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1. The Theory of Island Biogeography
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2. Evolutionary Biogeography: An
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3. Biogeography, Fourth Edition
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4. The Theory of Island Biogeography
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5. Comparative Biogeography: Discovering
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6. Biogeography: An Ecological and
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7. Foundations of Biogeography: Classic
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8. Biogeography: Introduction to
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9. Biogeography, Third Edition
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10. Species Invasions: Insights into
 
11. The Africa-South America Connection
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12. Island Biogeography: Ecology,
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13. Biogeography of the West Indies:
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14. Conservation Biogeography
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15. GIS and Remote Sensing Applications
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16. Frontiers of Biogeography
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17. An Introduction to Applied Biogeography
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18. Historical Biogeography: An Introduction
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19. The Fragmented Forest: Island
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20. Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography,

1. The Theory of Island Biogeography Revisited
Paperback: 494 Pages (2009-10-19)
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Robert H. MacArthur and Edward O. Wilson's The Theory of Island Biogeography, first published by Princeton in 1967, is one of the most influential books on ecology and evolution to appear in the past half century. By developing a general mathematical theory to explain a crucial ecological problem--the regulation of species diversity in island populations--the book transformed the science of biogeography and ecology as a whole. In The Theory of Island Biogeography Revisited, some of today's most prominent biologists assess the continuing impact of MacArthur and Wilson's book four decades after its publication. Following an opening chapter in which Wilson reflects on island biogeography in the 1960s, fifteen chapters evaluate and demonstrate how the field has extended and confirmed--as well as challenged and modified--MacArthur and Wilson's original ideas. Providing a broad picture of the fundamental ways in which the science of island biogeography has been shaped by MacArthur and Wilson's landmark work, The Theory of Island Biogeography Revisited also points the way toward exciting future research.

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2. Evolutionary Biogeography: An Integrative Approach with Case Studies
by Juan J Morrone
Hardcover: 304 Pages (2008-12-03)
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Rather than favoring only one approach, Juan J. Morrone proposes a comprehensive treatment of the developments and theories of evolutionary biogeography. Evolutionary biogeography uses distributional, phylogenetic, molecular, and fossil data to assess the historical changes that have produced current biotic patterns. Panbiogeography, parsimony analysis of endemicity, cladistic biogeography, and phylogeography are the four recent and most common approaches. Many conceive of these methods as representing different "schools," but Morrone shows how each addresses different questions in the various steps of an evolutionary biogeographical analysis.

Panbiogeography and parsimony analysis of endemicity are useful for identifying biotic components or areas of endemism. Cladistic biogeography uses phylogenetic data to determine the relationships between these biotic components. Further information on fossils, phylogeographic patterns, and molecular clocks can be incorporated to identify different cenocrons. Finally, available geological knowledge can help construct a geobiotic scenario that may explain how analyzed areas were put into contact and how the biotic components and cenocrons inhabiting them evolved. Morrone compares these methods and employs case studies to make it clear which is best for the question at hand. Set problems, discussion sections, and glossaries further enhance classroom use.

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3. Biogeography, Fourth Edition
by Mark V. Lomolino, Brett R. Riddle, Robert J. Whittaker, James H. Brown
Hardcover: 560 Pages (2010-08-01)
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Biogeography, first published in 1983, is one of the most comprehensive text and general reference books in the field. The Fourth Edition builds on the strengths of previous editions, combining evolutionary and ecological perspectives to show how Earth history, contemporary environments, and evolutionary and ecological processes have shaped species distributions and nearly all patterns of biodiversity. It is an empirically and conceptually rich text that illustrates general patterns and processes using examples from a diversity of plants and animals across the Earth s aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.Biogeography, Fourth Edition is written as a primary text for undergraduate and graduate courses, and is also an invaluable reference for biogeographers, ecologists, evolutionary biologists, and conservation biologists. Starting from simple facts and principles and assuming only a rudimentary knowledge of biology, geography, and Earth history, the text explains the relationships between geographic variation in biodiversity and the geological, ecological, and evolutionary processes that have produced them. Written in an engaging style, Biogeography emphasizes the interplay between unifying concepts and presents evidence that supports or challenges these concepts. The use of color illustrations (new to this edition), evaluated and optimized for colorblind readers as well, has transformed our abilities to illustrate key concepts and empirical patterns in the geography of nature. The addition of the distinguished plant ecologist and biogeographer Robert J. Whittaker to our team of authors has substantially enhanced the balance and depth of coverage of classical foundations, empirical case studies, and frontiers of biogeography. ... Read more


