Essentials of Ecology
Colin R. Townsend, Michael Begon, John L. Harper
ISBN 10: 1405103280 ISBN 13: 9781405103282
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons, 2002
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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 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
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Essentials of Ecology 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 timely examples make this book an ideal introduction to ecology for students at all levels.
The second edition of this successful text provides expanded coverage and over a hundred examples reflecting the vibrancy of the field. More than a simple update, the new edition also features new artwork, an enhanced design, and additional integrated applications to make Essentials of Ecology up-to-date and relevant.
Outstanding features of the second edition of Essentials of Ecology include:
- Dedicated website - study resources and web research questions provide students and instructors with an enhanced, interactive experience of the book
- Key Concepts - summarized at the beginning of each chapter
- Unanswered questions - highlighted throughout, emphasizing that in ecology, as in any science, we have much left to learn
- History boxes - outlining key landmarks in the development of ecology
- Quantitative boxes - allowing mathematical aspects of ecology to be explained thoroughly 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
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Bibliografische Details
Titel: Essentials of Ecology
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Very Good
Auflage: 2. Auflage