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Samuel M. Scheiner Michael R. Willig

The Theory of Ecology

Samuel M. Scheiner,  Michael R. Willig

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English
University of Chicago Press
15 July 2011
Ecological science, the Biosphere
Despite claims to the contrary, the science of ecology has a long history of building theories. Many ecological theories are mathematical, computational, or statistical, though, and rarely have attempts been made to organize or extrapolate these models into broader theories. The Theory of Ecology brings together some of the most respected and creative theoretical ecologists of this era to advance a comprehensive, conceptual articulation of ecological theories. The contributors cover a wide range of topics, from ecological niche theory to population dynamic theory to island biogeography theory. Collectively, the chapters ably demonstrate how theory in ecology accounts for observations about the natural world and how models provide predictive understandings. It organizes these models into constitutive domains that highlight the strengths and weaknesses of ecological understanding. This book is a milestone in ecological theory and is certain to motivate future empirical and theoretical work in one of the most exciting and active domains of the life sciences.
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Imprint:   University of Chicago Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 23mm,  Width: 16mm,  Spine: 2mm
Weight:   624g
ISBN:   9780226736860
ISBN 10:   0226736865
Pages:   416
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Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Further / Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Samuel M. Scheiner has been on the faculty of Northern Illinois University and Arizona State University. Michael R. Willig is professor of ecology and evolutionary biology and director of the Center for Environmental Sciences and Engineering at the University of Connecticut.

Reviews for The Theory of Ecology

"""The Theory of Ecology provides a simple framework for interpreting the multifaceted role of theory in the field of ecology. This approach is unique, extremely brave, and contentious at times, but definitely intriguing."" (Kevin McCann, University of Guelph)"""


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