The Economy of Nature Author:Robert E. Ricklefs This classic introductory text offers a balanced survey of ecology. It is best known for its vivid examples from natural history, comprehensive coverage of evolution and quantitative approach. — The Sixth Edition builds on the book?s hallmark features: its strong evolutionary focus, its breadth and diverse set of examples from key studies, its ex... more »tensive coverage of behavioral ecology, and its thorough presentation of population ecology.« less