First Ecology: A Primer in Ecology and Environmental Issues - Softcover

Beeby, Dr Alan N; Brennan, Dr Anne-Maria

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0412630605 ISBN 13: 9780412630606

Publisher: Garland Science, 1997

Synopsis

How much do we know about the living world and our impact upon it? Enough to make effective predictions about its future? This volume explores key scientific concepts underlying ecology and presents the story of environmental change from a human perspective, dealing with sustainability, biodiversity, extinction rates and global warming. In a form which is accessible to both the scientific and non-scientific reader, the text shows how ecological principles are crucial to the understanding of the world and have shaped our own evolution.

About this title

About the Author:

Alan Beeby is Reader in Ecology in the Department of Engineering, Science, and the Built Environment, London South Bank University, UK Anne-Maria Brennan is Deputy Head of the Department of Engineering, Science, and the Built Environment, London South Bank University, UK

Review:

`Review of this edition: 'The way technical terms are introduced in context rather than by formal definition is excellent - students are much more likely to understand terms presented this way.' ' Dr Simon Cragg, University of Portsmouth, UK

`Review of this edition: 'Clearly, this textbook would be an excellent choice for those who are relatively new in the field of ecology, but want to focus on both principles and applications of ecology.' ' Dr. Zhi-Qing Lin, Southern Illinois University, USA

`Review of this edition: 'For the student, the text is written in a clear easy-to-read style with ample images, descriptive figures and tables and interesting case studies. It is likely that elements of Beeby and Brennan's refreshing approach will influence more detailed ecology texts for years to come.' ' Dr Andy Le Brocque, University of Southern Queensland, Australia

`Review from the previous edition: 'It is rare to find a textbook written in such an entertaining, yet scientifically acceptable way. The book does not assume anything from the reader apart from a lively and enquiring mind and an interest in the world around them.' ' Dr Chris Joyce, University of Brighton, UK

`Review from the previous edition: 'This book is an outstanding introduction to ecology.' Usefulness to students **** Usefulness to teachers **** ' Journal of Biological Education, Vol. 40, No. 2, Spring 2006

`Review from the previous edition: 'It is so readable it is almost a page turner...the exercises at the end of each chapter provide a realistic and interesting set of questions, presented with a sense of humour...I will recommend this text to my students.' ' Dr Tony Andrew, THES 25/02/05

`Review from the previous edition: 'The holistic and non-technical approach taken in First Ecology is effective and appropriate for many introductory courses in ecology and environmental science. First Ecology is very broad in scope and ambitious in its objectives. It is also effective at weaving a diverse array of topics into a fairly cohesive text.' ' Dr Mark Grover, Southern Utah University, USA

About this edition

• Publisher: Garland Science
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0412630605
• ISBN 13: 9780412630606
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320