Ecosystems of Disturbed Ground (Ecosystems of the World)
Edition: 1st edition
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Published: November 1, 1999
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 900
ISBN-13: 9780444824202
Subjects: Applied ecology; Ecological science, the Biosphere; Environmental science; Science/Mathematics; Science; Ecology; Environmental Engineering & Technology; Life Sciences - Ecology; Science / Ecology; Effect of human beings on; Nature
First sentence: Dramatic, large-scale natural disturbances (e.g., volcanic eruptions, fires, hurricanes, floods) are important to understand because they destroy property, cause human injury, and disrupt emotional lives.