Preface; Contents; Part I. Introduction; Part II. The fundamental processes; Part III. Emerging systems; Glossary; References; Index
Summary
Drawing on contemporary thinking in the fields of geobiology and earth system science, this book presents a different way to study ecosystems. Talking about Gaian theory, it shows how the idea of fundamental ecological processes can be developed at the systems level, specifically their involvement in control and feedback mechanisms
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 150-171) and index
