{"product_id":"ecology-the-basics-philip-james-9781032994970","title":"Ecology the Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe text sets out the fundamentals that underpin ecology - the study of the relations between organisms of the same of different species and between organisms and the abiotic (non-living) environment. In other words, it is the study of where we live.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structure of the book adopts the classical style followed by most educators teaching this subject. It is divided into seven chapters which could be the basis of a semester's learning. Non-specialist, jargon-free language is used throughout with technical words and phrases explained in the text and in a glossary. Each chapter begins with an overview of the key themes covered and ends with suggestions for further, self-directed study. Chapter 1 is an introduction to the subject and contains outlines of how the subject has developed, its relevance today, and the skills required by an ecologist. Chapters 2 - 7 address, in turn, the abiotic (non-living) environment, adaptations of organisms to their abiotic environment, population ecology, community ecology, ecosystem ecology, and landscape ecology. Cross-cutting themes such as behavioural ecology, aquatic ecology, and terrestrial ecology are woven throughout these chapters. Relevant case studies, based on twenty-first century global challenges (changing climate, urbanisation, the biodiversity crisis, and the spread of invasive non-native species) and ecological ways of tackling these issues (nature-based solutions and species and habitat conservation (including rewilding)), are presented in relevant chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eEcology: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e the author synthesises ecological understanding to provide a foundation for first- and second-year undergraduates who are approaching ecology for the first time or are looking to refresh their knowledge. \u003ci\u003eEcology: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e also serves as a foundation for those coming to ecology as part of their higher-level studies, or who wish to be more informed about ecology as part of their life-long learning journey.The text sets out the fundamentals that underpin ecology - the study of the relations between organisms of the same of different species and between organisms and the abiotic (non-living) environment. In other words, it is the study of where we live.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Philip James\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1032994975\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781032994970\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 324\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.68d","brand":"Philip James","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49148131279103,"sku":"9781032994970","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ecology-the-basics-philip-james-9781032994970","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}