Ecology is generally spoken of as a new science, having only become prominent second half of the twentieth century. Nonetheless, ecological thinking at some level has been around for a long time, and the principles of ecology have developed gradually, closely intertwined with the development of other biological disciplines. Thus, one of the first ecologists may have been Aristotle or perhaps his student, Theophrastus, both of whom had interest in many species of animals. Over the course of centuries, ecological observation and thought expanded, giving rise to the vast fields of knowledge that the science is today. Since the nineteenth century, environmentalists and other conservationists have used ecology and other sciences to support their advocacy positions. The book chronicles the history and growth of ecology, charting its development through various eras and the contributions of numerous scientists. Along the way, stress has also been laid on how these developments have contributed to the study of ecology today, and what ecology signifies in the global context. Biographies of numerous eminent scientist in this field have been include and the colourful illustrations seek to enhance the quality of the content incorporated within the book. Compendious and insightful, this book serves as an interesting work for the readers.
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