An Introduction to Environmental Biophysics (Modern Acoustics and Signal) - Softcover

Campbell, Gaylon S.; Norman, John

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9780387949376: An Introduction to Environmental Biophysics (Modern Acoustics and Signal)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0387949372 ISBN 13: 9780387949376
Publisher: Springer, 1997

Synopsis

This book shows how basic physical principles can be applied to describe interactions between living organisms and their microenvironment. Emphasis is placed on teaching the student how to calculate actual heat and mass transfer rates, rather than just studying the concepts involved. Numerous examples are provided to illustrate many of the principles, and problems are included at the end of each chapter to help the student develop skills in using the equations and to gain an understanding of modern environmental biophysics. The book is an engineering approach to environmental biology.

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Review

Reviews of the first edition:
"an interesting summary of many interesting ideas in environmental physics and biology" American Scientsist
"well organized ... recommended as an introductory text for undergraduates" AAAS Science Books and Films
"well written and illustrated" Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society

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Publisher
Springer
Publication date
1997
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0387949372
ISBN 13 
9780387949376
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
307
Rating
  • 3.87 out of 5 stars
    15 ratings by Goodreads