Biogeography (3rd Ed.)
A Study of Plants in the Ecosphere

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The third edition of this classic text, presents a broad-based study of the variations in the form and functioning of the biosphere at regional and global scale.
1. Introduction. Part I: The Biosphere 2. The biosphere. 3. Environmental variables. 4. Historical biogeography. 5. Biomass characteristics. 6. Biological productivity. 7. The biological cycling. 8. Biomass change and soil development. Part II: Ecosystems: 9. Tropical and temperate forest ecosystems. 10. Boreal ecosystems. 11. Grassland ecosystems. 12. Desert ecosystems. 13. Island ecosystems. 14. Mountain ecosystems. 15. Aquatic ecosystems. Part III: Biotic resources: use and misuse 16. Ecosystems, stability and disturbance. 17. Human impact: ecosystem exploitation. 18. Human impact: environmental pollution. 19. Managed ecosystems. 20. The urban ecosystem. 21. Conservation.
  • Three parts cover the biosphere, ecosystems and biotic resources, and examines the characteristics of and interaction between organic and inorganic components of the ecosphere.
  • Highlights the integral role of humans as the dominant ecological factor
  • Emphasises the important role of the plant biomass.
  • Illustrates the scope of biogeography and provides a base from which specialised studies can be developed.
  • Ideal text for undergraduates of geography, biology, environmental studies, conservation and ecology.