Phycology is the study of algae, a ubiquitous and extremely important range of species ecologically because of the dependence of other species on their primary production. This third edition of Phycology is designed to serve both as a textbook for a one-semester course and also as a reference on modern concepts in the study of algae. Algae are divided into four natural groups and chapters on each group cover the cytology, morphology, physiology, life cycles, ecology and systematics, all presented in a manner that can be understood by readers with a basic knowledge of biology. The use of clear, concise drawings, as well as the special emphasis placed on those algae that are commonly covered in phycology courses, and encountered by students in marine and freshwater habitats, has led to the establishment of this book as a classic introductory text suitable for courses throughout the world.

' ... a welcome addition to the field of phycology and a very readable review of many aspects of this diverse discipline.' Bulletin of Marine Science
' ... an outstanding introductory text'. BioScience
' ... an excellent introduction to general phycology'. Choice
'I recommend this book as good value for money for marine biologists and ecologists.' J. A. Raven, Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology
' ... an excellent introduction and overview on the different groups of algae, their differences in morphology, physiology, life cycles, ecology and systematics. In addition, it is a valuable reference on the modern concepts in the study of algae. Thus, this book is of great value to students but also to scientists who want to grow and work with algae.' Journal of Plant Physiology
All in all, Phycology is an outstanding introductory text which is enhanced by occasional anecdotal information, such as finding fossil coccoliths in classroom chalk...I, for one, expect this book to find its way onto most all phycologist's desks and into many of their classrooms. BioScience
...certain books need to be used, dipped into for specific tasks to see if they are up to the job...Robert Lee's Phycology is just such a book and I'm pleased to say that it is up to the job!...I can thoroughly recommend this book. New Phytologist
Chapters are well illustrated, primarily with drawings and electron micrographs, and numerous chemical structures and graphs. An excellent introduction to the current knowledge of algae. Choice
An exceptionally versatile and up-to-date textbook and reference volume that presents a comprehensive overview of micro- and macroalgae...an exceptionally well-written and well-illustrated book...An essential book for any academic library and marine research institution. Will do much to promote an interest in the subject. Northeastern Naturalist

Robert Edward Lee was educated at Cornell University (BS, 1960-64) and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst (Ph.D., 1966-71) and served as a Platoon leader in the US Army First Infantry Division (1964-66). He was Lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (1971-77), Associate Professor at Shiraz (Pahlavi) University, Shiraz, Iran (1977-79), Fellow of Schepens Eye Research Institute and Harvard Medical School, Boston (1979-81) and is currently Coordinator of Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University, a post he has held since 1981.