"The popular view of the tropical rain forest as a monolithic tangle of rain-soaked trees, vines, birds, monkeys, and big cats is a widespread myth. Tropical Rain Forests: An Ecological and Biogeographical Comparison explodes that myth by showing that rain forests in different tropical regions are unique despite superficial similarities." "This new book, filled with natural history examples, figures, and stunning photographs provided by world-renowned photographers, will be invaluable reading for undergraduate students in a wide range of courses. The book's comparative approach also poses many questions that will be of special interest to researchers and advanced students."--Jacket.