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Biogeography is the study of the distribution of living organisms on Earth, and the processes that have shaped their distributions over time. This field of study combines aspects of biology, ecology, geology, environment and geography to understand the patterns and processes that determine the distribution of species and ecosystems.
Global Biogeography traces global changes in geography and biology from the Precambrian to the recent examines the evolutionary effects of the major extinctions, and discusses contemporary biogeographic regions within the context of their historic origins. It is now apparent that the biotas of the various bio geographical regions have had, and still maintain, a dynamic relationship with one another; much more than was previously thought. This is shown to be true for all three of the earth's primary habitats; marine, terrestrial and freshwater.
Drawing on contributions from leading proponents of differing methods within biogeography, the book clearly defines the differing, sometimes conflicting, perspectives in the field and their correspondingly different methodological approaches. This gives readers the opportunity to refocus on a range of issues including the role of biological processes such as vicariance, dispersal and extinction in biogeographical explanation, the possibility of biogeographical pattern, and the role of geological reconstructions in biogeographic explanation. The book also explores the discipline’s current relationship with other disciplines and discusses potential developments.
Dr. Mukesh Kumar Sharma (Bhatt) was born in 1977 in a modest family in the town of Khetri, Jhunjhunu district. Dr. Sharma completed his early education at the Government Jai singh Higher Secondary School in the same town. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Science from Maharaja College, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur in 1998. Dr. Sharma has authored over 100 research papers and books to date. Dr. Mukesh Kumar Sharma, along with Dr. Ravindra Kumar Sharma, established a world record by publishing the largest research paper in an international journal and again Sharma & Sharma established a world record by publishing the thickest Book in an S.N. Publishing Company, Jaipur. Additionally, their joint research work has been patented by the South African and Germany government. Currently, Dr. Sharma serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at S.S. Jain Subodh P.G. (Autonomous) College, Rambagh Circle Jaipur, Rajasthan, where more than 15 research scholars have completed their research under his supervision.
Prof. Manoj Kumar was born in the village of Devroad, located on the Chirawa-Pilani Road. He obtained his primary education at the Government Primary School in Devroad, followed by education at the Government Secondary School in Narhad, and then at the Higher Secondary Government Bagla & Higher Secondary School in Churu, Rajasthan, with a focus on Geography. He has presented papers at national and international conferences and has had research papers published at the national level. He also taught Geography at Government Bangad College, Didwana. In 2018, he was promoted to the position of Professor at Government College, Malsisar, and has been serving as the Principal of Government College, Malsisar, since October 7, 2023. Prof. Manoj Kumar is a life member of N.A.G.I. and R.G.A. He has served as a member of the Board of Studies (B.O.I.) in Geography at the University of Rajasthan and has been serving as the B.O.S. Convener at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Shekhawati University, Sikar, since its establishment.
ISBN: 9789393964328
Publisher: SN Publishing Company (IJEART)
Number of Pages: 392
Dimensions: 8.27"x11.69"
Interior Pages: B&W
Binding:
Paperback (Perfect Binding)
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In Stock (Print on Demand)