://ordering.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/subs.asp?ref=1749-6632&doi=10.1111/(ISSN)1749-6632. ACADEMY MEMBERS: Please contact the New York Academy of Sciences directly to place your order (www.nyas.org). Members of the New York Academy of Science receive full-text access to Annals online and discounts on print volumes. Please visit http://www.nyas.org/MemberCenter/Join.aspx for more information about becoming a member.Trade Review“This special volume deserves a wider reading audience than ecologists and conservation researchers (for whom it is primarily intended). It should be read by all of us in environmental, pollution, and human ecology research. It offers most useful material to be discussed in classes on the interdisciplinary nature of environmental sciences.” (International Journal for Environment and Pollution, 1 June 2014) "It offers most useful material to be discussed in classes on the interdisciplinary nature of environmental sciences." (Int. J. Environment and Pollution, 1 October 2013) Table of ContentsEco-evolutionary dynamics in a changing world 1 Ilkka Hanski The influence of species interactions on geographic range change under climate change 18 Jessica J. Hellmann, Kirsten M. Prior, and Shannon L. Pelini Not by science alone: why orangutan conservationists must think outside the box 29 Erik Meijaard, Serge Wich, Marc Ancrenaz, and Andrew J. Marshall Ecology and management of white-tailed deer in a changing world 45 William J. McShea Dropping dead: causes and consequences of vulture population declines worldwide 57 Darcy L. Ogada, Felicia Keesing, and Munir Z. Virani Modeling population dynamics, landscapes structure, and management decisions for controlling the spread of invasive plants 72 Paul Caplat, Shaun Coutts, and Yvonne M. Buckley Sustainable seaweed cutting? The rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) industry of Maine and the Maritime Provinces 84 Robin Hadlock Seeley and William H. Schlesinger Artificial persons against nature: environmental governmentality, ecomomic corporations, and ecological ethics 104 Michael S. Northcott The impacts of nature experience on human cognitive function and mental health 118 Gregory N. Bratman, J. Paul Hamilton, and Gretchen C. Daily Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) : game changer or just another quick fix? 137 Oscar Venter and Lian Pin Koh The boreal forest as a cultural landscape 151 Edward A. Johnson and Kiyoko Miyanishi Climate change and the ecology and evolution of Artic vertebrates 166 Oliver Gilg, Kit M. Kovacs, Jon Aars, Jérôme Fort, Gilles Gauthier, David Grémillet, Rolf A. Ims, Hans Meltofte, Jérôme Moreau, Eric Post, Niels Martin Schmidt, Glenn Yannic, and Loïc Bollache Effects of organic farming on biodiversity and ecosystem services: taking landscape complexity into account 191 Camilla Winqvist, Johan Ahnström, and Jan Bengtsson The ecology of Anopheles mosquitoes under climate change: case studies from the effects of deforestation in East African highlands 204 Yaw A. Afrane, Andrew K. Githeko, and Guiyun Yan Ecology and conservation biology of avian malaria 211 Dennis A. LaPoine, Carter T. Atkinson, and Michael D. Samuel Dams in the Cadillac Desert: downstream effects in a geomorphic context 227 John L. Sabo, Kevin Bestgen, Will Graf, Tushar Sinha, and Ellen E. Wohl
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Advances Against Aspergillosis II: Clinical
Book SynopsisAspergillosis, the leading fungal cause of mortality in immunocompromised patients, presents a serious worldwide challenge—particularly in the face of increasing antifungal resistance. Bringing together the world’s leaders in the Aspergillus and aspergillosis fields to promote cross-disciplinary collaboration among clinicians, industry, and scientific experts, the “Advances Against Aspergillosis” conference was held January 26–28, 2012 in Istanbul, Turkey. This second of two Annals volumes contains short reviews encapsulating recent findings in the basic science of aspergillosis. Among the topics included are the evolution of modular conidiophore development in the aspergilli; diverse applications of RNA-seq for functional genomics studies in Aspergillus fumigatus; protein targets for broad-spectrum mycosis vaccines: quantitative proteomic analysis of Aspergillus and Coccidioides; activation of the neutrophil NADPH oxidase by A. fumigatus; and cell biology of the innate immune response to A. fumigatus. NOTE: Annals volumes are available for sale as individual books or as a journal. For information on institutional journal subscriptions, please visit: http://ordering.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/subs.asp?ref=1749-6632&doi=10.111/(ISSN)1749-6632. ACADEMY MEMBERS: Please contact the New York Academy of Sciences directly to place your order (www.nyas.org). Members of the New York Academy of Science receive full-text access to Annals online and discounts on print volumes. Please visit http://www.nyas.org/MemberCenter/Join.aspx for more information on becoming a member.
£66.02
J Ross Publishing Bristol Bay Alaska: Natural Resources of the
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£74.70
University Press of New England Bogs and Fens
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£21.85
Texas A & M University Press The Natural History of Texas
Book SynopsisFrom two veteran ecologists comes a new and sweeping exploration of the natural history of Texas in all its biological diversity and geological variation. Few states, if any, can match Texas for its myriad species, past and present, and its many distinctive landscapes, from prairie grasslands and hardwood forests to coastal lagoons and desert mountains.Beginning with the stories of how biologists and naturalists have over time defined the ecological areas of this very big state, the authors visit each of the eleven regions, including the Texas coast. They describe the dominant flora and fauna of each, explain the defining geologic features, and highlight each region’s unique characteristics, such as carnivorous plants in the Piney Woods and returning black bears in the Trans-Pecos.Throughout, the authors remain especially conscious of the conservation and management issues affecting the natural resources of each region, revealing their deep affection for and knowledge about the state. Bolstered by a glossary, further reading suggestions, a description of state symbols, and an appendix of scientific names, this is an educational and essential volume for all Texans.
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American Society for Microbiology CRISPR: Biology and Applications
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Brandeis University Press Crab Wars - A Tale of Horseshoe Crabs, Ecology,
Book SynopsisBecause every drug certified by the FDA must be tested using the horseshoe crab derivative known as Limulus lysate, a multimillion-dollar industry has emerged involving the license to bleed horseshoe crabs and the rights to their breeding grounds. William Sargent presents a thoroughly accessible insider’s guide to the discovery of the lysate test, the exploitation of the horseshoe crab at the hands of multinational pharmaceutical conglomerates, local fishing interests, and the legal and governmental wrangling over the creatures’ ultimate fate. In the end, the story of the horseshoe crab is a sobering reflection on the unintended consequences of scientific progress and the danger of self-regulated industries controlling a limited natural resource. This new edition brings the story up to date as companies race to manufacture alternatives to the horseshoe crab blood, which is now essential for testing vaccines such as those developed to counter COVID-19. However, horseshoe crab populations are still dwindling, with profound implications not only for the future of the crabs themselves but also for the ecosystems that depend on them.Trade Review"A popular interest book about how a 300 million year old organism became essential to the modern pharmaceutical industry. Sargent traces the discovery of horseshoe crab blood as the perfect in-vitro test for gram-negative bacteria through the development of a multi-million dollar business. He recounts the battles between multinational pharmaceutical companies to "bleed" enough crabs for Limulus lysate and the demand for crabs by the bait fishery. Regulation of the fishery by individual states complicates the issue of preserving this natural resource."-- "Northeastern Naturalist" "Makes for fascinating reading . . . Crab Wars offers a compact introduction to the horseshoe crab and the controversy it has recently engendered."-- "Journal of the History of Biology" "Here's a species older than time, a species key to the great migrations transecting our planet--and in the space of a few years our short-term interests have brought it close to ruin. It's a powerful metaphor (one wishes it were only a metaphor) and its tale is told with enormous care and balance. And with just the faintest hint of optimism at the end."--Bill McKibben, author of The End of NatureTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Part I: Early Lessons Introduction Chapter 1: A Day in the Life of a Hunter-Gatherer Chapter 2: Carl Shuster Chapter 3: First Lessons Chapter 4: At an Ancient Orgy Part II: Commercialization Chapter 5: The Conversation Chapter 6: Bleeding the Crab Chapter 7: Crabs and Ponies Chapter 8: “Flugate” Chapter 9: Confessions of a Horseshoe Crab Farmer Chapter 10: A Garden Party Part III: Environmental Conflicts Chapter 11: Fishing for Bait: The Conch and Eel Fisheries Chapter 12: A Day at the Beach: Red Knots and Horseshoe Crabs Chapter 13: The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Chapter 14: Jay Harrington vs. Bruce Babbitt Chapter 15: A Bizarre Incident Chapter 16: The Decision Chapter 17: The Loophole Chapter 18: Raw Lysate: A New Industry Chapter 19: Numbers, Numbers, Numbers Chapter 20: Dr. Ling Jaek Ding Chapter 21: Three Surprises Chapter 22: The New Kid on the Block: Pease Industrial Park Portsmouth, New Hampshire Chapter 23: On Pins and Needles: Operation Warp Speed Chapter 24: Three Asian Crabs Chapter 25: Afterthoughts Index
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Wits University Press Civilising Grass: The art of the lawn on the
Book SynopsisWhat does the lawn want? To be watered, fertilised, mowed, admired, fretted over, ignored? This unusual question serves as a starting point for Civilising Grass: The Art of the Lawn on the South African Highveld, an unexpected and often disconcerting critique of one of the most common and familiar landscapes in South Africa. The lawn, Jonathan Cane argues, is not quite as innocent as we might think. Besides the fact that lawns suck up scarce water, consume chemicals, displace indigenous plants and reduce biodiversity, they are also part of a colonial lineage of dispossession and violence. They reduce the political problem of land to the aesthetic question of landscape, thereby obscuring issues of ownership, redress, belonging and labour. The question then becomes: Who takes care of whose lawn, in what clothes, under what conditions and for what reward?Civilising Grass offers a detailed reading of artistic, literary and architectural lawns between 1886 and 2017. The eclectic archive includes plans, poems, maps, gardening blogs, adverts, ethnographies and ephemera, as well as literature by Koos Prinsloo, Marlene van Niekerk and Ivan Vladislavić. In addition, the book includes colour reproductions of lawn artworks by David Goldblatt, Lungiswa Gqunta, Pieter Hugo, Anton Kannemeyer, Sabelo Mlangeni, Moses Tladi and Kemang Wa Lehulere. This book shows that even if the enchantment of a green, flat and soft lawn is almost universal, there are also unexpected moments when alternatives present themselves, occasions when people reject the politeness of the lawn, and situations in which we might glimpse a possible time after the lawn. Drawing on theory and conceptual tools from interdisciplinary fields such as ecocriticism, queer theory, art history and postcolonial studies, Civilising Grass offers the first sustained investigation of the lawn in Africa and contributes to the growing conversation about the complex relationships between humans and non-humans on the continent.Trade ReviewCivilising Grass is compelling in its interdisciplinary and scholarly breadth, its sophisticated use of critical theory, and its persuasive analysis of cultural objects. This book makes a significant contribution to the study of the political relevance of landscapes and their representations, as well as to the study of South African society and culture. – Byron Caminero-Santangelo, Professor of English and Environmental Studies, University of Kansas, and author of Different Shades of Green: African Literature, Environmental Justice and Political Ecology This lively, witty text revitalises our view of lawns, gardens and landscapes, challenging a whole range of conventional views of society and nature. Through a close examination of literary texts and visual images, Cane explores the history and meaning of the lawn, social and cultural expressions of land ownership, and such value-laden notions as race and respectability. — Ivan Vladislavic, Distinguished Professor, School of Literature, Language and Media, University of the Witwatersrand, and author of Portrait with Keys and The Exploded ViewTable of Contents List of Plates Acknowledgements Author’s Note Introduction: The Lawn is Singing Chapter 1 The Lawn Discourse Chapter 2 Keeping the Lawn Chapter 3 Planning the Modern Lawn Chapter 4 No Fucking up/on the Lawn Conclusion: Saddening the Green Notes References Index
