This book is designed for use with high school-age learners and adults who are both non-science types and who desire a basic introduction to ecology. It is easy to read and easy to understand. Initially, it was written to act as the text for a foundations course to accompany instruction in environmental education, especially with respect to issue investigation and evaluation.
Sometimes humorous and sometimes serious, the book provides a solid foundation into key conceptual areas of ecology such as the biome, the ecosystem, population dynamics, succession, energy production and transfer, and the role of humans in ecological set tings. A number of activities which have been proven successful over the years have also been incorporated into the book.
Earlier versions of the book have been piloted in a number of classrooms and workshops for adult learners over the past ten years. The enthusiasm shown for the introduction to ecology prompted this publication by Stipes Publishing Company.
Student and teacher editions available.
1997, Stipes Publishing L.L.C.
Harold R. Hungerford