When organisms are deliberately or accidentally introduced into a new ecosystem a biological invasion may take place. These so-called ‘invasive species’ may

The book presents an analysis of the ecological, economic and social threats posed by the introduction and spread of non-native species. It provides a comprehen

Bioinvasion is fast becoming one of the world's most costly ecological problems, as it disrupts agriculture, drastically alters ecosystems, spreads disease, and

This new volume on Biological Invasions deals with both plants and animals, differing from previous books by extending from the level of individual species to a

There are many hypotheses describing the interactions involved in biological invasions, but it is largely unknown whether they are backed up by empirical eviden