The Great Basin Naturalist (Volume 38) 1978

A landscape of extremes, the Great Basin is a realm where life persists against the odds. The Great Basin Naturalist (Volume 38) 1978, edited by Stephen L. Wood, gathers a year's worth of peer-reviewed research articles that illuminate the remarkable biodiversity of western North America. This scientific journal volume stands as a vital natural history periodical, offering a rare window into the desert flora and fauna that shape the region's unique ecology. Each study serves as both a meticulous biology research reference and a vivid snapshot of 1970s environmental studies, capturing the urgency and curiosity of field biologists exploring the wilds of Utah, Nevada, and beyond. Within these pages, readers encounter pioneering investigations into the intricacies of Great Basin ecology. The volume brings together leading voices in regional ecology studies, documenting changes in habitat, species adaptation, and the fragile interdependencies that define this arid landscape. For university library collections, conservationists, and those passionate about the natural world, this anthology is more than a scientific resource - it is a testament to the enduring importance of understanding our environment in the face of change. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are a casual naturalist, a devoted researcher, or a classic-literature collector, The Great Basin Naturalist (Volume 38) offers both intellectual substance and historical resonance, securing its place as a cultural treasure in the chronicles of natural history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354360106
• ISBN13: 9789354360107
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 506 Pages
• Weight: 2.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.5" x 11.0"