Essentials of Ecology |
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| Author:
| Townsend, Colin R.
Begon, Michael
Harper, John L. |
| Editor:
| Striano, Tricia
Reid, Vincent |
| ISBN: | 978-1-282-69019-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2009 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Limited
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| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $103.95 |
Book Description:
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This textbook presents introductory ecology in an accessible, state-of-the-art format designed to cultivate the novice student's understanding of, and fascination with, the natural world. In a concise, engaging style, this text outlines the essential principles of ecology from the theoretical fundamentals to their practical applications. Full color artwork, simple pedagogical features, and a wide range of carefully-chosen examples make this book an ideal introduction to ecology for...
More DescriptionThis textbook presents introductory ecology in an accessible, state-of-the-art format designed to cultivate the novice student's understanding of, and fascination with, the natural world. In a concise, engaging style, this text outlines the essential principles of ecology from the theoretical fundamentals to their practical applications. Full color artwork, simple pedagogical features, and a wide range of carefully-chosen examples make this book an ideal introduction to ecology for students at all levels.
The third edition of this successful text is much more than a simple update, reflecting the vibrancy of the field. With hundreds of new examples, it contains for the first time a separate chapter on evolutionary ecology, with all other chapters, especially those on applied aspects, having been extensively revised and re-written. The new edition also features new artwork and an enhanced design, making this book as attractive as it is up-to-date and relevant.
Outstanding features of the third edition of "Essentials of Ecology" include: Dedicated website - available at www.blackwellpublishing.com/townsend, featuring study resources and web research questionsKey Concepts - summarized at the beginning of each chapterHistory boxes outlining key landmarks in the development of ecologyQuantitative boxes - allowing mathematical aspects of ecology to be explained clearly without interrupting the flow of the textTopical ECOncerns boxes - highlighting ethical, social and political questions in ecologyReview questions - included at the end of each chapter