The Background of Ecology Concept and Theory |
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| Author:
| McIntosh, Robert P. |
| Contribution by:
| Birks, H. J. B.
Wiens, J. A. |
| Series title: | Cambridge Studies in Ecology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-27087-8 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 1986 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $108.00 |
Book Description:
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Describes how ecology emerged as a science in the context of 19th century natural history, biogeography, and physiology and traces its rapid acceptance and formalization in the early 20th century. Also examines the relationship of scientific ecology to general environmental concerns and related public policy matters.
Describes how ecology emerged as a science in the context of 19th century natural history, biogeography, and physiology and traces its rapid acceptance and formalization in the early 20th century. Also examines the relationship of scientific ecology to general environmental concerns and related public policy matters.