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Ecology in Action

Authors

Fred D. Singer
, Radford University, Virginia
Published 2016

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Taking a fresh approach to integrating key concepts and research processes, this undergraduate textbook encourages students to develop an understanding of how ecologists raise and answer real-world questions. Four unique chapters describe the development and evolution of different research programs in each of ecology's core areas, showing students that research is undertaken by real people who are profoundly influenced by their social and political environments. Beginning with a case study to capture student interest, each chapter emphasizes the linkage between…

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Key features

  • Strikes the perfect balance in delivering concepts alongside research processes, including four chapters devoted to inspiring ecologists and their research programs, allowing students to develop a deep understanding of how ecologists raise and answer real-world questions
  • Written by an experienced and passionate teacher, using an engaging personal narrative and stunning imagery to captivate students and bring this vibrant subject to life
  • 'Thinking ecologically' discussion questions integrated within the text encourage active participation, and a range of end-of-chapter exercises support students as they reinforce concepts and apply analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Online resources include PowerPoint and JPEG files of all figures, solutions to exercises for instructors, and a tutorial introducing students to the R statistical package and explaining how to use it to solve exercises in the book

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