Robert H MacArthur

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The Theory of Island Biogeography (Revised)Paperback - Revised, 18 March 2001

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Part of Series
Princeton Landmarks in Biology
Print Length
224 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Date Published
18 Mar 2001
ISBN-10
0691088365
ISBN-13
9780691088365

Description

Biogeography was stuck in a "natural history phase" dominated by the collection of data, the young Princeton biologists Robert H. MacArthur and Edward O. Wilson argued in 1967. In this book, the authors developed a general theory to explain the facts of island biogeography. The theory builds on the first principles of population ecology and genetics to explain how distance and area combine to regulate the balance between immigration and extinction in island populations. The authors then test the theory against data. The Theory of Island Biogeography was never intended as the last word on the subject. Instead, MacArthur and Wilson sought to stimulate new forms of theoretical and empirical studies, which will lead in turn to a stronger general theory. Even a third of a century since its publication, the book continues to serve that purpose well. From popular books like David Quammen's Song of the Dodo to arguments in the professional literature, The Theory of Island Biogeography remains at the center of discussions about the geographic distribution of species. In a new preface, Edward O. Wilson reviews the origins and consequences of this classic book.

Product Details

Authors:
Robert H MacArthurEdward O Wilson
Book Edition:
Revised
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
18 March 2001
Dimensions:
21.59 x 13.97 x 1.17 cm
Genre:
Ecology
ISBN-10:
0691088365
ISBN-13:
9780691088365
Language:
English
Location:
Princeton
Pages:
224
Weight:
258.55 gm

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