Global ecology :  a derivative of Encyclopedia of ecology / 
editor-in-chief, Sven Erik Jørgensen ; associate editor-in-chief, Brian D. Fath. 
 - 1 online resource (xi, 462 p.) :  ill. (some col.), maps (chiefly col.). 
<br/><br/> "Material in the text originally appeared in the Encyclopedia of ecology, edited by Sven Eric Jørgenson (Elsevier B.V. 2008)"--T.p. verso. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>PART A. Global Ecology, The Biosphere and its Evolution -- PART B. Global Cycles, Balances and Flows -- PART C. Global Patterns and Processes -- PART D. Climate Change -- PART E. Ecological Stoichiometry -- Index. 
<br/><br/> Global Ecology focuses on the perception of the biosphere or the ecosphere as a unified cooperative system with numerous synergistic effects, which describe the distinctive properties of this sphere. This book is subdivided into five parts dealing with diverse aspects in global ecology. The first part of the book provides comprehensive description of the biosphere, including its unique characteristics and evolution. This part also describes various spheres in the biosphere, such as the hydrosphere, noosphere, and pedosphere as well as their composition. The next part focuses on the global cycles, including calcium, carbon, iron, microbial nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, sulfur, and water cycles. In addition, global balances and flows are explained. Presented in the third part are the results of the global cycles and flows as well as the patterns of the climatic factors and marine currents. There is also a part discussing the climate interactions, climatic changes, and its effect on the living organisms. The book concludes by covering the application of stoichiometry in the biosphere and in ecosystems. The book offers a comprehensive view of global ecology and ecological stoichiometry, which will aid in the processes of global ecology. Provides an overview of the theory and application of global ecology International focus and range of ecosystems makes Global Ecology an indispensable resource to scientists Based on the bestselling Encyclopedia of Ecology Full-color figures and tables support the text and aid in understanding. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780444536273 (electronic bk.) 0444536272 (electronic bk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Ecology--Encyclopedias.<br/>Biosphere--Encyclopedias.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QH540.4  / .G54 2010 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>577.03 
<br/><br/><label>National Agricultural Library Call No.: </label>QH540.4  / .G54 2010