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Contents Highlights

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Featured Titles

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Ecological Reviews

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Professional Development

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Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation 6 Systematics Association Special Volume Series

Information on related journals Inside back cover

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Textbook

Plant Ecology Origins, Processes, Consequences

Second edition Paul A. Keddy

Now in full colour, this much-awaited new edition of the book Plants and Vegetation provides a fresh and comprehensive approach to plant ecology. Keddy’s clear and engaging text emphasises unifying underlying principles and processes, taking a global approach to the subject and engaging students in essential concepts through real-world examples.

‘Keddy’s Plant Ecology is a refreshing synthesis of the core concepts of the discipline. It is a remarkably readable book that is brimming with vivid stories about the central role of plants in the biosphere. This milestone in the canon of ecological literature pays homage to the previous generations of plant ecologists that built the field as we know it. The organisation is unconventional yet intuitive, the prose is animated yet enlightening, and the revised figures are both colourful and instructive. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to acquire a broad understanding of plant ecology.’

Daniel Laughlin, The University of Waikato, New Zealand

‘In the early pages of this distinctive and engaging book Paul A. Keddy explains the underrated foundational role of plants in the origin of life on Earth. This is followed in masterfully discerning style over several chapters by arguments and evidence in which he champions the plant ecologists who are advancing specific sets of plant functional traits as the basis of vegetation patterns and as key factors in ecosystem structure and dynamics and responses to climate and management. Finally in conclusion, Keddy identifies and reproaches Man as the remorseless destroyer of our plant heritage and casts a critical eye at current efforts at conservation and restoration.’

Philip Grime, Buxton Climate Change Impacts Lab, University of Sheffield 2017 246 x 189 mm 624pp 187 b/w illus. 192 colour illus. 64 tables 89 exercises 978-1-107-11423-4 Hardback £49.99 / US$64.99 For all formats available, see

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Ecology in Action Fred D. Singer Radford University, Virginia

This fresh approach to integrating the core concepts of ecology and research processes has a strong narrative, driven by case studies that reveal how ecologists raise and answer real-world questions. It enables students to develop a strong grasp of key topics with a deep understanding of ecology as a dynamic science.

Contents: Part I. Introduction and the Physical Environment; Part II. Evolutionary and Organismal Ecology; Part III. Population Ecology; Part IV. Community Ecology; Part V. Ecosystem and Global Ecology.

‘This is the best ecology text I have seen to date … In 719 pages, Fred D. Singer has produced a work of incomparable excellence and detail for modern ecology … Ecology in Action is worth every penny. A must for anyone studying, teaching or researching ecology.’

Pat Sang MRSB, The Biologist ‘In the digital age, creating an effective ecology textbook has become even more challenging. Competition abounds among the numerous available texts, as well as interactive e-books. The authors of this review have been disappointed by several previous works, leading to one of us no longer teaching ecology with a hardbound text. Fred D. Singer’s Ecology in Action may change that and is likely to impress a number of instructors that have had similar previous disappointments. … Singer’s writing effectively weaves together some of ecology’s greatest hits, both classic and modern to produce interesting, information, and insightful ecology. … [A] high-quality text, one that we are sure is likely to be adopted by numerous universities even in this competitive market. Singer’s Ecology in Action will age well, and future ecologists are undoubtedly going to look at it fondly …’

Howard Whiteman and Nancy Buschhaus, Ecology 2016 276 x 219 mm 719pp 555 colour illus. 88 tables 408 exercises 978-1-107-11537-8 Hardback £44.99 / US$74.99 For all formats available, see

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Highlights

Defending Biodiversity

Deep-Sea Fishes

Environmental Science and Ethics

Biology, Diversity, Ecology and Fisheries

Jonathan A. Newman

Imants G. Priede

University of Guelph, Ontario

University of Aberdeen

Gary Varner

Synthesising the very latest research, this comprehensive account of deep-sea fishes covers evolution, physiology and ecology, as well as the history of their discovery.

Priede provides a global account of both pelagic and demersal species and, crucially, considers the effect of the growing deepsea fishing industry on sustainability.

Texas A & M University

Stefan Linquist University of Guelph, Ontario

Environmentalists are called upon to defend their conservation efforts, yet most lack training in the ethical dimensions of conservation biology or are unused to integrating scientific evidence into philosophical reasoning. This book equips environmentalists with the knowledge to strengthen arguments in favor of conserving biodiversity.

Contents: Part I. Instrumental Value Defenses; Part II. Intrinsic Value Defenses.

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2017 246 x 189 mm 534pp 978-1-107-08382-0 Hardback £74.99 / US$89.99 Publication August 2017 For all formats available, see

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2017 228 x 152 mm 452pp 27 b/w illus. 14 tables 978-0-521-76886-3 Hardback £79.99 / US$99.99 978-0-521-14620-3 Paperback £36.99 / US$47.99 Publication October 2017

Invasive Species

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Mark A. Burgman

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Imperial College London

Risk Assessment and Management

Andrew P. Robinson University of Melbourne

Terry Walshe Australian Institute of Marine Science

Mike Nunn Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

Biosecurity regulators are charged with protecting national environments, agricultural interests and economies on tight budgets, while supporting trade.

Focusing on surveillance, statistical modelling, decision making and communication, this book presents tested scientific solutions to the greatest challenges faced by biosecurity regulators today.

2017 247 x 174 mm 426pp 117 b/w illus.

978-0-521-76596-1 Hardback £79.99 / US$99.99 978-0-521-14674-6 Paperback £39.99 / US$49.99 For all formats available, see

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A Natural History of Ladybird Beetles M. E. N. Majerus University of Cambridge

H. E. Roy NERC Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, UK

P. M. J. Brown Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge

Bringing together numerous studies on ladybirds into one place, this book is composed largely of Professor M. E. N. Majerus’ lifetime work, with updates made by two leading experts in the field. Organised into coherent themes, it provides readers with a complete ecological understanding of the ladybird species in a global context.

‘The detail here is immense … It’s also enlightening. … Majerus was taken from us too early, aged just 55, but this book stands as a tribute to his work – to make ladybirds fascinating and fun.’

Richard Jones, BBC Wildlife ‘A Natural History of Ladybird Beetles is an absolute joy to read. Perfect for beginners and experts alike, it begins with the role ladybirds have in folklore and nursery rhymes, and moves on to exceptionally detailed, yet accessible information on where ladybirds live, what they eat and what eats them, their sex lives, conservation and what the future holds for them. It’s probably the most detailed ladybird book available, with fascinating new information painstakingly researched by the late Professor Majerus, who died before his book was completed. A Natural History of Ladybird Beetles has been lovingly assembled by his former colleagues – some of Britain’s leading ladybird experts – and is a wonderful tribute to Majerus’ life’s work.’

Kate Bradbury, Garden writer

2016 247 x 174 mm 403pp 192 colour illus. 8 tables 978-1-107-11607-8 Hardback £44.99 / US$59.99 For all formats available, see

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Wildlife Politics Bruce Rocheleau Northern Illinois University

This book provides an analysis of the forces that impact wildlife politics in over sixty-five countries. Topics covered include overexploitation, hunting, ecotourism, the struggle to prevent illegal wildlife trafficking, science’s role in wildlife policymaking, the conflicting forces behind legislation and the significance of the Endangered Species Act. 2017 247 x 174 mm 382pp 978-1-107-18730-6 Hardback £49.99 / US$64.99 For all formats available, see

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Marine Conservation P. Keith Probert University of Otago, New Zealand

Presenting a global look at conservation of the world’s seas and their marine life, this book covers conservation issues pertinent to major groups of marine organisms, key habitats and initiatives in marine conservation. It will be invaluable for tertiary students and those working in conservation and resource management.

2017 246 x 189 mm 494pp 127 b/w illus. 30 colour illus.

