[ebook] Elements of Ecology, Global Edition 9th Edition > eBook

Elements of Ecology continues to explain ecological processes clearly and concisely, with a greater emphasis on the relevance of ecology to everyday life and the human impact on ecosystems. This dramatically revised edition discusses issues of human ecology throughout the text and provides a greater variety of opportunities for students to learn, practice, and develop quantitative and analytical skills. Current research examples and other content updates are supported by more than 200 redesigned, full-color illustrations, graphs, and tables.   The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed. 

1. Chapter 1 The Nature of Ecology
2. 1.1 Ecology Is the Study of the Relationship between Organisms and Their Environment
3. 1.2 Organisms Interact with the Environment in the Context of the Ecosystem
4. 1.3 Ecological Systems Form a Hierarchy
5. 1.4 Ecologists Study Pattern and Process at Many Levels
6. 1.5 Ecologists Investigate Nature Using the Scientific Method
7. QUANTIFYING ECOLOGY 1.1: Classifying Ecological Data
8. QUANTIFYING ECOLOGY 1.2: Displaying Ecological Data: Histograms and Scatter Plots
9. 1.6 Models Provide a Basis for Predictions
10. 1.7 Uncertainty Is an Inherent Feature of Science
11. 1.8 Ecology Has Strong Ties to Other Disciplines
12. 1.9 The Individual Is the Basic Unit of Ecology
13. ECOLOGICAL ISUES & APPLICATIONS: Ecology Has a Rich History
14. Summary
15. Study Questions
16. Further Readings
17. Part 1 The Physical Environment
18. Chapter 2 Climate
19. 2.1 Surface Temperatures Reflect the Difference between Incoming and Outgoing Radiation
20. 2.2 Intercepted Solar Radiation and Surface Temperatures Vary Seasonally
21. 2.3 Geographic Difference in Surface Net Radiation Result in Global P