The Economy of Nature: Data Analysis Update (Paperback)

by Robert E. Ricklefs (Author)

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This classic introductory text offers a balanced survey of ecology. It is best known for its vivid examples from natural history, comprehensive coverage of evolution and quantitative approach.
 
Due to popular demand, this Fifth Edition Data Analysis Update brings twelve new data analysis modules that introduce students to ecological data and quantitative methods used by ecologists.

 

 

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ROBERT E. RICKLEFS, University of Missouri, St. Louis, USA.

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Product Details Paperback: 550 pages Publisher: W. H. Freeman; 5th edition (July 21, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 0716777622 ISBN-13: 978-0716777625 Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #130,459 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Lifesaver., February 17, 2007 By  Kerstyn - See all my reviews This review is from: The Economy of Nature, Fifth Edition (Paperback) I admit, at first I could feel my eyeballs melting from the pedantic aura that radiated from the Economy of Nature. The text followed a simple, formulaic method of teaching: each chapter began with a generalization, usually relating chapter concepts to a current issue, before dissecting the topic from the easiest to most difficult concepts. The material was essentially mathematical based on the graphs and equations normally associated with ecology, and the section on population growth is particularly helpful if you're a bit rocky with incorporating all the rates to calculate the net growth. It was boring, boring, boring, but it was concise and saved my arse on final exams. If you're taking intro bio, I would recommend this as supplementary reading. It's definitely not as wordy as the average bio textbook, but you'll learn loads more about ecology and the math involved isn't tricky. The formulas are explained well, so even if you find it challenging you'll get the hang of it in no time. 4.0 out of 5 stars Looks good, July 1, 2009 By  Julie S. Sharp - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: The Economy of Nature (Paperback) Book was in fairly good shape and the previous owner sent it in a timely fashion. 3 of 91 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Good info, but I don't think ecology is a real science., March 28, 2004 By A Customer This review is from: The Economy of Nature, Fifth Edition (Paperback) This is a decent textbook as an introduction to ecology. It contains alot of good information and integrates quite a bit of mathematics and graphs into the material being presented. However, I am convinced that ecology is not a real science.		Ad feedback   Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 550 pages
• Publisher: W. H. Freeman; 5th edition (July 21, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0716777622
• ISBN-13: 978-0716777625
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #130,459 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lifesaver., February 17, 2007

By	Kerstyn - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Economy of Nature, Fifth Edition (Paperback)

I admit, at first I could feel my eyeballs melting from the pedantic aura that radiated from the Economy of Nature. The text followed a simple, formulaic method of teaching: each chapter began with a generalization, usually relating chapter concepts to a current issue, before dissecting the topic from the easiest to most difficult concepts. The material was essentially mathematical based on the graphs and equations normally associated with ecology, and the section on population growth is particularly helpful if you're a bit rocky with incorporating all the rates to calculate the net growth.

It was boring, boring, boring, but it was concise and saved my arse on final exams. If you're taking intro bio, I would recommend this as supplementary reading. It's definitely not as wordy as the average bio textbook, but you'll learn loads more about ecology and the math involved isn't tricky. The formulas are explained well, so even if you find it challenging you'll get the hang of it in no time.

4.0 out of 5 stars Looks good, July 1, 2009

By	Julie S. Sharp - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Economy of Nature (Paperback)

Book was in fairly good shape and the previous owner sent it in a timely fashion.

3 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good info, but I don't think ecology is a real science., March 28, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The Economy of Nature, Fifth Edition (Paperback)

This is a decent textbook as an introduction to ecology. It contains alot of good information and integrates quite a bit of mathematics and graphs into the material being presented. However, I am convinced that ecology is not a real science.