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Elements of Ecology, 6/e

Elements of Ecology, 6/e

Author(s):
  • Robert Smith
  • Thomas Smith
    • Author: Robert Smith
    • ISBN:9788131715574
    • Price: Rs. 699.00
    • Pages:744
    • Imprint:Pearson Education
    • Binding:Paperback
    • Status:Available


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    The newly revised Sixth Edition of Elements of Ecology maintains its engaging, reader-friendly style as it explains the basic principles of ecology. The text is updated to include new chapters on current ecological topics new part introductions to connect the subfields of ecology; and new in-text features to encourage students to interpret the ecological data, research, and models used throughout the text. Abundant, accessible examples illustrate and clarify the text's emphasis on understanding ecological patterns within an evolutionary framework. Additionally, the text employs new study questions requiring students to make connections and apply their knowledge.

    Table of Content

    Part I: Introduction and Background
    1. The Nature of Ecology
    2. Adaptation and Evolution
    Part II: The Physical Environment
    1. Climate
    2. The Aquatic Environment
    3. The Terrestrial Environment
    Part III: The Organism and Its Environment
    1. Plant Adaptations to the Environment
    2. Animal Adaptations to the Environment
    3. Life History Patterns
    Part IV: Populations
    1. Properties of Populations
    2. Population Growth
    3. Intraspecific Population Regulation
    4. Metapopulations
    Part V: Species Interactions
    1. Interspecific Competition
    2. Predation
    3. Parasitism and Mutualism
    Part VI: Community Ecology
    1. Community Structure
    2. Factors Influencing the Structure of Communities
    3. Community Dynamics
    4. Landscape Ecology
    Part VII: Ecosystem Ecology
    1. Ecosystem Energetics
    2. Decomposition and Nutrient Cycling
    3. Biogeochemical Cycles
    Part VIII: Biogeographical Ecology
    1. Terrestrial Ecosystems
    2. Aquatic Ecosystems
    3. Land—Water Margins
    4. Large-scale Patterns of Biological Diversity
    Part IX: Human Ecology
    1. Population Growth, Resource Use, and Sustainability
    2. Habitat Loss, Biodiversity, and Conservation
    3. Global Climate Change

    Salient Features

    • Researcher Profiles describe experimental case-studies in detail.
    • Quantifying Ecology boxes clearly explain mathematical aspects of ecology and their relevance.
    • Ecological Issues boxes describe how humans influence the study of ecology.