Description: This book contains 18 contributions by leaders in the field of ecology, all associates of Robert MacArthur, whose work has stimulated many recent developments in ecology. These papers offer new models for ecological processes, new applications of theoretical and quantitative techniques, and new methods for analyzing and interpreting empirical data.
Brief description: Jared Diamond is Professor of Geography at the University of California, Los Angeles. His books include Guns, Germs, and Steel.