Ecoacoustics: The Ecological Role of Sounds

<p>The sounds produced by geophonic, biophonic and technophonic sources are relevant to the function of natural and human modified ecosystems. Passive recording is one of the most non-invasive technologies as its use avoids human intrusion during acoustic surveys and facilitates the accumulation of huge amounts of acoustical data.</p> <p>For the first time, this book collates and reviews the science behind ecoaucostics; illustrating the principles, methods and applications of this exciting new field. Topics covered in this comprehensive volume include;</p> <ul> <li>the assessment of biodiversity based on sounds emanating from a variety of environments</li> <li>the best technologies and methods necessary to investigate environmental sounds</li> <li>implications for climate change and urban systems</li> <li>the relationship between landscape ecology and ecoacoustics</li> <li>the conservation of soundscapes and the social value of ecoacoustics</li> <li>areas of potential future research.</li> </ul> <p>An invaluable resource for scholars, researchers and students, <i>Ecoacoustics: The Ecological Role of Sounds</i> provides an unrivalled set of ideas, tools and references based on the current state of the field.</p>