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CABI Publishing Biosecurity Surveillance: Quantitative Approaches
Book SynopsisThis book is a source of information on practical and innovative approaches to biosecurity surveillance. It explains the foundation and concepts behind surveillance design, with examples of methods and tools created to deal with surveillance challenges. With supporting case studies and including current directions in research, it covers evidence-based approaches to surveillance, statistics, detectability, single and multi-species detection, risk assessment, diagnostics, data-basing, modelling of invasion and spread, optimisation, and future climate challenges.Table of Contents1: Introduction to Biosecurity Surveillance: Quantitative Approaches 1: Concepts for Biosecurity Surveillance 2: Biosecurity Surveillance in Agriculture and Environment: a Review 3: Getting the Story Straight: Laying the Foundations for Statistical Evaluation of the Performance of Surveillance 4: Hierarchical Models for Evaluating Surveillance Strategies: Diversity Within a Common Modular Structure 5: The Relationship Between Biosecurity Surveillance and Risk Analysis 6: Designing Surveillance for Emergency Response 2: Information for Biosecurity Surveillance 7: The Role of Surveillance in Evaluating and Comparing International Quarantine Systems 8: Estimating Detection Rates and Probabilities 9: Ad hoc Solutions to Estimating Pathway Non-compliance Rates Using Imperfect and Incomplete Information 10: Surveillance for Soilborne Microbial Biocontrol Agents and Plant Pathogens 11: Design of a Surveillance System for Non-indigenous Species on Barrow Island: Plants Case Study 12: Towards Reliable Mapping of Biosecurity Risk: Incorporating Uncertainty and Decision Makers’ Risk Aversion 13: Detection Survey Design for Decision Making During Biosecurity Incursions 3: Statistical Modelling Methods for Designing Biosecurity Surveillance 14: Inference and Prediction with Individual-based Stochastic Models of Epidemics 15: Evidence of Absence for Invasive Species: Roles for Hierarchical Bayesian Approaches in Regulation 16: Using Bayesian Networks to Model Surveillance in Complex Plant and Animal Health Systems 17: Statistical Emulators of Simulation Models to Inform Surveillance and Response to New Biological Invasions 18: Animal, Vegetable, or … ? A Case Study in Using Animal-health Monitoring Design Tools to Solve a Plant-health Surveillance Problem 19: Agent-based Bayesian Spread Model Applied to Red Imported Fire Ants in Brisbane Appendix: Common Statistical Distributions Used in Statistical Modelling and Analysis for Biosecurity Surveillance
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CABI Publishing Invasion Biology: Hypotheses and Evidence
Book SynopsisThere are many hypotheses describing the interactions involved in biological invasions, but it is largely unknown whether they are backed up by empirical evidence. This book fills that gap by developing a tool for assessing research hypotheses and applying it to twelve invasion hypotheses, using the hierarchy-of-hypotheses (HoH) approach, and mapping the connections between theory and evidence. In Part 1, an overview chapter of invasion biology is followed by an introduction to the HoH approach and short chapters by science theorists and philosophers who comment on the approach. Part 2 outlines the invasion hypotheses and their interrelationships. These include biotic resistance and island susceptibility hypotheses, disturbance hypothesis, invasional meltdown hypothesis, enemy release hypothesis, evolution of increased competitive ability and shifting defence hypotheses, tens rule, phenotypic plasticity hypothesis, Darwin's naturalization and limiting similarity hypotheses and the propagule pressure hypothesis. Part 3 provides a synthesis and suggests future directions for invasion researchTable of ContentsPart I: Introduction to invasion biology and the hierarchy-of-hypotheses approach Chapter 1: Invasion biology: searching for predictions and prevention, and avoiding lost causes Chapter 2: The hierarchy-of-hypotheses approach Chapter 3: Hierarchy of hypotheses or hierarchy of predictions? Clarifying key concepts in ecological research Chapter 4: Mapping theoretical and evidential landscapes in ecological science: Levins’ virtue trade-off and the hierarchy-of-hypotheses approach Chapter 5: A hierarchy of hypotheses or a network of models Chapter 6: The hierarchy-of-hypotheses approach updated – a toolbox for structuring and analysing theory, research and evidence Part II: Hypothesis network and 12 focal hypotheses Chapter 7: A network of invasion hypotheses Chapter 8: Biotic resistance and island susceptibility hypotheses Chapter 9: Disturbance hypothesis Chapter 10: Invasional meltdown hypothesis Chapter 11: Enemy release hypothesis Chapter 12: Evolution of increased competitive ability and shifting defence hypotheses Chapter 13: Tens rule Chapter 14: Phenotypic plasticity hypothesis Chapter 15: Darwin’s naturalisation and limiting similarity hypotheses Chapter 16: Propagule pressure hypothesis Part III: Synthesis and outlook Chapter 17: Synthesis Chapter 18: Conclusions and outlook
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Handbook on the Economics of Ecosystem Services
Book SynopsisIn recent years, there has been a marked proliferation in the literature on economic approaches to ecosystem management, which has created a subsequent need for real understanding of the scope and the limits of the economic approaches to ecosystems and biodiversity. Within this Handbook, carefully commissioned original contributions from acknowledged experts in the field address the new concepts and their applications, identify knowledge gaps and provide authoritative recommendations.The Handbook offers a wealth of case studies and further:- identifies the conceptual underpinnings of the economics of ecosystems and biodiversity- demonstrates new research methodologies and their applications- provides authoritative assessment of the recent results and findings in ecosystems services and biodiversity valuation and accounting- provides the reader with the state of the art of the research on the economics of ecosystem services and biodiversity- provides spatial explicit tools for mapping ecosystem services values for land-use planning, including in the context of business and industry.This authoritative assessment will appeal to researchers and academics at both the advanced undergraduate and post-graduate levels of environmental economics and ecological economics. Policy-makers in government, business and conservation sectors will find much to engage them as the work will prove essential for implementing effective response policies for the management of ecosystems and biodiversity.Contributors: P. Ala-aho, I. Anastasiou, J.Angulo-Valdés, V. Babalos, T. Badura, K.J. Bagstad, H.E. Balbach, E.B. Barbier, A.A. Batabyal, A. Bien, L.M. Brander, A. Catzim-Sanchez, H. Chen, W.W.L. Cheung, J.C. Cooper, J. Coria, G. Cucuzza, A.T. de Blaeij, T. Dedeurwaerdere, M. De Salvo, S. Di Falco, S.T.M. Dissanayake, A.K. Duraiappah, W.H Durham, R. Eskelinen, T. Figueredo Martín, P. Fong, M. Gemma, J.M. Gowdy, M. Honey, G.W. Johnson, T. Karjalainen, M. Kettunen, B. Klöve, E. Kougea, P. Koundouri, P. Kumar, V.W.Y. Lam, G.-M. Lange, V. Linderhof, A. Markandya, J. Maté, L. Mazza, C. Mena, Y. Mitani, E. Naikal, D. Narita, S. Navrud, P. Nijkamp, P.A.L.D. Nunes, H. Önal, R.R. Palatnik, C. Palmer, S. Parks, M. Pascual, M. Pérez-Soba, F.Pina-Amargós, N.B.P. Polman, L. Pratt, M. Pulido-Velazquez, M.J. Punt, D. Quiroga, K. Rehdanz, S. Reinhard, K. Reinikainen, E. Robinson, P.M. Rossi, G. Samonte, A. Seidl, D. Semmens, M. Shechter, B. Shitovitz, G. Signorello, R.D. Simpson, G. Slean, H.G. Smith, R.B.W. Smith, T. Sterner, M. Stithou, U.R. Sumaila, D. Suman, R.T. Tawfik, P. ten Brink, R.S.J. Tol, R.K. Turner, M. van der Heide, E.C. van Ierland, P. Verweij, F. Villa, S. Waage, X. Wang, H.-P. Weikard, J.D. Westervelt, M. Winograd, S. Withana, S. Zemah-ShamirTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Paulo A.L.D. Nunes, Pushpam Kumar and Tom Dedeurwaerdere PART I: SETTING THE SCENE: THE NEED FOR ECOSYSTEM SERVICE VALUATION 1. Comprehensive Wealth Accounting: Measuring Sustainable Development Glenn-Marie Lange and Esther Naikal 2. The Protective Value of Estuarine and Coastal Ecosystems Edward B. Barbier 3. Cruising for a Bruising: Challenges in Sustainable Capture of Ecosystem Service Values from Cruise Ship Tourism in Belize Andrew Seidl, Lawrence Pratt, Martha Honey, William H. Durham, Geraldine Slean and Amos Bien 4. Climate Change Effects on the Economics and Management of Marine Fisheries U. Rashid Sumaila, William W.L. Cheung and Vicky W. Y. Lam 5. The Economic Impacts of Ocean Acidification Luke M. Brander, Daiju Narita, Katrin Rehdanz and Richard S.J. Tol 6. Estimating the Welfare Loss of Climate Change Impact on Corals Pushpam Kumar and Hongyan Chen PART II: EMERGING ECONOMIC VALUATION METHODS, INCLUDING THE USE OF DELIBERATIVE, MACRO AND SPATIALLY EXPLICIT ECONOMIC VALUATION 7. The Behavioral Argument for an Expanded Valuation Framework for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services John M. Gowdy and Sarah Parks 8. Valuing Ecosystem Services in Macroeconomic Setting Rodney B.W. Smith and Masahiko Gemma 9. Exploring the Use of a Macro-micro-based Approach to Value Biodiversity Productivity Impacts on the Agricultural Sector Ruslana Rachel Palatnik and Paulo A.L.D. Nunes 10. Quantifying and Valuing Ecosystem Services: An Application of ARIES to the San Pedro River Basin, USA Kenneth J. Bagstad, Darius Semmens, Ferdinando Villa and Gary W. Johnson 11. Optimal Selection of Clustered Conservation Lands Using Integer Programming: The Case of Fort Stewart in Georgia, USA Sahan T.M. Dissanayake, Hayri Önal, James D. Westervelt and Harold E. Balbach 12. QUICKScan: A Pragmatic Approach for Decision Support in Ecosystem Services Assessment and Management Manuel Winograd, Marta Pérez-Soba, Peter Verweij PART III: ECOSYSTEM SERVICES AND CONSERVATION POLICY 13. Ecosystem Service Valuation and the Allocation of Land R. David Simpson 14. Biodiversity Prospecting Over Time and Under Uncertainty: A Theory of Sorts Amitrajeet A. Batabyal and Peter Nijkamp 15. Game Theory and Marine Protected Areas: the Effects of Conservation Autarky in a Multiple Use Environment Maarten J. Punt, Hans-Peter Weikard and Ekko C. van Ierland 16. The Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Their Role in Decision-making: Constraints and Ways Forward Anil Markandya and Marta Pascual 17. Optimal Species Preservation Policy in a Symbiotic Relationship between Species Shiri Zemah-Shamir, Benyamin Shitovitz and Mordechai Shechter 18. Biodiversity, Poverty and Development Charles Palmer and Salvatore Di Falco 19. Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Services Provision: A Tale of Confused Objectives, Multiple Market Failures and Policy Challenges Jessica Coria, Elizabeth Robinson, Henrik G. Smith and Thomas Sterner PART IV: SHEDDING LIGHT ON NON-MARKET VALUES OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICES 20. A Choice Experiment to Value the Recreational Benefits of Coral Reefs: A Case Study of Ras Mohammed National Park, Egypt Rady T. Tawfik and R. Kerry Turner 21. Using Ecological Information in Choice Experiments to Value Ecosystem Services Restoration Programs in East Asia Yohei Mitani and Ståle Navrud 22. A One and One Half Bound Contingent Valuation Survey to Estimate the Benefits of Restoring a Degraded Coastal Wetland Ecosystem: The Case Study of Capo Feto Giovanni Signorello, Joseph C. Cooper, Giuseppe Cucuzza and Maria De Salvo 23. A Micro-Econometric Approach to Deriving Use and Non-Use Values of in situ Groundwater: The Vosvozis Case Study, Greece Phoebe Koundouri, Vassilis Babalos, Mavra Stithou and Ioannis Anastasiou 24. The Economic Feasibility of the Creation of the Jardines de la Reina National Park Tamara Figueredo Martín, Fabián Pina Amargós and Jorge Angulo Valdés 25. Valuation of Ecosystem Services Provided by Man-made Wetlands Nico B.P. Polman, Arianne T. de Blaeij, Martijn van der Heide, Vincent Linderhof and Stijn Reinhard 26. The Contribution of Non-Use Values to Inform the Management of Groundwater Systems: The Rokua Esker, Northern Finland Phoebe Koundouri, Mavra Stithou, Eva Kougea, Pertti Ala-aho, Riko Eskelinen, Timo Karjalainen, Bjorn Klove, Manuel Pulido-Velazquez, Kalle Reinikainen and Pekka M. Rossi PART V: THE ROLE OF GOVERNANCE AND SCIENCE-POLICY-BUSINESS INTERFACE IN BRINGING VISIBLE ECOSYSTEM VALUES 27. Governance is Critical to Managing Coastal and Marine Resources: Effects of Marine Management Areas Giselle Samonte, Daniel Suman, Juan Maté, Diego Quiroga, Carlos Mena, Adele Catzim-Sanchez, Patrick Fong and Xuanwen Wang 28. Strengthening the Science-Policy Interface: Lessons from the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Anantha Kumar Duraiappah 29. Governance of the Transition to a Green Economy – Responding to the Values of Nature Patrick ten Brink, Leonardo Mazza, Tomáš Badura, Marianne Kettunen and Sirini Withana 30. New Business Decision-Making Aids in an Era of Complexity, Scrutiny, and Uncertainty: Tools for Identifying, Assessing, and Valuing Ecosystem Services Sissel Waage Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Valuing Ecosystem Services: Methodological Issues