978-0-521-32685-8 Hardback £79.99 / US$99.99 978-1-108-41262-9 Paperback £44.99 / US$54.99 For all formats available, see

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Ecological Reviews Peatland Restoration and Ecosystem Services Science, Policy and Practice

Aletta Bonn German Centre für Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig

Tim Allott, Martin Evans University of Manchester

Hans Joosten Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universität Greifswald, Germany

Rob Stoneman Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

This book provides a basis for interdisciplinary discussions between policy makers, scientists and practitioners. Using current scientific information, the policy questions related to peatlands across the globe are addressed throughout and restoration is presented as a prerequisite for the sustainable management of ecosystem services in a changing environment.

Contents: Part I. Peatland Ecosystems Services; Part II. Perspectives on Peatland Restoration; Part III. Socio-economic and Political Solutions to Managing Natural Capital and Peatland Ecosystem Services.

Ecological Reviews

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experts from different academic disciplines, policy makers and practitioners, this volume offers many new insights for dealing with conflict. A must-read for students, researchers, academics and professionals.

Contents: Part I. Introduction to Conservation and Conflict; Part II. Contrasting Disciplinary Approaches to the Study of Conflict in Conservation; Part III. Approaches to Managing Conflicts.

Ecological Reviews

2015 247 x 174 mm 333pp 36 b/w illus. 8 colour illus. 6 tables 978-1-107-01769-6 Hardback £72.00 / US$113.00 978-1-107-60346-2 Paperback £35.99 / US$57.00 For all formats available, see

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Trophic Ecology Bottom-Up and Top-Down Interactions across Aquatic and Terrestrial Systems

Torrance C. Hanley Northeastern University, Boston

Kimberly J. La Pierre University of California, Berkeley

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Bridging the gap between those studying bottom-up and top-down interactions in aquatic and terrestrial systems, this book synthesises the broad literature on trophic interactions to draw possible links across a wide variety of ecosystems. A one-stop reference for researchers as well as those new to the field.

Conflicts in Conservation

Contents: Part I. Theory; Part II. Ecosystems; Part III. Patterns and Processes.

Navigating Towards Solutions

Ecological Reviews

Stephen M. Redpath

2015 247 x 174 mm 426pp 52 b/w illus. 5 tables 978-1-107-07732-4 Hardback £62.00 / US$98.00 978-1-107-43432-5 Paperback £35.99 / US$62.00

2016 247 x 174 mm 525pp 92 b/w illus. 36 tables 978-1-107-02518-9 Hardback £74.99 / US$120.00 978-1-107-61970-8 Paperback £39.99 / US$64.99 For all formats available, see

University of Aberdeen

R. J. Gutiérrez University of Minnesota

Kevin A. Wood Bournemouth University

Juliette C. Young NERC Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, UK

Conflicts over the conservation of biodiversity are increasing and represent serious obstacles to wildlife conservation efforts worldwide. By bringing together

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Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation Habitat Suitability and Distribution Models With Applications in R

Antoine Guisan Université de Lausanne, Switzerland

Wilfried Thuiller CNRS, Université Grenoble Alpes

Niklaus E. Zimmermann Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL

This book introduces the key stages of niche-based habitat suitability model building, evaluation and prediction.

Extensive examples using R support students and researchers to quantify ecological niches and predict species distributions with their own data. A website at www.unil.ch/hsdm contains example codes and supporting material.

Contents: Part I. Overview, Principles, Theory and Assumptions behind Habitat Suitability Modeling; Part II. Data Acquisition, Sampling Design and Spatial Scales; Part III. Modeling Approaches and Model Calibration; Part IV. Evaluating Models; Part V. Predictions in Space and Time; Part VI. Data and Tools Used in this Book, with Developed Case Studies; Part VII. Conclusions and Future Perspectives.

Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation

2017 228 x 152 mm 498pp 133 b/w illus. 8 tables 978-0-521-76513-8 Hardback £89.99 / US$115.00 978-0-521-75836-9 Paperback £39.99 / US$49.99 Publication August 2017 For all formats available, see

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South Africa. Comprehensive content, an extensive timescale, and the clear chronological and thematic presentation of this book make this an invaluable source for academics, practitioners, historians and students.

Contents: Part I. Protecting, Preserving and Propagating, 1900 to 1960; Part II. Measuring, Monitoring and Manipulating, 1960s to 1990s; Part III. Integration, Innovation and Internationalisation, 1990 to 2010.

Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation

2017 228 x 152 mm 548pp 37 b/w illus. 11 colour illus.

978-1-107-19144-0 Hardback £67.99 / US$84.99 Publication July 2017 For all formats available, see

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Plant Conservation Science and Practice The Role of Botanic Gardens

Stephen Blackmore Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI)

Sara Oldfield International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

This book explores the increasingly coordinated effort that is underway in botanic gardens around the world to find and apply the best methods of halting the steady erosion of plant diversity and saving wild plant species from extinction.

Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation

National Park Science A Century of Research in South Africa

Jane Carruthers University of South Africa, Pretoria

This is the first book that unpacks the interesting complexities around the genesis and evolution of conservation science and wildlife management in

2017 228 x 152 mm 268pp 4 b/w illus. 16 colour illus. 35 tables 978-1-107-14814-7 Hardback £74.99 / US$99.99 978-1-316-60246-1 Paperback £34.99 / US$44.99 Publication July 2017 For all formats available, see

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Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation

Conserving Africa’s Mega-Diversity in the Anthropocene

Wood Ant Ecology and Conservation Jenni A. Stockan The James Hutton Institute

The Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park Story

Elva J. H. Robinson

Joris P. G. M. Cromsigt Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

University of York

Sally Archibald

This volume synthesises an extensive body of information into a concise and contemporary account of wood ant ecology and conservation. It is an ideal resource for anyone interested in wood ants or in the wider concepts of social insects, keystone species and the conservation of forest ecosystems.

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Norman Owen-Smith University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Researchers and policymakers involved in the conservation of relatively small, isolated and protected areas will find this book invaluable. It presents insights from the ecology and conservation management of one of Africa’s oldest protected wildlife areas, the HluhluweiMfolozi Park.

Contents: Part I. Setting the Scene; Part II. Theoretical Advances in Savanna Ecology; Part III. Where Science and Conservation Management Meet.

Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation

2017 228 x 152 mm 450pp 81 b/w illus. 23 colour illus. 28 tables 978-1-107-03176-0 Hardback £69.99 / US$89.99 For all formats available, see

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Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation

2016 228 x 152 mm 270pp 98 b/w illus. 18 tables 978-1-107-04833-1 Hardback £59.99 / US$94.99 For all formats available, see

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Detecting and Responding to Alien Plant Incursions John R. Wilson University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

F. Dane Panetta University of Melbourne

Cory Lindgren Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Manitoba

Summarising the key concepts and requirements involved in successfully detecting and responding to alien plants, this is a valuable resource for land managers, policymakers, weed risk analysts, students and ecologists.

Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation

2016 228 x 152 mm 282pp 70 b/w illus. 14 tables 978-1-107-09560-1 Hardback £64.99 / US$105.00 978-1-107-47948-7 Paperback £37.99 / US$54.99 For all formats available, see

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Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation

Marine Ecosystems Human Impacts on Biodiversity, Functioning and Services

Tasman P. Crowe University College Dublin

Christopher L. J. Frid Griffith University, Queensland

With contributions from leading researchers, this is a muchneeded synthesis of the latest research into human impacts on marine ecosystems and the likely consequences for ecosystem services. It is designed for environmental managers and policy-makers, along with researchers and advanced students in marine ecology and environmental management.

Contents: Part I. Key Concepts; Part II. Impacts of Human Activities and Pressures; Part III. Synthesis and Conclusions.

‘… a valuable tool for those involved in policy and resource management.’

