Introduction to Evolutionary Ecology - Softcover

This is an excellent book which succeeds in its aim to give a broad overview of evolutionary ecology. It would be a worthy addition to the bookshelf of any ecologist. Journal of Animal Ecology ... There have been two previous books, by Pianka (1974) and Emlen (1973), devoted to evolutionary ecology, but this is much the best. The book is broad in scope, with a masterly coverage of the subject. It is very clearly written in an accessible and jargon-free style. One particular strength of the book is the clear explanation of various evolutionary and ecological models and how these models can be tested ... an excellent book which will be a stimulating read for students and professional ecologists alike. Journal of Biogeography

Using a wealth of real examples from both the animal and plant kingdoms, Andrew Cockburn explores the questions at the heart of evolutionary ecology: the origin and maintenance of diversity; the pressures that determine form and behaviour; and the way in which organisms interact. The new edition has been extensively revised. It has been comprehensively updated to incorporate all the latest advances in the field. Coverage of topical subjects - such as plant mating systems, interspecific interactions, and intragenomic conflict - has been increased. Sections of the text that proved too difficult for students in the first edition have been completely rewritten and considerably simplified