Book SynopsisConserving biodiversity and ecosystem services is critical to promoting human welfare and sustainable development. Valuing Ecosystem Services: Methodological Issues And Case Studies presents the latest research on valuing ecosystem services and case studies by leading experts from around the world.This thought provoking book draws together prominent international authorities to discuss the key methodological issues and challenges in valuing ecosystem services. Covering a cross-section of ecosystems and services in different sites, countries and regions, and presenting state of the art surveys of studies on valuation of forest and coastal ecosystems and pollination services, the collection presents essential case studies that value ecosystem services and experiences with operationalizing valuation into policy.Providing a unique blueprint for moving the science and practice of ecosystem services valuation forward, this timely book will be of special interest to academics, policy makers and professionals working in ecological economics, natural resources, forestry and conservation.Contributors: G. Atkinson, I.J. Bateman, D.M. Bauer, P. van Beukering, L. Brander, N.D Burgess, F. Casey, H. Chang, D. Cooley, R. Costanza, V. Dujon, D. Ervin, C. Fezzi, A. Ghermandi, D. Gordon, E. Granek, G. Guannel, D. Immerzeel, M. Inoue, A. Jenkins, R. Jindal, J. Kerr, A.Kontoleon, R. Kramer, T. Kroeger, A. Lesser, J. Loomis, G.M. Mace, E.Y. Mohammed, S. Morse-Jones, B.C. Murray, K.N. Ninan, P.A.L.D. Nunes, L. Pendleton, L. Richardson, V. Shandas, R.D. Simpson, P.C. Sutton, C. Tisdell, R. K. Turner, T. Vegh, J.A. Yeakley, K. YoshidaTrade Review'This book is a compendium of some of the latest work on valuing ecosystem services, including a range of case studies. These studies begin to address some of the many limitations and caveats clearly noted in the 1997 Nature paper. It will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in this topic and for moving the science and practice of ecosystem services forward.' --Robert Costanza, The Australian National University, AustraliaTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction PART I: METHODOLOGICAL ISSUES AND CHALLENGES 2. Economic Analysis for Ecosystem Service Assessments Ian Bateman, Georgina M. Mace, Carlo Fezzi, Giles Atkinson, R. Kerry Turner 3. Valuing Ecosystem Services Using Benefit Transfer: Separating Credible and Incredible Approaches John Loomis, Leslie Richardson, Timm Kroeger, Frank Casey 4. Contingent Valuation Responses and Hypothetical Bias Essam Yassin Mohammed 5. Stated Preferences for Tropical Wildlife Conservation among Distant Beneficiaries: Charisma, Endemism, Scope and Substitution Effects Sian Morse-Jones, Ian J. Bateman, Andreas Kontoleon, Silvia Ferrini, Neil Burgess, R. Kerry Turner 6. Space Matters: Exploring Problematic Spatial Issues in the Valuation of Ecosystem Services Paul C. Sutton 7. Valuing Pollination Services: A Comparison of Approaches Dana Marie Bauer 8. Limited Local Values and Uncertain Global Risks in Ecosystem Service Conservation: An Example from Pollinating Services R. David Simpson PART II CASE STUDIES: VALUATION 9. Valuing Forest Ecosystem Services – What we know and what we don’t K.N. Ninan, Makoto Inoue 10. Conserving Forest Wildlife and Other Ecosystem Services: Opportunity Costs and the Valuation of Alternative Logging Regimes Clem Tisdell 11. Valuing Forest Ecosystem Services – Case Study of a Forest Reserve in Japan K.N. Ninan, Makoto Inoue 12. Value after the Volcano: Economic Valuation of Montserrat’s Centre Hills Pieter van Beukering, Luke Brander and Desirée Immerzeel 13. The Economic Value of Ecosystem Services from Agricultural and Rural Landscapes in Japan Kentaro Yoshida 14. Characterizing Urban Ecosystem Services: Integrating the Biophysical and Social Dimensions of Human Dominated Landscapes Vivek Shandas, J. Alan Yeakley, Elise Granek, David Ervin, Veronica Dujon, Heejun Chang 15. The Benefits of Coastal Recreation of Europe’s Seas: An Application of Meta-Analytical Value Transfer and GIS Andrea Ghermandi, Paulo A.L.D. Nunes 16. Fishery Enhancement and Coastal Protection Services Provided by Two Restored Gulf of Mexico Oyster Reefs Timm Kroeger, Greg Guannel PART III CASE STUDIES: VALUATION AND POLICY 17. Harvesting the Financial Value of Coastal “Blue” Carbon Linwood Pendleton, Brian C. Murray, David Gordon, David Cooley, Tibor Verg 18. Exploring Demand for Tree Planting in a Payment for Environmental Services Project in Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya Rohit Jindal, John Kerr 19. The Role of Ecosystem Service Payments in Achieving Conservation Goals – Attitudes Among Farm Operators Randall Kramer, Aaron Jenkins, Adriane Lesser Index
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Social Structures and Natural Systems: Is a
Book SynopsisTrapped between the caricatured causalities of biological determinism and the sinister abdications of sociological relativism, socio-ecological interdisciplinarity stagnates. It has lost sight of the ambition of a long-term program and no longer works to conduct applied research on the concrete prerequisites for reliable cooperation, despite an accumulation of emergencies. The difficulty lies in the general and prolonged abandonment of necessary procedures under the influence of hidden philosophical presumptions. In the end, ecology, sociology, history, economics, agronomy, etc. are seriously handicapped by the absence of a common epistemology of comparative practice, an absence maintained by the dominant epistemology itself. Social Structures and Natural Systems seeks to demonstrate, with regard to social anthropology and ecology, a scientific compatibility of research subject to methodological requirements that are deductible from the conditions of the existence of science itself. All of this boils down to one observation: this book will be a success if, and only if, it becomes a beginning. Table of ContentsIntroduction vii Chapter 1. Non-Negotiable Conditions for a Scientific Stereoscopy 1 1.1. Operating principles against metaphysical principles 2 1.1.1. Ventriloquist philosophy 3 1.1.2. Two materialisms and one idealism: the initial bet of science 8 1.1.3. Ontology: a catch-all concept and a bottomless pit 11 1.2. A “strong agenda” for interdisciplinarity? 17 1.2.1. Popperian demarcation, or exclusion decreed from the outside 17 1.2.2. Scientific self-management and the requirement of symmetry 20 1.2.3. Symmetry and reflexivity in the nature/culture couple 24 1.2.4. Two modes of interdisciplinarity 30 1.3. Materialism in the face of the ideal 34 1.3.1. The illusory sphere of the ideas 35 1.3.2. The three entries on human worlds 41 1.4. The line drawn on the side of science: frame of reference 45 1.4.1. The observation of the facts and the strangeness of mathematics 46 1.4.2. The permanent priority of the frame of reference 53 1.4.3. Scientific clarity and the impurity of scientists 58 1.5. “Reframed” comparison 62 Chapter 2. Relations above All (and Before Any Cause) 69 2.1. The power of bonding: social relations and ecological interactions 71 2.2. The polarity of relationship: domestication between nature and culture 77 2.2.1. The asymmetry of domestication 77 2.2.2. Symmetry and reflexivity in domesticators 84 2.2.3. Original asymmetry and historical symmetries 91 2.3. Relations in a process: the “causes” for the Neolithic 94 2.4. Locks and openings 106 2.4.1. Robert Cresswell’s locks: an analysis tool to be imposed 106 2.4.2. Palm wine and coffee: time is money 109 2.5. The vintage and the expert 113 2.5.1. Hierarchy takes time 115 2.5.2. The curse of the Languedoc vineyard 117 2.5.3. The oenologist, between technocracy and aesthetics 120 Chapter 3. Uncertain Ensembles, Imperfect Cohesion and Disruptive Events 129 3.1. Systems and structures: the search 131 3.1.1. Empirical or autochthonous ensembles 132 3.1.2. The structure and forgotten morphology 135 3.1.3. Systems open to all winds 139 3.1.4. Generalized structuralism, the subject and the event 145 3.2. The undesirable and sterilized event 152 3.2.1. Whitehead versus Braudel 152 3.2.2. The rot-proof event at the source of culture 160 3.3. Events and cohesion in an accelerated Neolithization 165 3.4. The event: a referee for theories? 171 3.5. The forgotten service of the fundamental in favor of the applied 175 Chapter 4. The Spiral of Research: Centrifugal and Centripetal Approaches 179 4.1. Ensembles, scales and frameworks: methodology versus methods 181 4.1.1. The “enriched” scales 181 4.1.2. Inclusions and overlaps among ensembles 184 4.1.3. Edges, ecotones, borders and ruptures 186 4.1.4. Complementarities and competitions 191 4.2. Spiral research: from center to periphery, or the other way around? 194 4.2.1. Centrifugal contrasts and centripetal understandings 195 4.2.2. The construction of the ecological niche 203 4.2.3. Constructions and mosaics 207 4.3. Solidary comparison and interdisciplinary 213 Conclusion 219 References 225 Index 241
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ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc The Coming Authoritarian Ecology
Book SynopsisThe book examines ecological issues such as climate change and biodiversity, articulating local and global scales, and short and long term perspectives, questioning what "development" and "progress" are. The goal is to show how diverging points of view are conflictingly articulated to one another, in a political ideology perspective. This perspective, which is close to the main actor's point of view, allows displacement of the usual analysis, and offers a new synthesis.Table of ContentsPreface.ix Part 1 The Situation in France 1 Introduction to Part 1 3 Chapter 1. Exploring the Earth’s Hidden Face 5 1.1. What is ecology? 5 1.2. Ecology, a new science? 9 1.3. What can we learn from ecology and the natural sciences? 12 1.3.1. The planet 12 1.3.2. France. 14 1.3.3. The United Kingdom. 18 1.3.4. What must be done? Three positions: green growth, degrowth and other development 20 1.4. What should be taken seriously? Risk, relativism and constructivism 23 1.4.1. Social sciences and natural sciences: the “Great Divide”?24 1.4.2. Expertise and public decisions 29 Chapter 2. Who Are the Ecologists? 33 2.1. “Whisteblower” scientists33 2.2. From environmentalism to ecologism.36 2.2.1. Naturalist associations37 2.2.2. A “movement” with unclear outlines40 2.2.3. “Ecologists” and “environmentalists”44 2.3. Ecology in politics, in France and around the world. 49 2.3.1. Ecologism in the French political arena49 2.3.2. Early alter-globalization and international ecopolitics54 Part 2. An Active Minority against the Majorities.59 Introduction to Part 2 61 Chapter 3. Liberal Skepticism 67 3.1. Liberalism or emancipation from the Ancien Régime70 3.2. The rights of nature over humanism? 77 3.2.1. Animal rights.78 3.2.2. The rights of nature80 3.2.3. The legal dimension. 83 3.2.4. The “preference for nature” over human rights? 85 3.2.5. The rights of nature: a new universalism? 88 3.3. A refusal of the liberal rules of politics? 89 3.3.1. A rejection of the Rule of law? Catastrophism and “direct action”. 90 3.3.2. “Natural order” against “unnatural humans”? 94 3.4. The “liberal-libertarianism” of French ecologism.105 3.4.1. Neither the State, nor the market: libertarian inspiration 106 3.4.2. Neither right nor left: The centrist position. 107 3.4.3. Faced with “Khmers verts”, the solution of technology and green capitalism. 109 3.4.4. Ecological economics or the return of virtue.113 3.5. The ecologist concern about an eco-fascism 115 Chapter 4. Toward Eco-socialism? 117 4.1. What is socialism? 121 4.1.1. When the science of wealth produces pauperism 121 4.1.2. Marxism or the moral unit of socialism 125 4.1.3. Four socialist currents 133 4.2. A difficult eco-socialism 141 4.2.1. The theory of the “secondary front” 142 4.2.2. What does “socializing” mean in the age of the Anthropocene? 152 4.3. “It is easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism” 168 Chapter 5. From Centrism to Eco-fascism 171 5.1. What is conservatism? 175 5.1.1. Contemporary Orléanism 177 5.1.2. Illiberal conservatisms: from Bonald to the “extreme” right-wing183 5.2. Is ecologism conservative? 198 5.2.1. A real, but very minor, conservative current.200 5.2.2. The war of partial connections and partial conclusions214 5.2.3. “The ecology of the right”: Liberal, groupuscular or ecofascist 238 5.3. Composing with the real: The question of alliances 241 Conclusion 243 Bibliography 249 Index 291
