Blue Ecology. Hope for the future of humanity.

Author: Ye Xiangdong Zhou Qing
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Blue Ecology This book focuses on introducing a set of ecosystem concepts for coordinated development between humans and nature, as well as the economy and society, based on the blue philosophy. It briefly outlines the formation and development of ecology and human ecology; the ecological roles of ecological factors and the adaptability of humans and organisms; the general characteristics of ecosystems, energy flow, ecological efficiency, the self-regulation mechanisms of ecosystems, ecological balance, and ecosystems with dissipative structures. It also covers blue wetland ecosystems, blue coastal wetland ecosystems, and blue marine ecosystems. The book introduces human ecological health, the characteristics and classification of human ecosystems, as well as urban and rural ecosystems. It discusses the significance and role of life awareness and blue ecology, sustainable development, and ecological construction for sustainable development. Additionally, it provides an overview of the steps, methods, and ecological planning for ecological risk assessment. This book offers an in-depth yet accessible explanation of ecology and human ecology, making it an excellent reference textbook for ecology, as well as a valuable resource for science and technology educators, environmental workers, science popularizers, and young people.