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Author : Edward O. Wilson
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (5 download)
Download or read book Success and Dominance in Ecosystems written by Edward O. Wilson and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Edward O. Wilson
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 9780801883293
Total Pages : 746 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (832 download)
Download or read book Nature Revealed written by Edward O. Wilson and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Edward O. Wilson is one of the leading biologists and philosophical thinkers of our time. In this compelling collection, Wilson's observations range from the tiny glands of ants to the nature of the living universe. Many of the pieces are considered landmarks in evolutionary biology, ecology, and behavioral biology. Wilson explores topics as diverse as slavery in ants, the genetic basis of societal structure, the discovery of the taxon cycle, the original formulation of the theory of island biogeography, a critique of subspecies as a unit of classification, and the conservation of life's diversity. Each article is presented in its original form, dating from Wilson's first published article in 1949 to his most recent exploration of the natural world. Preceding each piece is a brief essay by Wilson that explains the context in which the article was written and provides insights into the scientist himself and the debates of the time. This collection enables us to share Wilson's various vantage points and to view the complexities of nature through his eyes. Wilson aficionados, along with readers discovering his work for the first time, will find in this collection a world of beauty, complexity, and challenge.
Author : Edward O. Wilson
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Success and Dominance in Ecosystems written by Edward O. Wilson and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Hugh Desmond
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190096160
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (9 download)
Download or read book Human Success written by Hugh Desmond and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2023 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does it mean for our species--or for any species--to be successful? Human Success: Evolutionary Origins and Ethical Implications examines the concept of human success from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, with contributions from leading paleobiologists, anthropologists, geologists, philosophers of science, and ethicists. It tells the tale of how the human species grew in success-linked metrics, such as population size and geographical range, and how it came to dominate ecological systems across the globe. It explores how culture, technology, and creativity have contributed to human success. However, there is a darker side of human success, as has become apparent in a world affected by climate change and the destruction of biodiversity. This leads us to ask whether the human species can really be called successful, and what our future success will look like in terms of our bodies, minds, morals, and our place in the universe. The essays in this book probe us to reflect on what has led to our apparent evolutionary success--and, most importantly, what this success implies for the future of our species.
Author : Brian D. Fath
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0444641300
Total Pages : 2786 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (446 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Ecology written by Brian D. Fath and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2018-08-23 with total page 2786 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encyclopedia of Ecology, Second Edition, Four Volume Set continues the acclaimed work of the previous edition published in 2008. It covers all scales of biological organization, from organisms, to populations, to communities and ecosystems. Laboratory, field, simulation modelling, and theoretical approaches are presented to show how living systems sustain structure and function in space and time. New areas of focus include micro- and macro scales, molecular and genetic ecology, and global ecology (e.g., climate change, earth transformations, ecosystem services, and the food-water-energy nexus) are included. In addition, new, international experts in ecology contribute on a variety of topics. Offers the most broad-ranging and comprehensive resource available in the field of ecology Provides foundational content and suggests further reading Incorporates the expertise of over 500 outstanding investigators in the field of ecology, including top young scientists with both research and teaching experience Includes multimedia resources, such as an Interactive Map Viewer and links to a CSDMS (Community Surface Dynamics Modeling System), an open-source platform for modelers to share and link models dealing with earth system processes
Author : B. N. Pandey
Publisher : APH Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9788176489966
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (899 download)
Download or read book Ecology and Environment written by B. N. Pandey and published by APH Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Papers presented at the 15th All-India Congress of Zoology, held at Jammu during 29-31 October 2004.
Author : R. S. DeSanto
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461394325
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (613 download)
Download or read book Concepts of Applied Ecology written by R. S. DeSanto and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book represents the interests and attitudes, the information, and the philosophy that define my work and career as it has evolved over the years. Not written as a substitute for any of the many textbooks on ecology, it is meant to present the simplest and most direct approach to a complex field as distilled out of my work as an applied ecologist, who deals with concrete daily problems in the real-world context of economics, politics, and logis tics. I hope that it is useful to the reader who seeks an overview of applied ecology, including sufficient specific detail to make that reader more com fortable with the field and more conversant with the capabilities and limits of ecologists and their tools. Each chapter is followed by a bibliography which has two functions. The first is to represent the main sources or reviews of information upon which the associated chapter is partly based. The second is to give sources for some of the examples utilized in the chapter and some of the illustrations summarizing and clarifying the text, which have been adapted, cited, or derived, from those references. In that sense, I must most sincerely thank all those fellow ecologists who have preceeded me and who have made my work far more diverse and interesting to me than might otherwise have been the case.
