The Theory of Island Biogeography

Robert H. MacArthur, Edward O. Wilson, Edward O. Wilson

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Princeton University Press
29 May 2001

Ecological science, the Biosphere; Biogeography

Series: Princeton Landmarks in Biology

"Biogeography was stuck in a ""natural history phase"" dominated by the collection of data, the young Princeton biologists Robert H. MacArthur and Edward O. Wilson argued in 1967. In this book the authors developed a general theory to explain the facts of island biogeography. The theory builds on the first principles of population ecology and genetics to explain how distance and area combine to regulate the balance between immigration and extinction in island populations. The authors then test the theory against data. The Theory of Island Biogeography was never intended as the last word on the subject. Instead, MacArthur and Wilson sought to stimulate ""new forms of theoretical and empirical studies, which will lead in turn to a stronger general theory."" Even a third of a century since its publication, the book continues to serve that purpose well. From popular books like David Quammen's Song of the Dodo to arguments in the profeessional literature. The Theory of Island Biogeography remains at the center of discussions about the geographic distribution of species. In a new preface, Edward O. Wilson reviews the origins and consequences of this classic book."

By: Robert H. MacArthur, Edward O. Wilson
Preface by: Edward O. Wilson
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 255g
ISBN: 9780691088365
ISBN 10: 0691088365
Series: Princeton Landmarks in Biology
Pages: 220
Publication Date: 29 May 2001
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface to the Princeton Landmarks in Biology Edition vii Preface xi Symbols Used xiii 1. The Importance of Islands 3 2. Area and Number of Speicies 8 3. Further Explanations of the Area-Diversity Pattern 19 4. The Strategy of Colonization 68 5. Invasibility and the Variable Niche 94 6. Stepping Stones and Biotic Exchange 123 7. Evolutionary Changes Following Colonization 145 8. Prospect 181 Glossary 185 References 193 Index 201

Robert H. MacArthur was Professor of Biology at Princeton University until his death in 1972. Edward O. Wilson is University Research Professor and Honorary Curator in Entomology at Harvard University. He is the author of many books, including Biodiversity, Biophilia, The Diversity of Life, and Naturalist.

Reviews for The Theory of Island Biogeography

Anyone interested in the history of modern ecology, evolutionary biology, and conservation biology should be aware of the content and impact of this seminal work. --Sharon Kingsland, Journal of the History of Biology