Nonequilibrium Ecology |
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| Author:
| Rohde, Klaus |
| Series title: | Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-85434-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2006 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $233.95 |
Book Description:
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The idea that nature is in balance, or equilibrium, is a central concept in biology and goes back to Linnaeus and Darwin. The prevailing view has been that equilibrium is the normal condition, perhaps occasionally disrupted by external influences. Evidence for nonequilibrium is often neglected. This book shows that nonequilibrium is indeed more widespread than equilibrium. Evidence provided in this book comes from fossil history and from many studies of plant and animal populations and...
More DescriptionThe idea that nature is in balance, or equilibrium, is a central concept in biology and goes back to Linnaeus and Darwin. The prevailing view has been that equilibrium is the normal condition, perhaps occasionally disrupted by external influences. Evidence for nonequilibrium is often neglected. This book shows that nonequilibrium is indeed more widespread than equilibrium. Evidence provided in this book comes from fossil history and from many studies of plant and animal populations and communities, as well as studies on the geographical distribution of organisms.