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Book SynopsisIlluminates a topic at the forefront of global ecology - biological invasions, or organisms that come to live in the wrong place. This title addresses various aspects of this subject at a global level - including invasions by animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria - in succinct, alphabetically arranged articles.
Trade Review"A sumptuous tome of considerable worth. This work is highly recommended ... on a most fascinating topic that affects us all in an accessible and engaging way." -- Gareth J. Johnson Emerald "A complete introduction to the field of invasion biology... a good investment for every ecologist." Basic & Applied Ecology "Simberloff and Rejmanek's Encyclopedia gets high scores for access and userfriendliness ... Attractive photos, supportive tables, and illustrative figures complete the helpful presentation." -- Scott Ruhren Bioscience "A good reference for for anyone who needs a quick reference to a lot of topics." Cal-Ipc News "Gets high scores for access and user-friendliness." Bioscience "This encyclopedia is written for students and for the interested public." Choice
