Biogeography and Ecology in the Canary Islands
G. . Ed(S): Kunkel
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Description for Biogeography and Ecology in the Canary Islands
Paperback. Editor(s): Kunkel, G. Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 527 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 235 x 33. Weight in Grams: 822.
When asked by the General Editor to prepare a book-length treatment concerning the nature of the Canary Islands, our aims were rather ambitious. A general monograph was to be written, embracing all the disciplines of natural history applicable to these islands, and over twenty scientists were approached for contributions. However scientists are 'time machines' ; our proposed list of contents has changed a good many times. Cooporation of other authors was gained and, finally, a fairly rounded project appeared revealing different and lesser known aspects of Canary Island Nature. Since Centuries the Canary Islands have attracted the attention of travellers. ... Read more
When asked by the General Editor to prepare a book-length treatment concerning the nature of the Canary Islands, our aims were rather ambitious. A general monograph was to be written, embracing all the disciplines of natural history applicable to these islands, and over twenty scientists were approached for contributions. However scientists are 'time machines' ; our proposed list of contents has changed a good many times. Cooporation of other authors was gained and, finally, a fairly rounded project appeared revealing different and lesser known aspects of Canary Island Nature. Since Centuries the Canary Islands have attracted the attention of travellers. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
527
Condition
New
Series
Monographiae Biologicae
Number of Pages
511
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401015684
SKU
V9789401015684
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