Trees Paperback: Their Natural History - Softcover

Thomas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 052145963X ISBN 13: 9780521459631

Verlag: Cambridge University Press, 2011

Inhaltsangabe

A comprehensive introduction to the natural history of trees, first published in 2000, presenting information on all aspects of tree biology and ecology in an easy to read and concise text. Fascinating insights into the workings of these everyday plants are uncovered throughout the book, with basic questions tackled in an illuminating way.

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'Never less than interesting, it is written in non-technical language that is consistently illuminating ...' New Scientist

' ... an excellent book ... The author has used an easy-to-read style with occasional quirky asides to keep the readers' attention ... The text is well-supported by line drawings, boxes and some black-and-white photographs. References are used only sparingly, but there is a good further reading list at the end of the chapter.' Keith Kirby, Bulletin of the British Ecological Society

'Peter Thomas illustrates his arguments well with clear line drawings and photographs ... overall it is a valuable, enjoyable addition to the literature.' Jeffrey Burley, Oxford Forestry Institute

'... a thoroughly readable book, well produced, representing good value for money, and I would happily recommend it.' Jim McAdam, Biologist

'Peter Thomas illustrates his arguments well with clear line drawings and photographs ... overall it is a valuable, enjoyable addition to the literature.' Jeffrey Burley, Thesis

' ... overall it is a valuable, enjoyable addition to the literature.' Jeffrey Burley, The Times Higher Education Supplement

' ... a wealth of information for the general reader ... without becoming an intimidating ecological text.' Mineral Planning

'So, if trees have always fascinated you and if you have any trees in your guardianship, read this book. Even a quick skimming of its pages will enlighten you and make you curious to know more.' Sue Roe, Gardens Illustrated

'... this book was a pleasure to read. I will order it for my forest ecology class.' David Greene, The Quarterly Review of Biology

'This is just the book I've been waiting for! Peter Thomas has written a readable, interesting, but essentially factual book ... This is all proper scientific material, documents with references and further reading, but the style is highly readable.' International Tree Foundation

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Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• ISBN 10: 052145963X
• ISBN 13: 9780521459631
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 292