The book presents a consistent and complete ecosystem theory based on thermodynamic concepts. The first chapters are devoted to an interpretation of the first and second law of thermodynamics in ecosystem context. Then Prigogine's use of far from equilibrium thermodynamic is used on ecosystems to ex[...]
Draws an image of evolution from the thermodynamic viewpoint, which gives fresh insights into the processes and mechanisms that have driven evolution. This book features a thermodynamic interpretation to quantify the various steps of evolution and to show that evolution has followed an exponential g[...]
A New Ecology presents an ecosystem theory based on the following ecosystem properties: physical openness, ontic openness, directionality, connectivity, a complex dynamic for growth and development, and a complex dynamic response to disturbances. Each of these properties is developed in detail to sh[...]