4. The Theory of Island Biogeography (Princeton Landmarks in Biology)
by Robert H. MacArthur, Edward O. Wilson
Paperback: 224 Pages (2001-04-01)
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Biogeography was stuck in a "natural history phase" dominated by the collection of data, the young Princeton biologists Robert H. MacArthur and Edward O. Wilson argued in 1967. In this book, the authors developed a general theory to explain the facts of island biogeography. The theory builds on the first principles of population ecology and genetics to explain how distance and area combine to regulate the balance between immigration and extinction in island populations. The authors then test the theory against data. The Theory of Island Biogeography was never intended as the last word on the subject. Instead, MacArthur and Wilson sought to stimulate new forms of theoretical and empirical studies, which will lead in turn to a stronger general theory. Even a third of a century since its publication, the book continues to serve that purpose well. From popular books like David Quammen's Song of the Dodo to arguments in the professional literature, The Theory of Island Biogeography remains at the center of discussions about the geographic distribution of species. In a new preface, Edward O. Wilson reviews the origins and consequences of this classic book. ... Read more

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2-0 out of 5 stars Poor binding
I appreciate the timing of the shipment however as I read the book, every time I turn a page, the previous page comes out so as I am reviewing I have to be careful to keep the pages together and in order. Unfortunate since it was a new book and I will need to reference it over the next year which will prove frustrating with all loose pages.

5-0 out of 5 stars dated, but excellent for seeing where the field began
This is a wonderful book that spawned a new sub-field in ecology as well as providing a major theoretical approach to conservation issues.Island biogeography provided us with a new way to view biodiversity as it related to space.A wonderful book.

5-0 out of 5 stars Reprint of MacArthur's and Wilson's Seminal Ecological Tome
Originally published as part of the Princeton University Press' Monographs in Population Biology series, Robert MacArthur's and Edward O. Wilson's "Theory Of Island Biogeography" is regarded by many as the most influential tome in theoretical ecology published in the latter half of the 20th Century. Its importance is due to its success in predicting the causes and outcomes of variations in species diversity across a wide range of habitats, not only tropical islands. Furthermore it is the underlying theory behind current research in conservation biology. And it has played a magnificient role in analyzing fluctuations in taxonomic diversity from both marine and continental fossil records across the span of more than half a billion years of Earth history. MacArthur and Wilson conceived of a simple, yet conceptually fruitful equilibrium model of species diversity, recognizing that species diversity is often in a state of flux between varying rates of species immigration (or perhaps, speciation) and extinction. This then novel way at looking at species diversity combined MacArthur's sound mathematical reasoning with Wilson's excellent field biogeographic research (Yet those who are not mathematically inclined should not feel intimidated; their theoretical arguments are made through lucid, exquisite prose.). Without a doubt, their equilibrium theory of island biogeography is one of the finest achievements of 20th Century ecology.

4-0 out of 5 stars The young lion revisited
Robert McArthur was on he knew was his last speaking trip across the country when I heard him in Boulder in the winter of 1974.He didn't talk about death; he talked about life and how it works. He wrote one shortequation on the blackboard, then talked about it for an hour. No long afterhe was dead, but he was the real young lion, he changed ecology forever.His start was simple: look at avifauna in terms of foliage heightdiversity, but he did not stop there.

Wilson? He's brilliant in his ownway, of course, but I'm betting his contribution to Island Biogeography wascriticism and editing.

People have spent a lot of time attacking partsof this book, an equation here, an equation there. And if you don't likeequations at all, skip them and go for the ideas.This was the seminalbook, the start of the New Era, where complex ideas can be encapsulated ina brief expression, then turned around and it's implications tested. Itwill teach you how to think. ... Read more


