Biogeography of the British Isles

<p>Originally published in 1990 <i>The Biogeography of the British Isles </i>is devoted to the biogeography of the British Isles and surrounding shelf seas. Bringing together a wealth of diverse information it is thoroughly referenced and well illustrated and will be invaluable to students of geography environmental science ecology botany and zoology. The book traces the development of British biogeography over the last two centuries examining key topics such as ecosystems habitats and niches in the context of plant and animal distribution. The book gives a detailed account of the development of biogeographical mapping and recording systems and describes modern-day distributions both in the countryside and in urban areas against the backcloth of human activities. </p>