THE PRINCETON GUIDE TO ECOLOGY

The Princeton Guide to Ecology is a concise authoritative one volume reference to the field s major subjects and key concepts Edited by eminent ecologist Simon Levin with contributions from an international team of leading ecologists the book contains more than ninety clear accurate and up to date articles on the most important topics within seven major areas autecology population ecology communities and ecosystems landscapes and the biosphere conservation biology ecosystem services and biosphere management Complete with more than 200 illustrations including sixteen pages in color a glossary of key terms a chronology of milestones in the field suggestions for further reading on each topic and an index this is an essential volume for undergraduate and graduate students research ecologists scientists in related fields policymakers and anyone else with a serious interest in ecology Explains key topics in one concise and authoritative volume Features more than ninety articles written by an international team of leading ecologists Contains more than 200 illustrations including sixteen pages in color Includes glossary chronology suggestions for further reading and index Covers autecology population ecology communities and ecosystems landscap