Baas Becking’s Geobiology: Or Introduction to Environmental Science

Author: Don E. Canfield (Editor)

Edition: 1st

Language: English

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Dimensions: 5.74 x 0.54 x 8.74 inches

ISBN-10: 9780470673812

ISBN-13: 978-0470673812

Publication Date: December 21, 2015

Print Length: 152 pages

Baas Becking was a pioneering figure in microbial ecology and the father of Geobiology. This book is the first English translation of his seminal work “Geobiologie: of Inleiding tot de Millieukunde,” originally published in Dutch in 1934. It offers an engaging exploration of how organisms have adapted to and shaped their environments across a variety of settings, from lakes and oceans to acidic peats and salt ponds, drawing on Baas Becking’s own meticulous observations. Despite being written over 80 years ago, his insights remain strikingly relevant, providing a unique perspective on the fields of microbial ecology and geobiology. This book will appeal to anyone interested in these subjects, as well as those fascinated by the history of science. Each chapter is accompanied by extensive footnotes and an Editor’s summary that contextualizes Baas Becking’s work within contemporary advancements in the field.