Socotra: A Natural History of the Islands and Their People - Hardcover

Cheung, Catherine; DeVantier, Lyndon; Damme, Kay Van

9789622177703: Socotra: A Natural History of the Islands and Their People

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9622177700 ISBN 13: 9789622177703

Publisher: Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong, 2006

This richly illustrated book provides the first comprehensive review of the natural history of these islands. The islands became a UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve in 2003 and have been nominated as a World Heritage site. While documenting Socotra's geology, biodiversity, ecology, human history and culture, the book also highlights aspects of the islands' biogeography, evolution, and conservation. Thoroughly researched, with contributions from numerous international and local specialists, the book is packed with up-to-date scientific, historic and cultural information. 300 color photos, 10 maps.

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Review:

...it's a splendid achievement - rich, fascinating, scholarly,
wonderfully comprehensive and beautifully produced -- Tim Mackintosh-Smith, winner of the Thomas Cook / Daily Telegraph prize

...the first full natural history of the flora, fauna and people
of these islands -- "Nature" (Vol. 445, 4 Jan 07)

If you value Socotra you will treasure this book - buy it now
while stocks last! -- Douglas Botting, author of "Island of the Dragon's Blood"

It is a superb and even inspirational book
-- Edward O. Wilson, Professor Emeritus, Harvard University

From the Publisher:

+ Renowned as the 'Galapagos of the Indian Ocean' for
exceptional levels of endemism

+ Fascinating, little-known Arabian islands en route the historic maritime
Silk Road

+ Showcases successful local approaches to conservation and sustainable
development

+ Includes Arabic abstracts for all chapters and incorporates historic
materials and quotes

+ Superb natural history data for the dedicated student of the natural
world

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