Choice Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation

2015 228 x 152 mm 416pp 33 b/w illus. 9 colour illus. 17 tables 978-1-107-03767-0 Hardback £72.00 / US$113.00 978-1-107-67508-7 Paperback £35.99 / US$62.00 For all formats available, see

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Conservation Biology Highlight

Decision-Making in Conservation and Natural Resource Management Models for Interdisciplinary Approaches

Nils Bunnefeld University of Stirling

Emily Nicholson Deakin University, Victoria

E. J. Milner-Gulland University of Oxford

With the challenges of environmental change and a growing human population, better decisions are needed to support both biodiversity conservation and human wellbeing. This volume presents theoretical models for making good decisions in non-technical language with case studies demonstrating their practical use for researchers and practitioners.

Contents: Part I. Approaches to Decision-Making; Part II. Challenges in Implementation.

Conservation Biology, 22

2017 228 x 152 mm 286pp 35 b/w illus. 15 tables 978-1-107-09236-5 Hardback £69.99 / US$89.99 978-1-107-46538-1 Paperback £34.99 / US$44.99 For all formats available, see

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Conservation Biology

Conservation Behavior

Conservation of Freshwater Fishes

Applying Behavioral Ecology to Wildlife Conservation and Management

Gerard P. Closs

Oded Berger-Tal David Saltz

University of Otago, New Zealand

Martin Krkosek

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel

University of Toronto

This book identifies three vital areas for understanding conservation behaviour and integrates them into a practical management scheme. Its structured approach encompasses the efficient use of behavioural ecology theory and principles in conservation and management to offer concise applicable advice for wildlife management.

Contents: Part I. The Integration of Two Disciplines; Part II. Anthropogenic Impacts on Animal Behavior and their Implications for Conservation and Management; Part III. Behavior-Based Management; Part IV. Behavioral Indicators.

Conservation Biology, 21

2016 228 x 152 mm 402pp 31 b/w illus. 3 tables 978-1-107-04010-6 Hardback £74.99 / US$125.00 978-1-107-69041-7 Paperback £34.99 / US$59.99 For all formats available, see

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Julian D. Olden University of Washington

Freshwater fish are one of the most diverse vertebrate groups, but are also amongst the most threatened. This is the first assessment of the global state of freshwater fish diversity, providing a comprehensive synthesis of the opportunities, challenges and barriers facing the conservation of freshwater fish biodiversity.

‘It is not often that I am moved to write that a book is excellently and authoritatively written and edited throughout, but this is one of those rare occasions … I unhesitatingly recommend this book to anyone involved with freshwater fish conservation in any capacity. …

The excellent reviews and thoughts presented here will certainly bring such readers rapidly up to speed on the current state of freshwater fish conservation around the world. Finally, this book also lends itself to adoption as a teaching text for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate classes, with all but the last chapter ending with a series of discussion questions which would serve well as tutorial, essay and even examination subjects!’

Ian J. Winfield, Journal of Fish Biology Conservation Biology, 20

2015 228 x 152 mm 600pp 75 b/w illus. 16 tables 978-1-107-04011-3 Hardback £79.99 / US$130.00 978-1-107-61609-7 Paperback £39.99 / US$64.99 For all formats available, see

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Systematics Association Special Volume Series Descriptive Taxonomy The Foundation of Biodiversity Research

Mark F. Watson Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Chris H. C. Lyal Natural History Museum, London

Colin A. Pendry Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

This book reviews novel methods for floristic and faunistic research, paying attention to changing end-user requirements and thereby presenting an integrated approach to descriptive taxonomy. Leading authorities provide reviews and syntheses of key topics, along with incisive case studies of current issues and methodologies.

Contents: Part I. The Widening Audience; Part II. The Products of Descriptive Taxonomy; Part III. The Influence of Technology on Data Gathering in the Field; Part IV. New Technologies.

‘An informative collection of emerging issues and cutting-edge technology in taxonomy and biodiversity assessment … With contributions from 47 biodiversity and taxonomy experts in the UK (plus the US and Ireland), the book describes the challenges related to communicating taxonomy to a wider audience (e.g., through digital field guides); guiding the increased use of genetic information in both taxonomy and conservation; and identifying taxonomic trends impacting biodiversity assessment and conservation. Clearly the gap between taxonomists and conservationists can be closed through the movement toward digitization, online access to collections and checklists, and open access and Creative Commons copyright practices … This book will be particularly beneficial for researchers who develop or use assessment or monitoring tools.’

A. L. Mayer, Choice Systematics Association Special Volume Series

2015 246 x 189 mm 339pp 36 b/w illus. 11 colour illus. 6 tables 978-0-521-76107-9 Hardback £67.00 / US$102.00 For all formats available, see

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Featured Titles Bird Migration across the Himalayas Wetland Functioning amidst Mountains and Glaciers

Herbert H. T. Prins Wageningen Universiteit, The Netherlands

Tsewang Namgail Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust

This is the first reference work on migratory birds in the Himalayan region.

Demonstrating satellite telemetry data on the bird’s exact migratory paths, illustrating the different strategies used to cope with an extremely high mountain barrier, the authors also discuss appropriate measures for the long-term survival of this unique migration system.

Contents: Part I. Migratory Routes and Movement Ecology; Part II. Physiography of the Highest Barrier on Earth; Part III. High-Altitude Migration Strategies; Part IV. People and their Effects on the Himalayas; Part V. Conclusions.

2017 247 x 174 mm 458pp 52 b/w illus. 110 colour illus. 35 maps 30 tables 978-1-107-11471-5 Hardback £75.00 / US$99.99 For all formats available, see

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Ecology, Conservation and Management of Wild Pigs and Peccaries Mario Melletti Erik Meijaard Australian National University, Canberra

Wild pigs and peccaries play important cultural and ecological roles in many parts of the world. Most species are threatened, but some have become pests.

This first comprehensive work on wild pigs and peccaries includes case studies, population assessments, disease ecology, and domestication, for researchers, wildlife managers and students.

Contents: Part I. Evolution, Taxonomy and Domestication; Part II. Species Accounts; Part III. Conservation and Management.

2017 276 x 219 mm 480pp 153 b/w illus. 177 colour illus. 46 tables 978-1-107-18731-3 Hardback £110.00 / US$140.00 Publication October 2017 For all formats available, see

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Applying Graph Theory in Ecological Research Mark R. T. Dale University of Northern British Columbia

This book provides instruction and encouragement to researchers in ecology and related fields seeking to apply graph theory in answering ecological questions.

It is readable and accessible, with plenty of clear figures, and the background material to serve as an introductory reference.

2017 247 x 174 mm 300pp 231 b/w illus. 16 colour illus. 14 tables 978-1-107-08931-0 Hardback c. £70.00 / c. US$90.00 978-1-107-46097-3 Paperback c. £35.00 / c. US$45.00 Publication September 2017 For all formats available, see

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Featured Titles

Writing in the Environmental Sciences A Seven-Step Guide

L. Michelle Baker

Written for environmental scientists and conservation professionals, this guide enables scientists to translate their research into effective communications, ranging from policy and regulatory documents to grant proposals. Baker sets out a replicable seven-step writing formula, supported throughout by practical examples, strategies, and diagrams.

‘For scientists wishing to write persuasively and in their own voices, L. Michelle Baker’s Writing in the Environmental Sciences is an essential read. This seven-step guide is as wellwritten as it is instructive. It explains the writing process in both a welcome and digestible way. Michelle includes plenty of examples and writing tips to illustrate the major concepts, which when employed, yield clear and concise writing. That is critically important when distilling scientific method and results, and even more so when explaining the underlying assumptions and limitations. Likewise, when applying science in a regulatory or decision-making context, Michelle’s thoughtful approach helps in crafting influential arguments. For those seeking to make science relevant, interesting, and compelling, Writing in the Environmental Sciences is the hammer in the conservation tool box.’

David Rothstein, Environmental Attorney, Wildlife Biologist and Conservation Educator

‘L. Michelle Baker’s Writing in the Environmental Sciences is a clear, thoughtful, and comprehensive guide to a kind of writing that is both necessary and daunting. The author understands that writing takes place

in larger contexts of institutional and disciplinary expectations, and she lays out a step-by-step guide to writing effectively within these contexts. This book covers all of the bases. It shows writers how to be clearer, more concise, and more persuasive. And it includes plentiful examples of what good writing looks like.’

