Biogeography: Introduction to Space, Time, and Life
by Glen MacDonald
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Author: Glen MacDonaldEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2001-10-31
ISBN: 0471241938
Number of pages: 512
Publisher: Wiley
Book Reviews of Biogeography: Introduction to Space, Time, and Life
Book Review: The first thorough synthesis of Biogeography
Summary: 4 Stars
I waited a long time for this book to come out, after hearing about it at a professional conference. I was at first disappointed by the lack of more colorful graphics, but then when I was able to read the text thoroughly, it was clear that content was the reason to buy this. While others have tried providing syntheses for biogeography, this is the first and only one that has struck me as appropriate for classroom use. It would be quite suitable for an upper-division undergraduate course in Biogeography and many in Biology will also find this volume useful, especially those in Ecology or Conservation Biology.
All in all, MacDonald's first stab at a modern synthesis of a growing field hits the mark, and should only improve with time and further editions. This volume, although pricey in hardback form, will make a great companion to Quammen's "Song of the Dodo Bird" in elucidating the complexity and beauty of biogeography. Kudos to the author.
Summary of Biogeography: Introduction to Space, Time, and Life
Illustrative examples from recent research publications and "classic" studies are prominently featured throughout the book.Research techniques are highlighted in "special interest" boxes. Illustrations and descriptions of research techniques are provided with examples such as fire-scars from trees used to reconstruct disturbance, fossil pollen used to reconstruct vegetation change and plant migration, transect and quadrate sampling.
Includes key biogeographical theories that link space and time to the distribution of life. Some of these theories include: 1. Ranges, Reflicts, Refuges, Corridors, Barriers, 2. Centers of Origins, 3. Cladistics, 4. Variance, 5. Island BioGeography, 6. Diversity Theory, 7. Gap Analysis for Conservation.
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