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Concise international (i.e. not focused on US) introduction to core ecology through key environmental issues such as biodiversity, global warming and habitat restoration.
Ecological Principles and Environmental Issues provides an introduction to core ecology through key environmental issues such as biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, global warming and pollution.Taking a distinctive approach, Peter Jarvis starts each chapter with a case study and uses this as a springboard to present core theory, while taking care to introduce ecological principles in a logical sequence throughout the book.The book's approachable style includes Ecology boxes for further background and Issues boxes with UK, European and international examples.  Each chapter includes summaries, Further Reading, and self-test questions and answers to emphasise key concepts that students need to understand.  Discussion topics and exercises are ideal for class use, helping to explore ecological principles and environmental issues in greater depth.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #455923 in Books
• Published on: 2000-03-14
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 303 pages

From the Back Cover
Ecological Principles and Environmental Issues provides an introduction to core ecology through key environmental issues such as biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, global warming and pollution.
Taking a distinctive approach, Peter Jarvis starts each chapter with a case study and uses this as a springboard to present core theory, while taking care to introduce ecological principles in a logical sequence throughout the book.
The book's approachable style includes Ecology boxes for further background and Issues boxes with UK, European and international examples. Each chapter includes summaries, Further Reading, and self-test questions and answers to emphasise key concepts that students need to understand. Discussion topics and exercises are ideal for class use, helping to explore ecological principles and environmental issues in greater depth.
Features
* Concise introduction to ecology in the context of key environmental issues
* Introduces core ecological principles in a logical sequence
* Each chapter is based around a real life example
* In-text boxes Ecology and Issues boxes
* Further Reading plus self-test questions and discussion topics
Peter Jarvis is Reader in Environmental Science in the School of Applied Sciences, University of Wolverhampton and has served on committees of the UK "Man and the Biosphere Urban Programme", the Royal Society for Nature Conservation and the Urban Wildlife Trust.
This book is aimed at first year students taking Ecology or Biogeography as part of Biology, Environmental Science and Geography degrees. It will also be useful for MSc courses in Environmental Science and Environmental Management, for those without a background in Ecology.