Evolutionary Ecology of Plant Reproductive Strategies [Hardcover]

Tom de Jong (Author), Peter Klinkhamer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521821428 | ISBN-13: 978-0521821421 | Publication Date: November 14, 2005

Evolutionary biologists have produced a solid body of evidence to explain patterns of diversification, both within and among species. Recent textbooks are weighted towards studies of animals, which is surprising given that plants are ideally suited for answering evolutionary questions. This book places the wealth of data that have been collected on plants into the unifying framework of game theory. It is the authors' hope that many students will take on this challenge and help the study of the evolutionary ecology of plants to develop as a mature, predictive science.

Editorial Reviews

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“For students and researchers interested in evolutionary biology, this is a refreshing work on evolutionary ecology of plants.”
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"In summary, we think that the theory-based perspective of this book fills a gap in the area of plant reproductive ecology texts."
Tia-Lynn Ashman, Carine L. Collin, Laurent Penet, The Ecological Society of America

"The authors have gathered together a collection of data, including charts, tables and equations in this technical publication for the benefit of other scientists exploring the evolutionary process."
Marilyn K. Alaimo, Chicago Botanic Garden

"...one of the most readable that I have read, putting many written by native English speakers to shame.... I hope that this book will be widely read..."
Janet Sprent, Bulletin of the British Ecological Society

Book Description

Evolutionary biologists have produced a solid body of evidence to explain patterns of diversification, both within and among species. Recent textbooks are weighted towards studies of animals, although many studies have also been carried out on plants. This book aims to set the record straight by placing the wealth of data that have been collected on plants into the unifying framework of game theory. This allows testing of the theory of natural selection in some cases, while in other cases highlighting the need for additional data collection and theoretical development.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 338 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (November 14, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521821428
• ISBN-13: 978-0521821421
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,491,115 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good, detailed overview of plant reproductive systems, March 9, 2007

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This review is from: Evolutionary Ecology of Plant Reproductive Strategies (Paperback)

This is a decent, well-documented overview of plant reproductive systems, with much supporting theory as to how and why they evolved. The decidedly theoretical approach works well, but the mathematical underpinnings may be difficult for some with a more empirical background. Nevertheless, this book will probably remain the best general introduction to this topic for quite some time.