This textbook, published in 1997 by Princeton University Press, is titled "Ecological Detective: Confronting Models with Data (Mpb-28)" and is part of the "Monographs in Population Biology Ser." series. The book, co-authored by Marc Mangel and Ray Hilborn, is a comprehensive guide to the study of biology and ecological systems.

The trade paperback format, with 336 pages, is written in English and is suitable for use as a textbook. The book provides an excellent resource for students and researchers alike. It contains a plethora of information on the subject, including the use of models in ecological research, data analysis, and the study of populations.