"The Biosphere" ed. by Natarajan Ishwaran

This book presents a collection of articles resulting from the work of individuals and teams from all geographic regions of the world on several dimensions of understanding of this important idea.

The book is divided into three sections as follows:
• Perspectives on Origins and Evolution
• Ecosystems and Resources Utilization, and
• Biosphere Reserves

Contents
Preface
Part 1 Perspectives on Origins and Evolution
Chapter 1 Early Biosphere: Origin and Evolution
Chapter 2 The Search for the Origin of Life: Some Remarks About the Emergence of Biological Structures
Chapter 3 The Biosphere: A Thermodynamic Imperative
Part 2 Ecosystems and Resource Utilization
Chapter 4 Yukon Taiga - Past, Present and Future
Chapter 5 Trace Metals and Radionuclides in Austrian Forest Ecosystems
Chapter 6 Plant Extracts: A Potential Tool for Controlling Animal Parasitic Nematodes
Chapter 7 Understanding Linkages Between Public Participation and Management of Protected Areas - Case Study of Serbia
Chapter 8 The Materially Finite Global Economy Metered in a Unified Physical Currency
Part 3 Biosphere Reserves
Chapter 9 Biosphere Reserves
Chapter 10 The Importance of Biosphere Reserve In Nature Protection and The Situation In Turkey
Chapter 11 Wealth of Flora and Vegetation in the La Campana-Penuelas Biosphere Reserve, Valparaiso Region, Chile
Chapter 12 Investigation of Reproductive Birds in Hara Biosphere Reserve, Threats and Management Strategies
Chapter 13 Livelihoods and Local Ecological Knowledge in Cat Tien Biosphere Reserve, Vietnam: Opportunities and Challenges for Biodiversity Conservation
Chapter 14 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves Towards Common Intellectual Ground