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd The International Handbook of Political Ecology
Book SynopsisThe International Handbook of Political Ecology features chapters by leading scholars from around the world in a unique collection exploring the multi-disciplinary field of political ecology. This landmark volume canvasses key developments, topics, issues, debates and concepts showcasing how political ecologists today address pressing social and environmental concerns.Introductory chapters provide an overview of political ecology and the Handbook. Remaining chapters examine five broad themes: issues and approaches; governance and power; knowledge and discourse; method and scale; and connections and transformations. The authors focus on an intrinsically international endeavour, considering both the topic and source of research, and integrate the approaches, debates, concepts and methods that define the field internationally. A combination of general reflection and case study research demonstrates both political ecology's place in wider social science debates and trends, as well as how its concerns relate to diverse empirical problems and settings.Across diverse topics and perspectives, these chapters amount to a wide-ranging survey of current research, making the International Handbook an indispensable reference for scholars and students in political ecology.Contributors: A. Acharya, B. Agarwal, H. Alimonda, A. Asiyanbi, L. Baker, S. Barca, S. Batterbury, P. Blaikie, E. Bravo, R.L. Bryant, B. Büscher, G. Cederlöf, D. Chartier, C.A. Claus, L. Cortesi, A. Doolittle, M.R. Dove, W. Dressler, R. Fletcher, T. Forsyth, T.Á.M. Freitas, D. Gautier, B. Hautdidier, A. Hayes-Conroy, J. Hayes-Conroy, H. Healy, C. Hebdon, L. Jarosz, S. Joshi, G. Kallis, A.H. Kimura, T. Kizos, C.A. Kull, P. Le Billon, S. Lee, E. Leff, A. Loftus, J. Martinez-Alier, B.R. Middleton, M. Moreano, A.C. Salomão Mozine, J. Muldavin, S. Nair, H. Neo, R.P. Neumann, C. Noe, G.G. Núñez, Á. Paniagua, N.L. Peluso, C.P. Pow, M. RamutsindelTrade ReviewThe International Handbook of Political Ecology is an impressive and scholarly collection. Its list of authors reads like a who's who of political ecology, and its theoretical and geographical scope (in both empirical focus and the origin of authors) provides a powerful synthesis of where political ecology has come from, what it offers to scholars, policy makers and activists, and why it is important.' --(Bill Adams, University of Cambridge, UK)'This outstanding collection achieves, like no other book I know in any social science field, the elusive goal of crafting a vision that is genuinely transnational, inter-epistemic, and multidisciplinary. It is a powerful demonstration of why political ecology is such a vibrant, and likely the most relevant, field to enlighten us on how to transform the destructive pattern of a globalized civilization based on flawed models of economic growth and ecological modernization. With this Handbook, Raymond Bryant has accomplished a feat reserved to senior scholars with an untarnished reputation for work that is cutting edge and profoundly honest and ethical at the same time. Few scholars could have gathered such a diverse and impressive ensemble of prominent voices in the field. A great service to an academy that takes seriously the notion that knowledge should be placed at the service of life.' --(Arturo Escobar, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, US)'A capacious, wide-ranging and state-of-the-art compendium, The International Handbook of Political Ecology offers a magnificent tour d'horizon of the field of political ecology drawing upon an impressive and thoroughly internationalised group of its most able practitioners. Any scholar interested in the origins of the field, its conceptual, methodological and theoretical toolkits, and future avenues of research will find the Handbook to be an indispensable text.' --(Michael Watts, University of California, Berkeley, US)Table of ContentsContents: PART I INTRODUCTION 1. Political Ecology: Handbook Topics and Themes Raymond L. Bryant 2. Reflecting on Political Ecology Raymond L. Bryant PART II ISSUES AND APPROACHES 3. Doing Political Ecology Inside and Outside the Academy Simon Batterbury 4. Encountering Political Ecology: Epistemology and Emancipation Enrique Leff 5. Connecting Political Ecology and French Geography: On Tropicality and Radical Thought Denis Gautier and Baptiste Hautdidier 6. Roots, Rhizomes, Networks and Territories: Reimagining Pattern and Power in Political Ecologies Dianne Rocheleau 7. A Time for Gramsci Alex Loftus 8. Integrating Science and Politics in Political Ecology Tim Forsyth 9. Postcoloniality and the North-South Binary Revisited: The Case of India’s Climate Politics Shangrila Joshi 10. Depoliticized Environments and the Promises of the Anthropocene Erik Swyngedouw PART III GOVERNANCE AND POWER 11. Mining in Latin America: Coloniality and Degradation Héctor Alimonda 12. Political Forests Peter Vandergeest and Nancy Lee Peluso 13. Resources, Wars and Violence Philippe Le Billon 14. Benefit Sharing in Environmental Governance: Beyond Hydropower in the Mekong River Basin Seungho Lee 15. Gender, Group Behaviour and Community Forestry in South Asia Bina Agarwal 16. Political Ecologies of Religious Pilgrimage Shanti Nair 17. Governing People in De-Populated Areas Raymond L. Bryant, Ángel Paniagua and Thanasis Kizos 18. Political Participation and Environmental Movements in China Lei Xie 19. Understanding Fukushima: Nuclear Impacts, Risk Perceptions and Organic Farming in Feminist Political Ecology Perspective Aya H. Kimura 20. Mind the Gap: Global Truths, Local Complexities in Emergent Green Initiatives Adeniyi Asiyanbi PART IV KNOWLEDGE AND DISCOURSE 21. Disaster, Degradation, Dystopia C. Anne Claus, Sarah Osterhoudt, Lauren Baker, Luisa Cortesi, Chris Hebdon, Amy Zhang and Michael R. Dove 22. Contesting Hunger Discourses Lucy Jarosz 23. Green Governmentality Ting-Jieh Wang 24. Whose Good Living? Post Neo-Liberalism, The Green State and Subverted Alternatives to Development in Ecuador Elizabeth Bravo and Melissa Moreano 25. Assessing South Korea’s Green Growth Strategy Sanghun Lee 26. Naturetm Inc.: Nature as Neoliberal Capitalist Imaginary Robert Fletcher, Wolfram Dressler and Bram Büscher 27. The Cultural Politics of Waterscapes Amitangshu Acharya 28. Greening The Job: Trade Unions, Climate Change and the Political Ecology of Labour Stefania Barca 29. Eco-Cities and the Promise of Socio-Environmental Justice Harvey Neo and C.P. Pow PART V METHOD AND SCALE 30. Useful Outsiders: Building Environmental Policy Reform Dossiers Piers Blaikie and Joshua Muldavin 31. Neoliberalism, Scientism and Earth Systems Governance Ariel Salleh 32. From 'Participation' to 'Negotiation': Suppressing Dissent in Environmental Conflict Resolution in Brazil Andréa Zhouri 33. The Political Ecology of Colonias on the US-Mexico Border: Ethnography for Hidden and Hard-to-reach Communities Guillermina Gina Núñez 34. Political Ecology of Scale Roderick P. Neumann 35. The Political Ecology of Weeds: A Scalar Approach to Landscape Transformations Christian A. Kull and Haripriya Rangan 36. Bordering and Scalar Thickening in Nature Conservation Maano Ramutsindela and Christine Noe 37. The Best of Many Worlds: Methodological Pluralism in Political Ecology Amity Doolittle 38. Integrating Politics and Ecology through Mixed Methods Matthew D. Turner PART VI CONNECTIONS AND TRANSFORMATIONS 39. Globalising French Écologie Politique: A Political Necessity Denis Chartier and Estienne Rodary 40. Jahát Jatítotòdom: Toward an Indigenous Political Ecology Beth Rose Middleton 41. From Ecological Modernization to Socially Sustainable Economic Degrowth: Lessons from Ecological Economics Hali Healy, Joan Martinez-Alier and Giorgos Kallis 42. Urban Political Ecology ‘Beyond the West’: Engaging with South Asian Urban Studies Anna Zimmer 43. Towards a Lusophone Political Ecology: Assessing ‘Para Inglês Ver’ Environments Tiago Ávila Martins Freitas and Augusto Cesar Salomão Mozine 44. Political Ecology in and of China Emily T. Yeh 45. Emotional Political Ecology Farhana Sultana 46. Thermodynamics Revisited: The Political Ecology of Energy Systems in Historical Perspective Gustav Cederlöf 47. Political Ecology of the Body: A Visceral Approach Allison and Jessica Hayes-Conroy Index
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CABI Publishing Ecological and Economic Entomology: A Global
Book SynopsisEcological and Economic Entomology is a comprehensive advanced text covering all aspects of the role of insects in natural ecosystems and their impacts on human activity. The book is divided into two sections. The first section begins with an outline of the structure, classification and importance of insects, followed by the geographical aspects of plant distribution and the complex defences plants marshal against herbivorous insects. Insect pests affecting plant roots, stem, leaf, and reproductive systems are covered in a comprehensive review. This section also covers insects that are important in medical and veterinary science, paying particular attention to those that transmit pathogens. The section concludes with the beneficial aspects of insects, especially their use in biological control, but also as soil formers and their importance in forensic science. Autecology (or single-species ecology) and its application to pest management is the focus of the second section of the book. Firstly, some general aspects of autecology are examined, including species abundance, competition and speciation, and relevant genetics. The classic general theories of insect population dynamics are reviewed, followed by chapters on life tables, time series analysis and mathematical models in insect populations. The final chapter reviews the application of autecology to the insect pests of forests, farms and orchards and to the control of insect vectors of diseases of humans and livestock. Particular attention is paid to environmentally friendly methods of pest management and the application of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques. This volume is essential reading for professional entomologists and advanced students of agricultural, medical and veterinary entomology, insect ecology and conservation.Table of ContentsChapter 1: General Introduction Chapter 2: Climate and an Introduction to Plant Pest Chapter 3: The Pests of Roots, Tubers, and Sown Seed Chapter 4: The Pests of Plant Stems Chapter 5: Pests of Foliage Chapter 6: The Insect Pests of Flowers and Fruits Chapter 7: Medical and Veterinary Pests Chapter 8: Beneficial Insects Chapter 9: The Principles of Insect Autecology 1: Some Key Concepts Chapter 10: The Principles of Insect Autecology 2: Innate Attributes Chapter 11: The Dynamics of Insect Numbers 1: History, Classical Theories, Time Series, Life Tables, Models Chapter 12: The Dynamics of Insect Numbers 2: Pattern and Process Chapter 13: Applied Ecology and Methods of Control
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CABI Publishing Community-Based Control of Invasive Species
