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Robert Helmer MacArthur (April 7, 1930 – November 1, 1972) was a Canadian-born American ecologist who made a major impact on many areas of community and population ecology. He is considered to be one of the founders of ecology.
Aug 26, 2013 · A comprehensive overview of the life and work of Robert MacArthur, a pioneer of modern ecology and theoretical population biology. Learn about his mentors, his influential papers, his concepts of island biogeography and coexistence, and his legacy in contemporary ecology.
Articles 1–20. Professor of Biology, Princeton University - Cited by 82,856 - Biogeography - Complexity - Community Ecology - Island Biogeography - Theoretical Biology.
In conversation, MacArthur would say that the best sci- ence comes, to a great extent, from the creation of de novo and heuristic classification of natural phenomena. "Art," he enjoyed quoting Picasso, "is the lie that helps us to see the truth." But MacArthur was also a born naturalist.
Postdoctoral researcher, Oxford University, 1957-1958. Professor, University of Pennsylvania, 1958-1965. Professor, Princeton University, 1965-1972. Major Professor: G. Evelyn Hutchinson. Coauthor (with E. O. Wilson) of " The Theory of Island Biogeography ". Author of " Geographical Ecology ".
Robert H. MacArthur is a biologist who co-authored The Theory of Island Biogeography and wrote Geographical Ecology. Learn more about his books, biography, and publications on Princeton University Press website.
James H. Brown remembers Robert MacArthur, one of the most influential ecologists of the 20th century, and his contributions to geographical ecology and macroecology. He shares some personal anecdotes and assesses MacArthur's intellectual legacy and impact on evolutionary ecology.
