Marine Community Ecology

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Summary: An excellent account of marine community ecology
Review: This is an excellent book, written by some of the best marine ecologists worldwide. It provides (to 2001) the latest knowledge on marine community organization and dynamics. Models summarizing current ideas or concepts are used frequently, while gray areas in our knowledge are pointed out, which should help and guide future research. Due to the academic orientation of most chapter authors, there is a prevalence of coastal ecology in the book. The extension and level of detail of the book probably prevents it from being used as an undergraduate textbook, but many excellent examples given throughout chapters can certainly be used independently in class. The style of the book is generally easy to follow, but, besides that, it is simply enjoyable to read it.