5. Comparative Biogeography: Discovering and Classifying Biogeographical Patterns of a Dynamic Earth (Species and Systematics)
by Lynne R. Parenti, Malte C. Ebach
Hardcover: 312 Pages (2009-11-18)
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To unravel the complex shared history of the Earth and its life forms, biogeographers analyze patterns of biodiversity, species distribution, and geological history. So far, the field of biogeography has been fragmented into divergent systematic and evolutionary approaches, with no overarching or unifying research theme or method. In this text, Lynne Parenti and Malte Ebach address this discord and outline comparative tools to unify biogeography. Rooted in phylogenetic systematics, this comparative biogeographic approach offers a comprehensive empirical framework for discovering and deciphering the patterns and processes of the distribution of life on Earth. The authors cover biogeography from its fundamental ideas to the most effective ways to implement them. Real-life examples illustrate concepts and problems, including the first comparative biogeographical analysis of the Indo-West Pacific, an introduction to biogeographical concepts rooted in the earth sciences, and the integration of phylogeny, evolution and earth history. ... Read more


6. Biogeography: An Ecological and Evolutionary Approach
by C. Barry Cox, Peter D. Moore
Paperback: 506 Pages (2010-05-10)
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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 analyse the data, patterns and problems arising from continental, marine and island biogeography. ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars Why the physical, tangible, real world is the way it is.
This excellent textbook is less than 300 pages, and yet I didn't feel like I learned any less than someone who read a 1000 page textbook on the same subject.This is a comprehensive, introductory volume that is, surprisingly for a textbook, extremely well written. This book delivered Biogeography to my mind, and my great teacher Dr Patrick Armstrong of Univeristy of Western Australia made it come alive in my head.Everything you need to lead you into the fascinating study of our tangible world is here.Read it! ... Read more


7. Foundations of Biogeography: Classic Papers with Commentaries
Paperback: 1328 Pages (2004-07-01)
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Foundations of Biogeography provides facsimile reprints of seventy-two works that have proven fundamental to the development of the field. From classics by Georges-Louis LeClerc Compte de Buffon, Alexander von Humboldt, and Charles Darwin to equally seminal contributions by Ernst Mayr, Robert MacArthur, and E. O. Wilson, these papers and book excerpts not only reveal biogeography's historical roots but also trace its theoretical and empirical development. Selected and introduced by leading biogeographers, the articles cover a wide variety of taxonomic groups, habitat types, and geographic regions. Foundations of Biogeography will be an ideal introduction to the field for beginning students and an essential reference for established scholars of biogeography, ecology, and evolution.

List of Contributors
John C. Briggs, James H. Brown, Vicki A. Funk, Paul S. Giller, Nicholas J. Gotelli, Lawrence R. Heaney, Robert Hengeveld, Christopher J. Humphries, Mark V. Lomolino, Alan A. Myers, Brett R. Riddle, Dov F. Sax, Geerat J. Vermeij, Robert J. Whittaker
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5-0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and thorough
This is a comprehensive collection of papers cleverly compiled by the editor. A very interesting aspect is that it covers a wide range of topics within biogeography along with an equally wide range of study organisms. Articles from several decades of research are available in one book which enables readers to see how the field has evolved over time. It is an excellent supplement to Brown and Lomolino's or Glen McDonald's Biogeography textbooks. I would consider adding it as a required book for a class in Biogegraphy.

5-0 out of 5 stars A biogeographer's bible (but also good for the amateur naturalist)
Biogeography is a vast subject and in the introduction of this mammoth volume of almost 1300 pages it is argued that it should be treated as a separate major discipline within the framework of life sciences.Foundations charts the history of biogeography from Linnaen roots in the 18th century to the mid 1980s by collecting together and reproducing in whole or in part classic papers, articles and book chapters that represent innovation, refinement and expansion in the horizons of this subject.The selection overall represents the corpus of material upon which modern biogeographic studies flourish.The burden of choice in the selections used has rested on the shoulders of the editors and a small army of recognisable experts individually appointed to take care of each of the seven parts of the work dealing with separate themes in a roughly chronological framework.Each part begins with an introductory section which relates the items selected to the theme under consideration - representing both a commentary and a corrective to the "historical" material to follow.

To a large extent biogeography is a linkage of evolutionary and speciation studies to Earth history and geography in the contexts like climates, barriers and habitats.From key innovators there is a roll call of some of the best known workers encompassing geology, zoology botany and palaeontology.

In 1858 the ornithologist P. L. Sclater defined the zoogeographic realms still largely accepted to this date.Darwin, Wallace and J. D. Hooker amongst a coterie of sadly lesser known botanists argued out and complimented each others ideas of evolution in relation to geography.The identification of the ice ages and subsequently plate tectonics via A. Wegener and the synthesis of resulting thought probably represents the historical highlight of Foundations.The role call continues with G. G. Simpson, W. Hennig, L. Croizat, E. Mayr, D. Lack, E. O. Wilson and J. M. Diamond representing just a selection of the authors signposting a radiation of ideas.