Michael Austin, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Evansville, Indiana 2017 228 x 152 mm 258pp 978-1-107-19314-7 Hardback £63.99 / US$79.99 978-1-316-64356-3 Paperback £24.99 / US$32.99 For all formats available, see

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The Science and Practice of Landscape Stewardship Claudia Bieling Universität Hohenheim, Stuttgart

Tobias Plieninger University of Copenhagen

By applying stewardship principles to fields such as agriculture and ecological restoration, this book examines the science and practice of landscape stewardship and its application to emerging sustainability paradigms.

Scholarly analysis is combined with innovative case studies, illustrating the practical benefits and challenges in this increasingly important area of research.

Contents: Part I. Foundations of Landscape Stewardship; Part II. Landscape Stewardship on the Ground; Part III. Visions toward Landscape Stewardship.

2017 247 x 174 mm 402pp 79 b/w illus. 16 tables 978-1-107-14226-8 Hardback £39.99 / US$49.99 For all formats available, see

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Featured Titles

The Evolution of Senescence in the Tree of Life

The Governance of the Countryside Property, Planning and Policy

Ian Hodge

Richard P. Shefferson University of Tokyo

University of Cambridge

Owen R. Jones

This book is carefully developed to meet the needs of anyone studying or interested in agricultural sciences, countryside management, the environment and rural geography. An examination of institutions that determine the delivery of ecosystem services is provided, alongside an institutional analysis of planning and managing land and the rural environment.

University of Southern Denmark

Roberto Salguero-Gómez University of Sheffield

Do all organisms senesce? Challenging traditional theories on the evolution of senescence, this book introduces an interdisciplinary perspective, giving a broad overview of new insights and cutting-edge research from many scientific fields. It will be of interest to students and biologists interested in ageing research, life history traits and populations.

Contents: Part I. Theory of Senescence; Part II. Senescence in Animals; Part III. Senescence in Plants; Part IV. Senescence in Microbes; Part V. Senescence across the Tree of Life.

2017 247 x 174 mm 441pp 51 b/w illus. 16 tables 978-1-107-07850-5 Hardback £110.00 / US$140.00 For all formats available, see

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Contents: Part I. Introduction; Part II. Historical Models; Part III. Governance under Sectoral Policies; Part IV. Alternative Approaches to Governance; Part V. Conclusions.

2016 247 x 174 mm 392pp 75 b/w illus. 32 tables 978-0-521-62396-4 Hardback £64.99 / US$105.00 For all formats available, see

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Resilience Engineering Models and Analysis

Nii O. Attoh-Okine University of Delaware

This book presents a step-by-step approach to formulating the sustainable resilience of civil infrastructure and energy systems. Intended for practicing engineers, analysts, and researchers with a background in probability, it includes examples to illustrate key computational algorithms, end-of-chapter exercises and references, and an entire chapter devoted to case studies.

2016 253 x 177 mm 176pp 21 b/w illus. 22 tables 978-0-521-19349-8 Hardback £59.99 / US$94.99 For all formats available, see

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Featured Titles

Cause and Correlation in Biology

Biological Invasions and Animal Behaviour

A User’s Guide to Path Analysis, Structural Equations and Causal Inference with R

Judith S. Weis

Second edition Bill Shipley

Daniel Sol

Université de Sherbrooke, Canada

Covering a variety of topics, study organisms and approaches, this book examines behaviour in biological invasions from the point of view of both invaders and native species. The authors reveal the importance of behaviour to the success of invasive species, and to their ecological and economic impact in recipient regions.

Written for biologists and students, this practical guide explains the principle methods for analysing cause-effect relationships. Featuring extensive sections on the use of R statistical language to apply statistical methods to biological data, this completely revised new edition is a valuable resource for practising biologists.

Review of previous edition: ‘… the perfect introduction to SEM. This book can be used as the primary text in a SEM course given within any discipline, and can be used by scholars and researchers from any area of science.’

Structural Equation Modeling Review of previous edition: ‘Addressing students and practising biologists, Shipley does a terrific job of making mathematical ideas accessible … Cause and Correlation in Biology is a nontechnical and honest introduction to statistical methods for testing causal hypotheses.’

Johan Paulsson, Nature Cell Biology 2016 247 x 174 mm 314pp 113 b/w illus. 22 tables 978-1-107-44259-7 Paperback £39.99 / US$64.99 For all formats available, see

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Rutgers University, New Jersey National Spanish Research Council (CSIC)

Contents: Part I. Behaviour and the Invasion Process; Part II. Behavioural Interactions between Invaders and Native Species; Part III. Case Studies.

2016 247 x 174 mm 364pp 48 b/w illus. 12 tables 978-1-107-07777-5 Hardback £69.99 / US$110.00 For all formats available, see

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Impacts of Climate Change on Allergens and Allergic Diseases Paul J. Beggs Macquarie University, Sydney

The first authoritative and comprehensive assessment of the many impacts of climate change on allergens (pollen and mould spores) and allergic diseases. It will appeal to those interested in climate change, environmental allergens, and related allergic diseases. Written at a level accessible for researchers, clinicians, and advanced students.

‘This work is the first to bring together a worldwide panel of experts with this focus. The interdisciplinary nature of the subject shines through as authors introduce topics in a manner that will be accessible to clinicians, researchers, and students … the book as a whole is a vital addition to the library of anyone with an interest in how the foremost issue of our day is projected to affect aerobiology and allergic disease.’

Michelle North, Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 2016 253 x 177 mm 224pp 31 b/w illus.

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Ecological Climatology Concepts and Applications

Third edition Gordon Bonan University of Colorado Boulder

Gordon Bonan’s comprehensive textbook introduces an interdisciplinary framework to understand the interaction between terrestrial ecosystems and climate change. Ideal for advanced students studying ecology, environmental science, atmospheric science, and geography. This thoroughly updated edition contains new science and references, completely new material, and emphasizes Earth system science.

Contents: Part I. The Earth System; Part II. Global Physical Climatology; Part III. Hydrometeorology; Part IV. Biometeorology; Part V. Terrestrial Plant Ecology; Part VI. Terrestrial Forcings and Feedbacks.

Review of previous edition: ‘Gordon Bonan’s excellent Ecological Climatology … provides an up-to-date status report on ecosystem-climate interactions … across a broad range of disciplines. The text is clearly written and little specialized knowledge is required to read it … [This book] clearly outlines the scope of possibility for integrating the physics of climate, the biological principles of ecology, and the biogeochemical pathways that link atmosphere and land surface.’

David S. Gutzler, Natural Resources Journal Review of previous edition: ‘… [this book] successfully integrates fundamental concepts in climatology and ecology … I highly recommend [it] for climatologists and meteorologists interested in better understanding

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Featured Titles the role of vegetation in the climate system, or ecologists and plant physiologists interested in better understanding the role of the climate system in vegetated ecosystems.’

Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society

Principles for Building Resilience

2015 253 x 203 mm 754pp 402 b/w illus. 32 colour illus.

978-1-107-04377-0 Hardback £125.00 / US$225.00 978-1-107-61905-0 Paperback £49.99 / US$109.99

Maja Schlüter

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A Biogeoscience Approach to Ecosystems Edward A. Johnson University of Calgary

Yvonne E. Martin University of Calgary

Building our understanding of ecosystems with a synthesized biogeoscience approach, this volume focuses on the couplings between ecological processes and the geosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. It is ideal for researchers and students in both ecology and the physical sciences.

Contents: Part I. Connecting Ecosystem and Geoscience Processes; Part II. Transport Processes and Conservation Budgets in Biogeoscience; Part III. Coupling Hillslope Geomorphology, Soils, Hydrology, and Ecosystems; Part IV. Coupling Fluvial and Aeolian Geomorphology, Hydrology/ Hydraulics, and Ecosystems.

