How Long to Read Towards a Thermodynamic Theory for Ecological Systems

How Long Does it Take to Read Towards a Thermodynamic Theory for Ecological Systems?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 20 minutes to read Towards a Thermodynamic Theory for Ecological Systems by S.E. Jorgensen

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The book presents a consistent and complete ecosystem theory based on thermodynamic concepts. The first chapters are devoted to an interpretation of the first and second law of thermodynamics in ecosystem context. Then Prigogine's use of far from equilibrium thermodynamic is used on ecosystems to explain their reactions to perturbations. The introduction of the concept exergy makes it possible to give a more profound and comprehensive explanation of the ecosystem's reactions and growth-patterns. A tentative fourth law of thermodynamic is formulated and applied to facilitate these explanations. The trophic chain, the global energy and radiation balance and pattern and the reactions of ecological networks are all explained by the use of exergy. Finally, it is discussed how the presented theory can be applied more widely to explain ecological observations and rules, to assess ecosystem health and to develop ecological models.

How long is Towards a Thermodynamic Theory for Ecological Systems?

Towards a Thermodynamic Theory for Ecological Systems by S.E. Jorgensen is 380 pages long, and a total of 95,000 words.

This makes it 128% the length of the average book. It also has 116% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Towards a Thermodynamic Theory for Ecological Systems Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 39 minutes to read Towards a Thermodynamic Theory for Ecological Systems aloud.

What Reading Level is Towards a Thermodynamic Theory for Ecological Systems?

Towards a Thermodynamic Theory for Ecological Systems is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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