written by the leading authorities on the plant diversity and ecology of the pacific islands, this book is a magisterial synthesis of the vegetation and landscapes of the islands of the pacific ocean. it is organized by island group, and includes information on geography, geology, phytogeographic relationships, and human influences on vegetation. vegetation of the tropical pacific islands features over 400 color photographs, plus dozens of maps and climate diagrams. the authors? efforts in assembling the existing information into an integrated, comprehensive book will be welcomed by biogeographers, plant ecologists, conservation biologists, and all scientists with an interest in island biology.