Ecology of World Vegetation (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995)

The ecology of world vegetation is described in numer all of the drafting and photographic work. They have ous books and journals, but these are usually very spe spent many hours on this project and their care and skill cialized in their scope and treatment. This book provides is reflected in the consistently high quality of the illus a synthesis of this literature. A brief introductory chap trations throughout the book. Many friends and col ter outlines general ecological concepts and subsequent leagues have provided photographs. It has not been chapters examine the form and function of the major possible to include all of them, but the 'global' perspect biomes of the world. A similar organization has been ive of the book has been greatly enhanced in this way. used for each biome type. These chapters begin with a I wish to thank them all for the time and trouble they description of environmental conditions and a brief have taken to supply this material. I must also thank account of floristic diversity in a regional context. The Mary Dykes and the staff of the interlibrary loans de remaining pages describe characteristic adaptations and partment of the Library, University of Saskatchewan, ecosystem processes. for their unfailing ability to get even the most obscure Although there is a rapidly growing literature on eco references."

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Release date:	March 2013
First published:	1995
Authors:	O.W. Archibold
Dimensions:	297 x 210 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	510
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
ISBN-13:	978-9401040082
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Conservation of the environment > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > Plant physiology > General Promotions
LSN:	9401040087
Barcode:	9789401040082

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