Biogeography

by James H. Brown, Arthur C. Gibson

Biogeography by James H. Brown and Arthur C. Gibson provides a comprehensive overview of the distribution of species and ecosystems across geographic space and time. The authors integrate ecological and evolutionary perspectives to explain patterns of biodiversity, addressing key concepts like island biogeography, speciation, dispersal, and extinction. The book emphasizes the importance of historical, climatic, and geological factors in shaping the global patterns of life.

Genres: Biology, Science, Geography, Textbooks, Ecology, Nature, Nonfiction

643 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1983

Reviews

[Mega Manga]

Good

[Sam]

A useful text with clear and concise illustrations and diagrams. The text is thorough yet readable and describes the links between the physical and biological environments very well. A very useful text for any who want to understand why some habitats are where they are and how everything on Earth linked through the numerous environmental processes.

[Kayla]

For BIOL 2251: Biodiversity and Conversation of Animals

Overall a good textbook. Some parts were dry (e.i. the intro about different people in biogeography). I particularly enjoyed the section about metapopulations. I wish I had bought this textbook instead of renting it.

[Na]

First, I must complain about the glossy pages. When trying to read it, the glare made it more unenjoyable. This was decent beside that.