Foundations is very much a multidisciplinary spread and not just a historical progression.Important concepts are highlighted and explored within further themes such as Vicariance and Dispersal, Diversification, Islands, Assembly rules and Gradients asking why there are so many species in the tropics.
The work is no primer and would take quite a lot of study unless an eclectic approach is taken to start with.It contains some of the most important papers in the field ever written - eminently quotable and often inaccessible and complex mathematical theory in parts.There could be some argument about the selection and potential biases.Overall the format represents a highly collectible reference of scriptural proportions to naturalists and historians alike and the work will enhance future research.As broached in the introduction the format is repeatable making this an important edition of a larger historical enterprise.

5-0 out of 5 stars Biogeography papers
This series of papers provides an in depth background to the field of Biogeography. Many of the papers reprinted here are difficult to obtain else where.

Excellent, like like the rest of the "Foundations of..." series.

5-0 out of 5 stars An excellent sourcebook
This collection is a worthy companion to Chicago Univ. Press' earlier FOUNDATIONS OF ECOLOGY.Spanning the period (literally) of Linnaeus to MacArthur BIOGEOGRAPHY presents a wealth of key sources (many now hard to find)which, when coupled with the Commetaries can form the core of a solid course on Biogeography.While some folks may complain that the collection stops too soon (early 1970's) I think the editors have been wise to really restrict themsleves to classics with real staying power, rather than run the risk of being more "contemporary" by including things that may be little more than 9 days' wonders.I would STRONGLY reccomend this book for any grad student or professor interested in ecology, biogeography, or evolution. I doubt my copy will spend much time on the shelf! ... Read more


8. Biogeography: Introduction to Space, Time, and Life
by Glen MacDonald
Hardcover: 528 Pages (2001-10-31)
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The goal of biogeography is to build an understanding of biogeography as a unified science studying how environment, space and time interact to control the large-scale distribution of organisms. This title includes the key concepts related to the study of vegetation and animal distributions and the human impact on these distributions. ... Read more

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3-0 out of 5 stars Biogeography
The book is alright. A bit repetative but if you are just starting out with geography I would recommend going to a library instead of spending money on the purchase. It would be useful as an index if you are going to pursue geography

4-0 out of 5 stars The first thorough synthesis of Biogeography
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. ... Read more


9. Biogeography, Third Edition
by Mark V. Lomolino, Brett R. Riddle, and James H. Brown
Paperback: 752 Pages (2009-02-03)
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Starting from simple facts and principles and assuming onlya rudimentary knowledge of biology, geography, and Earth history, the updated and revised text explains the relationships between geographic variation in biodiversity and the geological, ecological, and evolutionary processes that have produced them. Written in an engaging style, Biogeography emphasizes the interplay between unifying concepts and presents evidence that supports or challenges these concepts. ... Read more

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4-0 out of 5 stars Brilliant text--but not substantially different than the second edition
Biogeography, Third Edition, is a beautiful new edition of a classic, but one that I suspect was encouraged by the publisher to sell more books rather than make much needed corrections and updates to the text.I certainly hope that the binding on this edition holds up a bit better than the second edition.

Brown and Lomolino's Biogeography is THE authoritative introductory text in this field.I suppose if you can't lay your hands on a cheap used copy of the second edition, or want a pristine new copy for posterity, you can't go wrong by purchasing this book.

4-0 out of 5 stars An excellent introductory approach to Biogeography
This book written by some of the best authors known in the field comprises a quite extensive overall view of biogeography, its fundaments, beginnings, divisions, schools and relatively new applications and inner relations with other sciences.It contains also a copy of the original zoogeographic regions map created by Wallace. This book resembles the whole biogeography curse taught in the Faculty of Sciences of the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, UNAM. which is quite exceptional and has the best scientists-profesors in Latin America. If you are looking for a "has it all" biogeography book this one is a must have for undergraduates and graduates students interested in comparative biology, systematics and distributions of taxa within time and space. The review has only four stars for strictly brand new additions of up to date biogeographical information are not included in this edition, yet, but for a three year old book it is a minor problem. ... Read more


