{"product_id":"biogeography-introduction-to-space-time-and-life-paperback-softback-9781119904588","title":"Biogeography; Introduction to Space, Time, and Life (Paperback \/ softback) 9781119904588","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBiogeography\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eIntroduction to Space, Time, and Life\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGlen M. MacDonald (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119904588, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 25 March 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e528 pages\u003cbr\u003e27.2 x 21.6 x 2.8 cm, 1.179 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduce students to the diversity embraced by the discipline of biogeography, revised and updated throughout\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBiogeography: Space, Time and Life \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a comprehensive introduction to the study of large-scale geographic distributions of life, focusing on ecology, evolution, physical geography and conservation. Now in its second edition, this award-winning textbook illustrates key concepts in biogeography using engaging empirical examples of modern plant and animal distributions, long-term evolutionary history and current conservation challenges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an accessible style and clear structure, \u003ci\u003eBiogeography\u003c\/i\u003e defines fundamental terms from biology and physical geography, describes ecological biogeography and the biological features of the physical environment, explains key concepts in historical biogeography, explores the Earth’s diverse biogeographic subdivisions, current issues in conservation and more. Student-friendly chapters cover topics including biological interactions, speciation and extinction, changing continents and climates, human evolution, modern biodiversity, the relationship between humans and plants, animals and other organisms, and the role of biogeography in conservation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces basic concepts in the study of animal and vegetation distributions, including various human and environmental impacts on these distributions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines how biological factors such as heat and predation impact different species of plants and animals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures short biographical sketches of major figures in the field and examples of the natural histories of various species\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders the application of biogeographic theory and techniques for the benefit of conservation and sustainability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a companion website for students, as well as an instructor’s site with supplementary teaching resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for students across a wide range of disciplines, from the biological and physical sciences to the social sciences and humanities\u003ci\u003e, Biogeography: Space, Time and Life\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent textbook for undergraduate courses in biogeography, Earth systems science, and environmental studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface to the 2 Nd Edition vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 An Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Space and Life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Some Basics 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiology and the Hierarchies of Life 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaxonomic Hierarchy 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEcological Hierarchy 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrophic Hierarchy 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical Geography and the Functioning of the Earth 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobal Climate 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicroclimate 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorld Soils 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Physical Environment of Lakes 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Physical Environment of Oceans 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 the Physical Environment and the Distribution of Life 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLight 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperature 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlants 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnimals 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoisture 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlants 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnimals 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Physical Factors 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInteracting Physical Controls on Geographic Distributions 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Gradients and Species Niches 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Biological Interactions and the Distribution of Life 66\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePredation 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetition 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSymbiosis: Mutualism, Commensalism, Parasitism, and Mimicry 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombined Physical and Biological Controls on Distribution 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInteractions, Gradients, and Niches 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Disturbance 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFire 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWind 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlooding 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Physical Disturbances 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePathogens 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarine Disturbances 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Communities, Formations, and Biomes 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunities 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant Physiognomy, Vegetation Structure, and Formations 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEcological Equivalents, Life Zones, and the Biomes 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTropical Rainforest 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTropical Seasonal Forest 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTropical Savanna 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesert 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mediterranean Biome 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperate Grassland 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperate Forests 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperate Rainforest 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConiferous Boreal (Taiga), Subalpine, and Montane Forests 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTundra 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Time and Life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Changing Continents and Climates 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife and the Geologic Time Scale 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShifting Continents 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuaternary Climatic Change 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture Changes in Continents and Climate 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Dispersal, Colonization, and Invasion 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDispersal 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColonization, Seasonal Migrations, and Irruptions 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiffusion Versus Jump Dispersal 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBarriers, Corridors, Filters, Stepping Stones, and Sweepstakes 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecent Introductions and Invasions by Nonnative Species 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Evolution, Speciation, and Extinction 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvolution and Speciation 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Basic Genetics 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical Development of Evolutionary Theory 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIsolation and Speciation 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Temporal Pattern of Evolution 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirection in Evolution 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfection in Evolution 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing Global Species Diversity 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeography and Evolution: Founder Effects, Bottlenecks, Vicariance Events, Adaptive Radiation, and Evolutionary Convergence 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtinction 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Relationship Between Extinction, Evolution, and Diversity 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Realms, Regions, Kingdoms, and Provinces: the Biogeographic Subdivisions of the Earth 289\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Biogeographic Realms, Regions, Kingdoms, and Provinces 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining the Boundaries Between Regions 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors Behind the Biogeographic Regions 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvolution of the Mammals 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvolution of the Flowering Plants 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Biogeographic Regions 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNearctic and Palearctic Regions— The Holarctic 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeotropical Region 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthiopian (African\/Paleotropical) Region 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOriental Region 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAustralian Region 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarine Biogeographic Regions 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Biogeography and Human Evolution 312\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Primate Linkage 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarly Primates 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hominids: Australopithecus 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hominids: Early Homo 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hominids: Homo Sapiens and Recent Cousins 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Geographic Expansion of Modern Humans 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Humans as a Force in Evolution and Extinction 340\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHumans as an Evolutionary Force 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnimal and Plant Domestication 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions of the Origin and Spread of Agriculture 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModern Humans as a Force of Extinction 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrehistoric Extinctions 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistoric Extinctions 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Theory and Practice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Description and Interpretation of Biogeographic Distributions 371\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMapping Biogeographic Distributions 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiogeography of Range Size and Range Shape 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Biogeographic Distributional Patterns 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndemic and Cosmopolitan Distributions Revisited 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuous Zonal Biogeographic Distributions 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisjunct Distributions 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDispersal Disjunctions 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClimatic Disjunctions 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeologic Disjunctions 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvolutionary Disjunctions 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiogeographic Relicts 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiogeographic Distributions and the Reconstruction of Evolutionary History 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCenters of Origin and the Dispersalist Model 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCladistic Biogeography 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePanbiogeography and Vicariance Models 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond Strict Panbiogeography\/Vicariance Biogeography: DNA and the Phylogeographic Revolution 392\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 the Geography of Biological Diversity 399\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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