The idea of the book is to show that ecology is not a subdiscipline within the natural sciences, but rather holds great significance for all areas of our lives. Everywhere organisms interact (which is practically everywhere), the principles of ecology apply but what exactly are those principles?

Comprehensive access to the ecological question(s) of the present A new and expanded understanding of ecology Introduction and Overview

Autorentext

Prof. Dr. Mark Maraun teaches ecology, zoology, and evolution at the University of Göttingen.

Inhalt

.- Foreword.- Chance and Determinism.- Abiotics, Biotics, and Resources.- Is Nature Good or Evil?.- Global Change.- The Tragedy of the Commons and Why True Altruism Cannot Exist.- Populations and Demography, Pensions, Jobs, Migration, Asylum, Growth.- r- and K-strategists and Disturbance Everything Is Lobbying Even the Desire for Security and Peace. Kin Selection Are We All Racists? The Dark Side of Cooperation.- Conclusion and Outlook.