1st Edition

Themes in Biogeography

Edited By J. A. Taylor Copyright 1984
    434 Pages
    by Routledge

    434 Pages
    by Routledge

    Originally published in 1984, Themes in Biogeography presents a broad examination of biogeographical themes, extending across the field of plant and animal ecology and geography. The book provides a detailed and unique investigation into life and its environment and delves into not just geography, and ecology, but provides an interdisciplinary look at these areas across both biological and environmental sciences. The book examines biogeographical themes applying them to areas of research in soils and climate change, as well as in depth studies of plant communities and their animal associates. The book also discusses plants and animals through their taxonomic distribution, and deals with factors of plant geography, using both global and regional examples. This book will be of interest to biologists, ecologists and geographers alike.

    Preface

    Permissions

    List of Figures

    List of Tables

    1. History of Biogeography

    2. The Spatial Dimensions in Biogeography

    3. Time Scales in Biogeography

    4. Biogeography and Ecosystems

    5. Vegetation Analysis

    6. The Geography of Animal Communities

    7. Soils in Ecosystems

    8. Bioclimates

    9. The Man/Land Paradox

    10. Remote Sensing in Biogeography

    11. Biogeography: Heritage and Challenge

    Glossary

    Subject Index

    Biography

    J. A. Taylor