Book SynopsisInvasive species are among the greatest challenges to environmental sustainability and agricultural productivity in the world. One of the most promising approaches to managing invasive species is voluntary citizen stewardship. However, in order for control measures to be effective, private citizens often need to make sustained and sometimes burdensome commitments. Community-Based Control of Invasive Species is based on five years of research by leading scholars in natural resource and human behavioural sciences, which involved government and citizen groups in Australia and the United States. It examines questions including, 'how can citizens be engaged in voluntarily managing invasive species?', 'what communication strategies will ensure good motivation and coordination?' and 'how can governing bodies support citizens in their efforts?'. With chapters on institutional frameworks, changing governance, systems thinking, organisational learning, engagement, communication and behavioural change, this book will be a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners involved in natural resources management.Table of ContentsChapter 1: A focus on citizen-led action Chapter 2: The socio-ecological systems approach Chapter 3: Achieving organisational learning in natural resource management Chapter 4: Framing community engagement Chapter 5: Community engagement theory for a new natural resource management paradigm Chapter 6: Strategy and practice for community engagement Chapter 7: Dealing with complexity and change through collective reflection Chapter 8: Managing outcome-focused, engaged ‘human’ research Chapter 9: Using human behaviour change strategy to improve the management of invasive species Chapter 10: Using audience segmentation and targeted social marketing to improve landholder management of invasive animals Chapter 11: Understanding and managing mass media effects on public perceptions of science issues such as invasive species management
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CABI Publishing Urban Ecology: Its Nature and Challenges
Book SynopsisToday, 55% of the world's human population lives in urban areas. By 2030, up to 90% of the global human population will live in cities and the global population is expected to increase by 68% by 2050. Although land cover categorized as "urban" is a relatively small fraction of the total surface of the Earth, urban areas are major driving forces in global environmental change, habitat loss, threats to biodiversity, and the loss of terrestrial carbon stored in vegetation biomass. These and many other factors highlight the need to understand the broad-scale impacts of urban expansion as it effects the ecological interactions between humans, wildlife and plant communities. In a series of essays by leading experts this book defines urban ecology, and provides much-needed focus on the main issues of this increasingly important subdiscipline such as the impacts of invasive species, protecting pollinators in urban environments, the green cities movement and ecological corridors. The book stresses the importance of understanding ecological forces and ecosystem services in urban areas and the integration of ecological concepts in urban planning and design. The creation of urban green spaces is critical to the future of urban areas, enhancing human social organization, human health and quality of life. Urban ecology is becoming a foundational component of many degree programs in universities worldwide and this book will be of great interest to students and researchers in ecology and conservation science, and those involved in urban planning and urban environmental management.Table of Contents1: Urban Ecology: What is it and Why? 2: How Urban Forest Composition Shapes the Structure and Function of Arthropod Communities 3: Wildlife in the City: Human Drivers and Human Consequences 4: Urban Plant Ecophysiology 5: Urban Biodiversity: Between Elsewhere-Nature and the Post-Wild World 6: Protecting Pollinators in the Urban Environment 7: Urban Ecology as an Integrative Science and Practice 8: The Ecology of Urban Climates 9: The Green Cities Movement: Progress and Future Challenges 10: Light pollution: How Urban Conditions Influence Ecological Interactions 11: Citizen Science in Urban Habitats 12: Ecology of Insects and Other Arthropods in Urban Agroecosystems 13: Future Prospects and Challenges in Urban Ecology
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CABI Publishing Invasion Biology: Hypotheses and Evidence
Book SynopsisThere are many hypotheses describing the interactions involved in biological invasions, but it is largely unknown whether they are backed up by empirical evidence. This book fills that gap by developing a tool for assessing research hypotheses and applying it to twelve invasion hypotheses, using the hierarchy-of-hypotheses (HoH) approach, and mapping the connections between theory and evidence. In Part 1, an overview chapter of invasion biology is followed by an introduction to the HoH approach and short chapters by science theorists and philosophers who comment on the approach. Part 2 outlines the invasion hypotheses and their interrelationships. These include biotic resistance and island susceptibility hypotheses, disturbance hypothesis, invasional meltdown hypothesis, enemy release hypothesis, evolution of increased competitive ability and shifting defence hypotheses, tens rule, phenotypic plasticity hypothesis, Darwin's naturalization and limiting similarity hypotheses and the propagule pressure hypothesis. Part 3 provides a synthesis and suggests future directions for invasion researchTable of ContentsPart I: Introduction to invasion biology and the hierarchy-of-hypotheses approach Chapter 1: Invasion biology: searching for predictions and prevention, and avoiding lost causes Chapter 2: The hierarchy-of-hypotheses approach Chapter 3: Hierarchy of hypotheses or hierarchy of predictions? Clarifying key concepts in ecological research Chapter 4: Mapping theoretical and evidential landscapes in ecological science: Levins’ virtue trade-off and the hierarchy-of-hypotheses approach Chapter 5: A hierarchy of hypotheses or a network of models Chapter 6: The hierarchy-of-hypotheses approach updated – a toolbox for structuring and analysing theory, research and evidence Part II: Hypothesis network and 12 focal hypotheses Chapter 7: A network of invasion hypotheses Chapter 8: Biotic resistance and island susceptibility hypotheses Chapter 9: Disturbance hypothesis Chapter 10: Invasional meltdown hypothesis Chapter 11: Enemy release hypothesis Chapter 12: Evolution of increased competitive ability and shifting defence hypotheses Chapter 13: Tens rule Chapter 14: Phenotypic plasticity hypothesis Chapter 15: Darwin’s naturalisation and limiting similarity hypotheses Chapter 16: Propagule pressure hypothesis Part III: Synthesis and outlook Chapter 17: Synthesis Chapter 18: Conclusions and outlook
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Recent Developments in Ecological Economics
Book SynopsisEcological economics is an increasingly important subject that addresses the current conflict between positive economic growth and negative environmental consequences. In this state-of-the-art two-volume set, the editors, both leading scholars in their field, have selected the most important recently published papers on the subject. This authoritative collection will be a vital resource for researchers and practitioners in ecological economics, human ecology, industrial ecology and environmental sciences.Trade Review‘An excellent source of reference for researchers and practitioners in ecological economics, human ecology, industrial ecology and environmental sciences, this publication will help its readers keep abreast of major recent developments in the field.’ -- The Environmentalist‘These volumes present a thorough and wide-ranging survey of the recent literature in ecological economics. They should serve as a valuable reference collection and as an excellent foundation for graduate seminars. They illustrate how ecological economics have converged and coalesced as a field.’ -- Richard B. Howarth, Dartmouth College, US‘By far the most complete and judiciously selected collection of recent contributions to ecological economics now available. Indispensable.’ -- Herman Daly, University of Maryland, College Park, USTable of ContentsContents: Volume I Acknowledgements Introduction Joan Martinez-Alier and Inge Røpke PART I ROOTS 1. Inge Røpke (2004), ‘The Early History of Modern Ecological Economics’ 2. Inge Røpke (2005), ‘Trends in the Development of Ecological Economics from the Late 1980s to the Early 2000s’ 3. Carl Folke (2006), ‘Resilience: The Emergence of a Perspective for Social-Ecological Systems Analyses’ 4. Cutler J. Cleveland and Mathias Ruth (1997), ‘When, Where and by How Much do Biophysical Limits Constrain the Economic Process? A Survey of Nicholas Georgescu-Roegen’s Contribution to Ecological Economics’ 5. Stefan Baumgärtner, Harald Dyckhoff, Malte Faber, John Proops and Johannes Schiller (2001), ‘The Concept of Joint Production and Ecological Economics’ 6. Robert U. Ayres (2004), ‘On the Life Cycle Metaphor: Where Ecology and Economics Diverge’ 7. John O’Neill (2004), ‘Ecological Economics and the Politics of Knowledge: The Debate Between Hayek and Neurath’ PART II RESILIENCE AND EVOLUTION IN SOCIO-ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS 8. Simon A. Levin, Scott Barrett, Sara Aniyar, William Baumol and Christopher Bliss (1998), ‘Resilience in Natural and Socioeconomic Systems’ 9. Charles Perrings (1998), ‘Resilience in the Dynamics of Economy-Environment Systems’ 10. Carl Folke, Fikret Berkes and Johan Colding (1998), ‘Ecological Practices and Social Mechanisms for Building Resilience and Sustainability’ 11. Per Olsson, Carl Folke and Fikret Berkes (2004), ‘Adaptive Comanagement for Building Resilience in Social-Ecological Systems’ 12. Jeroen C.J.M. van den Bergh and John M. Gowdy (2000), ‘Evolutionary Theories in Environmental and Resource Economics: Approaches and Applications’ PART III THE METABOLISM OF SOCIETY 13. Paul R. Ehrlich and Anne H. Ehrlich (2004), ‘The Tide of Population’ 14. Robert U. Ayres and Benjamin Warr (2005), ‘Accounting for Growth: The Role of Physical Work’ 15. Helga Weisz, Fridolin Krasumann, Christof Amann, Nina Eisenmenger, Karl-Heinz Erb, Klaus Hubacek and Marina Fischer-Kowalski (2006), ‘The Physical Economy of the European Union: Cross-Country Comparison and Determinants of Material Consumption’ 16. Helmut Haberl, Christoph Plutzar, Karl-Heinz Erb, Veronika Gaube, Martin Pollheimer and Niels B. Schulz (2005), ‘Human Appropriation of Net Primary Production as Determinant of Avifauna Diversity in Austria’ 17. Mathis Wackernagel, Larry Onisto, Patricia Bello, Alejandro Callejas Linares, Ina Susana López Falfán, Jesus Méndez García, Ana Isabel Suárez Guerrero and Ma. Guadalupe Suárez Guerrero (1999), ‘National Natural Capital Accounting with the Ecological Footprint Concept’ 18. Mathis Wackernagel, Justin Kitzes, Dan Moran, Steven Goldfinger and Mary Thomas (2006), ‘The Ecological Footprint of Cities and Regions: Comparing Resource Availability with Resource Demand’ 19. Jesus Ramos-Martin, Mario Giampietro and Kozo Mayumi (2007), ‘On China’s Exosomatic Energy Metabolism: An Application of Multi-Scale Integrated Analysis of Societal Metabolism (MSIASM)’ PART IV TRADE AND GLOBALIZATION 20. Stefan Giljum and Nina Eisenmenger (2004), ‘North-South Trade and the Distribution of Environmental Goods and Burdens: A Biophysical Perspective’ 21. Giovani Machado, Roberto Schaeffer and Ernst Worrell (2001), ‘Energy and Carbon Embodied in the International Trade of Brazil: An Input-Output Approach’ 22. Helga Weisz (2007), ‘Combining Social Metabolism and Input-Output Analyses to Account for Ecologically Unequal Trade’ 23. Alf Hornborg (2006), ‘Footprints in the Cotton Fields: The Industrial Revolution as Time-Space Appropriation and Environmental Load Displacement’ 24. Herman E. Daly (1999), ‘Globalization versus Internationalization – Some Implications’ 25. William E. Rees (2006), ‘Globalization, Trade and Migration: Undermining Sustainability’ 26. Juliet B. Schor (2005), ‘Prices and Quantities: Unsustainable Consumption and the Global Economy’ PART V INCOME GROWTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 27. Richard B. Norgaard (1990), ‘Economic Indicators of Resource Scarcity: A Critical Essay’ 28. Herman E. Daly (1997), ‘Georgescu-Roegen versus Solow/Stiglitz’ 29. Robert M. Solow (1997), ‘Reply: Georgescu-Roegen versus Solow/Stiglitz’ 30. Joseph E. Stiglitz (1997), ‘Reply: Georgescu-Roegen versus Solow/Stiglitz’ 31. Herman E. Daly (1997), ‘Reply to Solow/Stiglitz’ 32. Dale S. Rothman (1998), ‘Environmental Kuznets Curves – Real Progress or Passing the Buck? A Case for Consumption-based Approaches’ 33. David I. Stern (2004), ‘The Rise and Fall of the Environmental Kuznets Curve’ PART VI ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL WELFARE A The Critique of Weak Sustainability 34. Peter Victor, J. Edward Hanna and A. Kubursi (1998), ‘How Strong is Weak Sustainability?’ 