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Ecology 3rd Edition

by Michael L. Cain (Author), William D. Bowman (Author), Sally D. Hacker (Author)
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The new third edition of this bestselling book remains focused on being the best teaching tool possible for students taking their first course in ecology. Revised and updated, the book features a new chapter on Behavioral Ecology, an exciting and growing subfield of ecology, and new Analyzing Data exercises in which students work with real data.
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    9780878939084
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    978-0878939084
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    3rd
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    Sinauer Associates is an imprint of Oxford University Press
  5. Publication date
    March 4, 2014
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    9 x 1 x 11 inches
  8. Print length
    596 pages
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Michael L. Cain, having opted to change careers and focus full-time on writing, is currently affiliated with Bowdoin College, USA. He has instructed students across a wide range of subjects, including introductory biology, ecology, field ecology, evolution, botany, mathematical biology, and biostatistics. His research interests include: plant ecology; long-distance dispersal; ecological and evolutionary dynamics in hybrid zones; and search behavior in plants and animals. William D. Bowman is Professor at the University of Colorado at Boulder, USA, affiliated with the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Mountain Research Station, and the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research. Dr. Bowman has taught courses in introductory ecology, plant ecology, plant-soil interactions, and ecosystems ecology, and for over two decades he has directed undergraduate summer field courses and research programs. His research focuses on the intersections of physiological ecology, community dynamics, and ecosystem function, particularly in the context of environmental change. Sally D. Hacker is Professor at Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA where she has been a faculty member since 2004. As a community ecologist interested in natural and managed coastal, dune, and estuarine communities, Dr. Hacker's research explores the structures, functions, and services of communities under varying contexts of species interactions and global change. Her work has most recently focused on the protective role of ecosystems in mitigating coastal vulnerability due to climate change. She is author or co-author on numerous articles and book chapters exploring species interactions, marine invasions, and ecosystem services important to marine spatial planning and ecosystem-based management.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0878939083
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sinauer Associates is an imprint of Oxford University Press; 3rd edition (March 4, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 596 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780878939084
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0878939084
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.05 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 1 x 11 inches
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    William D. Bowman is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Director of the Mountain Research Station, and Fellow in the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Research in his lab focuses on multiple areas of plant ecology, primarily on the interactions between plants and their resources, ranging from plant adaptations to low resource availability, to how plants influence soils and subsequently ecosystem function and biodiversity. He received a BA from the University of Colorado, an MA from San Diego State, and his PhD from Duke University.

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    Sally D. Hacker is a Professor at Oregon State University, Corvallis, where she has been a faculty member since 2004. She has taught courses in introductory ecology, community ecology, and marine biology. She is particularly interested in promoting active and experiential learning for students interested in ecology and field experiences. Dr. Hacker’s research explores the structure, function, and services of natural and managed ecosystems under varying contexts of species interactions and global change. She has conducted research with plants and animals in rocky intertidal, estuarine, and coastal dune ecosystems. Her work has most recently focused on the protective role of coastal ecosystems in mitigating the vulnerability from climate change. In addition to the textbooks, Ecology (OUP/Sinauer) and Life: The Science of Biology (MacMillan/Sinauer), she is author or coauthor on numerous articles and book chapters exploring themes in coastal community ecology and ecosystem functions and services.

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Kduale
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best textbooks I've read
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This is one of the best textbooks I've ever read. It is colorfully illustrated. Very clear and defines terminology as new terms are introduced. This book is filling in a lot of gaps in my knowledge. Very easy to understand.
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Logan
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful textbook.
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2016
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I took my first ecology course using this textbook. My professor structured the course to promote reading the textbook so I've actually managed to read this entire book. I found it wonderfully informative and one of the best textbooks I've ever read.

**Word or warning-when it says loose leaf it means a non-binded book that arrives held together by rubber bands. However, you can just buy a binder for it and all is well.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Book cover is slightly mangled. The spine and structure are perfect. Pages are in great shape.
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Cover banged up. Everything else is great. I love to increase my knowledge and understanding of the natural world and I believe this book will help me with that.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Book cover is slightly mangled. The spine and structure are perfect. Pages are in great shape.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A solid treatment of the subject.
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2014
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I have almost completed my semester of ecology and feel qualified to review the book. It offers quite a comprehensive overview of the subject, with plenty of examples, graphs, and charts to illustrate concepts, as well as thought-provoking exercises and review questions. This textbook gives excellent treatment to a difficult subject.

I purchased looseleaf because it offered cost savings, but it's really really not worth the hassle of trying to keep it together and in decent condition for resale.
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Raquel
5.0 out of 5 stars but the text is such a great read that I had to keep it
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2014
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I am a huge fan of this text! I initially rented it with the intent of returning it at the end of the semester, but the text is such a great read that I had to keep it! The book arrives promptly and in perfect condition!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book, a little simplistic and LOTS of pictures ...
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Good book, a little simplistic and LOTS of pictures if you like that sort of thing. Still, it is very detailed and I did learn a lot from it and was a good companion for my class lectures.
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Patrick Munley
3.0 out of 5 stars Get Hardcover or Paperback version
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2016
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if I were to buy this book again I would not buy looseleaf. kind of a pain to store I don't like using binders as they're too big and clunky. get hardcover or paperback. still works though
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5.0 out of 5 stars The book was in perfect conditions! I saved money AND I'll be able ...
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The book was in perfect conditions! I saved money AND I'll be able to make some when I sell with how perfect if condition their products are in. Recommend for all college students.
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Jimmy
2.0 out of 5 stars misleading
Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2014
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They say it is paperback, however, it is just a loose leaf textbook that one can buy for less than half the price elsewhere.
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