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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      05 December 2012
      22 November 2012
      ISBN:
      9781139024990
      9780521855983
      9781108446822
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139024990
      Dimensions:
      (247 x 174 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      1kg, 490 Pages
      Dimensions:
      (244 x 170 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.85kg, 490 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Earth and Environmental Sciences, Plant Sciences, Life Sciences, Palaeontology and Life History
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    Earth and Environmental Sciences, Plant Sciences, Life Sciences, Palaeontology and Life History
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    The fossil history of plant life in Antarctica is central to our understanding of the evolution of vegetation through geological time and also plays a key role in reconstructing past configurations of the continents and associated climatic conditions. This book provides the only detailed overview of the development of Antarctic vegetation from the Devonian period to the present day, presenting Earth scientists with valuable insights into the break up of the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana. Details of specific floras and ecosystems are provided within the context of changing geological, geographical and environmental conditions, alongside comparisons with contemporaneous and modern ecosystems. The authors demonstrate how palaeobotany contributes to our understanding of the paleoenvironmental changes in the southern hemisphere during this period of Earth history. The book is a complete and up-to-date reference for researchers and students in Antarctic paleobotany and terrestrial paleoecology.

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    A Choice Outstanding Academic Title, 2013

    Reviews

    '[This] well-written, well-illustrated book contains instructive figures and tables, and has a comprehensive bibliography. This is an excellent reader or text for undergraduate or graduate students … Cantrill and Poole have set a high standard for future synthetic work in paleobotany, and have crafted a volume that is useful for both students and professionals. Highly recommended.'

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