{"product_id":"theoretical-ecology-principles-and-applications","title":"Theoretical Ecology: Principles and Applications","description":"\u003cp\u003eRobert Mays seminal book has played a central role in the development of ecological science. Originally published in 1976  this influential text has overseen the transition of ecology from an observational and descriptive subject to one with a solid conceptual core. Indeed  it is a testament to its influence that a great deal of the novel material presented in the earlier editions has now been incorporated into standard undergraduate textbooks. It is now a quarter of a century since the publication of the second edition  and a thorough revision is timely.  Theoretical Ecology provides a succinct  up-to-date overview of the field set in the context of applications  thereby bridging the traditional division of theory and practice. It describes the recent advances in our understanding of how interacting populations of plants and animals change over time and space  in response to natural or human-created disturbance. In an integrated way  initial chapters give an account of the basic principles governing the structure  function  and temporal and spatial dynamics of populations and communities of plants and animals. Later chapters outline applications of these ideas to practical issues including fisheries  infectious diseases  tomorrows food supplies  climate change  and conservation biology. Throughout the book  emphasis is placed on questions which as yet remain unanswered.  The editors have invited the top scientists in the field to collaborate with the next generation of theoretical ecologists. The result is an accessible  advanced textbook suitable for senior undergraduate and graduate level students as well as researchers in the fields of ecology  mathematical biology  environmental and resources management. It will also be of interest to the general reader seeking a better understanding of a range of global environmental problems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44945718968373,"sku":"ByrdShop_0199209995","price":74.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780199209996.jpg?v=1769907700","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/theoretical-ecology-principles-and-applications","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}