The Structure and Dynamics of Geographic Ranges: Osee

Gaston, Kevin J.

ISBN 10: 0198526415 / ISBN 13: 9780198526414

Published by OUP Oxford 2003-05, 2003

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Title: The Structure and Dynamics of Geographic ...

Publisher: OUP Oxford 2003-05

Publication Date: 2003

Binding: PF

Condition: New

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Synopsis:

No species occurs everywhere. Indeed, the majority are absent from most places, and where they do occur they are usually quite rare. Gaston discusses the structure of these distributions - the structure of the geographic ranges of species. Gaston is particularly concerned with the factors that determine the limits to a species' geographic range, how the sizes of those ranges vary, and patterns in that variation. Also considered are the distribution of individuals amongst those sites where a species does occur and what determines that distribution, and some of the practical implications of all these. Both in a pure and applied context, ecologists need a broader perspective on their subject matter than has historically prevailed. This book provides one such perspective. A must have book for any researchers and graduate students studying macroecology, biogeography and conservation biology.

About the Author:

Kevin J Gaston
Professor of Biodiversity and Conservation, University of Sheffield, UK
British, born Pembury 05/11/64