Textbook of Limnology Fifth Edition

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The interdisciplinary nature of limnology requires lucid and well-integrated coverage of biology chemistry physics earth science and resource management. Paul Weihe skillfully accomplishes this objective in his revision of Gerald Coles classic limnology text. This long-awaited revision introduces concepts in straightforward terms replete with detailed examples elegant illustrations and up-to-date well-researched documentation. Outstanding features of the fifth edition include: A global outlook with examples from every continent Discussions of the impact of environmental challenges (e.g. climate change eutrophication river regulation) with case studies of real-world examples A chapter devoted to wetlands A thorough examination of biogeochemistry including recent anthropogenic alteration and a reconsidered understanding of stoichiometric relationships Expanded treatment of hydrology utilizing empirical approaches to discharge determination and effects of land-use changes A reorganized presentation of biodiversity explicitly correlating profiles of biota with community ecology and ecosystem function Updated taxonomy with a description of the new metagenomic approach nomenclature strictly adhering to the intergovernmental Integrated Taxonomic Information System Title of related interest also available from Waveland Press: Havel Laboratory Exercises for Freshwater Ecology (ISBN 9781478626794).