Encyclopedia of islands / Энциклопедия островов

The Encyclopedia of Islands is a comprehensive, complete, and authoritative reference dealing with all of the physical and biological aspects of islands and island habitats. Articles are written by researchers and scientifi c experts and provide a broad overview of the current state of knowledge on these fascinating places. Biologists, ecologists, geologists, climatologists, oceanographers, geographers, and zoologists have contributed reviews intended for students as well as the interested general public. In order for the reader to easily use this reference, the following summary describes the features, reviews the organization and format of the articles, and is a guide to the many ways to maximize the utility of this Encyclopedia. <...>