Metapopulation Ecology presents a comprehensive synthesis of current research in this rapidly expanding area of population biology, from an author who is known for his ground-breaking work on metapopulations. It encompasses both the essential theory of metapopulations and a wide range of empirical studies - including the author's own research on the metapopulation biology of the Glanville fritillary butterfly - and includes discussion of practical applications to conservation biology. This book is intended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students and researchers in population biology, conservation biology, and ecology.