Essentials of ecology

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Title:

Essentials of ecology

Author:

Townsend, Colin R.

ISBN:

9781405156585

Personal Author:

Townsend, Colin R.

Edition:

3rd ed.

Publication Information:

Oxford : Blackwell, c2008.

Physical Description:

xii, 510 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 25 cm.

General Note:

Formerly CIP.

Contents:

Part I. Introduction -- 1. Ecology and how to do it -- 2. Ecology's evolutionary backdrop -- Part II. Conditions and resources -- 3. Physical conditions and the availability of resources -- 4. Conditions, resources and the world's communities --Part III. Individuals, populations, communities and ecosystems -- 5. Birth, death and movement -- 6. Interspecific competition -- 7. Predation, grazing and disease -- 8. Evolutionary ecology -- 9. From populations to communities -- 10. Patterns in species richness -- 11. The flux of energy and matter through ecosystems --Part IV. Applied issues in ecology -- 12. Sustainability -- 13. Habitat degradation -- 14. Conservation.

Abstract:

"This book outlines the essential principles of ecology from the theoretical fundamentals to their practical applications. It contains hundreds of new examples, and a separate chapter on evolutionary ecology. Student features include: key concepts; 'unanswered questions' sections; history boxes outlining key landmarks in the development of ecology; quantitative boxes explaining mathematical aspects of ecology; chapter-by chapter review questions; and 'topical concerns' boxes highlighting ethical, social and political questions in ecology." -- Publisher description.

Subject Term:

Ecology.

Added Author:

Begon, Michael.

Harper, John L.

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Summary

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 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 questions Key Concepts - summarized at the beginning of each chapter History boxes outlining key landmarks in the development of ecology Quantitative boxes - allowing mathematical aspects of ecology to be explained clearly without interrupting the flow of the text Topical ECOncerns boxes - highlighting ethical, social and political questions in ecology Review questions - included at the end of each chapter