Introduction to Environmental Ecology

Author: Sheng Lianxi
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: This book incorporates the latest advancements in environmental ecology over the past decade. In its construction, it emphasizes the integration of fundamental ecological principles with practical applications. The book is divided into 10 chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the origin, development, disciplinary tasks, and relationships with related disciplines of environmental ecology; Chapters 2 to 4 introduce the basic theories of ecology, with a focus on ecosystem ecology; Chapters 5 to 10 focus on elaborating on ecosystem services, the damage to ecosystems caused by human interference, ecological restoration, ecosystem management, and sustainable development theory, among others. For ease of learning, review questions and recommended reading lists are provided at the end of each chapter. This book serves as a textbook for undergraduate students of non-ecology majors in higher education institutions and can also be referenced by professionals engaged in environmental protection and management-related fields.