10. Species Invasions: Insights into Ecology, Evolution, and Biogeography
by et al Dov F. Sax (Editor)
Paperback: 495 Pages (2005-06-15)
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Species invasions present significant conservation challenges, but they also provide invaluable information about the functioning of natural systems. In this edited book, experts from the fields of ecology, evolution, and biogeography explore the unique insights species invasions provide. Several key advances emerge in each discipline, and collectively they provide a template for new research that transforms invasion biology into a powerful tool for basic research in ecology, evolution, and biogeography ... Read more

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3-0 out of 5 stars More invasions, or just more research?
What I would like to see this book (and others) address is the question of whether there are enough actual "new invasions" to consider it an "explosion" or whether there has simply been lots more studies done in recent years to look in detail at species movement, population expansion, and adaptation.That would be a scientific approach; take a look at Charles Elton's work on the topic, from the 1950's.World War II was the point at which this idea took off -- the Nazis were BIG into purifying their country in more ways than one and wanted to purge all "non-native" species.To me, that says a LOT about the mind-set of the folks who espouse a "native-species-only" purist attitude.

3-0 out of 5 stars better as supplement to other readings
This was my textbook for an upper level college invasive species class. Although this book referenced some great case studies, while providing overall generalizations on invasive species, I don't think it was the most effective tool as a study aid. If you want to read about studies on invasive species, it is much more effective to read the studies themselves, and if you are just interested in reading about invasive species for fun, this book is too technical. If you really want to learn about invasive species, I would not trust this book to stand alone.

5-0 out of 5 stars A Coordinated Series of Articles
Species Invasion has been around about as long as have species. Before mankind entered the scene with ships and aircraft birds and streams carried seeds to new locations. Of late with the advent of air transport we live in a time when there is virtually an explosion of invading species.

This book is a series of articles broken into three major parts providing an insight into Ecology, Evolution, or Biogeography. The articles are written my masters of their respective field and together they bring modern thinking on every aspect of such invasions into view.

Early in the project it was suggested to bring the contributors together for a workshop. This was done in March of 2004 at the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis. This provided for much synthesis as these presentations and discussions enabled the author to present their findings and to use questions from other authors to refine their findings. ... Read more


11. The Africa-South America Connection (Oxford Biogeography Series)
 Hardcover: 184 Pages (1993-03-18)
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The origins of the present-day fauna and flora of Africa and South America have been a fascinating puzzle for hundreds of years. Research in this area has additionally provided a remarkable example of the catalytic effect of interdisciplinary cooperation. This volume brings together biological perspectives on the latest information and theories about the interrelation between plate tectonics, paleontology, and the present distribution of plants and animals.Chapters on the history of the problem and the paleogeography and paleoclimatic history of the area are followed by in-depth accounts of groups of plants and animals of particular interest, including aroids, acricians, rodents, and monkeys. This book will be of great interest to those in the fields of biogeography, paleontology, botany, and evolutionary biology. ... Read more


12. Island Biogeography: Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation
by Robert J. Whittaker, José María Fernández-Palacios
Paperback: 416 Pages (2007-02-08)
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Island biogeography is the study of the distribution and dynamics of species in island environments. Due to their isolation from more widespread continental species, islands are ideal places for unique species to evolve, but they are also places of concentrated extinction. Not surprisingly, they are widely studied by ecologists, conservationists and evolutionary biologists alike.

There is no other recent textbook devoted solely to island biogeography, and a synthesis of the many recent advances is now overdue. This second edition builds on the success and reputation of the first, documenting the recent advances in this exciting field and explaining how islands have been used as natural laboratories in developing and testing ecological and evolutionary theories. In addition, the book describes the main processes of island formation, development and eventual demise, and explains the relevance of island environmental history to island biogeography. The authors demonstrate the huge significance of islands as hotspots of biodiversity, and as places from which disproportionate numbers of species have been extinguished by human action in historical time. Many island species are today threatened with extinction, and this work examines both the chief threats to their persistence and some of the mitigation measures that can be put in play with conservation strategies tailored to islands. ... Read more

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4-0 out of 5 stars Very good compilation of the literature
This provides a very well done, thorough review of the literature on island biogeography, species area relationships, and patterns of evolution on islands. The sections on island evolution are especially good. The book deals mainly with "true islands" (rather than "habitat islands"), and I would highly recommend it for anyone studying island ecosystems. ... Read more