2016 247 x 174 mm 492pp 121 b/w illus. 7 tables 978-1-107-04670-2 Hardback £64.99 / US$94.99 For all formats available, see

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Sustaining Ecosystem Services in SocialEcological Systems

Reinette Biggs Stockholm Resilience Centre Stockholm Resilience Centre

Michael L. Schoon Arizona State University

Reflecting the very latest research, this book provides an in-depth review of the role of resilience in the management of social-ecological systems and the ecosystem services they provide. Leaders in the field outline seven principles for building resilience in social-ecological systems, examining how these can be applied to advance sustainability.

‘Clear concepts, structure, and logic make this work a coherent and integrated multi-authored book. It is an essential read for those who care about the future of our planet.’

Conservation Biology 2015 228 x 152 mm 311pp 42 b/w illus. 5 tables 978-1-107-08265-6 Hardback £40.99 / US$67.00 For all formats available, see

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Ecosystem Services

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necessary and economically informed solutions – the need for which grows more urgent by the day.’

From Concept to Practice

Jetske A. Bouma Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam and the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL)

Pieter J. H. van Beukering Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam

Drawing on a range of interdisciplinary perspectives, this volume provides an invaluable framework for translating simple concepts into complex ecosystem-related decision making.

It is specifically designed to guide students and policy-makers through key methodological approaches, illustrating their applications at various scales by drawing on case studies from around the world.

Contents: Part I. Introduction; Part II. Measuring Ecosystem Services; Part III. Valuing Ecosystem Services; Part IV. Paying for Ecosystem Services; Part V. Governing Ecosystem Services.

‘This excellent collection of essays has been carefully crafted to introduce the reader to all aspects of an ecosystem services approach to decision making; from natural science, through the social sciences and on to governance. Each chapter is highly accessible while the whole builds to provide a coherent introduction to the range of necessary issues yielding a collection which will be of great value to the student, teacher and practitioner.’

Ian Bateman, University of East Anglia

‘In the intersection of public economics and ecology there is a crying need for good guidance and a robust analytical framework for the effective implementation of simple concepts into complex ecosystem-related decisionmaking. This book fills that need admirably, and will help implement solutions – ethically sound, ecologically

Pavan Sukhdev, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Geneva 2015 247 x 174 mm 278pp 56 b/w illus. 6 colour illus. 10 tables 978-1-107-06288-7 Hardback £40.99 / US$77.00 For all formats available, see

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Spatial Analysis of Coastal Environments Sarah M. Hamylton University of Wollongong, New South Wales

This book covers the spatial analytical tools needed to map, monitor and explain or predict coastal features.

Presenting empirical geographical approaches using recent technological developments, while providing detailed case studies on a range of coastal environments, it is an ideal resource for undergraduates studying spatial science.

‘I wish this book had been around when I was a student! It ticks all the boxes: the primary focus on spatial analysis and interrogation of geospatial data is essential for sound, sustainable and evidence-based decision-making, and will give invaluable practical skills to students and practitioners alike; while the adoption of landscape ecology as the underpinning conceptual framework emphasises the need for joined-up, holistic and ultimately spatially-determined thinking in coastal science and management. The author shows a deep understanding of her subject matter, and her enthusiasm for, and love of, the coast stands out.

Even the more complex ideas and methods are explained clearly and in an easily accessible, student-friendly

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Featured Titles manner. Although written for students of the coast, many of the concepts and methods introduced here will be readily transferrable to other areas of Earth science specialism where geospatial expertise is needed.’

Darius Bartlett, University College Cork, Ireland

‘Spatial Analysis of Coastal Environments is a rare and overdue resource that provides a comprehensive overview as well an introduction to an array of important spatial analytical techniques and issues. Students and professionals new to coastal geographic information systems (GIS) will find the introductory coverage of data sources, mapping principles and analysis techniques easily accessible. Experienced researchers, coastal managers and planners, and instructors will take value from the coverage of advanced techniques such as geostatistics, modelling, and characterising uncertainty. The book is richly and usefully illustrated with both conceptual and case study maps and graphics. I expect this book to fill an important void and, through its readers, further expand the scientific and practical application of GIS to coastal environments.’

Thomas R. Allen, Old Dominion University, Virginia 2017 246 x 189 mm 306pp 88 b/w illus. 48 colour illus. 30 tables 978-1-107-07047-9 Hardback £44.99 / US$54.99 For all formats available, see

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Ecology of Fishes on Coral Reefs Camilo Mora University of Hawaii, Manoa

Reflecting the latest research in a broad and ever-growing field, this comprehensive guide is a must-read for anyone interested in the ecology of fishes on coral reefs. It features contributions from leaders in the field, covering topics in ecology, evolution and conservation to explore the full spectrum of current research.

Contents: Part I. Ecology of Reef Fishes; Part II. Patterns and Processes in Reef Fishes; Part III. Human Fingerprints on Reef Fishes; Part IV. Conservation of Reef Fishes; Part V. Debates, Paradigm Shifts, Relevant Hypotheses.

‘This book provides a complete coverage of traditional ecological topics, but it is unique in its focus on how accelerating socio-ecological and environmental changes affect coral-reef fishes.’

Charles Birkeland, University of Hawaii, Manoa

‘To do them justice, a book on the ecology of coral reef fishes should surely have a number of key characteristics. Its contents should be diverse and full of intriguing biology, from the physiology of individuals to the macroecology of assemblages. It should be rich both locally, chapter by chapter, and also globally, across the whole span of the volume. It should inspire, excite and instill concern. And, of course, such a book should also be colourful. This volume is all of these things. If you want to know about the ecology of coral reef fishes, start here.’

Kevin J. Gaston, University of Exeter 2015 276 x 219 mm 388pp 25 b/w illus. 116 colour illus. 15 tables 978-1-107-08918-1 Hardback £90.00 / US$124.00 For all formats available, see

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Water Ecosystem Services

Adaptive Food Webs Stability and Transitions of Real and Model Ecosystems

A Global Perspective

John C. Moore

Julia Martin-Ortega

Colorado State University

The James Hutton Institute, Scotland

Peter C. de Ruiter

Robert C. Ferrier

Wageningen Universiteit, The Netherlands

The James Hutton Institute, Scotland

Kevin S. McCann

Iain J. Gordon

University of Guelph, Ontario

The James Hutton Institute, Scotland

Volkmar Wolters

Shahbaz Khan

Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, Germany

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), France

This comprehensive volume describes how ecosystem services-based approaches can assist in addressing major global and regional water challenges. Including empirical assessments and presenting new perspectives on how to shape future strategies, this is a valuable reference for researchers, students and policy makers in environmental studies, hydrology and water resource management.

Contents: Part I. Addressing Global Challenges; Part II. Applying Frameworks for Water Management and Conservation under an Ecosystem Services-Based Approach; Part III. Assessing Ecosystem Services; Part IV. Broadening the Perspective.

International Hydrology Series

2015 276 x 219 mm 175pp 28 b/w illus. 15 colour illus. 19 tables 978-1-107-10037-4 Hardback £72.00 / US$124.00

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Presenting new approaches to studying food webs, this book uses practical management and policy examples to demonstrate the theory behind ecosystem management decisions and the broader issue of sustainability.

All the information readers need to use food web analyses as a tool for understanding and quantifying transition processes is provided.

Contents: Part I. Food Webs: Complexity and Stability; Part II. Food Webs: From Traits to Ecosystem Functioning; Part III. Food Webs and Environmental Sustainability.

2017 247 x 174 mm 380pp 95 b/w illus. 12 colour illus. 16 tables 978-1-107-18211-0 Hardback c. £70.00 / c. US$90.00 Publication October 2017 For all formats available, see

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Ant-Plant Interactions Impacts of Humans on Terrestrial Ecosystems

Paulo S. Oliveira Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil

Suzanne Koptur Florida International University

Ants and flowering plants are dominant in most terrestrial ecosystems, and their interactions are geographically widespread. This is the first resource for undergraduate and graduate students in ecology and conservation biology devoted entirely to human-induced global changes and their consequences for ant-plant interactions.

