Seed dispersal, or the movement of diaspores away from the parent location, is a multiscale,
multipartner process that depends on the interaction of plant life history with vector …

Decision makers and researchers recognize the need to effectively confront the social
dimensions and conflicts inherent to invasive species research and management. Yet …

War metaphors are ubiquitous in discussions of everything from political campaigns to
battles with cancer to wars against crime, drugs, poverty, and even salad. Why are warfare …

Conservation practice is informed by science, but it also reflects ethical beliefs about how
humanity ought to value and interact with Earth's biota. As human activities continue to drive …

Dangerous Crossings offers an interpretation of the impassioned disputes that have arisen
in the contemporary United States over the use of animals in the cultural practices of …

Conflicts between people over wildlife are widespread and damaging to both the wildlife
and people involved. Such issues are often termed human–wildlife conflicts. We argue that …

Non‐native species can cause the loss of biological diversity (ie, genetic, species, and
ecosystem diversity) and threaten the well‐being of humans when they become invasive. In …

In a stimulating interchange between feminist studies and biology, Banu Subramaniam
explores how her dissertation on flower color variation in morning glories launched her on …

DIVScientists turn to metaphors to formulate and explain scientific concepts, but an ill-
considered metaphor can lead to social misunderstandings and counterproductive policies …

The classic reference on weeds and invasive plants has been revised and updated. The
Third Edition of this authoritative reference provides an in-depth understanding of how …