TY  - BOOK
AU  - Gibbs, George W.,
TI  - Ghosts of Gondwana: the history of life in New Zealand 
SN  - 9781877333484
AV  - QH84 .G53 2006
U1  - 578.0993 22
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Nelson, N.Z.
PB  - Craig Potton Pub.
KW  - Biogeography
KW  - New Zealand
KW  - Endemic animals
KW  - Animals
KW  - History
KW  - Plants
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-215) and index
N2  - New Zealand is an extraordinary place, unique on Earth, and the remarkable story of how and why life evolved here is the subject of Ghosts of Gondwana. The science that traces the history of life on Earth is called historical biogeography and it is the theme of this book. George Gibbs' very accessible story summarises exciting new research which leads to an understanding of where our fauna and flora came from and how they evolved to become some of the strangest in the world. It also reveals the landmark events in our deep history which have moulded the life of today and presents a balanced view of the arguments which accompany this type of speculative science. Ghosts of Gondwana is a highly readable and engaging book. Heavily illustrated with photographs and diagrams, this is popular science writing at its best. As the only contemporary book on this subject, it will undoubtedly become essential reading for anyone interested in New Zealand's ecological or natural history.
UR  - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy0706/2007360097.html
ER  -