13. Biogeography of the West Indies: Patterns and Perspectives, Second Edition
Hardcover: 608 Pages (2001-06-27)
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As a review of the status of biogeography in the West Indies in the 1980s, the first edition of Biogeography of the West Indies: Past, Present, and Future provided a synthesis of our current knowledge of the systematics and distribution of major plant and animal groups in the Caribbean basin. The totally new and revised Second Edition, Biogeography of the West Indies: Patterns and Perspectives, emphasizes recent ideas and hypotheses in the field and includes many new chapters and contributions. The authors use the broadest possible interpretations of the concepts of biogeography, consider anthropological and geological factors, and discuss the conservation of endemic species.Drawing together contributions from the leading experts in biogeography and biodiversity, this book introduces new patterns and developments that add to our understanding of how plants and animals are dispersed throughout the region. Many contributions use new techniques such as molecular systematics to test older studies based strictly on morphological data. Unique in its inclusion of a wide variety of organisms and in its coordination of scientific data and conservation strategies, Biogeography of the West Indies: Patterns and Perspectives, Second Edition provides the only encyclopedic discussion available on the biogeography of the Antilles. ... Read more


14. Conservation Biogeography
Paperback: 256 Pages (2011-03-15)
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This book provides an authoritative and concise overview of the key themes and emerging concepts in conservation biogeography. It serves as an introduction to the subject and a strong framework for more advanced undergraduate or Masters level courses. Each of the ten chapters establishes the state of knowledge, the key questions, major uncertainties and research needs.
The book opens with a short section examining the origins and philosophical roots of conservation biogeography and then move on to addressing the challenges and practical applications of mapping biodiversity at different spatial scales in a rapidly changing world. The varying design principles of networks of protected areas, and major approaches adopted hitherto in this endeavour, and the implications of habitat loss, fragmentation and alteration, plus issues associated with biological invasions form much of the core material of the volume. The book concludes with a critical assessment of the scale of the future conservation challenge and research needs and directions.

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15. GIS and Remote Sensing Applications in Biogeography and Ecology (The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science)
Hardcover: 344 Pages (2001-09-15)
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This volume gathers together a representative set of examplesfrom the many varied spatial techniques and analytical approachesbeing used by geographers, ecologists, and biogeographers to studyplant and animal distributions, to assess processes affecting theobserved patterns at selected spatial and temporal scales, and todiscuss these examples within a strong conceptual spatial and/ortemporal framework. Therefore, the aims of this volume are to:+Identify the key spatial concepts that underpinGeographic Information Science (GISc) in biogeography and ecology; +Review the development of these spatial concepts withingeography and how they have been taken up in ecology and biogeography; +Exemplify the use of the key spatial concepts underpinning GIScin biogeography and ecology using case studies from both vegetationscience and animal ecology/biogeography that cover a wide range ofspatial scales (from global to micro-scale) and different geographicalregions (from arctic to humid tropical); and+Develop an agendafor future research in GISc, which takes into account developments inbiogeography and ecology, and their applications in GISc includingremote sensing, geographic information systems, quantitative methods,spatial analysis, and data visualisation. The idea for GIS and Remote Sensing Applications in Biogeographyand Ecology arose from two joint symposia organized by theBiogeography Study Group of the International Geographical Union; theBiogeography, Remote Sensing, and GIS Specialty Groups of theAssociation of American Geographers, and the Biogeography ResearchGroup of the Royal Geographical Society-Institute of BritishGeographers and held in Leicester and Honolulu in 1999. These groupsrepresent the majority of geographers conducting research inbiogeography and ecology and teaching this material to geographers.

While this material is increasingly being covered in a variety ofdisciplines and sub-disciplines (e.g., large-area ecology, landscapeecology, remote sensing and GIS), many researchers in these fieldslack the training in spatial concepts behind the techniques that theyutilize. The spatial concepts that are covered in this book are richerthan those found within landscape ecology at the present time, andGIS and Remote Sensing Applications in Biogeography andEcology will promote the use of many of these concepts amonglandscape ecologists. GIS and Remote Sensing Applications in Biogeography and Ecologyis suitable as a secondary text for a graduate level course, and as areference for researchers and practitioners in industry. ... Read more


