Japan: The Natural History of an Asian Archipelago

by Mark Brazil

Book Overview

A comprehensive, richly illustrated guide to Japan's astonishing animals and plants--and the natural forces that have shaped them

This richly illustrated guide is the first comprehensive and accessible introduction to the extraordinary natural history of the Japanese archipelago. It explains how Japan's geology, geography, climate, seas and currents have forged conditions supporting a diverse range of species--from cranes, bears,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691175063
• ISBN13: 9780691175065
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.9" x 8.3"