Introduction to Evolutionary Ecology
2nd Edition
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-86542-688-7 (ISBN)
Description
Using a wealth of real examples from both the animal and plant kingdoms, Andrew Cockburn explores the questions at the heart of evolutionary ecology: the origin and maintenance of diversity; the pressures that determine form and behaviour; and the way in which organisms interact. The new edition has been extensively revised. It has been comprehensively updated to incorporate all the latest advances in the field. Coverage of topical subjects - such as plant mating systems, interspecific interactions, and intragenomic conflict - has been increased. Sections of the text that proved too difficult for students in the first edition have been completely rewritten and considerably simplified
Reviews / Votes
This is an excellent book which succeeds in its aim to give a broad overview of evolutionary ecology. It would be a worthy addition to the bookshelf of any ecologist. Journal of Animal Ecology ... There have been two previous books, by Pianka (1974) and Emlen (1973), devoted to evolutionary ecology, but this is much the best. The book is broad in scope, with a masterly coverage of the subject. It is very clearly written in an accessible and jargon-free style. One particular strength of the book is the clear explanation of various evolutionary and ecological models and how these models can be tested ... an excellent book which will be a stimulating read for students and professional ecologists alike. Journal of BiogeographyMore details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Chicester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
140 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 172 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-86542-688-7 (9780865426887)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
The scope of evolutionary ecology; The genetic basis of evolutionary change; The power and the units of selection; Studying selection and adaptation; The habitat templet; Reproductive effort; The ecology of sex; The ecological context of speciation; Why are there so many species?; Applied evolutionary ecology; The scope of evolutionary ecology revisited