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.
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