Tropical Rain Forests: An Ecological and Biogeographical Comparison by Richard Primack, Richard Corlett (Repost)

- Emphasizes the distinctive characteristics of rain forests in
tropical Asia, tropical America, Africa,Madagascar,New Guinea,
and Australia
- Begins with an introduction to the climate, biogeographic history,
and environment of tropical rain forests
- Presents an extended cross-continental treatment of major
animal and plant groups
- Outlines a research program involving cross-continental
comparisons
- Considers the impact of people on tropical forests and
discusses conservation strategies based upon the characteristics
of particular regions rather than a one-size-fits-all approach
- Includes natural history examples, figures, and a stunning
collection of color photographs

"It is suitable reading for a wide range of students (e.g. biology, anthropology, forestry), and while surveying large parts of recent ecological literature useful for specialists as well."
(BLUMEA, April 2010)

"This is an excellent text with much to recommend it. The structure is clear and the key points are accessible even to the beginner. There are some great photographs with a large section of colour images showing something of the splendour of the forests. Perhaps its best attribute is the freshness it brings to the topic by virtue of the perspective it takes. There's so much written on rain forests that this novel approach is valuable. It should be seen as a key text for those teaching this area of ecology."
British Ecological Society's Teaching Ecology Group

"Richard Primack and Richard Corlett make a convincing case that tropical rainforests in the five principal ecoregions have major differences that must be taken into account both for setting research priorities and for addressing local, regional, and national conservation objectives….This may become the most important book on tropical forests published in the first decade of the 21st century."
BioScience, March 2006

"Overall this is one of the most readable and insightful books on rain forests that I've come across. It is understandable to an amateur natural historian and has enough meat to satisfy the most demanding student. Even if you have no academic interest in rain forests it is well worth reading".
British Ecological Society Bulletin

“This fascinating book provides a fresh look at the ecology of our world’s tropical forests. Most previous texts have taken either a generalized approach……Primack and Corlett’s approach is different, since they adopt a comparative analysis of the ecology and biogeography across the world’s rain forests. In so doing they highlight the substantial differences between each region, and will reveal to even the most experienced of ecologists just how helpful it can be to alter one’s perspective. I strongly recommend this book both to anyone with a professional interest in the biology (or biological conservation) of tropical forests, and to new graduate-level students looking for an overview of rainforest community ecology. Overall, as a final bonus, the book is well written and always thought provoking.”
Journal of Biogeography 2006