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　　New focused text introduces readers to wetland ecosystems andsystems approaches to studying wetlands
　　With its comprehensive coverage of wetland science,management, and restoration, Mitsch and Gosselink's Wetlands hasbeen the premier reference on wetlands for more than two decades.Now, the coverage of specific wetland ecosystem types from earliereditions of this acclaimed work has been updated, revised, andsupplemented with additional content in order to create this newtext focusing exclusively on wetland ecosystems. This book nowcomplements Wetlands, Fourth Edition.
　　Following an introduction to ecosystems in general and wetlandecosystems in particular, Wetland Ecosystems examines the majortypes of wetlands found throughout the world: coastal wetlands,freshwater marshes and forested swamps, and peatlands. The finalchapter reviews three fundamental systems approaches to studyingwetlands: mesocosms, full-scale experimental ecosystems, andmathematical modeling.
　　This new text features:

New focused text introduces readers to wetland ecosystems and
systems approaches to studying wetlands
　　With its comprehensive coverage of wetland science,
management, and restoration, Mitsch and Gosselink's Wetlands has
been the premier reference on wetlands for more than two decades.
Now, the coverage of specific wetland ecosystem types from earlier
editions of this acclaimed work has been updated, revised, and
supplemented with additional content in order to create this new
text focusing exclusively on wetland ecosystems. This book now
complements Wetlands, Fourth Edition.
　　Following an introduction to ecosystems in general and wetland
ecosystems in particular, Wetland Ecosystems examines the major
types of wetlands found throughout the world: coastal wetlands,
freshwater marshes and forested swamps, and peatlands. The final
chapter reviews three fundamental systems approaches to studying
wetlands: mesocosms, full-scale experimental ecosystems, and
mathematical modeling.
　　This new text features:
　　Updated de*ions of the hydrology, biogeochemistry, and
biology of the main types of wetlands found in the world
New content introducing general ecosystems, wetland ecosystems,
whole ecosystem and mesocosm experiments with wetlands, and systems
ecology and modeling
A detailed de*ion of the ecosystem services provided by
wetlands
A broad international scope, including many examples of wetlands
located outside North America
Two new coauthors offering new perspectives and additional
insights into the latest ecosystem and modeling techniques
An abundance of illustrations helps readers understand how
different biological communities and the abiotic environment in
wetland ecosystems interact and function. Tables and text boxes
provide at-a-glance summaries of key information. Lastly, each
chapter concludes with a list of recommended readings.
　　This text has been designed as an introduction for students
and professionals in wetland ecology and management, general
ecology, environmental science, and natural resource
management.

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作者简介

　　WILLIAM J. MITSCH, PhD, is Distinguished Professor of Environment and Natural Resources and Director of the Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park at The Ohio State University. Dr. Mitsch has been awarded the Stockholm Water Prize and the Society of Wetland Scientists Lifetime Achievement Award.

　　JAMES G. GOSSELINK, PhD, is Professor Emeritus at the School of the Coast and Environment at Louisiana State University. He has been awarded the Society of Wetland Scientists Lifetime Achievement Award.

　　CHRISTOPHER J. ANDERSON, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University.

　　LI ZHANG, PhD, is Assistant Director of the Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park at The Ohio State University.

目　　录

Preface.
Chapter 1: Introduction.
Ecosystems.
Wetland Ecosystems.
Importance of Wetland Ecosystems.
Chapter 2: Coastal Wetlands.
Tidal Salt Marshes.
Tidal Freshwater Wetlands.
Mangrove Wetlands.
Chapter 3: Freshwater Swamps and Marshes.
Freshwater Swamps.
Freshwater Marshes.
Chapter 4: Peatlands.
Geographic Extent.

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