Arctic and Alpine Biodiversity: Patterns, Causes and Ecosystem Consequences by F

Description: Arctic and Alpine Biodiversity: Patterns, Causes and Ecosystem Consequences by F.Stuart III Chapin, Christian Körner Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Although both ecological changes altering the earth system and the loss of biotic diversity have been major sources of concern in recent years, these concerns have been largely independent, with little concern for the environmental causes the ecosystem consequences of changes in biodiversity. Publisher Description As human populations expand and have increasing access to technol­ ogy, two general environmental concerns have arisen. First, human pop­ ulations are having increasing impact on the earth system, such that we are altering the biospheric carbon pools, basic processes of elemental cycling and the climate system of the earth. Because of time lags and feedbacks, these processes are not easily reversed. These alterations are occurring now more rapidly than at any time in the last several million years. Secondly, human activities are causing changes in the earths biota that lead to species extinctions at a rate and magnitude rivaling those of past geologic extinction events. Although environmental change is potentially reversible at some time scales, the loss of species is irrevo­ cable. Changes in diversity at other scales are also cause for concern. Habitat fragmentation and declines in population sizes alter genetic di­ versity. Loss or introduction of new functional groups, such as nitro­ gen fixers or rodents onto islands can strongly alter ecosystem processes. Changes in landscape diversity through habitat modification and frag­ mentation alter the nature of processes within and among vegetation patches. Although both ecological changes altering the earth system and the loss of biotic diversity have been major sources of concern in recent years, these concerns have been largely independent, with little concern for the environmental causes the ecosystem consequences of changes in biodiversity. These two processes are clearly interrelated. Changes in ecological systems cause changes in diversity. Details ISBN 3642789684 ISBN-13 9783642789687 Title Arctic and Alpine Biodiversity: Patterns, Causes and Ecosystem Consequences Author F.Stuart III Chapin, Christian Körner Format Paperback Year 2012 Pages 332 Publisher Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG GE_Item_ID:140331355; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9783642789687

Book Title: Arctic and Alpine Biodiversity: Patterns, Causes and Ecosystem Co

Number of Pages: Xviii, 332 Pages

Publication Name: Arctic and Alpine Biodiversity : Patterns, Causes and Ecosystem Consequences

Language: English

Publisher: Springer Berlin / Heidelberg

Item Height: 0.3 in

Subject: Life Sciences / Ecology, Life Sciences / Botany, Environmental Conservation & Protection, Life Sciences / Biological Diversity, Ecosystems & Habitats / Polar Regions, Earth Sciences / General, Ecosystems & Habitats / Mountains

Publication Year: 2012

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 19 Oz

Author: Christian Körner

Item Length: 9.3 in

Subject Area: Nature, Science

Item Width: 6.1 in

Series: Ecological Studies

Format: Trade Paperback