Begon, Townsend and Harper's Ecology has long been regarded 
    as the definitive textbook on all aspects of ecology. 
    This new edition continues to provide a comprehensive treatment of the subject 
    from the first principles of ecology to a vivid reflection of our understanding of ecology in the 21st century. 
                
  
    Thoroughly revised and updated, this fourth edition includes: 
  
  - three new chapters on applied ecology, 
    reflecting a rigorous, scientific approach to the ecological problems now facing the human race 
  
- discussion of over 750 new studies, updating the text throughout 
  
- an updated, user-friendly design with margin notes and chapter summaries that serve as study aids 
  
- a dedicated website at www.blackwellpublishing.com/begon 
  
    The resulting textbook is easy to use, lucid and up-to-date, 
    and is the essential reference for all students whose degree program includes ecoloqy 
    and for practicing ecologists.