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Big Questions in Ecology and Evolution (Oxford Biology) - Softcover

Sherratt, Thomas N.

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Synopsis

This book provides an introduction to a range of fundamental questions that have taxed evolutionary biologists and ecologists for decades. All of the questions posed have at least a partial solution, all have seen exciting breakthroughs in recent years, yet many of the explanations have been hotly debated.

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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.

Books by the Same Authors:
Fundamental Processes in Ecology: An Earth Systems Approach, Duel Editions |a David M. Wilkinson
Avoiding Attack: The Evolutionary Ecology of Crypsis, Warning Signals and Mimicry, Duel Editions |a Graeme D. Ruxton, Tom N. Sherratt and Mike Speed

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