Essentials of Ecology

"Essentials of Ecology" presents introductory ecology in an accessible format designed to cultivate the novice student's understanding of, and fascination with, the natural world. In a concise style, the text outlines the essential principles of ecology from the theoretical fundamentals to their practical applications. Full colour artwork, simple pedagogical features and a wide range of timely examples make this a useful introduction to ecology for students at all levels. This second edition provides expanded coverage and over 100 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. Outstanding features of the second edition include: a 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, an emphasis 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; and review questions - included at the end of each chapter.