Biogeography: An Ecological and Evolutionary Approach, 8th Edition

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

• ISBN13: 9781405178068
• ISBN10: 140517806X
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-05-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
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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

The Structure and History of Biogeography

Introduction --- how to use the book the order of chapters, etc

The History of Biogeography

Ecological Biogeography

Patterns of Biodiversity

Patterns of Distribution

Communities and Ecosystems

Patterns of Life & their Interpretation (areography, ecogeographic rules, gradients, hotspots)

The Engines of the Planet

Plate Tectonics

The Sources of Novelty & Pattern

Islands & Oceans

Life, Death & Evolution on Islands

Drawing Lines in the Water

Historical Biogeography

Living in the Past

Biogeographical Regions Today

The Transformation of the Planet

Ice & Change

The Evolution & Impact of our Species

Facing the Challenges/ Mending the Planet?

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