The Redesigned Earth: A Brief Review of Ecology for Engineers, As If the Earth Really Mattered
In: Springer eBook Collection
Ecology: Principles of Life: It's Not Just About You, You Know! -- Preserving Biological Diversity: Engineers Need An Earth Ethic Also! -- Ecotoxicology: Chickens Have Lips Don't They? -- Genetic Engineering: Don't Dust off the Slide Ruler Just Yet -- Sanitary Microbiology: Engineering Public Health Better Than the 'Good Ol' Days!' -- Marine and Estuarine Ecology-Our Oceans as the Last Frontier on Earth! -- Terrestrial Ecology-Restoration Is the Only Answer -- Limnological Systems-Dam Dams! -- Ecological Risk Assessment: Gordian Knots Untied -- Environmental Law: The Only Good Lawyer is a ____ -- Coastal Ecosystem Restoration: Pride and Practice with No Follow-up!- Case Studies: Can we learn from past experiences? Or, Win Some, Loose Some, In the End there is No Free Lunch! -- Case Study 1. Laughing Gulls and Airports: "They Shoot Gulls, Don't They?" -- Case Study 2. Bridges – Delaware Bridge Toll Authority and North Channel Bridge Jamaica Bay: Troubled Bridges Over Water -- Case Study 3. Gowanus Canal Restoration: Pig Skin Purse with a Silk Lining -- Case Study 4. Sandy Hook Restoration- Beach Replenishment (Coastal Erosion and Recreation!) -- Case Study 5. Vandalia Dunes and Estates – Inner City Sprawl and We Love It!.
