A Hierarchical Concept of Ecosystems. (Mpb-23), Volume 23

by R.V. O'Neill

Book Overview

"Ecosystem" is an intuitively appealing concept to most ecologists, but, in spite of its widespread use, the term remains diffuse and ambiguous. The authors of this book argue that previous attempts to define the concept have been derived from particular viewpoints to the exclusion of others equally possible. They offer instead a more general line of thought based on hierarchy theory. Their contribution should help to counteract the present separation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691084378
• ISBN13: 9780691084374
• Release Date: November 1986
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"