Foundations of Stream and River Ecology

A Guide to the Classic Literature

Wyatt F. Cross, Jonathan P. Benstead, Amy M. Marcarelli , Ryan A. Sponseller

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University of Chicago Press
19 December 2024

Ecological science, the Biosphere; Limnology (freshwater); Physical geography & topography; Biodiversity

For students and practitioners, a comprehensive primer on the key literature in stream and river ecology.

The study of streams and rivers combines ecology, chemistry, hydrology, and geology to reveal factors that control the biological diversity and functioning of these unique ecosystems. Although stream ecology is a relatively young discipline, foundational papers published over the past half-century have shaped our current understanding of these ecosystems and have informed our efforts to manage and protect them. Organized thematically, each chapter of this book—on topics including the physical template, communities, food webs, ecosystem energetics, and nutrient dynamics—offers summaries of the key literature, history and context on the topic, and forward-looking discussions that examine how past research has influenced current studies and may shape future efforts.

Foreword by: Nancy B. Grimm
Edited by: Wyatt F. Cross, Jonathan P. Benstead, Amy M. Marcarelli, Ryan A. Sponseller
Imprint: University of Chicago Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 286g
ISBN: 9780226837130
ISBN 10: 0226837130
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 19 December 2024
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Wyatt F. Cross is professor of ecology at Montana State University. Jonathan P. Benstead is professor of biological sciences at the University of Alabama. Amy M. Marcarelli is professor of biological sciences and director of the Ecosystem Science Center at Michigan Technological University. Ryan A. Sponseller is associate professor of ecosystem ecology at Umeå University in Sweden.

Reviews for Foundations of Stream and River Ecology: A Guide to the Classic Literature

“This work will be a must-read for graduate students interested in developing a well-grounded understanding of the underpinnings of stream ecology, especially students studying for their comprehensive examinations. For established researchers, this is a welcome addition to help us revisit foundational papers.” -- Emma Rosi, aquatic ecologist, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies