It provides an interdisciplinary overview of the place, value and significance of wetlands, presenting perspectives from both environmental and social sciences. It is an essential resource for students and scholars of wetland management, environment...Daugiau...
This new, second edition of Primate Ethnographies: Fieldwork from Across the Globe is a collection of first-person accounts of immersive field studies of primates, people, and institutions. It is of interest to students of Primatology, Anthropology,...Daugiau...
This comprehensive resource explores the evolutionary, ecological, and molecular foundations of algal biology and delves into genome evolution, environmental adaptation, energy acquisition, nutrient uptake, environmental sensing, signal transduction...Daugiau...
This textbook is the first to teach insect physiology and biology specifically to students lacking a strong background in biochemistry and molecular biology. Supported with high-quality figures, end-of-chapter review questions and PowerPoint slides...Daugiau...
Gardening during times of crisis can have significant benefits to individuals and populations in terms of health, wellbeing, social and economic outcomes. In this book crisis gardening is explored to better define, describe and provide recommendatio...Daugiau...
The volume explores AIs transformative role in addressing ecological challenges and enhancing our understanding of the natural world. It highlights how species ecological behavior have enriched AIs adaptive capabilities, aiding in the analysis of...Daugiau...
Focuses on tropical dry forests in the Americas and provides a comprehensive overview of new studies conducted in recent years, giving new insights into the most endangered ecosystem in the tropics. Case studies included analyze the biophysical prop...Daugiau...
The ever-increasing interest in work in oceanography and marine biology and its relevance to global environmental issues, especially climate change, creates a demand for authoritative refereed reviews. Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Revi...Daugiau...
This second edition has nine brand new chapters and the remaining 24 substantially updated. It showcases a broader scope of topics, geographic areas, ecosystems and history of carrion ecology, evolution and their applications for humanity, providing...Daugiau...
This book discusses linkages between the natural and disturbed chemical composition of the earths surface and ecological and human health. It reviews the environmental geochemical cycles of natural elements and persistent toxic substances (PTS) in...Daugiau...
The Conserving of Violence discusses the governance of protected forests in Zimbabwe to spotlight the structural and operational ways in which violent tactics are produced, employed and sustained to promote nature conservation. An important addition...Daugiau...
Using the lens of nutrition security and equity for the living beings and living systems of the planet, Nutrition Security for Planetary Health takes an integrated, systems approach but offers solutions including the extensive co-benefits of plant f...Daugiau...
It probes the ethical, practical, and sociopolitical implications of leveraging innovative and disruptive means to address the worlds environmental crises. Its of interest to students and scholars of environmental science, environmental decision-ma...Daugiau...
This book is intended as a clear articulation of the mission, goals, and needs of fundamental taxonomists and a planetary-scale inventory of species by revisiting the idea of taxonomy as a fusion of the traditional questions asked by taxonomists and...Daugiau...
This book delves into the biology, ecology, evolution, and behaviour of rabbitfishes, from their nutritional adaptations to their complex social behaviours and life histories and explores recent invasions into new habitats, their role in fisheries a...Daugiau...
This book presents the principles of animal biodiversity, including its significance, sustainable use, and conservation. It explores biodiversitys origins, measurement methods, and the consequences of neglecting its preservation, making it an essen...Daugiau...
This book focuses on upland agricultural systems and applies a multiple capitals approach to explain what they can provide at a time when many are struggling to survive. It will be of interest to students and scholars of agriculture, natural resourc...Daugiau...
This book highlights the need for a nature-positive future to secure the stability of Earth systems and the survival of humanity and all life. Its essential reading for those concerned with conserving nature and addressing climate, biodiversity, an...Daugiau...
This book aims to inspire policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and students to harness smart technologies for creating innovative, sustainable, and context-specific solutions to combat hunger....Daugiau...
The book examines biological processes vital for organism survival through a chemical lens. Integrating core organic chemistry concepts, such as structural analysis and synthesis, explores how plants and animals produce and utilize toxic organic mol...Daugiau...