Biogeography

Part 1 The Structure and History of Biogeography. 1 Introduction --- how to use the book; the order of chapters, etc. 2 The History of Biogeography. Part 2 Ecological Biogeography. 3 Patterns of Biodiversity. 4 Patterns of Distribution. 5 Communities and Ecosystems. 6 Patterns of Life & their Interpretation (areography, ecogeographic rules, gradients, hotspots). Part 3 The Engines of the Planet. 7 Plate Tectonics. 8 The Sources of Novelty & Pattern. Part 4 Islands & Oceans. 9 Life, Death & Evolution on Islands. 10 Drawing Lines in the Water. . Part 5 Historical Biogeography. 11 Living in the Past. 12 Biogeographical Regions Today. Part 6 The Transformation of the Planet. 13 Ice & Change. 14 The Evolution & Impact of our Species. 15 Facing the Challenges/ Mending the Planet?