Contents: Part I. Landscape Mosaics, Habitat Fragmentation and Edge Effects; Part II. Ant-Seed Interactions and Man-Induced Disturbance; Part III. Ant-Plant Protection Systems under Variable Habitat Conditions; Part IV. Effect of Invasive Ants on Plants and their Mutualists; Part V. Applied Ant Ecology; Part VI. Perspectives.

2017 247 x 174 mm 466pp 173 b/w illus. 29 colour illus. 14 tables 978-1-107-15975-4 Hardback £64.99 / US$84.99 Publication August 2017 For all formats available, see

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Forest Preservation in a Changing Climate REDD+ and Indigenous and Community Rights in Indonesia and Tanzania

Sébastien Jodoin McGill University, Montréal

This book discusses how a global effort to fight climate change by reducing carbon emissions in the forestry sector in developing countries (known as REDD+) has affected the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities in Indonesia and Tanzania. This title is also available as Open Access.

2017 228 x 152 mm 256pp 2 b/w illus.

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Biological Control Ecology and Applications

George E. Heimpel University of Minnesota

Nicholas J. Mills University of California, Berkeley

Foreword by Jacques Brodeur

This book enhances our understanding of biological control, the suppression of populations of pests and weeds by living organisms, combining theory and practical application. The authors cover biological control of insects, weeds, plant pathogens and vertebrate animals, and take a balanced, objective approach that explores the benefits and risks of biological control methods.

‘Biological control is placed very skilfully within the context of the ecological principles of biological invasions. The authors argue that we have now reached a point where the balance between risks and benefits of biological control is well accepted rather than contested, bringing with it new concepts and approaches to environmental risk assessment. New tools to enhance biological control success and how this can be measured; the emerging focus on conservation and natural biological control; and the growing interest in wider applications of biological control are very lucidly described. This is an inspiring book, with clearly articulated concepts, generous use of case studies and figures to illustrate arguments, and it is extensively referenced. It will prove to be an invaluable text for current and future researchers.’

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practices of modern biological control is deeply rooted in fundamental invasion biology, population dynamics, and evolutionary ecology. Drawing examples and theory from ecological studies, they analyze past and current biological control practices, highlight where they conform or deviate from ecological theory, and shed light on how practices may be improved …

Aimed at advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers the text is replete with examples that illuminate the rich history of biological control and its future applications.

Given the multifaceted concepts that emerge from each chapter, the text would particularly lend itself to a discussion oriented – flipped classroom – approach.’

Douglas A. Landis, Michigan State University 2017 246 x 189 mm 386pp 117 b/w illus. 17 tables 978-0-521-84514-4 Hardback £47.99 / US$59.99 For all formats available, see

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Barbara Barratt, AgResearch, New Zealand

‘As ecologists and practicing biological control specialists, Heimpel and Mills bring a unique perspective to the study and practice of biological control … their analysis of the principles and

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Plants of Oceanic Islands Evolution, Biogeography, and Conservation of the Flora of the Juan Fernández (Robinson Crusoe) Archipelago

Tod F. Stuessy Ohio State University

Daniel J. Crawford Kansas University

Patricio López-Sepúlveda Carlos M. Baeza Eduardo Ruiz Universidad de Concepción, Chile

This valuable resource for researchers and scholars of island biology worldwide as well as for conservation biologists, offers a comprehensive overview of the origin, evolution and conservation of the plants of the Juan Fernández Archipelago, presenting key insights into island biology, evolutionary biology, biogeography and conservation biology.

Contents: Part I. Historical Aspects; Part II. The Physical Setting; Part III. The Green Landscape; Part IV. Plant Conservation; Part V. Patterns of Character Diversity; Part VI. Evolutionary Processes; Part VI. Biogeography.

2017 247 x 174 mm 492pp 95 b/w illus. 124 colour illus. 2 maps 37 tables 978-1-107-18007-9 Hardback £120.00 / US$155.00 Publication September 2017 For all formats available, see

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Issues and Concepts in Historical Ecology The Past and Future of Landscapes and Regions

Carole L. Crumley Tommy Lennartsson Anna Westin Swedish Biodiversity Centre, Uppsala

This volume demonstrates historical ecology’s utility for environmental and heritage conservation communities, offering many examples of co-developed

research into critical issues in our changing world. It gives funders, policymakers, communities, and researchers a framework they can use to help construct an inclusive and resilient future for humanity.

2017 228 x 152 mm 326pp 37 b/w illus. 4 colour illus. 2 tables 978-1-108-42098-3 Hardback c. £49.99 / c. US$64.99 Publication October 2017 For all formats available, see

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Vegetation Dynamics A Synthesis of Plant Ecophysiology, Remote Sensing and Modelling

Derek Eamus Alfredo Huete Qiang Yu University of Technology, Sydney

Understanding ecosystem structure and function requires familiarity with the techniques, knowledge and concepts of the three disciplines of plant physiology, remote sensing and modelling. This is the first textbook to provide the fundamentals of these three domains in a single volume, for advanced students and researchers.

Contents: Part I. Plant Ecophysiology; Part II. Remote Sensing; Part III. Modelling; Part IV. Case Studies.

2016 253 x 177 mm 600pp 204 b/w illus. 139 colour illus. 24 tables 978-1-107-05420-2 Hardback £44.99 / US$79.99 For all formats available, see

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Global Deforestation Christiane Runyan The Johns Hopkins University University of Virginia

This book provides a concise but comprehensive examination of the ways in which deforestation modifies environmental processes, as well as the societal implications of these changes.

It will appeal to a broad readership of ecologists, hydrologists, economists, biogeochemists, geographers and policymakers whose work is related to deforestation.

‘A comprehensive and brilliant presentation which intertwines hydrology, ecology, soil science and policy considerations. Full of new insights and ideas which will inspire students and researchers of many disciplines ... a truly outstanding book!’

Ignacio Rodríguez-Iturbe, Princeton University, New Jersey

‘… an excellent synthesis of use to a wide-ranging, integrated research community addressing the socialenvironmental dynamics of forest systems and their change, and of importance for those students seeking to enter this community, be they from the natural or social sciences.’

Billie Turner II, Arizona State University

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Plant Variation and Evolution Fourth edition David Briggs

Paolo D’Odorico

2016 253 x 177 mm 300pp 68 b/w illus. 14 colour illus.

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University of Cambridge

S. Max Walters University of Cambridge Botanic Garden

The long-awaited fourth edition of a classic text, which considers the implications of new advances and challenges in our understanding of the evolution of flowering plants. It has been fully revised for the molecular era, and will continue to be an authoritative resource for students in the field.

Review of previous edition: ‘… one of the classics of plant evolutionary biology … Briggs and Walters has mentored students for over four decades and is as balanced and relevant today as it was in 1969 when the first edition was released.’

Tan Bao, Plant Science Bulletin ‘This has been one of my favourite books for a very long time and I still have my cherished, if tattered, copy of the first edition of 1969. The book has grown with the science it describes, but it remains true to the original aim with thoughtful explanations and clear writing. Its greatest gift to the readers is the understanding it provides of how scientific knowledge develops through observation, experiment, analysis and the hard work of insight. The combination of the history of the investigation of plant variation and evolution and upto-date results and interpretation is extremely valuable. It has my highest recommendation.’

Mark Dale, University of Northern British Columbia 2016 246 x 189 mm 600pp 108 b/w illus. 36 tables 978-1-107-60222-9 Paperback £39.99 / US$64.99 For all formats available, see

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The Botany of Mangroves Second edition P. B. Tomlinson Harvard University, Massachusetts

Review of the previous edition: ‘This book should be required reading for any serious student of mangroves.’

Ariel E. Lugo, Ecology

This book provides an introduction to mangroves, distinctive plant communities that occupy tropical intertidal zones. A new edition of a leading text in the field, the book covers mangrove taxonomy, habitatspecific features, reproduction and socio-economic value, and incorporates new knowledge on taxa, vivipary and evolution.

