Steven M. Goodman is a field biologist at the Field Museum of Natural History and a coordinator of the ecology training program at the WWF-Madagascar. He is coeditor of Natural Changes and Human Impact in Madagascar. Jonathan P. Benstead is a postdoctoral scientist at the Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole.
"Given the severe threats facing the survival of Madagascar's
biodiversity, this book could not have come at a better time. . . .
Its accessible language and thorough coverage of the topics, in
combination with its affordable price, ensures that The Natural
History of Madagascar will become an indispensable resource and
educational tool for all those with an interest in
Madagascar."--Summer J. Arrigo-Nelson "Quarterly Review of
Biology"
"For those who are serious about getting to know this fascinating
island, there is no better resource than The Natural History of
Madagascar. It is the closest thing to a comprehensive natural
history of the region ever produced."--Tim Flannery "Nature"
(4/8/2004 12:00:00 AM)
"In The Natural History of Madagascar researchers have captured the
recent explosion of scientific knowledge about the unique organisms
of this rugged island. In 1,700 pages, the book moves from the
broad brush strokes of the island's geological history to detailed
accounts of its organisms, including its famous aye-aye lemurs, its
fantastical baobab trees, and its twelve-foot-tall elephant
bird."--Carol Kaesuk Yoon "The New York Times" (3/30/2004 12:00:00
AM)
"Sprinkled with colour photographs, The Natural History of
Madagascar is an extraordinary compendium, complete and complex.
Steven Goodman and Jonathan Benstead cover geological and human
histories, as well as all major groups of animals and plants. . . .
The introductory chapters for each of the major taxonomic groups
will help to guide the novice reader into the glories and safely
past the specialist shoals. . . . This wonderful book provides a
magnificent overview of one of the strangest and most glorious
chunks of the planet--a place that is so much more than a load of
old lemurs."--Adrian Barnett "New Scientist" (3/8/2004 12:00:00
AM)
"The most thorough and comprehensive account of the natural history
of Madagascar yet, and it will set the standard for many years to
come."
-- "BBC Wildlife Magazine" (6/1/2004 12:00:00 AM)
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