Ecological Diversity and Its Measurement - Tapa dura

...this book is a stimulating and welcome guide through the diversity 'minefield'. By considering the more commonly used indices of diversity, Magurran makes plain their relationships, strengths and weaknesses. Trends in Ecology and Evolution

This text summarizes the relevant literature and provides guidelines on the interpretation of diversity indices and on their role in ecological monitoring and conservation. It discusses sampling procedures and the choice of appropriate indices and includes worked examples to demonstrate the calculation of diversity indices. No great expertise in mathematics is assumed on the part of the reader. The book is aimed mainly at students of ecology but will also be of value to field workers in conservation work, ecological monitoring and ecological survey work.