Essentials of Ecology - Begon, Michael (University of Liverpool) a Howarth, Robert W. (Department of Ecology a Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York USA) a Townsend, Colin R. (Department of Zoology, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand)

Essentials of Ecology, 4th Edition presents introductory ecology in an accessible, state-of-the-art format designed to cultivate the novice student's understanding of and fascination with the natural world. In a concise, engaging style, this text outlines the essential principles of ecology from the theoretical fundamentals to their practical applications. Full color artwork, simple pedagogical features and a wide range of carefully-chosen examples make this book an ideal introduction to ecology for students at all levels.