Ecology: From Individuals to Ecosystems | 
 enlarge | Authors: Michael Begon, Colin A. Townsend, John L. Harper
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
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Pages: 752
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ISBN: 1405111178
Dewey Decimal Number: 577
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Publication Date: January 14, 2006
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Begon, Townsend and Harpers 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 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 practising ecologists.
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 GOOD FOR SCIENCE OLYMPIAD! April 16, 2007
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I may be the only person reviewing this book who's not in college. Anyway, I ordered this book because I needed to study for an event in science olympiad dealing with ecology. Ever since I received it, I have gotten first place at every tournament! The plethora of real-world examples in this book were very helpful. My only problem with it were the "illustrations". Come on, diagrams? Maybe... but illustrations? NO WAY! Except a few here and there. I also didn't like how all the diagrams were the exact same color.
 good, solid review of Ecology January 18, 2007
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I'm a grad student in ecology, and this book is a wonderful review of the subject. The writing is straightforward and includes lots of examples from the scientific literature.
It's well written and has many levels, so it would be just as valuable for an undergrad with an interest in ecology as it is for the grad student boning up for qualifying exams (me!). Much better than comparable ecology books that I used as an undergraduate.
intricate interrelationships June 28, 2006
3 out of 23 found this review helpful
The ecology presented in the text emphasises an interdependence between the individual organisms that constitute an ecosystem. This interdependence can be understood in several ways, as explained. Using a flow of energy through the system. Where you start with an infalling of sunlight to drive photosynthesis. Building from there into an intricate mesh of relationships.
Another view follows the flow of matter in an ecosystem. As on the ocean floor. Where photosynthesis is not feasible. This ecosystem might be usefully seen as depending on a continual descending of matter from the upper ocean. Granted, this ultimately is driven by sunlight. But following the bookkeeping of matter flow is perhaps a more meaningful approach for benthic ecosystems.
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