By: Ian F. Spellerberg, John W.D. Sawyer, Tony Whitten (Foreword by)

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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 and new approach to a developing subject, writing in a lively and sometimes provocative manner. Throughout the text the applications of biogeography in conservation management, economic production, environmental assessment, sustainable use of resources, landscape planning and public health are emphasised. Applications of island biogeography in conservation, the concept of wildlife corridors and the analysis of biogeographical data are all discussed and the role of humans and their cultures in biogeography is explored. The applied approach of this textbook, along with its numerous illustrative examples and figures, make it an interesting introduction to the field for all geography, biology and environmental science students.

'... a well-written and produced book that takes a broad look at the history and applications of biogeography. T. Markham Puckett, PRISCUM

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Biogeography: the nature of the subject, its history and its applications
Patterns of distribution and biogeographical classifications
Islands
Geological, evolutionary and human impacts on biogeography
Ecological patterns and types of species distribution
Biogeographical information: collection, retrieval and application
Habitat fragmentation
Biogeography of linear landscape features
Future developments
Glossary
Addresses of relevant organisations
Index
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ISBN: 9780521457125
ISBN-10: 0521457122
Audience: Tertiary; University or College
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 260
Published: 28th February 1999
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Dimensions (cm): 22.8 x 15.2  x 1.4
Weight (kg): 0.37