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Biogeography: An Ecological and Evolutionary Approach

Biogeography: An Ecological and Evolutionary Approach
By C. Barry Cox, Peter D. Moore

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The latest edition of this highly successful and popular textbook has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in biogeography. It offers excellent insight into the multi–disciplinary nature of biogeography, providing the student with a sound historical base, up–to–date factual content and a clear explanation of current controversies.

  • New chapter on molecular evidence for the interpretation of patterns of biogeography
  • New section on the biogeography of parasitic diseases
  • Strong use of references providing a platform for advanced students to follow further debate in the current literature
  • Balanced treatment of continental biogeography, island biogeography and marine biogeography

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    • Amazon Sales Rank: #233731 in Books
    • Published on: 2005-01-19
    • Original language: English
    • Number of items: 1
    • Binding: Paperback
    • 440 pages

    Editorial Reviews

    Review
    “May I congratulate [Cox and Moore] in once again, making a subject that requires of the student a certain breadth of experience and a willingness to embrace many disciplines, attractive appealing and accessible…this publication will continue to be the authoritative and highly acclaimed text for students of biogeography” Dr Malcolm Greenwood, Loughborough University, UK


    “This is a great compendium of the science of Biogeography, broad but full of details…with new references and good coverage of recent breakthroughs. Its well–balanced coverage of most major biomes, including marine systems, really stand out”Professor George Robinson, SUNY at Albany, US

    "The latest edition of Biogeography is an excellent overview of the history of biogeography and related sciences and how this has culminated in the latest advances in biogeography."
    Blumea, June 2005

    "All in all, Cox and Moore have written an ejoyable, very readable book..."
    Systematic Biology, April 2006

    "An excellent introductory text on biogeography...clearly and neatly written, very well structured and effectively illustrated...yet again, the authors have very successfully revitalized their classic text and I am absolutely certain that it will remain a bestseller for many more years to come." Martin Kent (University of Plymouth) in Progress in Physical Geography

    Professor George Robinson, SUNY at Albany, US
    "A great compendium of the science of Biogeography, broad but full
    of details...with new references and coverage of recent breakthroughs."

    Blumea, June 2005
    "An excellent overview of the history of biogeography and how this
    has culminated in the latest advances in biogeography."