Description
About the Author
Prof. Tom Sherratt has authored and co-authored over 90 scientific publications in evolution and ecology, including several papers in Nature. Co-author of an earlier book for Oxford University Press on anti-predator defence, and an Associate Editor of The American Naturalist, Tom has a wide range of teaching and research interests, especially in entomology and evolutionary theory. Dr Dave Wilkinson has authored and co-authored over 80 scientific publications in biology, environmental science, archaeology and the history of science. He authored a previous award winning book for Oxford University Press,"Fundamental Processes in Ecology; an Earth systems approach". He has wide research and teaching interests in biology and environmental sciences.
Reviews
Each chapter is an exciting and thrilling read...This is fascinating book. Every ecologist will profit from reading it, enjoying the in-depth-analysis of central ecological questions. * Ecological Society of Germany, Austria and Switzerland *
The serious fun of Big Questions in Ecology and Evolution comes from considering the child-like "why?" Unlike the average responses to questions posed by children, here Sherratt and Wilkinson offer answers as good as science currently can deliver. * SCIENCE *
This is a fascinating book. Every ecologist will profit from reading it. * Basic and Applied Ecology *
Book Information
ISBN 9780199548606
Author Thomas N. Sherratt
Format Hardback
Page Count 313
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 719g
Dimensions(mm) 247mm * 173mm * 20mm