{"product_id":"9781119904588","title":"Biogeography Introduction to Space, Time, and Life","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBiogeography\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIntroduction to Space, Time, and Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGlen M. MacDonald\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Earth Sciences \/ Geography\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduce students to the diversity embraced by the discipline of biogeography, revised and updated throughout\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBiogeography: Space, Time and Life \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a comprehensive introduction to the study of large-scale geographic distributions of life, focusing on ecology, evolution, physical geography and conservation. Now in its second edition, this award-winning textbook illustrates key concepts in biogeography using engaging empirical examples of modern plant and animal distributions, long-term evolutionary history and current conservation challenges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an accessible style and clear structure, \u003ci\u003eBiogeography\u003c\/i\u003e defines fundamental terms from biology and physical geography, describes ecological biogeography and the biological features of the physical environment, explains key concepts in historical biogeography, explores the Earth’s diverse biogeographic subdivisions, current issues in conservation and more. Student-friendly chapters cover topics including biological interactions, speciation and extinction, changing continents and climates, human evolution, modern biodiversity, the relationship between humans and plants, animals and other organisms, and the role of biogeography in conservation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces basic concepts in the study of animal and vegetation distributions, including various human and environmental impacts on these distributions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines how biological factors such as heat and predation impact different species of plants and animals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures short biographical sketches of major figures in the field and examples of the natural histories of various species\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders the application of biogeographic theory and techniques for the benefit of conservation and sustainability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a companion website for students, as well as an instructor’s site with supplementary teaching resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for students across a wide range of disciplines, from the biological and physical sciences to the social sciences and humanities\u003ci\u003e, Biogeography: Space, Time and Life\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent textbook for undergraduate courses in biogeography, Earth systems science, and environmental studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGLEN M. MACDONALD\u003c\/b\u003e is Distinguished Professor, Endowed Chair of California and the American West in Geography, Director of the UC White Mountain Research Center, and Chair of UCLA Canadian Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He has published more than 200 peer-reviewed articles, authored Op-Ed pieces for the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eSacramento Bee\u003c\/i\u003e, and received numerous research and teaching awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 April 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119904588\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e528\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44377856213132,"sku":"9781119904588","price":53.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119904588.jpg?v=1780168011","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781119904588","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}