Why big fierce animals are rare

Colinvaux, Paul A.

G. Allen and Unwin

This book "gives a balanced, up-to-date account of ecology which makes an ideal introduction to the subject for any intelligent reader. The book evolved from seven years' experience of lecturing, as assigned reading for a one-semester course for second-year students: 'There is, however, nothing in the book which should be beyond the comprehension of first-year science students . . . It is my hope that mathematics and jargon could be completely circumvented by those wishing to set them aside and follow the arguments in prose, that arts students and even artists would be able to glean from the book of the great fun that ecologists find in their own peculiar way of looking at nature . . , my aim has been to capture enough of ecology's enjoyment to give a little pleasure in the reading.' The author has succeeded in his aim admirably. Serious students must still consult text-books and the original literature, but such an introduction will whet their appetites..."

Introduction to ecology

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

wiley

<p>Here is one of the most provocative, wide-ranging, and delightful books ever written about our environment. Paul Colinvaux takes a penetrating look at the science of ecology, bringing to his subject both profound knowledge and an enthusiasm that will encourage a greater understanding of the environment and of the efforts of those who seek to preserve it.</p>

Why Big Fierce Animals Are Rare: An Ecologist's Perspective

Princeton University Press

Introduccion a la ecologia/ Introduction to Ecology (Spanish Edition)

Editorial Limusa S.A. De C.V.

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