Thermodynamics and Ecological Modelling

List of contents

Introduction. Exergy in Ecology. The Extended Law of Thermodynamics. Energy in Ecology. Entropy and Exergy Principles in Living Systems. Application of Thermodynamic Concepts to Real Ecosystems. Thermodynamics and Ecology, Far from Thermodynamics Equilibrium. Thermodynamics and Theory of Stability. Exergy and Emergence of Multi-Dimensional System Orientation. Emergy and Ecology. Imperfect Symmetry: Action Principles in Ecology and Evolution. Ecology and the Third Law of Thermodynamics. Ecology and a Tentative Fourth Law of Thermodynamics. Towards a Thermodynamic Theory of Ecosystems. Index. Appendices.

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Jorgensen, Sven E.

Product details

• Authors: Sven E Jorgensen, Sven E. Jorgensen
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.09.2019
• EAN: 9780367398071
• ISBN: 978-0-367-39807-1
• No. of pages: 384
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Biochemistry, biophysics