How to Do Ecology by Richard Karban
Provides advice on how to develop a successful thesis and research program. This book presents different approaches to posing testable ecological questions. In particular, it covers the uses, strengths, and limitations of manipulative experiments in ecology.
"[A] refreshing, concise work aimed primarily at those contemplating or performing ecological research studiesThe authors' approach will be equally beneficial to those in various other areas of study... Highly recommended."--Choice "This 'concise handbook' is excellent in helping the targeted audience, as well as land managers, amateurs, and others in understanding how ecological research is done."--Dan R. Kunkle, Wildlife Activist "If you have been looking for the perfect gift for an undergraduate contemplating graduate school in ecology, or a beginning ecology graduate student, you have found it in this book. Short, with a conversational tone, this book is a wealth of information for beginning professionals."--Dr. Erika V. Iyengar, American Biology Teacher "How to do Ecology contains much of the sage advice that good supervisors have been giving their postgraduate students for years... [I]t's absolutely correct and vital information."--Robyn K. Whipp, Austral Ecology
Richard Karban is Professor of Entomology at the University of California, Davis, and the coauthor of "Induced Responses to Herbivory". Mikaela Huntzinger teaches ecology and coordinates professional development programs for teaching assistants at the University of California, Davis
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691125770 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691125775 |
| Title | How to Do Ecology |
| Author | Richard Karban |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 2006-08-20 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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