An Introduction to Environmental Biophysics

by Gaylon S. Campbell, John M. Norman

Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0387949372

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Book Reviews

"an interesting summary of many interesting ideas in environmental physics and biology" American Scientsist

"well organized ... recommended as an introductory text for undergraduates" AAAS Science Books and Films

"well written and illustrated" Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society

Customer Reviews

Campbell's text is a classic. It stands up as well today as when it was first published. The book provides a thoughtful and clear introduction to biophysics and its many practical applications. While this book may not have the depth of information on specific topics as some others, it provides a thorough foundation for those interested in the field and is an the perfect springboard to more advanced text. It is also and excellent quick reference for those who study land-atmosphere processes on a daily basis. It is replete with the equations and tables of physical parameters that are commonly used and give clear instructions on their proper application. I would strongly recommend this book as a classic in the field.

This book has a lot of great information that is very useful for quantitation of matter and energy fluxes in the environment. However....the book quality (paperback) is extremely poor.

This is the only book in the last 7 years that I've managed to get so frustrated with that I almost dislike the book...(hence 3 stars). I find it impossible to stay on one page with bracing the book with both hands...and I accidentally tore the backing apart a little bit just trying to keep it open. Arrrggghhh.....

Overall great resource though.