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The Ecology of Bird Communities: Volume 1 Foundations and Patterns - Couverture souple

Wiens, John A.

 
9780521426343: The Ecology of Bird Communities: Volume 1 Foundations and Patterns
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0521426340 ISBN 13 : 9780521426343
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1992

Synopsis

The two volumes of John Wiens' Ecology of Bird Communities, first published in 1992, are recognised as having applications and importance beyond the study of birds to the wider study of ecology in general. The books contain a detailed synthesis of our understanding of the patterns of organisation of bird communities and of the factors that may determine them, drawing from studies from all over the world. The author, however, does more than simply review findings in bird community ecology. By emphasizing how proper logic and methods have or have not been followed and how different viewpoints have developed historically and have led to controversy, he extends the scope of these books far beyond the study of birds. Volume 1 Foundations and Patterns explores why avian community ecologists ask the questions they do and what philosophical and methodological approaches they have used to answer such questions. Most of the book is devoted to a critical evaluation of what is known about the nature and organisation of bird communities.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The two volumes of John Wiens' Ecology of Bird Communities, first published in 1992, are recognised as having applications and importance beyond the study of birds to the wider study of ecology in general. The books contain a detailed synthesis of our understanding of the patterns of organisation of bird communities and of the factors that may determine them, drawing from studies from all over the world. The author, however, does more than simply review findings in bird community ecology. By emphasizing how proper logic and methods have or have not been followed and how different viewpoints have developed historically and have led to controversy, he extends the scope of these books far beyond the study of birds. Volume 1 Foundations and Patterns explores why avian community ecologists ask the questions they do and what philosophical and methodological approaches they have used to answer such questions. Most of the book is devoted to a critical evaluation of what is known about the nature and organisation of bird communities.

Revue de presse

"...a critical and careful review of the evidence for the main ideas and a fair analysis of the more contentious issues." Nature

"...will be the singly most-cited reference in the ecological and ornithological literature through the end of the century." Wildlife Review

"These are lively and multifaceted volumes. Their quality and breadth of information guarantees that they will be a standard source and guide to avian ecologists in the years ahead." Ecology

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
1992
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521426340
ISBN 13 
9780521426343
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
558
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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