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5+ YearsPublisher | Pearson |
ISBN 13 | 9781292027593 |
ISBN 10 | 1292027592 |
Book Subtitle | Pearson New International Editionpearson New International Edition |
Book Description | Known for its evolution theme and strong coverage of the relevance of ecology to everyday life and the human impact on ecosystems, the thoroughly revised Eighth Edition features refined quantitative exercises, a restructured chapter on life history, a thoroughly revised species interactions unit including a chapter introducing the subject, and a new chapter on species interactions. To emphasize the dynamic and experimental nature of ecology, each chapter draws upon current research in the various fields of ecology while providing accessible examples that help students understand species natural history, specific ecosystems, the process of science, and ecological patterns at both an evolutionary and demographic scale. To engage students in using and interpreting data, a wide variety of Quantifying Ecology boxes walk through step-by-step examples of equations and statistical techniques. The enhanced companion website - ecologyplace features new MapMaster interactive map activities for exploring ecosystems, physical environments, and populations at regional and global scales, along with popular GRAPHit!, and QUANTIFYit! exercises that help students further master and apply math skills, and a new Pearson eText. |
Language | English |
Author | Thomas M. Smith, Robert Leo Smith |
Edition Number | 8th edition |
Publication Date | 1-Nov-13 |
Number of Pages | 688 |
Elements Of Ecology paperback english - 1-Nov-13