Green equilibrium : the vital balance of humans and nature /
In Green Equilibrium, Christopher Wills explains the rules by which ecosystems maintain a diversity of interdependent species, in particular the balance of predators and prey. Wills is both an eminent academic and a hugely experienced field-biologist. In presenting the concept of 'green equilib...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | In Green Equilibrium, Christopher Wills explains the rules by which ecosystems maintain a diversity of interdependent species, in particular the balance of predators and prey. Wills is both an eminent academic and a hugely experienced field-biologist. In presenting the concept of 'green equilibrium', he draws on a fascinating range of examples, including coral reefs off the densely populated Philippines, the isolated and densely forested valleys of Papua New Guinea, thechanging Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, and a Californian ranch being allowed to return to a wild state. In each case he assesse. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (280 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780191654190 0191654191 9781299132900 1299132901 |
