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Book SynopsisUnderstanding the ecology of an environment presents the bigger picture, showing the interactions of energy and life and its surroundings against human involvement. Titles in this set reflect on-going and recent ideas today.
Marine Pollution and Human Health (2011, ISBN 9781849732406)
Over two-thirds of the earth is covered in water, and the consequences of polluted marine ecosystems on human health cannot be ignored. This latest volume includes chapters from leading marine scientists and discusses pathogens and pollutions in marine ecosystems, along with the impact of toxins released by algal blooms. Looking to the future, the book examines the potential effects of climate change on marine pollution and outlines the challenges facing policy makers.
Ecosystem Services (2010, ISBN 9781849730181)
As human populations grow, so do the resource demands imposed on ecosystems, and the impacts of anthropogenic use and abuse are becoming ever more apparent. This has led to
