CHOICE: Science & Technology 33-0294 (September, 1995)

"Ecologists, conservationists and others interested in patterns of species richness (diversity) would greatly benefit from reading this book, a monumental tome (text 570 pages, literature references 100 pages) and a timely and important contribution summarizing empirical findings and theoretical underpinnings concerning variation in the diversity of life on earth.

This book should be required reading for graduate-level courses in ecology and would greatly enhance the knowledge of those working in the conservation of biodiversity. An essential acquisition for academic libraries. Upper-division undergraduate through professional."

M.A. Colwell, Humboldt State University