{"product_id":"the-biosphere-2e-9780471985495","title":"The Biosphere 2e","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE UNITY OF LIFE.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Levels of Organization.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chemical Composition of the Biota.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Genes, Chromosomes and Reproduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Evolution.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Classification of Organisms.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Energy, Nutrients and Life Processes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ECOSYSTEM FUNCTION.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Photosynthesis and Primary Production.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Heterotrophic Organisms and Secondary Production.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Transfer of Energy and Matter Through Ecosystems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Biogeochemical Cycling.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e THE HISTORY OF THE BIOPHERE.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Understanding the Past.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Life in the Archaean and Proterozoic Aeons.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Life in the Phanerozoic Aeon.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SPATIAL ASPECTS OF THE BIOSPHERE.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Geography of Taxa.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Biogeographical Zones.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Geographical Aspects of Biodiversity.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402709246295,"sku":"9780471985495","price":66.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780471985495.jpg?v=1730481300","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-biosphere-2e-9780471985495","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}