UNTANGLING ECOLOGICAL COMPLEXITY - THE MACROSCOPIC PERSPECTIVE

Ecologists increasingly find themselves called upon to address the impacts of global change on biodiversity. Yet most studies of biodiversity focus solely on intensive, experimental analyses of localized ecological communities. In 'Untangling Ecological Complexity', Brian A. Maurer argues for a more pluralistic approach, showing how ecologists might enhance their ability to tackle global problems by incorporating broader spatial and temporal perspectives into their research.