The third volume in this international review takes "raising standards" as its central theme. Raising standards is no simple matter, either conceptually or empirically, whatever politicians might think. If it is to happen, it must draw on research and practical experience from other countries.
Ecosystems" provides a stimulating introduction to the nature of ecosystems, the types of ecosystem and the interactions between ecosystems and human actions.
The second edition of this highly successful volume has been updated to reflect the latest research within ecology. The book incorporates a strengthened theme in the use of functional ecology in explaining how ecosystems work and how the ecosystem concept may be used in science and app...
