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A basic textbook introducing the scientific principles involved in studying the structure and functioning of the biosphere. It uses worldwide examples and stresses human impact. Written with non-specialist readers in mind, it covers knowledge and techniques of investigation.

Table of Contents
THE UNITY OF LIFE.

Levels of Organization.

Chemical Composition of the Biota.

Genes, Chromosomes and Reproduction.

Evolution.

The Classification of Organisms.

Energy, Nutrients and Life Processes.

ECOSYSTEM FUNCTION.

Photosynthesis and Primary Production.

Heterotrophic Organisms and Secondary Production.

The Transfer of Energy and Matter Through Ecosystems.

Biogeochemical Cycling.

THE HISTORY OF THE BIOPHERE.

Understanding the Past.

Life in the Archaean and Proterozoic Aeons.

Life in the Phanerozoic Aeon.

SPATIAL ASPECTS OF THE BIOSPHERE.

The Geography of Taxa.

Biogeographical Zones.

Geographical Aspects of Biodiversity.

Glossary.

Index.

The Biosphere 2e

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 17 December 1998
      ISBN-13 9780471985495
      978-0471985495
      ISBN-10 047198549X
      Also in:
      Applied ecology Earth sciences Environmental management

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A basic textbook introducing the scientific principles involved in studying the structure and functioning of the biosphere. It uses worldwide examples and stresses human impact. Written with non-specialist readers in mind, it covers knowledge and techniques of investigation.

      Table of Contents
      THE UNITY OF LIFE.

      Levels of Organization.

      Chemical Composition of the Biota.

      Genes, Chromosomes and Reproduction.

      Evolution.

      The Classification of Organisms.

      Energy, Nutrients and Life Processes.

      ECOSYSTEM FUNCTION.

      Photosynthesis and Primary Production.

      Heterotrophic Organisms and Secondary Production.

      The Transfer of Energy and Matter Through Ecosystems.

      Biogeochemical Cycling.

      THE HISTORY OF THE BIOPHERE.

      Understanding the Past.

      Life in the Archaean and Proterozoic Aeons.

      Life in the Phanerozoic Aeon.

      SPATIAL ASPECTS OF THE BIOSPHERE.

      The Geography of Taxa.

      Biogeographical Zones.

      Geographical Aspects of Biodiversity.

      Glossary.

      Index.

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