To ask other readers questions about Why Ecology Matters , please sign up. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Add this book to your favorite list ». Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of Why Ecology Matters. Feb 21, Ryan rated it liked it Shelves: environment , nature. This book really felt like the reference text to an introduction to ecology class in college, likely compiled from a series of lectures and course slides from the author.
Basic concepts in population ecology, succession, invasive species, trophic cascades, nutrient cycles and energy flows to name several areas, were described in very short chapters each, with case studies and diagrams. I suppose for those with no prior knowledge of ecology it would be some what interesting, but definitely not fo This book really felt like the reference text to an introduction to ecology class in college, likely compiled from a series of lectures and course slides from the author.
I suppose for those with no prior knowledge of ecology it would be some what interesting, but definitely not for most nature lovers who should already be familiar with the subject. In this respect, if the book had been aimed at the general reading public a more catchy title would have worked better than the current one.
Oh and some color photos would have been great too. Apr 13, Ietrio rated it did not like it Shelves: junk. Krebs is another academic leech who would like to get invited to any popular show like some of his paper pushers. So the text is a boring rehash of other texts, but hopefully the producers of radio shows won't know. Feb 09, Amanda rated it really liked it. John Hewlett rated it it was amazing Sep 18, Tara Peterson rated it liked it Nov 03, Jamie Everett rated it really liked it Sep 07, Roberto rated it really liked it Dec 12, Khang Diep rated it it was amazing Apr 16, Emma Scho rated it really liked it Jan 28, Steph Armato rated it really liked it Apr 10, Dermot McHugh rated it liked it Oct 06, Callum rated it it was amazing Aug 06, Hannah rated it it was amazing Jun 17, Ecology is the study of interactions among living things and their environment.
It provides new understanding of these vital systems as they are now, and how they may change in the future. Ecology enriches our world and is crucial for human wellbeing and prosperity. It provides new knowledge of the interdependence between people and nature that is vital for food production, maintaining clean air and water, and sustaining biodiversity in a changing climate.
Ecology provides the essential basis for nature conservation. Maintaining a mosaic of habitats ensures the survival of a rich variety of species.
For instance, heathland is a valued landscape that is fast disappearing throughout much of Western Europe, but studies have helped identify how to preserve its ecological characteristic. Governments and citizens around the world are increasingly aware of the consequences of atmospheric pollution and climate change. In large-scale experiments, plants and animals are exposed to carefully controlled atmospheres and different ecological conditions.
There is much to be concerned about our planet, but ecology is also a science of optimism and hope. We hope that this collection of engaging, fascinating and important research — from studies at single sites, to studies across the globe — will inspire and fascinate you, demonstrating why ecology matters for all its different reasons. Interested in citizen science? You are commenting using your WordPress.
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