ECOLOGY - FROM INDIVIDUALS TO ECOSYSTEMS

Begon, Townsend and Harper's Ecology has long been regarded as the definitive textbook on all aspects of ecology. This new edition continues to provide a comprehensive treatment of the subject from the first principles of ecology to a vivid reflection of our understanding of ecology in the 21st century.Thoroughly revised and updated, this fourth edition includes:- three new chapters on applied ecology, reflecting a rigorous, scientific approach to the ecological problems now facing mankind- discussion of over 750 new studies, updating the text throughout- an updated, user-friendly design with margin notes and chapter summaries that serve as study aids- dedicated website at www.blackwellpublishing.com/begonThe resulting textbook is easy to use, lucid and up-to-date, and is the essential reference for all students whose degree program includes ecology and for practising ecologists.
Begon, Townsend, and Harper's Ecology has long been regarded as the definitive textbook on all aspects ofecology. This new edition provides a comprehensive treatment of the subject, from the first principles of ecology to the current state of the field, and aims to improve students' preparedness to address the environmental problems of the new millennium.Thoroughly revised and updated, this fourth edition includes:- three new chapters on applied ecology, reflecting a rigorous, scientific approach to the ecological problems now facing mankind- discussion of over 800 new studies, updating the text throughout- an updated, user-friendly design with margin notes and chapter summaries that serve as study aids- dedicated website at www.blackwellpublishing.com/begon The resulting textbook is easy to use, lucid and up-to-date, and is the essential reference for all students whose degree program includes ecology and for practicing ecologists.