Ecological sustainability understanding complex issues

Complex Systems is a new field of science studying how parts of a system give rise to the collective behaviors of the system, and how the system interacts with its environment. This book examines the complex systems involved in environmental sustainability, and examines the technologies involved to...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Northrop, Robert B., author (author), Connor, Anne N. (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Boca Raton : CRC Press 2013.
Boca Raton, Fla. : 2013.
Edición:1st ed
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009634705306719
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Sumario:Complex Systems is a new field of science studying how parts of a system give rise to the collective behaviors of the system, and how the system interacts with its environment. This book examines the complex systems involved in environmental sustainability, and examines the technologies involved to help mitigate human impacts, such as renewable energy, desalination, carbon capture, recycling, etc. It considers the relationships and balance between environmental engineering and science, economics, and human activity, with regard to sustainability.
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (542 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780429100390
9781466565135