The general acceptance of plate tectonics and continental drift by the early 1970s galvanized the study of biogeography and our understanding of the origin and evolution of life. However, until now the accumulated information has been widely scattered in the literature. This book is the first to synthesize the results of over two decades of prolific research in a clear, concise format accessible to students of geology, geography, and biology. It will also serve as a valuable resource for teachers of paleontology who are interested in paleobiogeography as well as for geologists needing to know more about the use of fossils in tectonic reconstructions. Introductory chapters deal with the historical background, the major factors influencing the distribution of organisms, methods of biogeographic analysis, and the major events of the Phanerozoic. These are followed by reviews of the changing terrestrial and marine biogeographic patterns, as indicated by the fossil record, and an attempt to explain the patterns observed. A comprehensive bibliography will allow interested readers to pursue material in greater depth.

An Outline of Phanerozoic Biogeography (Oxford Biogeography Series)

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Hallam, Anthony

Words, Language & Grammar

Oxford University Press

The general acceptance of plate tectonics and continental drift by the early 1970s galvanized the study of biogeography from the evolution of multicellular life to the present day. However, until now the accumulated information has been widely scattered in the literature; this book is the first to synthesize the results of over two decades of prolific research into a clear concise format accessible to students of geology, geography, and biology and their teachers.

Convers continental drift and plate tectonics in a manner accessible to the layman, while addressing the interaction of fact and hypothesis of rival schools of thought and personality conflicts. Concise and well written

A Revolution in Earth Sciences: From Continental Drift to Plate Tectonics

Phanerozoic Sea-Level Changes

Synthesizing a wide range of facies and stratigraphic studies to evaluate sea-level changes and paleontologic patterns in the three Phanerozoic eras, the book takes note of this influential though controversial research done by Exxon Corporation. It also addresses the contested issue of whether changes in sea level came about as a result of eustatic factors or from a series of events relating to regional tectonics.

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Columbia University Press

In order to understand the state of the oceans, researchers turn to the origins of global waters, 90 million years ago. This study explores the subject of sea-level change in the Phanerozoic era, a topic which has much relevance to current issues of climatic shifts and the greenhouse effect.

Encyclopedia of the Planet Earth

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An Outline of Phanerozoic Biogeography (Oxford Biogeography Series)

An Outline of Phanerozoic Biogeography (Oxford Biogeography Series)

A Revolution in Earth Sciences: From Continental Drift to Plate Tectonics

Phanerozoic Sea-Level Changes

Phanerozoic Sea-Level Changes

Encyclopedia of the Planet Earth