<p><i>Freshwater Ecology, Third Edition,</i> covers everything from the basic chemical and physical properties of water, to the advanced and unifying concepts of community ecology and ecosystem relationships found in continental waters. Giving students a solid foundation for both courses and future fieldwork, and updated to include key issues, including how to balance ecological and human health needs, GMOs, molecular tools, fracking, and a host of other environmental issues, this book is an ideal resource for both students and practitioners in ecology and related fields. </p><br><br><ul><li>Winner of a 2020 Textbook Excellence Award (College) (<i>Texty</i>) from the Textbook and Academic Authors Association</li><li>Provides an updated revision of this classic text, covering both basic scientific concepts and environmental applications</li><li>Includes additional biography boxes with greater cultural diversity of the featured scientists</li><li>Covers expanded content on developing nat