The Species–Area Relationship: Theory and Application (Ecology Biodiversity and Conservation)

The species–area relationship (SAR) describes a range of related phenomena that are fundamental to the study of biogeography macroecology and community ecology. While the subject of ongoing debate for a century surprisingly no previous book has focused specifically on the SAR. This volume addresses this shortfall by providing a synthesis of the development of SAR typologies and theory as well as empirical research and application to biodiversity conservation problems. It also includes a compilation of recent advances in SAR research comprising novel SAR-related theories and findings from the leading authors in the field. The chapters feature specific knowledge relating to terrestrial marine and freshwater realms ensuring a comprehensive volume relevant to a wide range of fields with a mix of review and novel material and with clear recommendations for further research and application.