9789061930921 - Ecological Biogeography of Australia (Monographiae Biologicae, Band 41) von A. Keast (4 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Original cloth. Zustand: Fine. AUSTRALIAN FAUNA & FLORA EcologyÂUnderstanding the biogeography of Australia requires knowledge of both existing and former environments. The existing environment is discussed elsewhere in the volume but a few salient points should be reiterated. Three-quarters of Australia is either arid or semi-arid and even much of the better-watered fringes has long dry seasons. Vast stretches of separate it from other land masses except in the north where New Guinea and Indonesia form 'stepping stones' to and from Asia. It is also a low continent with over 99% of its area below 1000 m; even the highest summits barely exceed 2000 m. Since most of the surface has undergone prolonged weath; poor soils are the rule. The impact of man on the landscape has been less than in more densely settled continents. Aboriginal man has in habited the continent for 40,000 years or more but agriculture and stock rearing have operated for less than two centuries and the present rural population is sparse. Large parts of the dry interior are not occupied although they are affected to some extent by introduced feral animals.3 v. (xix, 2141 p.) : ill. ; 25 cm. Monographiae biologicae ; v. 41. v. 1. pt. 1. Development of environment. pt. 2. Flora v.2. pt. 3. Terrestrial invertebrates. pt. 4. Inland fresh waters. pt. 5. Poikilothermic vertebrates v.3. pt. 6. Homeothermic vertebrates. pt. 7. Aboriginal man. pt. 8. Integration. Biogeography -- Australia Ecology -- Australia (prev. ownership name on prelims) #011224 Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. (Please note: Over standard weight or size. Orders via ABE Books or Biblio or from Overseas may incur additional postage charges. We will contact you prior to processing order to request your approval or contact us to confirm postage cost.).

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Ecological Biogeography of Australia (3 volume set in slipcase plus map. By Allen Keast. Publisher: Dr. W. Junk bv Publishers, 1981. 3 hardbacks plus a large folded map in a card slipcase. An excellent set. Books are in very good condition with no inscriptions. A little rubbing to titles on spine. Pages are in excellent condition with only minimal marks. The map is in excellent condition with only minor foxing to the reverse side. The slipcase is very good with some rubbing/fraying to the bottom edge and minor marks. Illustrated. Vol 1 : Development of environment, Flora. Vol 2: Terrestrail invertebrates, Inland fresh waters, Poikilothermic vertebrates Vol 3: Homeothermic vertebrates, Aboriginal man, Integration. ALL PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK. All books are sent with free courier postage within New Zealand. HEAVY SET THAT WILL REQUIRE EXTRA SHIPPING COSTS OUTSIDE OF NEW ZEALAND.

Zustand: Good. Volume 41 complete in 3 volumes. Original cloths. Does not come in slipcase. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.

Hard covers in slip case. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. 1st edition. Slip case undamaged. Owner's bookplate and signature to each volume. Weight: 1 Language: English.