Ecology of Fresh Waters: A View for the Twenty-First Century
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (954 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1444334743 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 480 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. He retired recently as Holbrook Gaskell Professor of Botany at the University of Liverpool, but remains very active in freshwater affairs. Brian Moss has researched or taught freshwater ecology on six continents over nearly fifty years, specialising in lake restoration, eutrophication and climate change
The author maintains the tradition of clarity and conciseness set by previous editions, and the text is extensively illustrated with photographs and diagrams. Examples are drawn from the author's experience in many parts of the world, and the author continues to stress the human influence. This new edition of an established textbook provides a comprehensive and stimulating introduction to rivers, lakes and wetlands, and was written as the basis for a complete course on freshwater ecology. The scientific content of the text has been fully revised and updated, making use of the wealth of data available since publication of the last edition. Professor Brian Moss is a lecturer in Applied Ecology at the University of Liverpool, and has written three previous editions of this well-established textbook. . Designed for undergraduate and early postgraduate students who wish to gain an overall view of this vast subject area, this accessible guide to freshwater ecosystems and man's activities will also be invaluable to anyone interested in the integrated management of freshwaters
Excellent Lucy Crockford Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I just started a PhD in freshwater and needed some all round information about lakes and the mechanisms and processes that occur in this body of water. I find Brian Moss very easy to read and after meeting him I value his insight to the processes and descriptions of freshwater.I would recommend this book for anyone from undergrad to those who just have an interest in learning about freshwater ecosystems. I will not be getting rid of this book ever.
It was written as the basis for a complete course on freshwater ecology and hence is accessible to undergraduate and early postgraduate students. Its strongest feature is the promotion of an integrated approach to freshwater systems and science.” (Austral Ecology, 1 November 2012) "This book is excellent for broadening the understanding of readers with some prior knowledge." (CHOICE, January 2011) . "This is a wonderful book that many will justifiably recommend for undergraduate and early postgraduate students interested in the integrated management of freshwaters; the new edition will not disappoint, it is a thorough overhaul and substantial improvement on an already established and useful text book.” (J Paleolimnol, 5 October 2011)“This new edition of the textbook provides a comprehensive and stimulating introduction to rivers, lakes and wetlands