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With a study of the landbirds of tropical Pacific islands - especially those from Fiji eastward to Easter Island, this title offers a history of the patterns and processes of island biology over time. It aims to correct the assumption that small, remote islands were unable to support rich assemblages of plants and animals.

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"Before Steadman's work, we knew next to nothing about prehistoric birds in Oceania. Although much fieldwork remains to be done, the paleontological and archeological record is now sufficiently robust that an attempt at synthesis can be made, and indeed Extinction and Biogeography of Tropical Pacific Birds is very timely. This is an extremely important work and not only to the central fields of island ecology and biogeography; it will also be widely read and cited by archeologists, paleontologists, geographers, and naturalists in general. We need this book." - Patrick Kirch, University of California, Berkeley"

Extinction and Biogeography of Tropical Pacific

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      Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 15/10/2006
      ISBN13: 9780226771410, 978-0226771410
      ISBN10: 0226771415

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      With a study of the landbirds of tropical Pacific islands - especially those from Fiji eastward to Easter Island, this title offers a history of the patterns and processes of island biology over time. It aims to correct the assumption that small, remote islands were unable to support rich assemblages of plants and animals.

      Trade Review
      "Before Steadman's work, we knew next to nothing about prehistoric birds in Oceania. Although much fieldwork remains to be done, the paleontological and archeological record is now sufficiently robust that an attempt at synthesis can be made, and indeed Extinction and Biogeography of Tropical Pacific Birds is very timely. This is an extremely important work and not only to the central fields of island ecology and biogeography; it will also be widely read and cited by archeologists, paleontologists, geographers, and naturalists in general. We need this book." - Patrick Kirch, University of California, Berkeley"

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