Ecological Time Series [Hardcover]

Thomas M. Powell (Author), John H. Steele (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 31, 1995 | ISBN-10: 0412051915 | ISBN-13: 978-0412051913 | Edition: 1

This pioneering volume explores time series analysis and interpretation using a wide range of methods and examples from terrestrial, marine and freshwater ecology. The book challenges readers to discern interdisciplinary processes that can unify fields as diverse as ocean climatology and epidemiology. The first section of the book explores the basic concepts of environmental analysis, reviews state-of-the-art techniques and methodologies, and offers innovative solutions to analytical problems of longer time series with special attention to climate change, providing the reader with the conceptual and methodological tools to analyze environmental data accurately. The second section examines a variety of time scales used to describe change, and the variability within and between different ecosystems, so that diverse systems may be studied in an integrated way. The final section of the book illustrates key concepts and themes, based on the results of major investigations in various ecosystems and at various time scales, including studies ranging from arctic sites to human epidemiology. Investigating time series in the context of ecological functions such as population processes, community structure, and patch dynamics, this insightful volume will stimulate cross-fertilization among the ecological disciplines. The broad spectrum of ideas and applications examined in this volume makes it a useful resource for all ecologists.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The book is well written and edited...The ample discussions of methods, theoretical backgrounds and underlying processes make this book highly valuable. The general and unifying chapters make it definitely more than just a collection of related papers. - Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology; The book is well written and edited...The ample discussions of methods, theoretical backgrounds and underlying processes make this book highly valuable. The general and unifying chapters make it definitely more than just a collection of related papers - Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology

Product Details

• Hardcover: 496 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (January 31, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0412051915
• ISBN-13: 978-0412051913
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,292,467 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)