Biogeography: An Ecological and Evolutionary Approach, 8th Edition

by C. Barry Cox (Formerly Kings College, London); Peter D. Moore (Kings College, London)

• ISBN13: 9780470637944
• ISBN10: 0470637943
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-05-01
• Publisher: Wiley
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Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

A History of Biogeography

Patterns of Distribution

Communities and Ecosystems

Patterns of Biodiversity

The Engines of the Planet I: Plate Tectonics

The Engines of the Planet II:Evolution, the Source of Novelty

From Evolution to Patterns of Life

Life,Death,and Evolution on Islands

Drawing Lines in the Water

Living in the Past

The Geography of Life Today

Ice and Change

The Advent of Humanity

Into the Future

Conservation Biogeography

Further Reading

References

Glossary

Index

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