Author:
Spieles, Douglas J.
Imprint:New York : Springer, c2010.
Descriptionxiii, 164 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Note:Four ecosystems, four questions -- Ecosystems in theory: The ecosystem idea and ideal ; A thing is right ; Disturbance, stress and resilience ; Invasion --Ecosystems in practice: Very small ecosystems ; Forested ecosystems ; Grassland ecosystems ; Freshwater ecosystems ; Saltwater ecosystems ; Protecting the shifting quilt.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.