Panbiogeography: Tracking the History of Life

Pp. (viii), 229; numerous text-figures and maps.  Green pictorial laminated boards, lettered in black and white on the spine and the front and rear covers, 8vo.  Oxford Biogeography Series, no. 11.  This volume develops a new synthesis of research on plant and animal distribution.  The authors show how geographical patterns of plant and animal distribution contribute directly to understanding and interpreting of evolutionary history.  They also make a case for reinstating geography as a critical element in evolutionary biology.  Small signature of former owner on front endpaper.  No signs of use.