Natural History of the Islands of California

Name: Natural History of the Islands of California
Price: 13.66 USD
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ISBN: 9780520239180

ISBN-10: 0520239180

ISBN-13: 9780520239180

Edition: 2003

Authors: Allan A. Schoenherr, C. Robert Feldmeth, Michael J. Emerson, David Mooney

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Islands have always been fascinating places, their separateness evoking a sense of mystery and inspiring a yearning for exploration. California's islands are unique evolutionary laboratories, places where plants and animals have grown and interacted in isolation for millions of years. This comprehensive book discusses both the human and the natural history of the islands of California, including all eight Channel Islands, Antilde;o Nuevo, the Farallons, and the islands of San Francisco Bay. It is also useful as a field guide for visitors, and details on reaching the islands are contained in the first chapter. The authors explore the formation of the islands; discuss the history of human…

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List price: $36.95
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication date: 7/10/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 502
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.936
Language: English

Allan A. Schoenherr is Professor of Ecology at Fullerton College and author of A Natural History of California (California, 1992). C. Robert Feldmeth was Professor of Biology at The Claremont Colleges until his death in 1994. Michael J. Emerson (1954-1989) studied with Robert Feldmeth and wrote his master's thesis on the Channel Islands. David Mooney is a San Diego artist specializing in wildlife art and illustration.



Preface


Acknowledgments


Introduction



Island Ecology and Biogeography



Geological History of the Islands



Early Human Populations on the California Islands



Marine Life



Santa Catalina Island



The Northern Channel Islands



The Outer Southern Channel Islands: San Clemente, San Nicolas, and Santa Barbara



Ano Nuevo Island



The Farallon Islands



The Islands of San Francisco Bay


Epilogue


Selected References


Index