The balance of nature ecology's enduring myth / John Kricher.

Author/creator Kricher, John C.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoPrinceton : Princeton University Press,
Descriptionxi, 237 p. ; 25 cm.
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Subjects

Contents Why it matters -- Of what purpose are mosquitoes? -- Creating paradigms -- Ecology B.C. ("before Charles") -- Ecology A.D. ("after Darwin") -- The twentieth century : ecology comes of age -- A visit to Bodie : ecological space and time -- Ecology and evolution : process and paradigm -- Be glad to be an Earthling -- Life plays the lottery -- Why global climate is like New England weather -- Taking it from the top or the bottom -- For the love of biodiversity (and stable ecosystems?) -- Facing Marley's ghost.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [209]-227) and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2008044853
ISBN9780691138985 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0691138982 (hardcover : alk. paper)