Macroecology

Preface
1: Introduction
2: The Macroecological Approach
3: Species, Niches, and Communities
4: The Abundance and Distribution of Species
5: The Composition of Biotas: Patterns of Body Size, Abundance, and Energetics
6: The Assembly of Continental Biotas: Geographic Range
7: Mechanisms: Structure and Function of Individuals
8: Mechanisms: Population Dynamics and Interspecific Interactions
9: Mechanisms: Species Dynamics
10: Synthesis: Ecological Implications
11: Synthesis: Biogeographic and Macroevolutionary Implications
12: Applications: Human Ecology and Conservation Biology
13: Reflections and Prospects
Literature Cited
Index