Ecology and Field Biology

by Robert Leo Smith, Thomas M. Smith, Donald K. Smith

Book Overview

This book presents a comprehensive overview of all aspects of ecology, including evolution, ecosystems theory, practical applications, plants, animals, biogeochemical cycles, and global change. This... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0321042905
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
• Length: 720 Pages
• Weight: 4.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 11.1"

Customer Reviews

A Very Useful Book

For a book that attempts to survey such a vast field, this does a good job. I find myself picking it up for reference purposes at least once every few months. Clear, concise explanations of ecological concepts and plentiful illustrations make this a useful volume. If you are actually interested in ecology (rather than just getting a textbook for a required course), this is one of those textbooks that you will probably end up keeping on the bookshelf rather than selling at the end of the semester.

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good for a general ecology course or reference

I have used this book for several years as a text for my general ecology course. Although simple errors may plague this book, it is one of the most comprehensive for a course involving field investigations. The appendix sections on sampling plant and animal populations and life table construction are very helpful for students and instructors. The book is strong on physiological ecology, plant interactions, and case history presentations.