Practical Methods in Ecology, 1st Edition, 9781405102445
Paperback
Gives specific worked examples from the main ecosystems used for undergraduate study – seashore, lakes/ponds, field and woodland. * Only introductory text specifically focused on field techniques. * Great a how–toa guide that will show student exactly how to carry out each method.

Practical Methods in Ecology, 1st Edition

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  • Paperback

    176 pages

  • Release Date

    9 January 2003

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Summary

There are few books available that provide a good introduction to the methods and techniques for ecological research. This book will be invaluable to lecturers teaching field courses and students undertaking project work in ecology.

Each chapter will focus on an ecological technique. It will have an introductory section that describes the ecological principles and theory. This will then be followed by example applications. These will focus on three most common habitats where teacher…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781405102445
ISBN-10:1405102446
Author:Peter A. Henderson
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:Wiley-Blackwell
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:176
Edition:1st
Release Date:9 January 2003
Weight:318g
Dimensions:246mm x 173mm x 10mm
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Critics Review

”…a valuable manual for field workers in ecology. It is well thought out, identifying common pitfalls facing novice researchers.” J Burger, Rutgers, CHOICE, October 2003

“A valuable manual for field workers in ecology. It is well thought out, identifying common pitfalls facing novice researchers.” J Burger, Rutgers, CHOICE, October 2003

“This is an excellent book…There can be few teachers and practically no students who would not benefit from consulting Henderson’s book.” Journal of Biological Education, Winter 2005

About The Author

Peter A. Henderson

Peter Henderson is an ecologist with more than 25 years’ experience working on population dynamics of fish and invertebrates in Europe, North America, and Amazonia. His wide-ranging interests include community dynamics, evolutionary theory, and the taxonomy of ostracods. He is a director of the ecological consultancy Pisces Conservation Ltd and lectures at the University of Oxford.

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