Essentials of ecology /
Colin R. Townsend, Michael Begon, John L. Harper.
- 2nd ed.
- Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2003.
- xiii, 530 pages : chiefly col. ill., col. maps ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [501]-512) and index.
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.