The encyclopedia of ecology & environmental management

"Complete one-volume guide to ecology; definitions cover the entire spectrum of pure and applied ecological research; 3000 headwords defined; over 250 long entries review major topics; international team of distinguished authors - over 200 contributors from 18 countries; extensive cross-referencing allows readers to follow themes, and to broaden their knowledge in related subject areas; and presents cutting-edge definitions in emerging fields as well as a grounding in well-established areas of ecology."--Jacket.