(Ebook) Essentials of Ecology by Colin R. Townsend, Michael Begon, John L. Harper ISBN 9781405156585, 9781444305340, 1405156589

(Ebook) Essentials of Ecology by Colin R. Townsend, Michael Begon, John L. Harper ISBN 9781405156585, 9781444305340, 1405156589

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 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