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Brand New Book, Unread, in Excellent Condition, with Light Rubbing to the Surface of the Dust Jacket but retaining Sharp Corners with No Tears, Creases, Bumps, Stains, or Any Major Damage. No Remainder Mark.Book Description:
First published in 1988, Islands in a Far Sea offers a comprehensive environmental history of Hawai'i. This thoroughly revised edition begins with an up-to-date account of the geological formation and shaping of the Islands, their colonization by plants and animals, and the patterns of ecology and evolution that unfolded in nurturing seas and on breath-taking landscapes.
This book tells the story of human interaction with Hawai'i's native landscapes and rich biological heritage. The author's accessible language allows readers to grasp basic geological and biological principles and to understand the perhaps surprising vulnerability of Hawaiian ecosystems—which have coevolved with volcanoes—to human impact. Islands in a Far Sea includes many well-documented… Leer más
