Evolutionary Ecology of Parasites

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Robert Poulin

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Princeton University Press
13 March 2007

Parasitology (non-medical); Animal ecology

Parasites have evolved independently in numerous animal lineages, and they now make up a considerable proportion of the biodiversity of life. Not only do they impact humans and other animals in fundamental ways, but in recent years they have become a powerful model system for the study of ecology and evolution, with practical applications in disease prevention. Here, in a thoroughly revised and updated edition of his influential earlier work, Robert Poulin provides an evolutionary ecologist's view of the biology of parasites. He sets forth a comprehensive synthesis of parasite evolutionary ecology, integrating information across scales from the features of individual parasites to the dynamics of parasite populations and the structuring of parasite communities. Evolutionary Ecology of Parasites presents an evolutionary framework for the study of parasite biology, combining theory with empirical examples for a broader understanding of why parasites are as they are and do what they do. An up-to-date synthesis of the field, the book is an ideal teaching tool for advanced courses on the subject.

Pointing toward promising directions and setting a research agenda, it will also be an invaluable reference for researchers who seek to extend our knowledge of parasite ecology and evolution.

By: Robert Poulin
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Second Edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 595g
ISBN: 9780691120850
ISBN 10: 0691120854
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 13 March 2007
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robert Poulin is Professor of Zoology at the University of Otago, New Zealand. He is the coauthor of Parasite Biodiversity and the editor of two other books.

Reviews for Evolutionary Ecology of Parasites: Second Edition

""What a wonderful book! ... I can heartily recommend this volume for all parasitologists, regardless of their specific research interests, and whether students or teachers. I would also strongly recommend this book for the 'non-parasite' ecologist and evolutionary biologist because it will provide them with a concise picture of how parasites fit into the general scheme of ecology and evolution, something about which they really should know a lot, but many times do not! Poulin does, and explains it well.""--Gerald Esch, Journal of Parasitology