TY - BOOK AU - Cox,C.Barry AU - Moore,Peter D. TI - Biogeography: an ecological and evolutionary approach SN - 9781444311174 AV - QH84 .C65 2005 U1 - 578.09 22 PY - 2005/// CY - Malden, MA PB - Blackwell Pub. KW - Biogeography KW - SCIENCE KW - Microscopes & Microscopy KW - bisacsh KW - NATURE KW - Animals KW - Wildlife KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction to biogeography -- A history of biogeography -- Patterns of biodiversity -- Patterns of distribution -- Communities and ecosystems -- The source of novelty -- Life, death and evolution on islands -- Living in the past -- The geography of life today -- Ice and change -- Transforming the planet -- Drawing lines in the water -- Interpreting the past: I. Molecular and isotopic biogeography -- Interpreting the past: II. Principles and practice -- Foretelling the future N2 - 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 deb UR - http://148.231.10.114:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&an=274803 ER -