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Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128132523
Total Pages : 3052 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-01-21 with total page 3052 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior, Second Edition, Four Volume Set the latest update since the 2010 release, builds upon the solid foundation established in the first edition. Updated sections include Host-parasite interactions, Vertebrate social behavior, and the introduction of ‘overview essays’ that boost the book's comprehensive detail. The structure for the work is modified to accommodate a better grouping of subjects. Some chapters have been reshuffled, with section headings combined or modified. Represents a one-stop resource for scientifically reliable information on animal behavior Provides comparative approaches, including the perspective of evolutionary biologists, physiologists, endocrinologists, neuroscientists and psychologists Includes multimedia features in the online version that offer accessible tools to readers looking to deepen their understanding
Author : Richard E. Michod
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691223866
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (912 download)
Download or read book Darwinian Dynamics written by Richard E. Michod and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concept of fitness has long been a topic of intense debate among evolutionary biologists and their critics, with its definition and explanatory power coming under attack. In this book, Richard Michod offers a fresh, dynamical interpretation of evolution and fitness concepts. He argues that evolution has no enduring products; what matters is the process of genetic change. Whereas many biologists have focused on competition and aggression as determining factors in survival, Michod, by concentrating on the emergence of individuality at new and more complex levels, finds that cooperation plays even a greater role. Michod first considers the principles behind the hierarchically nested levels of organization that constitute life: genes, chromosomes, genomes, cells, multicellular organisms, and societies. By examining the evolutionary transitions from the molecular level up to the whole organism, the author explains how cooperation and conflict in a multilevel setting leads to new levels of fitness. He builds a model of fitness drawing on recent developments in ecology and multilevel selection theory and on new explanations of the origin of life. Michod concludes with a discussion of the philosophical implications of his theory of fitness, a theory that addresses the most fundamental and unique concept in all of biology.
Author : Stephen L. Brusatte
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470656581
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (76 download)
Download or read book Dinosaur Paleobiology written by Stephen L. Brusatte and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study of dinosaurs has been experiencing a remarkable renaissance over the past few decades. Scientific understanding of dinosaur anatomy, biology, and evolution has advanced to such a degree that paleontologists often know more about 100-million-year-old dinosaurs than many species of living organisms. This book provides a contemporary review of dinosaur science intended for students, researchers, and dinosaur enthusiasts. It reviews the latest knowledge on dinosaur anatomy and phylogeny, how dinosaurs functioned as living animals, and the grand narrative of dinosaur evolution across the Mesozoic. A particular focus is on the fossil evidence and explicit methods that allow paleontologists to study dinosaurs in rigorous detail. Scientific knowledge of dinosaur biology and evolution is shifting fast, and this book aims to summarize current understanding of dinosaur science in a technical, but accessible, style, supplemented with vivid photographs and illustrations. The Topics in Paleobiology Series is published in collaboration with the Palaeontological Association, and is edited by Professor Mike Benton, University of Bristol. Books in the series provide a summary of the current state of knowledge, a trusted route into the primary literature, and will act as pointers for future directions for research. As well as volumes on individual groups, the series will also deal with topics that have a cross-cutting relevance, such as the evolution of significant ecosystems, particular key times and events in the history of life, climate change, and the application of a new techniques such as molecular palaeontology. The books are written by leading international experts and will be pitched at a level suitable for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates, and researchers in both the paleontological and biological sciences. Additional resources for this book can be found at: http://www.wiley.com/go/brusatte/dinosaurpaleobiology.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)
Download or read book Wildland Fire in Ecosystems written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 794 pages
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Download or read book Climate Research written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 794 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interactions of climate with organisms, ecosystems, and human societies.
Author : Alan Wittbecker
Publisher : 3 Muses Books, SynGeo ArchiGraph
ISBN 13 : 091138524X
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (113 download)
Download or read book Eutopias Or Outopias written by Alan Wittbecker and published by 3 Muses Books, SynGeo ArchiGraph. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choosing to design and make good places with philosophical ideas and cultural images.
Author : Torrance C. Hanley
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 110707732X
Total Pages : 427 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (7 download)
Download or read book Trophic Ecology written by Torrance C. Hanley and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-05-07 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examining the interaction of bottom-up and top-down forces, it presents a unique synthesis of trophic interactions within and across ecosystems.
Author : Lori Lach
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199544638
Total Pages : 429 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (995 download)
Download or read book Ant Ecology written by Lori Lach and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The incredible global diversity of ants, and their important ecological roles, mean that we cannot ignore the significance of ants in ecological systems. Ant Ecology takes the reader on a journey of discovery from the beginnings of ants many hundreds of thousands of years ago, through to the makings of present day distributions.
Author : Sugam Keshri
Publisher : Sugam Keshri
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 167 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book The Irrelevant Middleman written by Sugam Keshri and published by Sugam Keshri. This book was released on 2023-06-03 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this captivating book, the author challenges the existence of God, weaving together scientific concepts, philosophical ideas, and critical reasoning. They dismantle traditional arguments posed for the existence and expose the inherent irrelevance of a divine intermediary. This book attempts to delve into human nature, psychology, philosophy. "The Irrelevant Middleman" delves beyond religious dogma, critically examining Hinduism, its principles, philosophies, its central ideologies and Hindutva, shedding light on their societal impact while maintaining a balanced perspective. The book encourages readers to question the influence of organized religion and embrace a more enlightened worldview. It discusses Indian atheism and atheism in general. It integrates scientific theories like evolution or the Big Bang with profound philosophical concepts, like Morality, Bhakti and Duty. It invites readers to challenge preconceived notions, offering a path towards a more rational and meaningful existence, where skepticism and critical thinking prevail, and the search for truth and meaning takes center stage. Also available on Amazon(Ebook+Paperback) : https://amzn.eu/d/ejDU05F
Author : Agnieszka Latawiec
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3110450674
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (14 download)
Download or read book Sustainability Indicators in Practice written by Agnieszka Latawiec and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2016-01-29 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique book which reflects the multifaceted nature of sustainability by bringing together authors from interdisciplinary backgrounds. The book highlights the opportunities and challenges associated with applying sustainability indicators in different socio-cultural and geographical settings. It presents a range of possible solutions to common challenges associated with the use of indicators in practice.