35. Simon Dietz and Eric Neumayer (2006), ‘A Critical Appraisal of Genuine Savings as an Indicator of Sustainability’ 36. Daniel W. Bromley (1998), ‘Searching for Sustainability: The Poverty of Spontaneous Order’ B Alternative Social Welfare Measures 37. Reyer Gerlagh, Rob Dellink, Marjan Hofkes and Harmen Verbruggen (2002), ‘A Measure of Sustainable National Income for the Netherlands’ 38. Philip A. Lawn (2003), ‘A Theoretical Foundation to Support the Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare (ISEW), Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI) and Other Related Indexes’ 39. Marilyn Waring (2003), ‘Counting for Something! Recognising Women’s Contribution to the Global Economy Through Alternative Accounting Systems’ Name Index Volume II Acknowledgements An introduction to both volumes by the editors appears in Volume I. PART I ISSUES IN VALUATION A Complexity, Conflicts and Languages of Valuation 1. Silvio O. Funtowicz and Jerome R. Ravetz (1994), ‘The Worth of a Songbird: Ecological Economics as a Post-Normal Science’ 2. Joan Martinez-Alier, Giuseppe Munda and John O’Neill (1998), ‘Weak Comparability of Values as a Foundation for Ecological Economics’ 3. Joan Martinez-Alier (2001), ‘Ecological Conflicts and Valuation: Mangroves versus Shrimps in the Late 1990s’ 4. Federico Aguilera-Klink, Eduardo Pérez-Moriana and Juan Sánchez-García (2000), ‘The Social Construction of Scarcity. The Case of Water in Tenerife (Canary Islands)’ B Critique of Cost-Benefit Analysis 5. Arild Vatn and Daniel W. Bromley (1994), ‘Choices Without Prices Without Apologies’ 6. Christian Azar and Thomas Sterner (1996), ‘Discounting and Distributional Considerations in the Context of Global Warming’ 7. Clive L. Spash (2007), ‘The Economics of Climate Change Impacts à la Stern: Novel and Nuanced or Rhetorically Restricted?’ 8. Jack L. Knetsch (2005), ‘Gains, Losses, and the US-EPA Economic Analyses Guidelines: A Hazardous Product?’ C Multicriteria Evaluation and Participatory Methods 9. Clive L. Spash and Claudia Carter (2001), ‘Environmental Valuation in Europe: Findings from the Concerted Action’ 10. Giuseppe Munda (2004), ‘Social Multi-criteria Evaluation: Methodological Foundations and Operational Consequences’ 11. Wendy Proctor, Chris McQuade and Anne Dekker (2006), ‘Managing Environmental and Health Risks from a Lead and Zinc Smelter: An Application of Deliberative Multi-Criteria Evaluation’ PART II ECONOMIC VALUATION OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICES 12. Rudolf S. de Groot, Matthew A. Wilson and Roelof M.J. Boumans (2002), ‘A Typology for the Classification, Description and Valuation of Ecosystem Functions, Goods and Services’ 13. R. Kerry Turner, Jouni Paavola, Philip Cooper, Stephen Farber, Valma Jessamy and Stavros Georgiou (2003), ‘Valuing Nature: Lessons Learned and Future Research Directions’ 14. Wanda Born, Felix Rauschmayer and Ingo Bräuer (2005), ‘Economic Evaluation of Biological Invasions – A Survey’ 15. Kanchan Chopra and Saroj Kumar Adhikari (2004), ‘Environment Development Linkages: Modelling a Wetland System for Ecological and Economic Value’ 16. Philip M. Fearnside (1997), ‘Environmental Services as a Strategy for Sustainable Development in Rural Amazonia’ 17. Stefan Gössling (1999), ‘Ecotourism: A Means to Safeguard Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functions?’ PART III HUMAN BEHAVIOUR, INSTITUTIONS AND GOVERNANCE 18. Herbert Gintis (2000), ‘Beyond Homo Economicus: Evidence from Experimental Economics’ 19. John Gowdy and Jon Erikson (2005), ‘Ecological Economics at a Crossroads’ 20. Susan S. Hanna (1997), ‘The New Frontier of American Fisheries Governance’ 21. Robert Costanza, Francisco Andrade, Paula Antunes, Marjan van den Belt, Dee Boersma, Donald F. Boesch, Fernando Catarino, Susan Hanna, Karin Limburg, Bobbi Low, Michael Molitor, João Gil Pereira, Steve Rayner, Rui Santos, James Wilson and Michael Young (1998), ‘Principles for Sustainable Governance of the Oceans’ 22. Marco A. Janssen and Elinor Ostrom (2007), ‘Adoption of a New Regulation for the Governance of Common-Pool Resources by a Heterogeneous Population’ 23. Bina Agarwal (2001), ‘Participatory Exclusions, Community Forestry and Gender: An Analysis for South Asia and a Conceptual Framework’ 24. Jouni Paavola and W. Neil Adger (2005), ‘Institutional Ecological Economics’ 25. Mikael Skou Andersen (2000), ‘Designing and Introducing Green Taxes: Institutional Dimensions’ 26. Arild Vatn (2000), ‘Efficiency and Fairness: The Norwegian Experience with Agri-environmental Taxation’ 27. Valérie Boisvert and Franck-Dominique Vivien (2005), ‘The Convention on Biological Diversity: A Conventionalist Approach’ PART IV TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE, SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION A Technological Change and Industrial Transformation 28. René Kemp (2002), ‘Environmental Protection through Technological Regime Shifts’ 29. René Kemp and Jan Rotmans (2004), ‘Managing the Transition to Sustainable Mobility’ 30. Reinhard Madlener and Sigrid Stagl (2005), ‘Sustainability-guided Promotion of Renewable Electricity Generation’ 31. Klaus Rennings, Andreas Ziegler, Kathrin Ankele and Esther Hoffman (2006), ‘The Influence of Different Characteristics of the EU Environmental Management and Auditing Scheme on Technical Environmental Innovations and Economic Performance’ B Sustainable Consumption 32. Tim Jackson, Wander Jager and Sigrid Stagl (2004), ‘Beyond Insatiability – Needs Theory Consumption and Sustainability’ 33. Inge Røpke (1999), ‘The Dynamics of Willingness to Consume’ 34. Faye Duchin (2005), ‘Sustainable Consumption of Food: A Framework for Analyzing Scenarios about Changes in Diets’ Name Index
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CABI Publishing Ecohydrology: Processes, Models and Case Studies
Book SynopsisEcohydrology is an emerging new sub-discipline which links elements of ecology with hydrology at all points in the water cycle, ranging in scale from water-plant physiological relationships to whole catchment water-ecosystem processes. This book pays most attention to the larger scales of ecohydrology, emphasising the use of this tool in striving towards the goal of sustainable water management. Authors from Eastern as well as Western Europe; from America, Australia and South Africa, give a broad global context.Table of ContentsI: Preface 1: Linking Biological and Physical Processes at the River Basin Scale: the Origins, Scientific Background and Scope of Ecohydrology 2: Patterns and Processes in the Catchment 3: Nutrient Processes and Consequences 4: Lotic Vegetation Processes 5: Processes Influencing Aquatic Fauna 6: Ecohydrological Modelling for Managing Scarce Water Resources in a Groundwater-dominated Temperate System 7: The Benefits and Risks of Ecohydrological Models to Water Resource Management Decisions 8: Nutrient Budget Modelling for Lake and River Basin Restoration 9: Ecohydrology Driving a Tropical Savannah Ecosystem 10: The Mid-European Agricultural Landscape: Catchment-scale Links between Hydrology and Ecology in Mosaic Lakeland Regions 11: The Ecohydrological Approach as a Tool for Managing Water Quality in Large South American Rivers 12: Ecohydrological Analysis of Tropical River Basin Development Schemes in Africa 13: Ecohydrological Management of Impounded Large Rivers in the Former Soviet Union 14: Palaeohydrology: the Past as a Basis for Understanding the Present and Predicting the Future 15: Ecohydrology: Understanding the Present as a Perspective on the Future – Global Change
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CABI Publishing Microbial Ecology of Aerial Plant Surfaces
Book SynopsisAll aerial plant surfaces, including leaves, stems and flowers are inhabited by diverse assemblages of microorganisms, including filamentous fungi, yeasts, bacteria, and bacteriophages. These organisms have profound effects on plant health and thus impact on ecosystem and agricultural functions. This book is based on proceedings from the 8th International Symposium on the mircobiology of aerial plant surfaces, held in Oxford 2005. This is a five yearly conference which brings together international scientists and provides a unique opportunity to discuss developments in this field.Table of ContentsSection I: Biodiversity and Population Genetics of Phyllosphere Communities 1: Phyllosphere Microbiology: A Perspective 2: Microbial Diversity in the Phyllosphere and Rhizosphere of Field Grown Crop Plants: Microbial Specialisation at the Plant Surface 3: Diversity, Scale and Variation of Endophytic Fungi in Leaves of Tropical Plants 4: Microorganisms in the Phyllosphere of Temperate Forest Ecosystems in a Changing Environment Section II: Spatial Distribution and Biofilms 5: Bacterial Biofilm Formation, Adaptation and Fitness 6: Bacterial Assemblages on Plant Surfaces 7: The Role of Plant Genetics in Determining Above- and Below-ground Microbial Communities 8: A Survey of A-L Biofilm Formation and Cellulose Expression Amongst Soil and Plant-Associated Pseudomonas Isolates Section III: Biological Control and Pathogenicity 9: Biological Control of Plant Diseases by Phyllosphere Applied Biological Control Agents 10: Ecophysiology of Biocontrol Agents for Improved Competence in the Phyllosphere 11: Compost Teas: Alternative Approaches to the Biological Control of Plant Diseases Section IV: Gene Expression and Phyllosphere Genomics 12: Molecular Interactions at the Leaf Surface: Xanthomonas and its Host 13: Erwiniae: Genomics and the Secret Life of a Plant Pathogen 14: Host-Pathogen Interactions of Relevance to the Phyllosphere Section V: Leaf Colonisation and Dispersal 15: Effects of Endophytes on Colonisation by Leaf Surface Microbiota 16: Plant Control of Phyllosphere Diversity: Genotype Interactions with Ultraviolet-B Radiation 17: Population Growth and the Landscape Ecology of Microbes on Leaf Surfaces 18: What DNA Microarrays Can Tell Us About Bacterial Diversity: A New Light on an Old Question Section VI: Aerobiology and Plant Surface Microbiology 19: Human Pathogens and the Health Threat of the Phyllosphere 20: Post-harvest Spoilage of Wheat Grains: Malodour Formation and the Infection Process 21: Atmospheric Composition and the Phyllosphere: The Role of Foliar Surfaces in Regulating Biogeochemical Cycles
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CABI Publishing Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries
Book SynopsisThe ecosystem approach to fisheries management is high on national, regional and international agendas for sustainable fisheries management. Implementing the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries covers both theoretical and applied aspects, with a particular emphasis on practical experiences in the form of case studies from around the world, and tools for solutions. Researchers, practitioners and policy makers in fisheries, aquaculture, marine biology and ecology will find this book an invaluable overview and guide to fisheries management.Table of Contents1: The ecosystem approach: concepts and strategies 2: The knowledge base for an ecosystem approach 3: Approaches and tools for managing fisheries as part of the ecosystem approach 4: Experiences from case studies
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CABI Publishing Soil Ecology and Management
Book SynopsisSoil ecology is the study of interactions between the physio-chemical components of the soil and organisms living within the soil. Humans are highly dependent upon the soil ecosystem, which provides food, fiber, fuel and ecological services, such as the recycling of atmospheric gases. It is therefore important to understand the function and nature of the soil ecosystem in order to predict and mitigate the long term consequences of present day actions. Soil Ecology and Management describes the organisms inhabiting the soil, their functions and interactions and the dimensions of human impact on the activity of soil organisms and soil ecological function. Chapters discuss basic soil characteristics and biogeochemical cycling, key soil flora and fauna, community-level dynamics (soil food webs) and the ecological and pedological functions of soil organisms. Unlike other soil biology and ecology textbooks, the authors also convey a better understanding of how human activities impact upon soil ecology in a section on ecosystem management and its effects on soil biota and provide a unique perspective on the utility of soil organisms.Table of Contents1: Fundamental properties of the soil ecosystem 2: Characteristics of soil organic matter 3: Nutrient cycling: nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur 4: Ecological and pedological functions of soil biota 5: Soil food webs 6: Soil biological diversity 7: Ecosystem management and soil biota 8: Soil biota as indicators of soil quality
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CABI Publishing Invasive Plant Ecology in Natural and
Book SynopsisBringing together reasons for why and where weeds occur and the ecological importance of weed management, this updated edition (previously entitled "Weed Ecology") provides an in-depth study of plant ecology with greater coverage of invasive plant biology and more concise statistics. In a new, larger format, printed in two colours, and illustrated throughout with figures, tables and case studies it is an essential text for students in plant ecology, agriculture and horticulture.Trade Review"As an undergraduate text [the book] does a superb job of traversing the wide expanse of ecology... several chapters should be key components of any course on understanding weed ecology" - Biological Invasions"Table of Contents1: Introduction to Invasion Ecology 2: The Distribution and Abundance of Populations 3: The Structure and Dynamics of Populations 4: Sexual Reproduction 5: Asexual Reproduction 6: From Seed to Seedling 7: Growing Up, Getting Old and Dying 8: Competition 9: Herbivory, Parasitism, and Mutualism 10: Basic Community Concepts and Diversity 11: Community Dynamics: Succession and Assembly 12: Landscape Scales and Invasive Species 13: Molecular Ecology: Applications for Invasive Plants 14: Plant Invasions: A Synthesis
