Rain Forests (Sal 38)

by John Terborgh

The tropical rainforest offers scientists the last surviving pristine environment in which to study the laws of nature. In this book, the author reviews the research on tropical diversity and touches on many of the important issues in the ecology and evolution of the tropical forest.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0716750309
• ISBN13: 9780716750307
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Scientific American Library
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 1.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.8" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Great oveview for beginners (that's me)

Definitely a good crossing between an academic text and a story. Clearly presented in nice, rounded chapters and full of great pictures & diagrams. If you're looking to read about all the different life forms in the tropical forests, this is not the book for you. However, if you want to learn the basics of tropical ecology and biodiversity in general, this is an excellent place to start! Well worth the money.

Diversity and the Tropical Rain Forest

A beautifull book. Anyone with an interest in the wonder and connectivness of the rainforest should read this book. Dr.Terborgh illistrates beautifully the importance of each living part of the forest. From the towering canopy to the microscopic fungi on the forest floor. Another book worth reading is "Tropical Nature". I learned so much and this book is simple and fun to read. Not to "scientific". More like stories around a campfire. Things are fact not because of scientific proof, but fact because it was witnessed.