
Parasitism and Ecosystems
Oxford University Press
Published on 6. January 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
232 pages
978-0-19-852987-3 (ISBN)
Description
For several years there has been a growing interest in understanding the dynamics of parasites in ecosystems, as well as the diversity of ways in which they influence ecosystem functioning through their effects on host populations and communities. Ecologists, epidemiologists, evolutionary biologists, and other scientists are increasingly coming to realise that parasites must be taken into account when studying ecosystems. Parasitism and Ecosystems summarizes current knowledge on this topic, providing a comprehensive overview for researchers and students. It represents the first synthesis of both the roles and the consequences of pathogens in ecosystems, utilising well-documented case-studies to illustrate the main issues as well as identifying prospects for future research.
Reviews / Votes
The book is well-written and produced...highly recommended. * Parasitology, Volume 132 - 2006 * It is an introductory, but penetrating, anecdotal and readable, yet packed with well chosen examples and illustrations of principles...This is an account that will appeal to ecologists of all backgrounds and does not assume any deep knowledge of parisitology. Combined with its readable text abd rich supply of examples this makes it ideal as an introduction to the subject for undergraduate students. Peter Moore, Bulletin of the British Ecological Society 2006, 37:1More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
A research level text suitable for graduate level students as well as professional researchers in ecology, parasitology, epidemiology, evolutionary biology, and conservation biology.
Illustrations
1 map, 2 halftones, numerous line drawings and graphs
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
461 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-852987-3 (9780198529873)
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Frédéric Thomas | François Renaud | Jean-François Guegan
Parasitism and Ecosystems
E-Book
01/2005
OUP eBook
€63.49
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Persons
Dr Frederic Thomas is Charge de Recherches (CR1) at the National Center of Scientific Research (CNRS) in Montpellier, France.; Dr Francois Renaud is Directeur de Recherches (DR1) at the National Center of Scientific Research (CNRS) in Montpellier, France.; Jean-Francois Guegan is Directeur de Recherches (DR2) at the Institut de Recherches pour le Developpement (IRD) in Montpellier, France.
Content
Introduction: Parasites, diversity, and the ecosystem ; 1. Linking ecosystem and parasite ecology ; 2. Are there general laws in parasite community ecology? The emergence of spatial parasitology and epidemiology ; 3. Parasitism and the regulation of host populations ; 4. Food web patterns and the parasite's perspective ; 5. Ecosystems and parasitism: the spatial dimension ; 6. Parasitism and hostile environments ; 7. Parasitism and environmental disturbances ; 8. Parasitism, biodiversity, and conservation ; 9. Subverting hosts and diverting ecosystems: an evolutionary modelling perspective ; 10. Parasitism in man-made ecosystems ; Conclusion: Parasites, communities, and ecosystems: conclusions and perspectives ; References ; Index