Abrams Peter A.. Competition Theory in Ecology. Oxford University Press,2022. — 336 p.. 2022

This book is a critical look at current competition theory, which constitutes a signif­icant fraction of theoretical ecology. My general view of the purpose of ecological theory is similar to that expressed by Michel Loreau (Loreau, 2010, p. 268): ‘It is my firm belief that ecological theory should be both a guide for basic research and a guide for action’. It is likely that very few professional ecologists would dispute Loreau’s statement. Given the unprecedented rates of loss of species and natural biological communities, most ecologists hope that ecological theory will provide practical advice on altering the dynamics of natural populations undergoing unde­sired changes, such as declines towards extinction. Certainly, as Loreau states, it ‘should’ do so. Nevertheless, ecological theory in its present state has largely failed to make predictions or contribute to plans that could help to avert the collapse of ecological systems. This book will examine the reasons for these shortcomings by focusing on competition theory, a subset of ecological theory. Competition theory is central to most of the other branches of ecological theory and has a particularly long history in the field. Investigating its current state and why it has not progressed more rapidly may provide more general insights for ecological theory and for ecology as a whole.

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3. A course of lectures on ecology and life safety basics: Textbook / M.A. Bobrenko, A.M. Balzhanova. - Kostanay: KSPU,2018. - 139 p. - 2018 ãîä
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