Title:
Biogeography : an ecological and evolutionary approach / C. Barry Cox, former Head of Biological Sciences at King's College London, UK, Peter D. Moore, Emeritus Reader in Ecology, King's College London, UK, Richard Ladle, Titular Professor of Conservation Biogeography, Federal University of Algoas, Brazil.
Author:
Cox, C. Barry (Christopher Barry), 1931- author.
Moore, Peter D., author.
Ladle, Richard J., author.
Publication Information:
Chichester, UK ; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley & Sons, 2016.
Call Number:
QH84 .C65 2016
Abstract:
This book reveals how the patterns of life that we see today have been created by the two great 'engines of the planet': the geological engine - plate tectonics - that alters the conditions of life on the planet, and the biological engine - evolution - that responds to these changes by creating new forms and patterns of life. It remains the only textbook to cover all three arenas of biogeographical research: continental biogeography, island biogeography and marine biogeography.
Through eight successful editions, and more than 40 years, Biogeography: An Ecological and Evolutionary Approach has provided a thorough and comprehensive exploration of the varied scientific disciplines and research that are essential to understanding the subject. The text has been praised for its solid background in historical biogeography and basic biology, which is enhanced and illuminated by discussions of current research.
Building on these foundations, the ninth edition incorporates recent advances such as the rise of molecular methods of investigation and presents a thoughtful exploration of the research and controversies that have transformed our understanding of the biogeography of the world. There is a new chapter on conservation biogeography by Richard Ladle that discusses new techniques for gathering and integrating data on the distribution of species, as well as substantial updates to existing chapters. --Book Jacket.
Electronic Access:
Cover http://swbplus.bsz-bw.de/bsz462791483cov.htm
Edition:
Ninth edition.
ISBN:
9781118968574
9781118968581
Physical Description:
xiii, 482 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
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Contents:
The history of biogeography -- sect. I. The challenge of existing. Patters of distribution : finding a home -- Communities and ecosystems : living together -- Patterns of biodiversity -- sect. II. The engines of the planet. Plate tectonics -- Evolution, the source of novelty -- sect. III. Island biogeography. Life, death, and evolution on islands -- sect. IV. Patterns of life. From evolution to patterns of life -- Patterns in the ocean -- Patterns in the past -- Setting the scene for today -- Ice and change -- sect. V. People and problems. The human instrusion -- Conservation biogeography.
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