This is the leading textbook of general ecology, with an unsurpassed world–wide reputation. While maintaining the basic structure of previous editions, this third edition is extensively rewritten to produce a forward–looking teaching resource that will lead the field to the end of the decade. Largely rewritten and fully updated. Maintains the balance between plant and animal ecology. Greatly expanded coverage of applied ecology. New chapter on conservation and sustainability. Completely new two colour artwork.

A definitive guide to the depth and breadth of the ecological sciences, revised and updated The revised and updated fifth edition of Ecology: From Individuals to Ecosystems – now in full colour – offers students and practitioners a review of the ecological sciences. The previous editions of this book earned the authors the prestigious ‘Exceptional Life-time Achievement Award’ of the British Ecological Society – the aim for the fifth edition is not only to maintain standards but indeed to enhance its coverage of Ecology. In the first edition, 34 years ago, it seemed acceptable for ecologists to hold a comfortable, objective, not to say aloof position, from which the ecological communities around us were simply material for which we sought a scientific understanding. Now, we must accept the immediacy of the many environmental problems that threaten us and the responsibility of ecologists to play their full part in addressing these problems. This fifth edition addresses this challenge, with several chapters devoted entirely to applied topics, and examples of how ecological principles have been applied to problems facing us highlighted throughout the remaining nineteen chapters. Nonetheless, the authors remain wedded to the belief that environmental action can only ever be as sound as the ecological principles on which it is based. Hence, while trying harder than ever to help improve preparedness for addressing the environmental problems of the years ahead, the book remains, in its essence, an exposition of the science of ecology. This new edition incorporates the results from more than a thousand recent studies into a fully up-to-date text. Written for students of ecology, researchers and practitioners, the fifth edition of Ecology: From Individuals to Ecosystems is anessential reference to all aspects of ecology and addresses environmental problems of the future.

Essentials of Ecology, 4th Edition 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.

Worldwide, Population Ecology is the leading textbook on this titled subject. Written primarily for students, it describes the present state of population ecology in terms that can be readily understood by undergraduates with little or no background in the subject. Carefully chosen experimental examples illustrate each topic, and studies of plants and animals are combined to show how fundamental principles can be derived that apply to both species. Use of complex mathematics ia avoided throughout the book, and what math is necessary is dealt with by examination of real experimental data rather than dull theory. The latest edition of this leading textbook. Adopted as an Open University set text.

This text, which has been adopted as an Open University course textbook, examines the ecological processes that determine the size and structure of a population, and demonstrates that there are many fundamental principles that apply to populations of both animals and plants.

Ecology on CD–ROM is a multimedia complement to the bestselling textbook by the same authors. The CD–ROM consists of 25 Tutorials specially adapted from the chapters of the book and assisted by a diverse collection of media: video clips, animations, photographs and graphic artwork, interactive models and access to seminal texts. In addition, browsing and searching are cleverly facilitated through a searchable Glossary that hyperlinks to relevant Tutorial topics. Media Galleries for seminal texts, images and video give direct access to some of the media items. There are also collections of Interactive Models and Atlases of Terrestrial Biomes and Aquatic Environments. Click on the buttons above to view more about some of the features. 25 Interactive Tutorials: Each chapter of the book has been adapted for multimedia presentation, with the assistance of video clips, animations and more. One Hour of Video: Fifteen leading ecologists contribute their views: Mike Begon, Jim Bull, Margaret Davis, John Harper, John Krebs, John Lawton, Bruce Lewin, Richard Lewontin, Robert May, Jacqueline McGlade, Naomi Pearce, David Raffaelli, Nils Stenseth, David Tilman, Jeff Waage Video ClipsOf Ecological Processes: Examples such as predation and mutualism. Interactive Models: Thirteen interactive models allow the user to explore mathematical models and equations in graphical form. In each model the user is ′walked through′ the various steps and parameters. Topics include: intra– and inter–specific competition, life history, predator–prey dynamics. Third and Second Animations: Animations are used to explain complex ecological processes such as succession, biomagnification and chaotic dynamics. 20 of the more detailed diagrams from the book are animated and explained stepwise with voice–over. Colour Photographs: The CD is richly illustrated with full colour photography and artwork throughout. 36 Printable Seminal Papers:Classics from the development of ecology, which can be printed as facsimiles of the original publication. Each paper is prefaced by a brief abstract to put each paper in a modern context. Searchable Glossary With hyperlinking to Tutorial Topics: A clever way of searching for information, which contains over 400 definitions, with links to related topics in the Tutorials. Biogeography Atlas: Two clickable maps (terrestrial and marine) describe the Earth′s major biomes and aquatic environments. Intuitive Navigation and Online Help.