Freshwater Ecology: Concepts and Environmental Applications (Aquatic Ecology) [Hardcover]

Walter K. Dodds (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0122191358 | ISBN-13: 978-0122191350 | Publication Date: March 19, 2002 | Edition: 1

This book is a general text covering both basic and applied aspects of freshwater ecology and serves as an introduction to the study of lakes and streams. Issues of spatial and temporal scale, anthropogenic impacts, and application of current ecological concepts are covered along with ideas that are presented in more traditional limnological texts. Chapters on biodiversity, toxic chemicals, extreme and unusual habitats, and fisheries increase the breadth of material covered. The book includes an extensive glossary, questions for thought, worked examples of equations, and real-life problems.


Key Features
* Broad coverage of groundwaters, streams, wetlands, and lakes
* Features basic scientific concepts and environmental applications throughout
* Includes many figures, sidebars of fascinating applications, and biographies of practicing aquatic ecologists
* Materials are presented to facilitate learning, including an extensive glossary, questions for thought, worked examples of equations, and real life problems
* Written at a level understandable to most undergraduate students, with explanations of complex contemporary concepts in freshwater ecology described to promote understanding
* Featuring small chapters that mainly stand alone, this book can be read in the order most suited to the specific application

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The integration of environmental applications with discussion of basic science will make this text especially interesting to students and useful to managers of freshwater resources...Well referenced."
-NORTHEASTERN NATURALIST (2004)

"This undergraduate textbook, another of the "Aquatic Ecology" series, will no doubt be used by a number of programs and would be a valuable reference for the professional."
--FISHERIES (June 2002)

"I am of the opinion that the book will be used for a long time, because of its usefulness as a text in courses where most students have an applied interest in aquatic systems. The content covers the entire field well."
--Dale Toetz, Oklahoma State University (November 2001)

"There is a lot to like about this book. It is written in a style that makes for easy reading and comprehension. ...I especially liked the many sidebars highlighting information on a wide range of topics."
--Leonard A. Smock for JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN BENTHOLOGICAL SOCIETY (January 2003)

"I will definitely be using this text in my courses. Freshwater Ecology by Walter Dodds is the text we have been waiting for. ...Overall, I found the figures, tables, and conceptual diagrams to be very clear, concise, and easy to interpret. I also appreciated that the end of each chapter included both a summary of major points as well as questions for thought. I find these to be excellent study tools to use before exams."
--Jennifer Tank, University of Notre Dame (October 2001)

"This is an important book that fills a void that has existed in freshwater ecology for some time now. I certainly plan on using it myself, both in the classroom and as a reference.
The material in this book is presented in a manner that will appeal to a variety of experience levels, and the concepts are supported with interesting and very timely examples. I found this book very easy to read, and I have already incorporated some of the examples and methods..."
--Matt Whiles, Southern Illinois University (October 2001)

From the Back Cover

Freshwater Ecology covers both basic and applied aspects of limnology. Written for undergraduates, it serves as an introduction to the study of aquatic ecology. Fundamental features of groundwater, wetland, stream, and lake habitats are reviewed in an accessibly written text. Issues of spatial and temporal scale, anthropogenic impacts, and application of current ecological concepts are covered along with other concepts and ideas that are presented in more traditional limnology texts. Chapters on biodiversity, toxic chemicals, extreme and unusual habitats, and fisheries increase the breadth of the volume. The book provides an extensive background on freshwater ecosystems that will be useful both to those pursuing advanced coursework and to those whose work involves freshwater ecosystems. It explicitly recognizes that understanding aquatic systems requires a holistic approach that includes watersheds, groundwaters, streams, wetlands, and lakes.

Key features
*Contains broad coverage of a variety of aquatic systems, including ground waters, streams, wetlands, and lakes
*Provides background for basic scientific concepts and environmental applications
*Includes many figures, sidebars of fascinating applications, and biographies of practicing aquatic ecologists
*Facilitates learning by including an extensive glossary, questions for thought, worked examples of equations, and real-life problems
*Written for undergraduate students, with explanations of complex contemporary concepts in freshwater ecology
*Self-contained and succinct chapters suited to specific applications as well as to use as a textbook

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 569 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (March 19, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0122191358
• ISBN-13: 978-0122191350
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #397,236 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh!, March 18, 2002

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Tia J Goldschlag (Denver, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Freshwater Ecology: Concepts and Environmental Applications (Aquatic Ecology) (Hardcover)

This is the definitive work spelled out in a style that's easy to follow and understand. It's well written and thoroughly researched. Great tome for my major!

4.0 out of 5 stars Best water quality text I have found, October 8, 2007

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A. H. Baldwin "Ecologist and engineer" (Columbia, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Freshwater Ecology: Concepts and Environmental Applications (Aquatic Ecology) (Hardcover)

I have been teaching a water quality field and lab-based methods course for about 10 years, and tried a number of books. While there are many purely aquatic ecology books out there, few also deal well with the applied aspects of aquatic ecosystems that students in natural resources management or environmental science programs are interested in or will deal with when they get jobs in their field. To improve the book further, I would suggest extra material on methods that could be used in lab-based courses.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars moderate, September 30, 2007

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Karyadi Surawi - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Freshwater Ecology: Concepts and Environmental Applications (Aquatic Ecology) (Hardcover)

Good presentation, but it does not explain the basic knowledge of freshwater ecology in wide range.