A Guide to the Mammals of China
Edited by Andrew T. Smith
Some books really are landmarks. Not just another guidebook, this 527-page volume describes every mammal found in the fourth largest country on earth. Containing 61 plates, six maps and 25 habitat photos (all in color) as well as a glossary and a key to the orders of Chinese mammals, this book is a comprehensive compilation of the systematics, identification, distribution, natural history and conservation status of more than 550 species. Highly readable, beautifully illustrated and easy to use.
Bio
Andrew Smith is professor emeritus at ASU's School of Life Sciences. He is a conservation biologist whose work includes the behavioral ecology of mammals, effects of habitat fragmentation, and ecosystem services provided by small mammals. He primarily works in the mountains of western United States and on the Tibetan plateau. His research focuses on the pika, a small relative of rabbits.
Praise for this book
This is destined to be a landmark book on Asian mammals. Its publication marks a watershed event, enabling public understanding of a tenth of the world's mammal species. Contributors to the volume include many of the world's experts on Chinese mammals. This is an ambitious book.
Bruce D. Patterson, Field Museum of Natural History
Now, for the first time, the natural history of all 556 of China's known mammals has been brought together in this impressive tome. This title represents a major achievement of international collaboration, and will be an invaluable tool in future research and conservation. It's also an important addition to any wildlife book collection.
Kathryn Jeffs BBC Wildlife Magazine
