Biogeography
An Ecological and Evolutionary Approach
8th Edition
Published on 19. May 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
456 pages
978-1-4051-7806-8 (ISBN)
Description
Biologists searching for a resource that explores all of the exciting changes that have occurred recently in the field will turn to this eighth edition. It offers insight into the multidisciplinary nature of the field, presenting a sound historical base, up-to-date coverage, and a look at the latest controversies. The authors evaluate conflicting theories and provide a reasoned judgment as to which is preferable. In a new chapter the authors examine marine biogeography, so that biologists can compare and analyze the data, patterns and problems arising from continental, marine and island biogeography.
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Edition
8th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Chicester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations maps
ISBN-13
978-1-4051-7806-8 (9781405178068)
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Content
Part 1 The Structure and History of Biogeography. 1 Introduction --- how to use the book; the order of chapters, etc. 2 The History of Biogeography. Part 2 Ecological Biogeography. 3 Patterns of Biodiversity. 4 Patterns of Distribution. 5 Communities and Ecosystems. 6 Patterns of Life & their Interpretation (areography, ecogeographic rules, gradients, hotspots). Part 3 The Engines of the Planet. 7 Plate Tectonics. 8 The Sources of Novelty & Pattern. Part 4 Islands & Oceans. 9 Life, Death & Evolution on Islands. 10 Drawing Lines in the Water. . Part 5 Historical Biogeography. 11 Living in the Past. 12 Biogeographical Regions Today. Part 6 The Transformation of the Planet. 13 Ice & Change. 14 The Evolution & Impact of our Species. 15 Facing the Challenges/ Mending the Planet?