Endemism in Vascular Plants

From the reviews: "Researchers, students, land managers, and interested general readers will likely find this well-written book a valuable reference, particularly if they are interested in plant ecology, evolution, diversity, biogeography, or conservation. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners; informed general audiences." (A. L. Jacobsen, Choice, Vol. 51 (8), April, 2014)

• Part I. The Meaning of Endemism.- 1. The Increasing Importance of Endemism: Responsibility, the Media and Education.- 2. How to Quantify Endemism.- Part II. Endemic Vascular Plants over Time.- 3. Factors that Create and Increase Endemism.- 4. Factors that Threaten and Reduce Endemism.- Part III. Endemic Vascular Plants in Space .- 5. Biogeography of Endemic Vascular Plants – Overview.- 6. Endemism on Islands - Case Studies.- 7. Endemism in Mainland Regions - Case Studies.- Part IV. Endemism in Vascular Plants – Synthesis.- Appendix.- Glossary.