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Biogeography and Ecology of New Guinea
J. Linsley . Ed(S): Gressitt
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Description for Biogeography and Ecology of New Guinea
Paperback. Editor(s): Gressitt, J. Linsley. Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 989 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 825.
J. L. Gressitt New Guinea is a fantastic island, unique and fascinating. It is an area of incredible variety of geomorphology, biota, peoples, languages, history, tradi tions and cultures. Diversity is its prime characteristic, whatever the subject of interest. To a biogeographer it is tantalizing, as well as confusing or frustrating when trying to determine the history of its biota. To an ecologist, and to all biologists, it is a happy hunting ground of endless surprises and unanswered questions. To a conservationist it is like a dream come true, a "flash-back" of a few centuries, as well as a challenge ... Read more
J. L. Gressitt New Guinea is a fantastic island, unique and fascinating. It is an area of incredible variety of geomorphology, biota, peoples, languages, history, tradi tions and cultures. Diversity is its prime characteristic, whatever the subject of interest. To a biogeographer it is tantalizing, as well as confusing or frustrating when trying to determine the history of its biota. To an ecologist, and to all biologists, it is a happy hunting ground of endless surprises and unanswered questions. To a conservationist it is like a dream come true, a "flash-back" of a few centuries, as well as a challenge ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
989
Condition
New
Series
Monographiae Biologicae
Number of Pages
983
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400986343
SKU
V9789400986343
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Reviews for Biogeography and Ecology of New Guinea
`The execution of this work is of a very high standard and its contents are a must for every biologist with interest in the Australasian area.' Acta Botanica Neerlandica, 33 (1984)