2007, ISBN: 9780979181320

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Berkeley: University of California Press, 2005. Tall octavo, beige cloth. pp xx, 382 + colour photos. Index. Fine in fine jacket. "Guana, in the British Virgin Islands, is home to a … Mehr…

Berkeley: University of California Press, 2005. Tall octavo, beige cloth. pp xx, 382 + colour photos. Index. Fine in fine jacket. "Guana, in the British Virgin Islands, is home to a remarkably diverse assortment of animal and plant life: mangroves, flamingos, iguanas, frogs, birds, snakes, spiders, tortoises, grasshoppers, and bats, to name but a few. What is so surprising about Guana s astonishing panoply is that, according to prevailing ecological theories, the island s diversity should be much lower than it actually is. This provocative book describes Guana s flora and fauna against the backdrop of islands worldwide and their ecology, evolution, and conservation. Much more than a book about one island, it raises important challenges to prevailing dogma of island biogeography and theoretical ecology. James (Skip) Lazell demonstrates that meaningful conservation and avoiding tragic loss of biodiversity demand we know far more about biological interactions, physiographic and geological structure, meteorology, and other factors. He presents compelling evidence that high levels of natural biodiversity underpin ecosystem resilience and stability. Lazell s engaging narrative, containing many entertaining asides and personal reflections, widens into an evocative commentary about the nature of life on earth." 1.5 kg. First printing. Hardcover., University of California Press, 2005, Red and Black Publishers, 2007-02-01. 1. Paperback. Used:Good., Red and Black Publishers, 2007-02-01<

2007, ISBN: 9780979181320

Univ of California Pr, 2004. Hardcover. New. 1st edition. 373 pages. 10.00x7.25x1.25 inches., Univ of California Pr, 2004, 2007-03-04. New. Ships with Tracking Number! INTERNATIONA… Mehr…

Univ of California Pr, 2004. Hardcover. New. 1st edition. 373 pages. 10.00x7.25x1.25 inches., Univ of California Pr, 2004, 2007-03-04. New. Ships with Tracking Number! INTERNATIONAL WORLDWIDE Shipping available. May be re-issue. Buy with confidence, excellent customer service!, 2007-03-04<

2007, ISBN: 9780979181320

Red and Black Publishers, 2007-02-01. Paperback. Good., Red and Black Publishers, 2007-02-01