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Parasitism and Ecosystems
Frédéric Thomas, François Renaud, and Jean-François Guegan
231 pages
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1 map, 2 halftones, numerous line drawings and graphs
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246x189mm
978-0-19-852987-3
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Paperback
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06 January 2005
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- The first synthesis of both the roles and the consequences of pathogens in ecosystems
- Focuses specifically on the links between community/ecosystem functioning and parasitism
- Well-documented case-studies illustrate the main issues as well as prospects for future research
- Contributions from the leading names in the field - ecologists, epidemiologists, and parasitologists - presenting authoritative and up-to-date information to the reader
For several years there has been a growing interest in understanding the dynamics of parasites in ecosystems, as well as the diversity of ways in which they influence ecosystem functioning through their effects on host populations and communities. Ecologists, epidemiologists, evolutionary biologists, and other scientists are increasingly coming to realise that parasites must be taken into account when studying ecosystems. Parasitism and Ecosystems summarizes current knowledge on this topic, providing a comprehensive overview for researchers and
students. It represents the first synthesis of both the roles and the consequences of pathogens in ecosystems, utilising well-documented case-studies to illustrate the main issues as well as identifying prospects for future research.
Readership: A research level text suitable for graduate level students as well as professional researchers in ecology, parasitology, epidemiology, evolutionary biology, and conservation biology.
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Frédéric Thomas, François Renaud, and Jean-François Guegan Contributors:
Jean-Baptiste André, Michael B. Bonsall, Thierry Boulinier, Sam P. Brown, Andy P. Dobson, Jean-Baptiste Ferdy, Bernard Godelle, Jean-François Guégan, Alexander D. Hernandez, Robert Holt, Peter Hudson, Armand M. Kuris, Kevin D. Lafferty, Michel Loreau, Thierry De Meeüs, Gary G. Mittelbach, Anders Pape Møller, S. Morand, R. Poulin, Andrew F. Read, François Renaud, Jacques Roy, Michael V.K. Sukhdeo, Frédéric Thomas, David Tilman, Richard C. Tinsley
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"The book is well-written and produced...highly recommended." - Parasitology, Volume 132 - 2006 "It is an introductory, but penetrating, anecdotal and readable, yet packed with well chosen examples and illustrations of principles...This is an account that will appeal to ecologists of all backgrounds and does not assume any deep knowledge of parisitology. Combined with its readable text abd rich supply of examples this makes it ideal as an introduction to the subject for undergraduate students. Peter Moore, Bulletin of the British Ecological Society 2006, 37:1"
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Peter Hudson: Introduction: Parasites, diversity, and the ecosystem
1: Michel Loreau, Jacques Roy, and David Tilman: Linking ecosystem and parasite ecology
2: J.-F. Guégan, S. Morand, and R. Poulin: Are there general laws in parasite community ecology? The emergence of spatial parasitology and epidemiology
3: Anders Pape Møller: Parasitism and the regulation of host populations
4: Michael V.K. Sukhdeo and Alexander D. Hernandez: Food web patterns and the parasite's perspective
5: Robert Holt and Thierry Boulinier: Ecosystems and parasitism: the spatial dimension
6: Richard C. Tinsley: Parasitism and hostile environments
7: Kevin D. Lafferty and Armand M. Kuris: Parasitism and environmental disturbances
8: Frédéric Thomas, Michael B. Bonsall, and Andy P. Dobson: Parasitism, biodiversity, and conservation
9: Sam P. Brown, Jean-Baptiste André, Jean-Baptiste Ferdy, and Bernard Godelle: Subverting hosts and diverting ecosystems: an evolutionary modelling perspective
10: François Renaud, Thierry De Meeüs, and Andrew F. Read: Parasitism in man-made ecosystems
Gary G. Mittelbach: Conclusion: Parasites, communities, and ecosystems: conclusions and perspectives
References
Index
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