16. Frontiers of Biogeography
by Mark V. Lomolino
Paperback: 436 Pages (2004-11-23)
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The period between 1975 and 2000 was one of fundamental change in historical biogeography, island biogeography, and marine biogeography, and saw the emergence of new fields, including phylogeography and macroecology, as well as applications of biogeography for conserving biological diversity. ... Read more


17. An Introduction to Applied Biogeography (Studies in Biology)
by Ian F. Spellerberg, John W. D. Sawyer
Hardcover: 260 Pages (1999-03-13)
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Biogeography is about the geographical distribution, both past and present, of plants, animals and other organisms. In this undergraduate textbook, Spellerberg and Sawyer bring a modern approach to a developing subject, writing in a lively and sometimes provocative manner. Throughout the text, the authors emphasize the applications of biogeography to conservation management, economic production, environmental assessment, sustainable use of resources, landscape planning, and public health.They discuss applications of island biogeography in conservation, the concept of wildlife corridors, the analysis of biogeographical data, and the role of humans and their cultures in biogeography. The applied approach of this textbook, along with its numerous illustrative examples and figures, make it a unique introduction to the field for many geography, biology and environmental science students. ... Read more


18. Historical Biogeography: An Introduction
by Liliana Katinas, Paula Posadas, Jorge Victor Crisci
Hardcover: 264 Pages (2003-06-15)
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Though biogeography may be simply defined--the study of the geographic distributions of organisms--the subject itself is extraordinarily complex, involving a range of scientific disciplines and a bewildering diversity of approaches. For convenience, biogeographers have recognized two research traditions: ecological biogeography and historical biogeography.

This book makes sense of the profound revolution that historical biogeography has undergone in the last two decades, and of the resulting confusion over its foundations, basic concepts, methods, and relationships to other disciplines of comparative biology. Using case studies, the authors explain and illustrate the fundamentals and the most frequently used methods of this discipline. They show the reader how to tell when a historical biogeographic approach is called for, how to decide what kind of data to collect, how to choose the best method for the problem at hand, how to perform the necessary calculations, how to choose and apply a computer program, and how to interpret results. ... Read more


19. The Fragmented Forest: Island Biogeography Theory and the Preservation of Biotic Diversity (Chicago Original Paperback)
by Larry D. Harris
Paperback: 230 Pages (1984-10-15)
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In this poineering application of island biogeography theory, Harris presents an alternative to current practices of timber harvesting.

"Harris pulls together many threads of biological thinking about islands and their effect on plant and animal survival and evolution.He weaves these threads into a model for managing forest lands in a manner that might serve both our short-term economic and social needs as well as what some people feel is our ancient charge to be steward of all parts of creation."--American Forests

Winner of the 1986 Wildlife Society Publication Award ... Read more


20. Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and Evolution of Dormancy and Germination
by Carol C. Baskin, Jerry M. Baskin
Paperback: 666 Pages (2000-10-31)
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Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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This book about seeds focuses upon their two most important functions - dormancy and germination. The topics to be covered include the types of dormancy, theories of the relationship between dormancy and germination, the timing of germination, the various factors that control germination, and the general aspects of germination in different sorts of habitats.

* Provides information on over 3500 species of trees, shrubs, vines, and herbaceous plants
* *Gives guidelines for doing ecologically meaningful germination studies ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars Michael Anderson
This is one of the finest and most complete books concerning plant issues that I have ever read. It is so well written and organized providing a lifetime of experience and information condensed into one volume. It should be purchased and read by every plant ecologist or biologist. Very impressive.

5-0 out of 5 stars A 'must have' for anyone serious about seeds
As an educator and horticulturist, I consider this an essential text for anyone who wants to germinate seeds of woodland botanicals, exotics, and any plants that don't have commercially developed varieties.Well written and easy to understand.This is a big, fat book that should sit on any good horticulturist's bookshelf.

5-0 out of 5 stars Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and Evolution of Dormancy and Germination
Authoritative and my new guide to unlocking the secrets of dormancy.Written at a level I can understand.It is my latest guide in my quest to grow plants and trees. I thank the authors for the knowledge this book has given me.

5-0 out of 5 stars Outstanding contribution in seed dormancy and germination .
An amazing book from a peer couple of seed science and technology. Weed seed ecology is my field and it always facinated me, that how a plant showed his strategy against humen interference in its life cycle. This bookis clearly answered these question by differentways. I reallycongratulate the honorable authors for there real contribution in seedscience. ... Read more


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