{"product_id":"the-karoo-ecological-patterns-and-processes-hardback-9780521554503","title":"The Karoo; Ecological Patterns and Processes (Hardback) 9780521554503","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Karoo\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eEcological Patterns and Processes\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published in 1999, this book was the first to synthesise ecological studies of this unique southern African region.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eW. Richard J. Dean (Edited by), Suzanne Milton (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521554503, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 24 June 1999\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e398 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 19.3 x 2.4 cm, 1.035 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eReview of the hardback: 'This book provides insight … I loved it. I loved it for the depth of information and the logical presentation, for the beauty of the academic language and the pictures it created in my mind.' Winescape\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe succulent and Nama-karoo form part of the arid south-western zone of Africa, a vast region of rugged landscapes and low treeless vegetation. Studies of this unique biome have yielded fascinating insights into the ecology of its flora and fauna. This book, originally published in 1999, is the first to synthesise these studies, presenting information on biogeographic patterns and life processes, form and function of animals and plants, foraging ecology, landscape-level dynamics and anthropogenic influences. Detailed analyses of the factors distinguishing the biota of the Karoo from that of other temperate deserts are given and generalisations about semi-arid ecosystems challenged. The ideas expounded, the ecological principles reviewed, and the results presented are relevant to all those working in the extensive arid and semi-arid regions of the world.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eForeword P. W. Roux\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e Part I. The Driving Variables W. Dean and S. Milton: 1. The climate of the Karoo - a functional approach P. Desmet and R. Cowling\u003cbr\u003e 2. Soils of the arid south-western zone of Africa M. Watkeys\u003cbr\u003e 3. Paleoenvironments M. Meadows and M. Watkeys\u003cbr\u003e 4. Plant biogeography, endemism and diversity R. Cowling and C. Hilton-Taylor\u003cbr\u003e 5. Biogeography, endemism and diversity of animals C. Vernon\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Form and Function B. Lovegrove:  6. Form and function in perennial plants G. Midgley and F. van der Heyden\u003cbr\u003e 7. Functional aspects of annual and biennial plants M. van Rooyen\u003cbr\u003e 8. Plant reproductive ecology K. Esler\u003cbr\u003e 9. Animal form and function B. Lovegrove\u003cbr\u003e 10. Animal foraging and food W. Dean and S. Milton\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Dynamics P. Novellie: 11. Population-level dynamics S. Milton, R. Davies and G. Kerley\u003cbr\u003e 12. Community patterns and dynamics A. Palmer, P. Novellie and J. Lloyd\u003cbr\u003e 13. Modelling populations and community dynamics in Karoo ecosystems K. Kellner and J. Booysen\u003cbr\u003e 14. Spatially explicit computer simulation models - tools for understanding vegetation dynamics and supporting rangeland management F. Jeltsch, T. Wiegand and C. Wissel\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Human Impacts W. Siegfried: 15. Hunters and herders in the Karoo landscape A. Smith\u003cbr\u003e 16. Historical and contemporary land use and the desertification of the Karoo M. Hoffman, B. Cousins, T. Meyer, A. Petersen and H. Hendricks\u003cbr\u003e 17. Alien plant invaders of the Karoo: attributes, impacts and control S. Milton, H. Zimmerman and J. Hoffman\u003cbr\u003e 18. Comparison of ecosystem processes in the Nama Karoo and other deserts W. Whitford\u003cbr\u003e 18. The Succulent Karoo in a global context: plant structural and functional concepts comparison with North American winter rainfall deserts K. Esler, P. Rundel and R. Cowling\u003cbr\u003e 20. The Karoo: past and present S. Milton and W. Dean\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Ecological science, the Biosphere [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Ecological science, the Biosphere\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Ecological%20science,%20the%20Biosphere%20%5BPSAF%5D%22\"\u003ePSAF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46065979457816,"sku":"9780521554503","price":105.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521554503i.jpg?v=1691408527","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-karoo-ecological-patterns-and-processes-hardback-9780521554503","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}