Buy this book on-line Crocker, Robert A : Pioneer Ecologist: The Life and Work of Victor Ernest Shelford, 1877-1968Smithsonian Inst. Press, Washington, 1991 ISBN 087474315X
222pp. B&W Illustrations Shelford's early work on the sand dunes, ponds, streams, and forests bordering Lake Michigan led to the acceptance of animal ecology as a distinct discipline within the biological sciences. Shelford developed the concept of ecological succession of animals, and he was among the first to consider food webs, the intricate interrelationships in feeding habits that ultimately determine species composition and community structure. During WW I Shelford examined the effects of industrial pollution on fish, natural resources, and public health; his work marked the beginnings of water polluction biology, 8vo, Fine in Fine DJ Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Crocker, Robert A : Pioneer Ecologist: The Life and Work of Victor Ernest Shelford, 1877-1968. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including out-of-print books, livres d'occasion, livres anciens, rare books and livres illustrées. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |