All life is part of the green machine - that subtle and complex balance of nature which is the ecosystem and which is now threatened by so many human activities. This book is aimed at understanding that balance and how it is maintained. The author gradually builds up an in-depth picture of the way animals and plants interact to produce the entire ecosystem, adding an evolutionary dimension by looking back at the history of the ecosphere over time spans ranging from a few generations to four billion years. Only when this ...
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All life is part of the green machine - that subtle and complex balance of nature which is the ecosystem and which is now threatened by so many human activities. This book is aimed at understanding that balance and how it is maintained. The author gradually builds up an in-depth picture of the way animals and plants interact to produce the entire ecosystem, adding an evolutionary dimension by looking back at the history of the ecosphere over time spans ranging from a few generations to four billion years. Only when this picture is complete does the book go on to consider the man-nature interface.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 9780631178538.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.