2016 247 x 174 mm 432pp 128 b/w illus. 24 colour illus. 13 tables 978-1-107-08067-6 Hardback £49.99 / US$84.99

Contents: Part I. General Account; Part II. Detailed Description of Families.

Scott J. Meiners

‘When P. B. Tomlinson first wrote his botanical account of mangroves three decades ago, these much-maligned trees were largely unknown as the places of wonder and value that many have come to appreciate today. His words have truly placed mangroves in a much better light – better understood and better valued. This new edition, with its cogent updates on mangrove plants and their associates, along with informative colourful plates, is once again needed to inspire and motivate a new generation of devotees. Mangrove shorelines are threatened by the current double dilemma of global climate change coupled with increasing human demands and direct pressures.

Natural ecosystems like mangroves are in serious retreat and decline.

With this second edition of The Botany of Mangroves, we have a point of reference, and an opportunity to revisit the all-encompassing view seen from the ample shoulders of P. B. Tomlinson.’

Norman C. Duke, Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Research (TropWATER), James Cook University, Townsville

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An Integrative Approach to Successional Dynamics Tempo and Mode of Vegetation Change Eastern Illinois University

Steward T. A. Pickett Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, New York

Mary L. Cadenasso University of California, Davis

Aimed at students and scholars interested in vegetation dynamics, this book presents over fifty years of data collected as part of the historic Buell– Small Succession Study using innovative analyses and approaches. A unifying conceptual framework organizes the treatment, resulting in a strategy applicable to any complex dynamic system.

Contents: Part I. The Conceptual Background and Development of Succession; Part II. Successional Patterns in the BSS Data; Part III. Integrative Themes; Part IV. Synthesis.

‘… the book is a very useful guide to the understanding of some rather complex successional theories and provides essential reading especially for early-career plant ecologists and students. For lecturers, it provides a very useful case study repository for plant succession theory lectures.’

Péter Török, Bulletin of the Eurasian Dry Grassland Group

Featured Titles ‘… the book should be accessible to ecologically minded undergraduates who want to learn more about succession than the two or three pages found in a general ecology text.’

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The Dwarf and Mouse Lemurs of Madagascar

2015 247 x 174 mm 312pp 94 b/w illus. 5 tables 978-0-521-11642-8 Hardback £67.00 / US$102.00

Ute Radespiel

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Biology, Behavior and Conservation Biogeography of the Cheirogaleidae

Shawn M. Lehman University of Toronto University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation

Elke Zimmermann

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Uniting contributions from international experts, this first ever volume on the Cheirogaleidae family reviews their behaviour, physiology, ecology, genetics and biogeography in one comprehensive volume. Featuring previously unpublished research, this unique book will encourage further exploration of the dwarf and mouse lemurs of Madagascar.

Ethnoprimatology A Practical Guide to Research at the Human-Nonhuman Primate Interface

Kerry M. Dore University of Texas, San Antonio

Erin P. Riley San Diego State University

Agustín Fuentes University of Notre Dame, Indiana

The how-to guide for ethnoprimatological research, offering an insight into the preparation, design, implementation, and analysis of the latest research projects in the field.

This book tackles the challenges and complexities involved in mixed-methods research, appealing to students and researchers in ethnoprimatology, primatology, anthropology, and conservation biology.

Contents: Part I. Cheirogaleidae; Part II. Methods for Studying Captive and Wild Cheirogaleids; Part III. Cheirogaleidae; Part IV. Cheirogaleidae; Part V. Cheirogaleidae.

Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology, 73

2016 247 x 174 mm 570pp 88 b/w illus. 29 colour illus.

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Contents: Part I. Characterizing the Interface; Part II. Following the Data; Part III. Implications for Conservation.

Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology, 76

2017 247 x 174 mm 324pp 40 b/w illus. 38 tables 978-1-107-10996-4 Hardback £64.99 / US$84.99 For all formats available, see

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Mahale Chimpanzees

HIGHLIGHT

50 Years of Research

Industrial Agriculture and Ape Conservation

Michio Nakamura

Arcus Foundation

Kamakura Women’s University, Japan

This second volume in an important series examines the interface between ape conservation and industrial agriculture, presenting original research as well as topical case studies. It aims to influence debate, practice and policy for a broad range of policy makers, industry experts, decision makers, academics, researchers and NGOs. This title is also available as Open Access via Cambridge Books Online.

Contents: Part I. Industrial Agriculture and Ape Conservation; Part II. The Status and Welfare of Great Apes and Gibbons.

Review of the series: ‘Truly groundbreaking … Through keen analysis and vivid research, the [State of the Apes] series considers the survival of the world’s ape species in light of both long-standing and newly emerging threats, such as mineral extraction, energy exploration, agricultural expansion and land conversion – forces that will continue to shape not only the future of wild apes, but also of all remaining blocks of wild habitat and the extraordinary biodiversity they contain. By examining the complexity of development forces across range states, [this series] offers an informed and realistic assessment of the prospects for ape conservation, as well as outlining the potential of policies that may spell the difference between destruction and survival of these extraordinary beings.’

Matthew V. Cassetta, US Department of State State of the Apes

2015 246 x 189 mm 359pp 1 b/w illus. 112 colour illus. 18 tables 978-1-107-13968-8 Hardback £69.99 / US$112.00 978-1-316-50523-6 Paperback £24.99 / US$44.99 For all formats available, see

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Kyoto University, Japan

Kazuhiko Hosaka Noriko Itoh Kyoto University, Japan

Koichiro Zamma Great Ape Research Institute, Japan

What Toshisada Nishida started in 1965 with the Mahale Mountain Chimpanzee Project is neatly brought together in this beautiful and thorough volume covering the site’s history and ecology, the behaviour and biology of the resident chimpanzees, and the relevance of this vast body of research to understanding our closest relatives.

Contents: Part I. History and Overview; Part II. Social Organization; Part III. Ecology; Part IV. Feeding; Part V. Life History and Health; Part VI. Social Relations; Part VII. Social Behavior; Part VIII. Behavioral Diversity; Part IX. From Field to Lab; Part X. People and Chimpanzees.

‘This is the most comprehensive review of research at a single study site of wild chimpanzees written to date …

The book is beautifully produced, with immense attention to detail, many illustrations and figures, and is very clearly written. As a result, the chapters are clear and straightforward. The 70 or so mainly Japanese researchers whose work is summarised here are dedicated, independent and fearless … Chapter 24, on self-medication, written by Mike Huffman, is the best account I have read of the convoluted history of chimpanzee pharmacognoscy … a wonderful book to dip into …’

Vernon Reynolds, Primates

Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2016 – Winner 2015 246 x 189 mm 797pp 256 b/w illus. 54 tables 978-1-107-05231-4 Hardback £144.00 / US$180.00 For all formats available, see

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Professional Development Successful Careers beyond the Lab David J. Bennett St Edmund’s College, Cambridge

Richard C. Jennings University of Cambridge

This book provides an invaluable resource for undergraduate, postgraduate and early-career scientists on the wide range of alternative careers available. It brings together entertaining personal accounts from experienced role models and readable summaries of possible pathways, the skills required and the working lifestyles of careers from business and the media to government, and beyond.

Contents: Part I. Career Services’, Recruiters’ and Students’ Viewpoints; Part II. Industry and Related Occupations; Part III. The Public Sector; Part IV. Journalism and the Media; Part V. Science Communication, Teaching and Ethics.

‘This excellent book is directed at those for whom a conventional academic and research career is not necessarily their cup of tea. In it, you can learn how many other opportunities there are for scientists outside the usual academic route. The book is full of first-rate practical advice, emphasising the value of a self-assessment of your skills and interests, and illustrating that there is a major demand for people with training in science in many areas ranging from entrepreneurship and policy to PR and politics. Above all, do something you enjoy and believe is worthwhile, and do not consider yourself a failure because you have not continued in academic research.’

