Invasion Ecology (Paperback)

by Julie Lockwood (Author), Martha Hoopes (Author), Michael Marchetti (Author)
Key Phrases: invasion process model, invasion foci, invasion ecologists, North America, United States, New Zealand (more...)

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“An extensive literature cited section is provided … .Will be appreciated by motivated undergraduates and those looking for a concise integration of this fast growing field.”
Northeastern Naturalist

Product Description
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of biological invasion by non-native species. Highlighting important research findings associated with each stage of invasion, Invasion Ecology provides an overview of the invasion process from transportation patterns and causes of establishment success to ecological impacts, invader management, and post-invasion evolution.

Increasing awareness of the problems associated with invasion has led to a rapid growth in research into the dynamics of non-native species and their adverse effects on native biota and human economies. This book provides a synthesis of this fast growing field of research, and is an essential text for undergraduate and graduate students in ecology and conservation management.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (December 22, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405114185
• ISBN-13: 978-1405114189
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #274,447 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding book on invasion ecology, March 25, 2007

By	B. Scott "B" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is an up to date, thorough treatment on invasive ecology. It could be used to learn about invasive ecology or for a senior undergraduate and/or graduate class. The book is well organized and written. They have chosen to present many of the main issues in invasive ecology, comparing and contrasting different results in different areas (such as plants and animals). Their book builds on itself, so that as you continue to read, they remind the reader of examples already talked about in other parts of the book. This helps the reader to remember the concepts, and see different ideas from different points of view. They are not shy about the lack of evidence and research for some of the main hypotheses in this branch of ecology. At the end of each chapter, they present the reader with current papers on further complexity as well as companion papers. As a community college instructor and a PhD student, I found this book to be top quality. I hope there is a book so up to date, and well organized for me to teach invasive ecology from when I finish my degree.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very well written, I thoroughly enjoy this book, June 20, 2008

By	E. Jones (Florida, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It's very informative, backed up with plenty of facts. The concepts and theories really helped me in my field of invasives ecology. The only drawback I would say is that you need to have some kind of background in ecology or ecological concepts to thoroughly enjoy the chapters. I also bought another book to go with this one (not the same authors) and I much rather pick up this one and read it. I definetly recommend it to others, and it's a good price.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hoopes is the best! , September 18, 2008

By	Divya Rajan "Div" (New Jersy) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Martha Hoopes was not only my ecology professor at Mount Holyoke college but she was also my advisor and she is AWESOME!!!!!!!