Community Ecology by Mittelbach & McGill – 2019 Paperback Edition-image
Community Ecology by Mittelbach & McGill – 2019 Paperback Edition-image

Community Ecology by Mittelbach & McGill – 2019 Paperback Edition

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Item Length: 9.7 in Dewey Edition: 23 Publication Year: 2019 Subject: Life Sciences / Ecology, Life Sciences / Biology ISBN-10: 0198835868 Format: Trade Paperback Publication Name: Community Ecology gtin13: 9780198835868 LC Classification Number: QH541 LCCN: 2018-968492 Type: Textbook Intended Audience: College Audience brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Item Weight: 32.9 Oz Item Height: 0.8 in Synopsis: An accessible introduction to community ecology which looks at the linkages between communities separated in space (metacommunity dynamics), niche and neutral theory, the interplay between ecology and evolution (eco-evolutionary dynamics), and the influence of historical and regional processes in shaping patterns of biodiversity., Community ecology has undergone a transformation in recent years, from a discipline largely focused on processes occurring within a local area to a discipline encompassing a much richer domain of study, including the linkages between communities separated in space (metacommunity dynamics), niche and neutral theory, the interplay between ecology and evolution (eco-evolutionary dynamics), and the influence of historical and regional processes in shaping patterns of biodiversity. To fully understand these new developments, however, students continue to need a strong foundation in the study of species interactions and how these interactions are assembled into food webs and other ecological networks. This new edition fulfils the book's original aims, both as a much-needed up-to-date and accessible introduction to modern community ecology, and in identifying the important questions that are yet to be answered. This research-driven textbook introduces state-of-the-art community ecology to a new generation of students, adopting reasoned and balanced perspectives on as-yet-unresolved issues. Community Ecology is suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers seeking a broad, up-to-date coverage of ecological concepts at the community level. Number of Pages: 430 Pages Edition Number: 2 Author: Gary G. Mittelbach, Brian J. Mcgill Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Dewey Decimal: 577.8/2 Item Width: 7.4 in Subject Area: Science Illustrated: Yes Language: English ISBN-13: 9780198835868 Table Of Content: 1. Community ecology's rootsPart IThe Big Picture: patterns, causes, and consequences of biodiversity2. Patterns of biological diversity3. Biodiversity and ecosystem functioningPart IIThe Nitty-Gritty: species interactions in simple modules4. Population growth and density dependence5. The fundamentals of predator-prey interactions6. Selective predators and responsive prey7. The fundamentals of competitive interactions8. Species coexistence and niche theory9. Beneficial interactions in communities: Mutualism and facilitationPart IIIPutting the Pieces Together: food webs, ecological networks and community assembly10. Species interactions in ecological networks11. Food chains and food webs: Controlling factors and cascading effects12. Community assembly and species traitsPart IVSpatial Ecology: metapopulations and metacommunities13. Patchy environments, metapopulations and fugitive species14. MetacommunitiesPart VSpecies in Changing Environments: ecology and evolution15. Species in variable environments16. Evolutionary community ecology17. Some concluding remarks and a look ahead

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Community ecology has undergone a transformation in recent years, from a discipline largely focused on processes occurring within a local area to a discipline encompassing a much richer domain of study, including the linkages between communities separated in space (metacommunity dynamics), niche and neutral theory, the interplay between ecology and evolution (eco-evolutionary dynamics), and the influence of historical and regional processes in shaping patterns of biodiversity. To fully understand these new developments, however, students continue to need a strong foundation in the study of species interactions and how these interactions are assembled into food webs and other ecological networks. This new edition fulfils the book's original aims, both as a much-needed up-to-date and accessible introduction to modern community ecology, and in identifying the important questions that are yet to be answered. This research-driven textbook introduces state-of-the-art community ecology to a new generation of students, adopting reasoned and balanced perspectives on as-yet-unresolved issues. Community Ecology is suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers seeking a broad, up-to-date coverage of ecological concepts at the community level.

  1. This book is a fantastic deep dive into modern community ecology! Mittelbach and McGill brilliantly break down complex concepts like metacommunities, niche theory, and eco-evolutionary dynamics in clear, engaging prose. The updated approach connects local processes with broader spatial and historical influences, making it invaluable for students and researchers. Well-structured, insightful, and packed with current research—highly recommended for anyone serious about ecology!

    Tiago Além-Mar

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