Complexity in Landscape Ecology

From the reviews of the first edition:

"This book is meant to be a ‘gentle introduction’ to the field of complexity and landscape ecology. … the book succeeds in its goal … . the most inspiring idea in the book is that seemingly complex ecological phenomena can often be explained by simple assumptions … . As such, this book could serve as a springboard for stimulating research about other general ecological principles … . I recommend the book to those who need a simple introduction to this complex topic … ." (Erica A. H. Smithwick, Ecology, Vol. 87 (11), November, 2006)