The macroecological approach
Species, niches, and communities
The abundance and distribution of species
The composition of biotas: patterns of body size, abundance, and energetics
The assembly of continental biotas: geographic range
Mechanisms: structure and function of individuals
Mechanisms: population dynamics and interspecific interactions
Mechanisms: species dynamics
Synthesis: ecological implications
Synthesis: biogeographic and macroevolutionary implications
Applications: human ecology and conservation biology
Reflections and prospects.
