Ecology

Synopsis

A multimedia CD-ROM to accompany ‘Ecology’ by Begon, Harper and Townsend, 3rd ed. (Blackwell Science, 1996). Contains tutorials based on chapters of the book, with interactive simulations and models, quizzes, still images and movie clips, video interviews with well-known ecologists, an archive of seminal publications, and a ‘biome atlas’.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; CD-ROM. Dual format PC Windows/Apple Macintosh.

Year of production

1997

Availability

Sale; £49.50 (inclusive)

Notes

Reviewed by James Cresswell in ‘Life Sciences Educational Computing’ (7/98), pkp27-9.

Uses

Introductory and advanced undergraduate courses.

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

ecology

Credits

Writer

C R Townsend; J L Harper; M Begon

Distribution Formats

Type

CD-ROM

Production Company

Name

Blackwell Science Ltd

Distributor

Name

Marston Book Services Ltd

Phone

01235 465500

Fax

01235 465555

Address

PO Box 269
Abingdon
Oxon
OX14 4YN

 

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