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Beschreibung

A marvelously illustrated reference to the natural wonders of one of the most spectacular places on earth

Separated from Africa’s mainland for tens of millions of years, Madagascar has evolved a breathtaking wealth of biodiversity, becoming home to thousands of species found nowhere else on the planet. The New Natural History of Madagascar provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date synthesis available of this island nation’s priceless biological treasures. Now fully revised and expanded, this beautifully illustrated compendium features contributions by more than 600 globally renowned experts who cover the history of scientific exploration in Madagascar, as well as the island’s geology and soils, climate, forest ecology, human ecology, marine and coastal ecosystems, plants, invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. This invaluable two-volume reference also includes detailed discussions of conservation efforts in Madagascar that showcase several successful protected area programs that can serve as models for threatened ecosystems throughout the world.

  • Provides the most comprehensive overview of Madagascar’s rich natural history
  • Coedited by 18 different specialists
  • Features hundreds of new contributions by world-class experts
  • Includes hundreds of new illustrations
  • Covers a broad array of topics, from geology and climate to animals, plants, and marine life
  • Sheds light on newly discovered species and draws on the latest science
  • An essential resource for anyone interested in Madagascar or tropical ecosystems in general, from biologists and conservationists to ecotourists and armchair naturalists

A marvelously illustrated reference to the natural wonders of one of the most spectacular places on earth

Separated from Africa’s mainland for tens of millions of years, Madagascar has evolved a breathtaking wealth of biodiversity, becoming home to thousands of species found nowhere else on the planet. The New Natural History of Madagascar provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date synthesis available of this island nation’s priceless biological treasures. Now fully revised and expanded, this beautifully illustrated compendium features contributions by more than 600 globally renowned experts who cover the history of scientific exploration in Madagascar, as well as the island’s geology and soils, climate, forest ecology, human ecology, marine and coastal ecosystems, plants, invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. This invaluable two-volume reference also includes detailed discussions of conservation efforts in Madagascar that showcase several successful protected area programs that can serve as models for threatened ecosystems throughout the world.

  • Provides the most comprehensive overview of Madagascar’s rich natural history
  • Coedited by 18 different specialists
  • Features hundreds of new contributions by world-class experts
  • Includes hundreds of new illustrations
  • Covers a broad array of topics, from geology and climate to animals, plants, and marine life
  • Sheds light on newly discovered species and draws on the latest science
  • An essential resource for anyone interested in Madagascar or tropical ecosystems in general, from biologists and conservationists to ecotourists and armchair naturalists
Über den Autor
Steven M. Goodman is the MacArthur Field Biologist at the Field Museum of Natural History, a cofounder of Association Vahatra in Antananarivo, Madagascar, and Professor Honoris Causa at the University of Antananarivo. He has authored or coauthored close to 600 publications concerning different aspects of Madagascar.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
Fachbereich: Grundlagen
Genre: Biologie, Importe
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: Einband - fest (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780691222622
ISBN-10: 0691222622
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Steven M. Goodman
Redaktion: Goodman, Steven M.
Hersteller: Princeton University Press
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 292 x 231 x 135 mm
Von/Mit: Steven M. Goodman
Erscheinungsdatum: 15.11.2022
Gewicht: 8,708 kg
Artikel-ID: 120963839

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