Sir Walter Bodmer, , Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, Oxford

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fulfilling and richly varied. To take that decision to go where the grass might be greener requires careful thought and the application of your best research skills – to research your own future. This book provides one major source of information, advice and a great range of personal words of guidance to help inform your next step.’

Gordon Chesterman, University of Cambridge Careers Service 2017 228 x 152 mm 366pp 4 b/w illus. 1 table 978-1-107-16105-4 Hardback £69.99 / US$89.99 978-1-316-61379-5 Paperback £27.99 / US$34.99 For all formats available, see

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Get Funded: An Insider’s Guide to Building an Academic Research Program Robert J. Trew North Carolina State University

Learn the key principles involved in building an externally funded research program and understand the intricacies of the funding process with this practical guide. Including step-by-step advice on how to build successful relationships with program managers, it is ideal for new faculty members in engineering, the sciences and mathematics.

2017 228 x 152 mm 290pp 978-1-107-06832-2 Hardback £64.99 / US$84.99 978-1-107-65719-9 Paperback £25.99 / US$32.99 For all formats available, see

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‘The enthusiastic and positive accounts in this book provide ample evidence that there is life beyond the lab, and that it can be a good life: rewarding,

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How to Write and Illustrate a Scientific Paper Third edition Björn Gustavii Lund University Hospital, Sweden

The third edition of this compact, easyto-read book contains essential advice on how to take a manuscript from planning right through to publication.

Detailing examples of good versus bad practice, this user-friendly volume shows both first-time writers and more experienced authors how to write, illustrate and prepare a scientific paper.

Review of previous edition: ‘This book ranks with the best in the field. It is brief, to the point and easy to follow … useful to the author and editor … recommended.’

Research Communications in Molecular Pathology and Pharmacology Review of previous edition: ‘… short and straightforward … complete and user-friendly … for those making their first public steps in science, Gustavii’s book is certainly very useful.’

Annals of Human Biology 2017 228 x 152 mm 238pp 71 b/w illus.

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Developing a Talent for Science Ritsert C. Jansen Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, The Netherlands

How can you make the most of your talent for science? This practical guide offers valuable recommendations, real-life stories and practical exercises to enable students, postdoctorates and professors to develop their skills and succeed in academia, industry or elsewhere.

‘This insightful book offers guidance toward an enhanced productive academic or professional scientific career … a must-read for any professional in the geophysical community and for those pursuing studies in this field.’

The Leading Edge ‘… if you had only one book to recommend to a student I would suggest this one. It is all there: the tips that, if applied, will make you a good presenter, an inspiring communicator, a sought-after collaborator, and more.’

Elements 2011 228 x 152 mm 182pp 20 b/w illus.

978-0-521-19312-2 Hardback £54.00 / US$95.00 978-0-521-14961-7 Paperback £17.99 / US$30.99 For all formats available, see

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Funding your Career in Science

The Joy of Science Seven Principles for Scientists Seeking Happiness, Harmony, and Success

From Research Idea to Personal Grant

Roel Snieder

Ritsert C. Jansen

Colorado School of Mines

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, The Netherlands

How can you get the funding to establish or consolidate a career in science? This concise guide offers step-by-step advice, real-life stories and practical exercises to help you prepare effective career grant applications and optimise your funding opportunities.

A must-read for students, postdocs, professors, and anyone else serious about science.

‘This is a well-written text for the purposes of enlightening the readership on proposal writing. I highly recommend it for use by those in the early stages of seeking funding for their careers in science and engineering.’

IEEE Pulse ‘… a practical guide aimed primarily at early career academics considering the major challenge of writing applications for project grant and fellowship funding. With success rates for proposals reduced to an all-time low, help on how to be competitive is precious … strongly recommended if you are a postgraduate biology student, postdoc or young group leader.’

Andrew Taylor-Robinson, The Biologist 2013 228 x 152 mm 216pp 15 b/w illus.

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Jen Schneider Boise State University, Idaho

This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in science, the social sciences, and engineering who are seeking to bring a spirit of joy into their workplace and beyond. The book covers seven habits of mind that help create more balanced, harmonious, and satisfying professional and personal lives.

‘In these times where scientists are under increasing pressure to prove their worth through metrics, this welcome book provides a refreshing perspective into how we might all find personal satisfaction and joy in playing the game of science.’

Julie Smith, Radford College, Canberra and Malcolm Sambridge, Australian National University, Canberra

‘This book stands out from the sea of recipes for work-life balance and time management, in that it distills joy as a core trait for ‘success’. Although it may seem at odds with the objective scientific method and the image of detached, humorless scientists, the authors make a fascinating case for personal touch, passion, and subjective imprint as core assets for creative, ground-breaking progress and improved personal lives. The book is informative and captivating, but most importantly, it is timely in an age where performance pressures surge to the detriment of progress, and academics find themselves with little time to do research.’

Tarje Nissen-Meyer, University of Oxford

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Professional Development 2016 228 x 152 mm 216pp 34 b/w illus.

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Trusting Judgements

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Policy- and decision-makers in government and industry rely routinely on expert advice to fill critical scientific knowledge gaps. Yet even the best experts can be over-confident and error-prone. This book describes how to identify potentially risky advice, and how to ensure expert advice is relatively reliable and accurate.

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Getting into Graduate School in the Sciences A Step-by-Step Guide for Students

S. Kersey Sturdivant INSPIRE Environmental, LLC, Rhode Island

Noelle J. Relles State University of New York, Cortland

Addressing a lack of practical and evidence-based advice for graduate education in the natural sciences, this complete step-by-step guide will lead students through the application process for both masters and doctoral level graduate degrees. An essential resource for life and Earth scientists applying to graduate school in the United States.

2016 228 x 152 mm 180pp 12 b/w illus. 3 tables 978-1-107-42067-0 Paperback £19.99 / US$24.99 For all formats available, see

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How to Get the Best out of Experts

Mark A. Burgman University of Melbourne

2015 228 x 152 mm 214pp 56 b/w illus. 4 tables 978-1-107-53102-4 Paperback £19.99 / US$34.99 For all formats available, see

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Statistics Explained An Introductory Guide for Life Scientists

Second edition Steve McKillup Central Queensland University

Uses a clear and encouraging reader-friendly approach to help students improve their confidence in designing experiments and choosing appropriate statistical tests. Even complex topics are explained clearly, using a pictorial approach with a minimum of formulae and terminology. End-of-chapter exercises, new to this edition, allow self-testing.

‘Every so often, a researcher or teacher comes across a book and exclaims ‘I wish I had had a book like this when I started!’ … Statistics Explained is such a book. Steve McKillup writes with empathy for students’ anxiety about statistics. He replaces complex-looking formulae with graphics and realistic examples. He is a biologist writing for fellow-biologists …

[The book] explains why the statistical test is needed before describing the test. Essential features of good survey and experimental design are clearly outlined … This is not ‘just another biostatistics textbook’. Its sheer readability will restore confidence to the most anxious student while experienced researchers will savour the clarity of the explanations of the common univariate and multivariate analyses … an ideal core text for anyone teaching or studying biostatistics …’

Andrew Boulton, University of New England, Australia

‘It’s remarkable that, after the appearance of many statistics textbooks and statistics computer packages over the years, finally someone has produced a succinct and accessible text that takes a common-sense and appealing approach to the basics of statistical analysis. Complementing Steve McKillup’s remarkably lucid explanations is a format which sings pleasingly with clarity. The book progresses in logical fashion through the variety of statistical tests and gives the reader a sound background in the process without the common dizzying confusion. The narrative style and informative approach has made my copy a much-travelled item from my bookshelf to the shores of both undergraduate confusion and postgraduate clarification.

However, I always make sure it comes back because it [is] a valued item in my biology toolkit.’

Michael Kokkinn, University of South Australia 2011 228 x 152 mm 416pp 199 b/w illus. 102 tables 51 exercises 978-0-521-18328-4 Paperback £29.99 / US$36.99 For all formats available, see

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