An Outline Of Phanerozoic Biogeography (Oxford Biogeography Series): 10 - Brossura

Hallam, Anthony

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ISBN 10: 0198540604 ISBN 13: 9780198540601

Casa editrice: Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 1995

Riassunto

Palaves biogeographic research over the last twenty years or so has been galvarized by the general acceptance of plate tectonics and, hence, of the orrurrence of continental drift. This study, written by an internationally respected author of palaeontological books from student to professional levels, is the first to synthesize this research. The introductory chapters deal with the historical background, the major factors influencing the distribution of organisms, methods of biogeographic analysis, and the major events of the Phanerozoic. These are followed by concise reviews of the changing terrestrial and marine biogeographic patterns, as indicated by the fossil record, over successive eras, and an attempt to explain the patterns observed. The comprehensive bibliography provided allows readers to follow up material in greater depth. the book is a concise overview of a large body of material, presented in a manner that will be accessible to students and teachers of palaeontology who are interested in biogeography, to geologists who need to know more about the use of fossils in tectonic reconstructions, and to biologists requiring historical insights into the distributions of living organisms.

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Recensione:

I enjoyed reading it and found it a useful, low-cost guide to the subject. I am sure that there will be many people preparing Earth History courses who will find this book a valuable review. This is a great book for undergraduates to delve into and is well worth having on your shelf and should be a must for any university Library. (Peter A. Allison, University of Reading, Palaeontology Newsletter, No. 29, Winter 1996)

L'autore:

Anthony Hallam is at University of Birmingham.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Data di pubblicazione: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0198540604
• ISBN 13: 9780198540601
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 258