Introduction to Population Ecology

by Larry L. Rockwood

"Introduction to Population Ecology "is an accessible and up-to-date textbook covering all aspects of population ecology.
Discusses field and laboratory data to illustrate the fundamental laws of population ecology.
Provides an overview of how population theory has developed.
Explores single-species population growth and self-limitation; metapopulations; and a broad range of interspecific interactions including parasite-host, predator-prey, and plant-herbivore.
Keeps the mathematics as simple as possible, using a careful step-by-step approach and including graphs and other visual aids to help understanding.
Artwork from the book is available to instructors online at www.blackwellpublishing.com/rockwood and by request on CD-ROM.

Genres: Science

352 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2006

Reviews

[Jessica Painter · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was my course textbook and it was a great introduction to the science of population ecology. I liked that it contained some very interesting species examples for many of the concepts. The math was well explained, though I do feel it would have benefited to have some practice examples of this to allow the reader/student to work through.

[Michiel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good and accessible introduction to population ecology, covers growth models and species interactions including prey-predator interactions, pollination etc.

[Tj · Rating 3 out of 5]

nothing special, even to an ecologist. There are a few chapters that may prove useful, but we'll see.