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Ecology: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
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Ecology: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
Series: Very Short Introductions
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Understanding how our living environment works is essentially a
study of ecological systems. Ecology is the science of how
organisms interact with each other and with their environment, and
how such interactions create self-organising communities and
ecosystems. This science touches us all. The food we eat, the water
we drink, the natural resources we use, our physical and mental
health, and much of our cultural heritage are to a large degree
products of ecological interactions of organisms and their
environment. This Very Short Introduction celebrates the centrality
of ecology in our lives. Jaboury Ghazoul explores how ecology has
evolved rapidly from natural history to become a predictive science
that explains how the natural world works, and which guides
environmental policy and management decisions. Drawing on a range
of examples, he shows how ecological science can be applied to
management and conservation, including the extent to which theory
has shaped practice. Ecological science has also shaped social and
cultural perspectives on the environment, a process that influences
politics of the environment. Ghazoul concludes by considering the
future of ecology, particularly in the light of current and future
environmental challenges. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short
Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds
of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books
are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our
expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and
enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly
readable.
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