{"product_id":"wetland-ecosystems-isbn-9780470286302","title":"Wetland Ecosystems","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew focused text introduces readers to wetland ecosystems and systems approaches to studying wetlands\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith its comprehensive coverage of wetland science, management, and restoration, Mitsch and Gosselink's Wetlands has been the premier reference on wetlands for more than two decades. Now, the coverage of specific wetland ecosystem types from earlier editions of this acclaimed work has been updated, revised, and supplemented with additional content in order to create this new text focusing exclusively on wetland ecosystems. This book now complements Wetlands, Fourth Edition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing an introduction to ecosystems in general and wetland ecosystems in particular, Wetland Ecosystems examines the major types of wetlands found throughout the world: coastal wetlands, freshwater marshes and forested swamps, and peatlands. The final chapter reviews three fundamental systems approaches to studying wetlands: mesocosms, full-scale experimental ecosystems, and mathematical modeling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis new text features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdated descriptions of the hydrology, biogeochemistry, and biology of the main types of wetlands found in the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew content introducing general ecosystems, wetland ecosystems, whole ecosystem and mesocosm experiments with wetlands, and systems ecology and modeling\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA detailed description of the ecosystem services provided by wetlands\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA broad international scope, including many examples of wetlands located outside North America\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo new coauthors offering new perspectives and additional insights into the latest ecosystem and modeling techniques\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn abundance of illustrations helps readers understand how different biological communities and the abiotic environment in wetland ecosystems interact and function. Tables and text boxes provide at-a-glance summaries of key information. Lastly, each chapter concludes with a list of recommended readings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis text has been designed as an introduction for students and professionals in wetland ecology and management, general ecology, environmental science, and natural resource management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface v\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWetland Ecosystems 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWetland Ecosystems Services 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRole of This Book 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Coastal Wetlands 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTidal Salt Marshes 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTidal Freshwater Wetlands 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMangrove Wetlands 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Freshwater Swamps and Marshes 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreshwater Swamps 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreshwater Marshes 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Peatlands 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeographical Extent 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHydrology and Peatland Development 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiogeochemistry 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVegetation 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsumers 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEcosystem Function 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Ecosystem Approaches to Wetland Science 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMesocosms 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhole-Ecosystem Experimental Wetlands 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMathematical Models 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Odum Energy Language Symbols 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Index 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganism Index 285\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWILLIAM J. MITSCH, PhD, is Distinguished Professor of Environment and Natural Resources and Director of the Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park at The Ohio State University. Dr. Mitsch has been awarded the Stockholm Water Prize and the Society of Wetland Scientists Lifetime Achievement Award.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJAMES G. GOSSELINK, PhD, is Professor Emeritus at the School of the Coast and Environment at Louisiana State University. He has been awarded the Society of Wetland Scientists Lifetime Achievement Award.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHRISTOPHER J. ANDERSON, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the School of Forestry \u0026amp; Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLI ZHANG, PhD, is Assistant Director of the Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park at The Ohio State University.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNew focused text introduces readers to wetland ecosystems and systems approaches to studying wetlands\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith its comprehensive coverage of wetland science, management, and restoration, Mitsch and Gosselink's Wetlands has been the premier reference on wetlands for more than two decades. Now, the coverage of specific wetland ecosystem types from earlier editions of this acclaimed work has been updated, revised, and supplemented with additional content in order to create this new text focusing exclusively on wetland ecosystems. This book now complements Wetlands, Fourth Edition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing an introduction to ecosystems in general and wetland ecosystems in particular, Wetland Ecosystems examines the major types of wetlands found throughout the world: coastal wetlands, freshwater marshes and forested swamps, and peatlands. 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