Pattern and Process in Macroecology

Gaston, Kevin J./ Blackburn, Tim M.

ISBN 10: 0632056533 / ISBN 13: 9780632056538

Edité par Blackwell Pub, 2000

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377 pages. 9.75x6.75x1.00 inches. In Stock. N° de réf. du vendeur x-0632056533

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Titre : Pattern and Process in Macroecology

Éditeur : Blackwell Pub

Date d'édition : 2000

Reliure : Paperback

Etat : Brand New

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Book by Gaston Kevin Blackburn Tim

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Issues of scale have become increasingly important to ecologists.This book addresses the structure of regional (large–scale)ecological assemblages or communities, and the influence this hasat a local (small–scale) level. This macroecological perspective isessential for the broader study of ecology because the structureand function of local communities cannot be properly understoodwithout reference to the region in which they are situated. The book reviews and synthesizes the issues of currentimportance in macroecology, providing a balanced summary of thefield that will be useful for biologists at advanced undergraduatelevel and above. These general issues are illustrated by frequentreference to specific well–studied local and regional assemblages–– an approach that serves to relate the macroecologicalperspective (which is perhaps often difficult to comprehend) to theeveryday experience of local sites. Macroecology is an expanding and dynamic discipline. The broadaim of the book is to promote an understanding of why it is such animportant part of the wider program of research into ecology. Summarises the current macroecological literature. Provides numerous examples of key patterns. Explicitly links local and regional scale processes. Exploits detailed knowledge of one species assemblage toexplore broad issues in the structuring of biodiversity.