Ecolog:
It seems I am in need of some serious educating or I'm misunderstanding
this
post.
My standard for terminology, as I have said before, is clarity. That is,
useful terms should delineate, in non-misleading brevity, the crucial
distinction between the phenomena described by them. If this is wrong,
please clear this up for me.
As to biomes, they seem to be quite broad and general, described by
common
indicator species, while ecosystems, large and small, like the earth and
vernal pools, are integrated, interdependent and independent
(self-sufficient and to a greater than lesser degree independent of
other)
systems. The two terms seem to be apples and oranges to me, both useful,
but
describing the same elephant at different scales or sections. I used to
piddle around in puddles after rains as a child, intrigued at how fast
tadpoles could appear magically from the dust, but I have a hard time to
this day seeing them, unto themselves, as ecosystems.
I do not see the usefulness of the distinction drawn by this post, but am
eager to become better informed and have my present impressions
corrected.
Consistent with my own standard, I am eager to understand the crucial
distinctions, but when they are not there I'm not sure that they should
be
invented.
I'm ready to shape up.
WT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joseph K. Golson" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 9:48 AM
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] CALL FOR AUTHORS: Biomes and Ecosystems: An
Encyclopedia - Edited by Robert Warren Howarth
> Greetings,
>
>
>
> We are inviting academic editorial contributors to a new reference work
> about biomes and ecosystems to be published by Salem Press in 2013.
>
>
>
> With approximately 600 articles in 4 volumes, Biomes and Ecosystems: An
> Encyclopedia is a comprehensive review of key biological and geographic
> classifications tied to the high-school and college curriculum.
> According
> to
> one expert, there is a slight difference between the two words, biome
> and
> ecosystem. An ecosystem is much smaller than a biome. Conversely, a
> biome
> can be thought of many similar ecosystems throughout the world grouped
> together. An ecosystem can be as large as the Sahara Desert, or as
> small
> as
> a puddle or vernal pool. Thus, the reference work will cover the broad
> scope
> of biomes and ecosystems around the world, from puddles on the street
> to
> coral reefs in Australia to rain forests in Brazil to the tundra in
> Siberia.
> Each article will delve into the properties that make the subject a
> biome
> or
> ecosystem, and how those features work together. Especially targeted
> toward
> high-school students, this outstanding reference work is edited to make
> the
> content readily accessible as well to patrons of public, academic, and
> university libraries. Pedagogical elements include a Topic Finder,
> Chronology, Resource Guide, Glossary, Appendix, and thorough index.
> Presented in an A-to-Z format, Biomes and Ecosystems: An Encyclopedia
> is
> richly illustrated with photos, charts, and tables, all comprising an
> unprecedented and unique resource produced by Golson Media for Salem
> Press.
>
>
>
> We are now making article assignments with a deadline of October 31,
> 2011.
>
>
>
> Each article ranges from 600 to 3500 words and is signed by the
> contributor.
> The General Editor for the encyclopedia is Dr. Robert Warren Howarth,
> Cornell University, who will review all the articles for editorial
> content
> and academic consistency.
>
>
>
> If you are interested in contributing to Biomes and Ecosystems: An
> Encyclopedia, it can be a notable publication addition to your
> CV/resume
> and
> broaden your publishing credits. Moreover, you can help ensure that
> accurate
> information and important points of view are credibly presented to
> students
> and library patrons. Compensation is an honorarium payment of $25 up to
> 1000
> words; $35 from 1001 to 2500 words; and $45 above 2501 words.
>
>
>
> The list of available articles, style guidelines, and sample article
> are
> prepared and will be sent to you in response to your inquiry. Please
> then
> select which unassigned articles may best suit your interests and
> expertise.
>
>
>
>
> If you would like to contribute to building a truly outstanding
> reference
> with Biomes and Ecosystems: An Encyclopedia, please contact me by the
> e-mail
> information below. Please provide a brief summary of your background in
> biology, ecology, and science topics. Thanks for your time and
> interest.
>
>
>
> Joseph K. Golson
>
> Author Manager
>
> [email protected]
>
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