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Carbon Sinks and Climate Change: Forests in the
Book SynopsisReforestation and avoiding deforestation are methods of harnessing nature to tackle global warming - the greatest challenge facing humankind. In this book, Colin Hunt deals comprehensively with the present and future role of forests in climate change policy and practice. The author provides signposts for the way ahead in climate change policy and offers practical examples of forestry's role in climate change mitigation in both developed and tropical developing countries. Chapters on measuring carbon in plantations, their biodiversity benefits and potential for biofuel production complement the analysis. He also discusses the potential for forestry in climate change policy in the United States and other countries where policies to limit greenhouse gas emissions have been foreshadowed. The author employs scientific and socio-economic analysis and lays bare the complexity of forestry markets. A review of the workings of carbon markets, based both on the Kyoto Protocol and voluntary participation, provides a foundation from which to explore forestry's role. Emphasis is placed on acknowledging how forests' idiosyncrasies affect the design of markets for sequestered carbon. The realization of forestry's potential in developed countries depends on the depth of cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, together with in-country rules on forestry. An increase in funding for carbon retention in tropical forests is an immediate imperative, but complexities dictate that the sources of finance will likely be dedicated funds rather than carbon markets. This timely and comprehensive book will be of great value to any reader interested in climate change. Policy-makers within international agencies and governments, academics and students in the fields of geography, economics, science policy, forestry, development studies as well as carbon market participants and forest developers in the private sector will find it especially useful.Trade Review'The importance of this book lies in being one of the first comprehensive attempts to summarise major findings in the field of carbon sinks and climate change. . . The book also deals comprehensively with the present and future role of forests in climate change policy and practice. . . This timely book is essential reading for policy decision-makers and foresters alike.' -- Wasantha Athukorala, Economic Analysis and PolicyTable of ContentsContents: Foreword Preface Introduction 1. The Making of Markets for Carbon and the Potential of Forestry Offsets 2. Forestry in the Kyoto Protocol 3. Forestry in Voluntary Carbon Markets 4. Biodiversity Benefits of Reforestation and Avoiding Deforestation 5. Measuring the Carbon in Forest Sinks 6. Forests as a Source of Biofuels 7. Forestry in the Climate Change Policies of Selected Developed Countries 8. Policies for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) Index
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ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc Tools for Oceanography and Ecosystemic Modeling
Book SynopsisStudying the Ocean Planet requires measuring and sampling instruments to feed models that take into account its complexity. This book presents the diversity of observation and monitoring techniques at various scales, but also different kinds of model that take into account some conceptual schemes incorporating various scientific knowledge. Sampling is approached via the efficiency of fishing gears; underwater acoustics is used to detect, count, identify and listen to live and mobile living resources. Bio-logging allows us to rely on the behavior of marine animals to help investigate environments that are difficult to sample by conventional means, while listing the physiological changes they undergo. Modeling is presented not only in a functional framework, but also in an exploratory design incorporating various scenarios for ecosystem changes under the pressure of global change. This ninth volume completes the "Seas and Oceans" Set that adopts a transversal approach leading to the governance and sustainable management of the marine environment.Table of ContentsForeword xi Chapter 1. For a Systemic and Transdisciplinary Approach to the Environment 1André MONACO, Patrick PROUZET and Patrick VINCENT 1.1. Introduction 1 1.2. A complex and vulnerable ocean system 4 1.3. Suitable observation tools 9 1.3.1. For a systemic vision of the ocean 10 1.3.2. To assess our vulnerability to global change 11 1.3.3. The contribution of operational oceanography 13 1.3.4. New technologies applied to the living world 15 1.4. Conclusion 16 1.5. Acknowledgments 17 1.6. Bibliography 17 Chapter 2. Vulnerability to Global Change: Observation Strategies for the Marine Environment 19Patrick FARCY, Gilles REVERDIN and Philippe BERTRAND 2.1. Introduction 19 2.2. Marine environment observation strategies 20 2.2.1. Parameters to measure 21 2.2.2. Measurement techniques with wide-ranging applications 25 2.3. Some large observation domains 28 2.3.1. The open sea 28 2.3.2. The coastal and littoral ocean 30 2.3.3. The ocean floor: substratum and population 36 2.4. Satellite contribution to observation strategies 42 2.5. In situ observation 45 2.5.1. Lagrangian measurements at the surface and in the water column 45 2.5.2. Eulerian measurements 56 2.5.3. Other significant parameters 60 2.6. Observation strategies 64 2.6.1. The “observatory” approach 64 2.6.2. Some examples of the complementariness of the measurements taken by networks 66 2.6.3. What’s the point of modeling? 67 2.7. What next? 69 2.8. Bibliography 72 Chapter 3. Fishing Technology for Fisheries Research 75Pascal LARNAUD and Benoit VINCENT 3.1. Introduction 75 3.2. The methods employed to measure selectivity 77 3.2.1. What is selectivity? 77 3.2.2. The tools employed to measure meshes 79 3.2.3. The case of trawls 81 3.2.4. Fishing nets and other gear 89 3.3. The tools and observation methods of fishing gear 94 3.3.1. Hydrodynamic tank test 95 3.3.2. Submarine video recording 99 3.3.3. Measurement tools in the domain of fishing technology 103 3.4. Computer simulation tools 104 3.5. Perspectives 108 3.6. Bibliography 109 Chapter 4. Acoustics to Detect and Measure Underwater Organisms 113Verena TRENKEL, Aude PACINI and Laurent BERGER 4.1. Introduction 113 4.1.1. Physical principles of underwater acoustics 113 4.1.2. Instruments 117 4.2. How animals use acoustics 120 4.2.1. Marine mammals 121 4.2.2. Fish 123 4.2.3. Other marine animals 124 4.3. How researchers use acoustics 124 4.3.1. Widening the observation scope 124 4.3.2. Describing animal behavior 126 4.3.3. Estimating fish abundance 128 4.3.4. Ecosystem indicators 130 4.3.5. Seafloor and benthic habitat characterization 131 4.3.6. Quantifying the impact of human activities on ecosystems 131 4.4. Practical uses of acoustics 132 4.4.1. Equipment 132 4.4.2. Carrying out a research cruise 135 4.4.3. Data processing 137 4.4.4. Advantages and drawbacks of acoustics 139 4.5. Acknowledgments 140 4.6. Bibliography 140 Chapter 5. “Bio-logging” as a Tool to Study and Monitor Marine Ecosystems, or How to Spy on Sea Creatures 143Yann TREMBLAY and Sophie BERTRAND 5.1. Introduction 143 5.2. The variety of sensors and measurements 144 5.2.1. Position measurements 144 5.2.2. Physiological measurements 147 5.2.3. Behavioral measurements 147 5.2.4. Environmental measurements 148 5.2.5. Presence measurements 149 5.3. Attachment methods: limits and ethics 150 5.4. Current challenges 152 5.5. Some examples of discoveries resulting from bio-logging 153 5.5.1. The marine field is huge, and yet… 153 5.5.2. To adjust, yes, but how? 154 5.5.3. Animals as oceanographers 156 5.5.4. The impact of oceanographic structures 156 5.5.5. Interactions with fisheries, their management and conservation 157 5.6. Conclusion 161 5.7. Bibliography 162 Chapter 6. Modeling Strategies for Ecosystems 175Cédric BACHER and Nathalie NIQUIL 6.1. Definition of mathematical modeling 175 6.1.1. Introduction 175 6.1.2. The main currents of ecological modeling 177 6.2. Mathematical formalization 178 6.2.1. State variables, process variables and the equation of state 178 6.2.2. Functional responses 180 6.2.3. Simplified food web 187 6.3. Metabolic foundations of population dynamics 192 6.3.1. Metabolic laws 192 6.3.2. Population and communities 197 6.4. Modeling complexity 199 6.4.1. Introduction 199 6.4.2. From NPZD to trophodynamic models 203 6.4.3. Static holistic models 204 6.5. Conclusion 209 6.5.1. The ideal of end-to-end models 209 6.5.2. To find out more 210 6.6. Acknowledgments 212 6.7. Bibliography 212 Chapter 7. The Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries: Reconciling Conservation and Exploitation 221Philippe CURY, Arnaud BERTRAND, Sophie BERTRAND, Marta COLL, Philippe GROS, Souad KIFANI, François Le LOCH, Olivier MAURY, Frédéric MENARD, Florent RENAUD, Lynn SHANNON and Yunne-Jai SHIN 7.1. The ecosystem approach to fisheries: a shared view on the management of marine resources 221 7.1.1. The challenges of the ecosystem approach 221 7.1.2. Three bodies of the United Nations structure the ecosystem approach to global fisheries 223 7.1.3. The complex matter of scientific issues supporting governance 233 7.2. The way marine ecosystems work 236 7.2.1. Bottom-up, top-down and wasp-wait controls 236 7.2.2. Trophic relationships in marine ecosystems 248 7.3. EAF and research on marine ecosystems 256 7.3.1. Quantifying ecological interactions 256 7.3.2. Understanding spatial dynamics 258 7.3.3. Modeling as a tool to integrate knowledge 262 7.4. Ecological indicators Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) 271 7.4.1. Three current levels of organization: international, national and regional 273 7.4.2. The ecosystem approach of the MSFD 274 7.4.3. The assessment of food webs 275 7.5. Implementing the EAF: the Benguela and Humboldt examples 278 7.5.1. Benguela 278 7.5.2. The Humboldt 283 7.6. Dynamic approaches to the ecosystem management of fisheries 289 7.7. Bibliography 290 Chapter 8. Modeling in Contemporary Sciences: Efficiency and Limits Examples from Oceanography 313Alain PAVÉ 8.1. Introduction 313 8.2. A language to describe reality 314 8.3. Relationships between models and reality 315 8.4. What about marine ecological systems and their management? 323 8.5. Interdisciplinarity, transdisciplinarity and modeling 329 8.5. Bibliography 332 List of Authors 337 Index 339
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ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc Marine Ecosystems: Diversity and Functions
Book SynopsisIn a perspective of sustainable management, the balance between ecological dynamics, social and economic are now at the heart of ecological modeling and environmental strategies screenwriting. Diversity and marine ecosystems function illustrates biodiversity, habitat diversity, structures and food webs in various oceans of the world and systems: pelagic and benthic ecosystems, coral reefs and seagrass beds, oasis of hydrothermal vents ridges or areas rich upwelling. Appropriate observation methods, long-term monitoring and modeling reveal the complexity of systems, trophic interactions and spatiotemporal dynamics. The ecosystem approach is a prerequisite to assess the state of these systems, their living resources and ecological services involved in local and global environmental changes.Table of ContentsForeword ixAndré MARIOTTI and Jean-Charles POMEROL Chapter 1. Marine Biosphere, Carbonate Systems and the Carbon Cycle 1Luc BEAUFORT 1.1. Introduction 1 1.2. Marine organisms and carbon 3 1.3. Variability in the production of organic matter 4 1.4. From the biosphere to the atmosphere to climate 7 1.5. Carbonate production 9 1.5.1. Importance of biological carbonate production in the evolution of the planet 10 1.5.2. Carbonate compensation depth 12 1.5.3. Carbonates and climate 15 1.6. The coupling of carbonaceous and organic productions 16 1.7. Modification of equilibria and consequences on marine life 17 1.8. Conclusion 20 1.9. Bibliography 21 Chapter 2. Biodiversity of Phytoplankton: Responses to Environmental Changes in Coastal Zones 25Tania HERNÁNDEZ-FARIÑAS and Cédric BACHER 2.1. Introduction 25 2.2. Phytoplankton ecology 26 2.2.1. General characteristics 26 2.2.2. Lifecycle 28 2.2.3. Spatial distribution32 2.2.4. Temporal variability and successions 33 2.2.5. Adaptive strategies 35 2.2.6. Functional diversity 40 2.2.7. Ecological niche 42 2.3. Phytoplankton responses to anthropogenic pressures 44 2.3.1. Main sources of anthropogenic variability 45 2.3.2. Responses with regard to biomass, abundance and species composition 48 2.3.3. Changes in spatial distribution 54 2.3.4. Changes in phenology and amplitude of blooms 56 2.3.5. Size spectrum 59 2.4. Observation systems for the identification of phytoplankton 60 2.4.1. Detecting changes in time series 60 2.4.2. Taxonomic aggregation levels 63 2.5. Conclusion 65 2.6. Bibliography 66 Chapter 3. Marine Seagrasses (Magnoliophyta) in the Intertropical Zone 81Christian HILY 3.1. From plant to habitat 81 3.1.1. Taxonomy and morphology of marine magnoliophyta 81 3.1.2. Biogeography 85 3.1.3. The seagrass habitat 86 3.2. Role of seagrass beds in the coastal environment 87 3.3. Functioning of seagrass beds 89 3.3.1. Production and metabolism 89 3.3.2. Trophic network 90 3.4. Challenges in the conservation of seagrass beds 92 3.4.1. Rare and endangered species 92 3.4.2. Specific role of seagrasses: ichthyofauna of coastal environments 93 3.4.3. Services provided by seagrass beds to humans 95 3.5. Pressures on and threats to seagrasses 95 3.5.1. Cyclones 96 3.5.2. Emersion 96 3.5.3. Global climate change 96 3.5.4. Fishing 97 3.5.5. Boating and water sports 98 3.5.6. The extraction of sandy or coral materials 98 3.5.7. Amenities 98 3.5.8. Terrigenous effluents 98 3.5.9. Harvesting 99 3.6. Restoration of seagrass beds 100 3.7. The functional role of seagrasses in the lagoon ecosystem 101 3.8. Conclusion 103 3.9. Bibliography 104 Chapter 4. Biocomplexity of Coral Ecosystems: Diversity in All its States 107Michel KULBICKI, Mehdi ADJEROUD, Laure CARASSOU, Pascale CHABANET, Valeriano PARRAVICINI, Dominique PONTON, Fanny HOULBREQUE and Laurent VIGLIOLA 4.1. Introduction 107 4.2. Diversity in the coral world 111 4.2.1. Overview. 112 4.2.2. Diversity of the main constituents of coral reefs 119 4.3. Links between diversities 138 4.3.1. From local to regional 138 4.3.2. From species to function 143 4.4. Conclusion 154 4.5. Bibliography 155 Chapter 5. Man and Diversity in the Coral Environment 165Michel KULBICKI, Mehdi ADJEROUD, Laure CARASSOU, Pascale CHABANET, Valeriano PARRAVICINI, Dominique PONTON, Fanny HOULBREQUE and Laurent VIGLIOLA 5.1. Introduction 165 5.2. Diversity and ecological services 166 5.2.1. Main ecological services 166 5.2.2. Diversity, robustness, resilience and disturbances 180 5.3. Local versus global threats: what are local threats and what are their effects? 186 5.3.1. Eutrophication 187 5.3.2. Pollution by chemical products and hydrocarbons 189 5.3.3. Impacts of coastal development 190 5.3.4. Coral diseases 191 5.4. What are the combined effects of local and global threats on corals? 192 5.5. Functions and diversity 194 5.5.1. What to protect? 194 5.5.2. Protection means 197 5.6. Conclusion 208 5.6.1. Reefs as a model? 208 5.6.2. Do coral reefs have a future? 209 5.7. Bibliography 210 Chapter 6. Hydrothermal Vents: Oases at Depth 225Jozée SARRAZIN and Daniel DESBRUYÈRES 6.1. Introduction to deep-sea ecosystems 225 6.2. Discovery of hydrothermal sources 228 6.3. Geology and geochemistry of hydrothermal systems 229 6.3.1. Formation of hydrothermal vents 229 6.3.2. Chemical composition of hydrothermal fluids 232 6.4. Microbial chemosynthesis 233 6.5. Symbioses and trophic chains 236 6.5.1. Symbioses 236 6.5.2. Trophic network 241 6.6. Distribution of fauna at different spatial scales 244 6.6.1. Ridges of the East Pacific 244 6.6.2. Ridges of the Northeast Pacific 245 6.6.3. Mid-Atlantic Ridge 246 6.6.4. Sites in the West Pacific 248 6.6.5. Ridges in the Indian Ocean 250 6.6.6. Ridges in the Southern Ocean 252 6.6.7. Cayman Ridge 253 6.6.8. Biogeography of deep hydrothermal vents 254 6.7. Faunal microdistribution and interactions 255 6.7.1. Environmental conditions 256 6.7.2. Biotic interactions 263 6.8. Temporal dynamics of hydrothermal ecosystems 265 6.8.1. Temporal studies associated with an eruption 266 6.8.2. Temporal studies of active sites 269 6.8.3. Deep-sea observatories 272 6.8.4. Dispersion of larvae and recruitment 273 6.9. Mineral resources and exploitation 275 6.10. Bibliography 279 List of Authors 293 Index 295
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Conservation International,U.S. Evaluación Ecológica Rápida de la Biodiversidad
Book SynopsisThis report contains the findings from a rapid biological assessment of the Tepuis in the Upper Nangaritza River Basin in Cordillera del Condor, Ecuador. The purpose of the survey was to provide data to support increased protection for the newly created Colon-Shuar Nangaritza Tepuis Conservation Area, a private, protected forest. The assessment was conducted in paramillo, dwarf forest, and premontane wet forest. The team encountered high levels of biodiversity and endemism, including thirty-one new species. Detailed conservation recommendations are provided.
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Conservation International,U.S. A Rapid Biological Assessment of the
Book SynopsisThis report contains the findings from a rapid biological assessment of the Kwamalasamutu region of southwestern Suriname. Focusing on the plant and animal species important to the indigenous Trio people, this survey establishes baseline information on the region's biodiversity and ecosystem health in order to better inform ecotourism and monitoring efforts. The RAP team found the Kwamalasamutu region to harbor rich biodiversity, with few signs of ecosystem degradation, and at least forty-six of the species identified in this volume are new to science. Further conservation and management recommendations are provided.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Water Quality: An Introduction
Book SynopsisThis volume is of great importance to humans and other living organisms. The study of water quality draws information from a variety of disciplines including chemistry, biology, mathematics, physics, engineering, and resource management.University training in water quality is often limited to specialized courses in engineering, ecology, and fisheries curricula. This book also offers a basic understanding of water quality to professionals who are not formally trained in the subject.The revised third edition updates and expands the discussion, and incorporates additional figures and illustrative problems. Improvements include a new chapter on basic chemistry, a more comprehensive chapter on hydrology, and an updated chapter on regulations and standards.Because it employs only first-year college-level chemistry and very basic physics, the book is well-suited as the foundation for a general introductory course in water quality. It is equally useful as a guide for self-study and an in-depth resource for general readers.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Physical Properties of Water Introduction The Water Molecule Structure Dipolar nature Size Properties of Water Thermal characteristics Vapor pressure Density Surface phenomena Viscosity Elasticity and compressibility Water pressure Dielectric constant Conductivity Transparency Conclusions References Chapter 2 An Overview of Hydrology Introduction The Hydrologic Cycle Evaporation Measurement Rainfall Measurement Soil Water Groundwater Runoff and Streams Lakes, Reservoirs, and Ponds Wetlands Water Measurements Overland flow Stream flow Volumes of water bodies Water Budgets and chemical mass balance Oceans and Estuaries Conclusions References Chapter 3 Water Temperature (new chapter) Introduction Energy, Heat, and Temperature Solar Radiation and Heating Heat Transfer in Water bodies Stream Temperatures Lakes, Reservoirs, and Ponds Thermal Stratification Heat budgets Thermal stratification process Patterns of lake stratification Stratification in ponds Ice cover Effects of water quality Temperature in Water Quality Physical aspects Chemical reactions Biological processes Conclusions References Chapter 4 Dissolved Solids Introduction Dissolved Solids and Their Measurement Dissolved or suspended – particle sizes Major cations and anions Total dissolved solids Total dissolved organic matter Salinity Specific conductance Alkalinity and hardness Cation-Anion Balance Accuracy checks Concentrations of Major Ions in Natural Waters Rainwater Inland surface water Groundwater Coastal and ocean water Minor Ions and Other Solutes Relative Abundances of Elements Total Dissolved Solids and Colligative Properties Vapor pressure Freezing and boiling points Osmotic pressure Removal of Dissolved Solids Ion exchange Activated carbon Desalination Conclusions References Chapter 5 Particulate Matter, Color, Turbidity, and Light Introduction Suspended Particles Sources Settling characteristics Colloidal particles Humic Substances and Color Turbidity and Light Penetration Assessment of Turbidity and Color Direct turbidity measurement Suspended solids Settleable solids Secchi disk Color Visual Aspects of Water Bodies Suspended Solids Removal Water shed protection Sedimentation basins Coagulation Filtration Conclusions References Chapter 6 Dissolved Oxygen and Other Gases Introduction Atmospheric Pressure Gas Solubility Partial pressure Henry’s law constant and Bunsen coefficient Weight of air in water Use of gas solubility tables Percentage saturation and oxyen tension The ΔP Gas Transfer Stream re-aeration Concentrations of Dissolved Oxygen Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in Respiration Conclusions References Chapter 7 Redox Potential No changes in outline. Chapter 8 pH, Carbon Dioxide, and Alkalinity Introduction pH The concept Calculations pH of natural waters Carbon Dioxide Total Alkalinity Measurement of alkalinity Sources of alkalinity Comments on alkalinity equilibria Buffering Alkalinity of Natural Waters Effects on Aquatic Life and Water use pH Carbon dioxide Alkalinity Conclusions References Chapter 9 Acidity (new chapter) Information Definition of Acidity Measurement of Acidity Sources of Mineral Acidity in Surface Waters Acid-sulfate soils Acidic, atmospheric deposition Acidic mine drainage Effects of Mineral Acidity on Water Quality Water quality Mitigation of Mineral Acidity Conclusions References Chapter 10 Total Hardness No changes in outline. Chapter 11 Microorganisms, Macrophytes, and Water Quality Introduction Bacteria Nutrients Growth Aerobic respiration Oxygen stoichiometry in aerobic respiration Anaerobic respiration Environmental effects on bacterial growth Estimating bacterial abundance Sediment Respiration Phytoplankton Biology Photosynthesis Biochemical assimilation Factors controlling phytoplankton growth Estimating phytoplankton abundance Effects of phytoplankton on water quality Measuring Photosynthesis and Respiration The Compensation Depth Harmful Algae Aquatic Macrophytes Communities Interactions with phytoplankton Effects on water quality Carbon and Oxygen Cycle Conclusions References Chapter 12 Nitrogen No changes in outline. Chapter 13 Phosphorus Introduction Phosphorus in Aquatic Ecosystems Phosphorus Chemistry Dissociation of orthophosphoric acid Phosphorus-sediment reactions Organic Phosphorus Analytical Considerations Phosphorus Dynamics Concentrations in water Plant uptake Exchange between water and sediment Conclusions References Chapter 14 Eutrophication (new chapter) Introduction The Eutrophication Process Natural causes Anthropogenic causes Nitrogen, phosphorus and eutrophication Critical nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations The tipping point Lake eutrophication Stream eutrophication Climate change and eutrophication Effects of Eutrophication Water quality Aquatic communities Water use Health aspects Eutrophication Control Reduction in inputs Nutrient removal Prospects for future Conclusions References Chapter 15 Sulfur Introduction The Sulfur Cycle Sulfur Transformations Plant uptake and mineralization Oxidations Reductions Sulfide Sulfur Concentrations Conclusions References Chapter 16 Micronutrients and Other Trace Elements No changes in outline. Chapter 17 Water Supply (new chapter) Introduction The World’s Water Available and Sustainable Freshwater The water footprint Domestic Water Use Human water requirements Water quality and human health Bottled water Industrial Water Use Agricultural Water Use Plant crops Livestock Food processing Ecosystem Water Requirements Water levels Water flow Water quality Water Bodies for Landscape and Recreational Purposes Water Shortages: Future Prospects Conclusions References Chapter 18 Water Pollution Introduction Overview of Water Pollution Inorganic Solids and Turbidity Organic Pollution Biochemical Oxygen Demand Nutrient Pollution Toxins Biological Pollution Groundwater Pollution Wetland Destruction Pollution Control Contamination by Pharmaceuticals Thermal Discharges Conclusions References Chapter 19 Water Quality Regulations
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