Biogeography: An Ecological and Evolutionary Approach - Couverture souple

Cox, C.Barry; Etc.; Moore, P.D.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0632029676 ISBN 13 : 9780632029679

Editeur : Blackwell Science Ltd, 1993

Synopsis

As in the previous (fourth) edition, the text integrates the three main threads of biogeography: i) ecological biogeography (how organisms live together where they are today); ii) the analytical biogeography of present day distribution patterns (where they live, in what diversity and how they disperse); and iii) historical biogeography (how they come to live where they are today). However, this new edition has been completely revised and almost represents a total re-write of the fourth edition. Two new themes underly this text. Firstly, the involvement of mankind in almost all aspects of biogeography and, secondly, the global viewpoint, introducing more unity than the isolated, fragmented picture that can emerge from a biome approach. This edition is an enlarged format and, as a result of the thorough revision, is 25 per cent larger than the fourth, and the text is heavily supported by line drawings and photographs.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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 analyse the data, patterns and problems arising from continental, marine and island biogeography.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Science Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0632029676
• ISBN 13: 9780632029679
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 5
• Nombre de pages: 336