Scaling and uncertainty analysis in ecology : methods and applications / edited by Jianguo Wu ... [et al.].
"Primarily, the book draws together a series of important case studies to provide a comprehensive review and synthesis of the most recent concepts, theories and methods in scaling and uncertainty analysis. It compares current definitions and ideas concerning scale within a coherent framework, a...
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| Format: | Ebook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht, Netherlands :
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2006.
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| Online Access: | Springer eBooks |
| Summary: | "Primarily, the book draws together a series of important case studies to provide a comprehensive review and synthesis of the most recent concepts, theories and methods in scaling and uncertainty analysis. It compares current definitions and ideas concerning scale within a coherent framework, and examines two key scaling approaches: similarity-based scaling, which is rooted in the idea of similitude or self-similarity; and dynamic model-based scaling, which emphasizes processes and mechanisms.With case studies focusing on issues ranging from population to ecosystem processes; from biodiversity to landscape patterns; and from basic research to multidisciplinary management and policy-making, the book will appeal to both researchers and practitioners working on landscape issues. It will also provide a valuable resource for graduate students and professional trainees in ecology, environmental policy, resource management and global change science."--Publisher's website. |
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| Item Description: | Based on a workshop of the same name held September 17-19, 2002, at Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, U.S.A. Description based on print version record. |
| Physical Description: | 1 electronic document. |
| Format: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1280625147 1402046634 (e-bk.) 1402046634 9781280625145 9781402046636 (e-bk.) 9781402046636 |