Format:
1 Online-Ressource (xi, 428 pages)
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Edition:
Seventh edition
ISBN:
9781444311174
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1444311174
Content:
Biogeography; Contents; Preface; 1 Introduction to biogeography; 2 A history of biogeography; 3 Patterns of biodiversity; 4 Patterns of distribution; 5 Communities and ecosystems; 6 The source of novelty; 7 Life, death and evolution on islands; 8 Living in the past; 9 The geography of life today; 10 Ice and change; 11 Transforming the planet; 12 Drawing lines in the water; 13 Interpreting the past: I. Molecular and isotopic biogeography; 14 Interpreting the past: II. Principles and practice; 15 Foretelling the future; Index.
Content:
The latest edition of this highly successful and popular textbook has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in biogeography. It offers excellent insight into the multi-disciplinary nature of biogeography, providing the student with a sound historical base, up-to-date factual content and a clear explanation of current controversies.; New chapter on molecular evidence for the interpretation of patterns of biogeography.; New section on the biogeography of parasitic diseases.; Strong use of references providing a platform for advanced students to follow further deb
Additional Edition:
9781405118989
Language:
English
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