Authors:Christopher J. Humphries, Lynne R. Parenti,
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: biogeography, oxford, series, distributions, patterns, interpreting, cladistic, plant
Number of Pages: 200
Published: 1999-07-08
List price: $115.00
ISBN-10: 0198548184
ISBN-13: 9780198548188

Cladistic biogeography uses the distribution patterns of species to study their historical and evolutionary relationships. Revised extensively to reflect new research, this book is a concise exposition of the history, methods, and current applications in this field. The first editon, published in 1986, received excellent reviews and was widely used as a textbook. This new editon should prove equally popular.

Author: J. A. Taylor
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Keywords: biogeography
Number of Pages: 432
Published: 1984-06
List price: $84.00
ISBN-10: 0389205079
ISBN-13: 9780389205074

Biogeography has been one of the great growth areas in geography in recent years, with much new research work and many new developments taking place. This book presents an authoritative, up-to-date, international review of all the major biogeographical themes. The chapters define each theme and its place within biogeography and consider the methods of study adopted. Each chapter then assesses recent trends and the latest state of the art, and concludes by examining where future developments are likely. Many case-studies and examples are provided, from throughout the world, including North Amer

Author: J. A. Taylor
Publisher: Intl Specialized Book Service Inc
Keywords: biogeography, themes
Number of Pages: 432
Published: 1984-06
List price: $25.00
ISBN-10: 0709924275
ISBN-13: 9780709924272

This collection of essays illustrates the current complementary nature of biological and geographical styles of biogeography, including discussions on ecosystems, bioclimates and vegetation analysis.

Author: Ted Case
Publisher: Univ of California Pr
Keywords: cortez, sea, biogeography, island
Number of Pages: 400
Published: 1983-12-01
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0520047990
ISBN-13: 9780520047990

This updated and expanded A New Island Biogeography of the Sea of Cortez, first published nearly 20 years ago, integrates new and broader studies encompassing more taxa and more complete island coverage. The present synthesis provides a basis for further research and exploration in upcoming years of the biologically fascinating Sea of Cortes region. The Gulf region is increasingly being exploited, for its natural resources by way of marine fisheries, and for its stunning natural beauty by way of a burgeoning tourism industry. Further, the region’s human population is increasing apace. It

Author: Ian Newton
Publisher: Academic Press
Keywords: birds, biogeography, speciation
Number of Pages: 656
Published: 2003-06-17
List price: $110.00
ISBN-10: 012517375X
ISBN-13: 9780125173759

Author: J.C. Briggs
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Keywords: tectonics, plate, biogeography
Number of Pages: 204
Published: 1987-08-01
List price: $170.00
ISBN-10: 0444427430
ISBN-13: 9780444427434

One needs to look at only a small portion of the enormous literature on plate tectonics published in the last 15 years to realize that there are many differences between the various reconstructions that have been presented. It becomes obvious that, although there is a general agreement about the presence of an assembly of continents (a Pangaea) in the early Mesozoic, there is considerable disagreement among earth scientists as to the configurement of the assembly and the manner and timing of the subsequent dispersal. While the revolution in geophysics was taking place, systematic work in pal

Author: David M. Richardson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: pinus, biogeography, ecology
Number of Pages: 548
Published: 2000-07-31
List price: $95.00
ISBN-10: 0521789109
ISBN-13: 9780521789103

Pinus is a remarkable genus of trees with a very large distribution range in the northern hemisphere. Where they occur, pines usually form the dominant vegetation cover and are extremely important components of ecosystems. They also provide a wide range of products for human use. In many cases exploitation and other human pressures are threatening the survival of natural pine forests, although pines are also widely grown in commercial plantations, both within and outside their natural range. This book presents a definitive review of pine ecology and biogeography written by forty of the world&#