Author Description
'The Ecology of Tropical East Asia' was the first book to describe the terrestrial ecology of the entire East Asian tropics and sub-tropics, from southern China to western Indonesia. This edition updates the contents and extends the coverage to include the similar ecosystems of Northeast India. The book deals with plants, animals, and the ecosystems they inhabit, as well as the diverse threats to their survival and the options for conservation. Richard T. Corlett. Previous edition: 2009. Includes bibliographical references and index. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the complex ecological dynamics of the terrestrial environments across tropical East Asia, including the subtropics and Northeast India. Richard T. Corlett, a specialist in tropical ecology, synthesizes extensive biological data to examine the interactions between flora, fauna, and their habitats. The book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the biodiversity of the region while evaluating the anthropogenic pressures that threaten these ecosystems.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of terrestrial ecosystems from Southern China to Western Indonesia and Northeast India
- Comprehensive overview of plant and animal species distributions
- Evaluation of environmental threats and conservation strategies
Scope Limits
- Does not cover marine or aquatic ecosystems in depth
- Focuses primarily on terrestrial biology rather than socio-political history
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a foundational reference for students and researchers focused on Asian tropical biology. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which effectively bridges the gap between regional field studies and broader ecological theory.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0191789178
ISBN-13:
9780191789175
Science
Nature
Ecology
Tropical Biology
Conservation