Species Coexistence

As a novel endeavour in ecological science, this book focuses on a
major issue in organismal life on Earth:species coexistence. The
book crosses the usual disciplinary boundaries between
palaeobiology, ecology and evolutionary biology and provides a
timely overview of the patterns and processes of species diversity
and coexistence on a range of spatio-temporal scales. In this
unique synthesis, the author offers a critical and penetrating
examination of the concepts and models of coexistence and community
structure, thus making a valuable contribution to the field of
community ecology. There is an emphasis on clarity and
accessibility without sacrificing scientific rigour, making this
book suitable for both advanced students and individual researchers
in ecology, palaeobiology and environmental and evolutionary
biology.

* * Comprehensive and contemporary synthesis.

* Pulls together the aggregate influence of evolution and ecology
on patterns in communities.

* Balanced mix of theory and empirical work.

* Clearly structured chapters with short introduction and
summary.