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The Biology of Polar Regions
Second Edition
D.N. Thomas, G.E. Fogg, P. Convey, C.H. Fritsen, J.-M. Gili, R. Gradinger, J. Laybourn-Parry, K. Reid, and D.W.H. Walton
408 pages
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8 pp colour plates, 51 line and 78 halftone illustrations
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234x156mm
978-0-19-929811-2
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Hardback
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20 March 2008
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- Successful first edition, thoroughly revised (60%) and updated
- Incorporates comparison of Arctic and Antarctic systems, with a particular emphasis on the effects of climate change
- Expanded coverage of marine ecosystems and the impact of humans
- Concise and affordable overview providing complete coverage of the field, and based on a successful lecture course
New to this edition - Updated and revised throughout by a new team of authors
There is now an increased awareness of the importance of polar regions in the Earth system, as well as their vulnerability to anthropogenic derived change, including of course global climate change. This new edition offers a concise but comprehensive introduction to polar ecology and has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout, providing expanded coverage of marine
ecosystems and the impact of humans. It incorporates a detailed comparison of the Arctic and Antarctic systems, with a particular emphasis on the effects of climate change, and describes marine, freshwater, glacial, and terrestrial habitats. This breadth of coverage is unique in the polar biology literature.
As with other titles in the Biology of Habitats Series, particular emphasis is placed on the organisms that dominate these extreme environments although pollution, conservation and experimental aspects are also considered. This accessible text is suitable for both senior undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in polar ecology, often as part of a wider marine biology degree programme. It will also be of value and use to the many professional ecologists
and conservation biologists requiring a concise overview of the topic. Readership: An accessible supplementary text suitable for both senior undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in polar ecology, often as part of a wider marine biology degree programme. It will also appeal to the many professional ecologists and conservation biologists requiring a concise overview of the topic. A secondary market will exist amongst physical geographers.
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D.N. Thomas, University of Wales, Bangor, UK, G.E. Fogg, University of Wales, Bangor, UK. Deceased 2005, P. Convey, British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge, UK, C.H. Fritsen, Desert Research Institute, Nevada, USA, J.-M. Gili, Institut de Ciències del Mar (CSIC), Spanish National Research Council, Spain, R. Gradinger, University of Fairbanks, Alaska, USA, J. Laybourn-Parry, University of Tasmania, Australia, K. Reid, Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, Tasmania, Australia, and D.W.H. Walton, British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge, UK
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Review(s) from previous edition
"This is a masterful synthesis of information across many disciplines about the two polar regions giving, as intended, a readily accessible overview that deserves a long future role as the foundation to the teaching and understanding of polar biology. - Trends in Ecology and Evolution
"...This up-to-date text provides an excellent introduction to polar ecology...The author has considerable experience in this field and both researchers and students of ecology and conservation will find the book of value." - ASLIB Book Guide
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Preface
1: Introduction to the Polar Regions
2: Stress, Adaptation and Survival in Polar Regions
3: Periglacial and Terrestrial Habitats in Polar Regions
4: Glacial Habitats in Polar Regions
5: Inland Waters in Polar Regions
6: Open Oceans in Polar Regions
7: Frozen Oceans in Polar Regions
8: Marine Benthos in Polar Regions
9: Birds and Mammals in Polar Regions
10: Climate Change in Polar Regions
11: Human impacts on Polar Regions
12: Some Conclusions
Further Reading & Web Resources
References
Index
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