Friedrich Hofmann Libros

Descripciones detalladas de 182 especies de reptiles fáciles de conseguir, con datos relevantes sobre su origen, aspecto y reproducción en cautividad

Leopard geckos rank among the animals best suited for a terrarium. This book is an introduction to these geckos and their ways of life, with the authors providing an exposé to understand them. Here you will find detailed information on housing, care, and breeding, as well as on their natural habitats, the indiviual species and subspecies, plus the numerous color morphs. A top guide book in Germany, now also available in English, which helps to avoid mistakes so that you can be successful with the keeping and breeding of leopard geckos.

This comprehensive survey of geckoes is the only book currently available in English devoted exclusively to these unique and fascinating creatures. Geckoes, a rich and diverse group of reptiles, have successfully adapted to a wide variety of climates and habitats, and seldom present any problems if kept correctly. This beautifully illustrated volume explains the history, evolution, and range of the species, and also provides the information necessary for all aspects of gecko care and breeding -- including housing, heating, lighting, incubation, diet, and the treatment of disease. This book, written by two of Europe's most eminent gecko specialists, will prove an invaluable addition to the library of anyone who deals with geckoes in an amateur or professional capacity.

With their unique flora and fauna, Madagascar and the surrounding islands of the Indian Ocean are some of the most interesting vacation destinations for nature lovers, herpetologists and amateur reptile and amphibian keepers. This work describes the climate and vegetation of the area, as well as many of the resident reptiles and amphibians, and contains information on the husbandry of most species. There are 240 descriptions with colour photos of each to aid in identification of these animals.

Immer wieder wurden in den letzten Jahren Politiker des Plagiats bei ihren Doktorarbeiten überführt. Friedrich Hofmann zeigt, dass diese skandalträchtigen Einzelfälle Symptome eines Promotionsbetriebes sind, der nicht dem Ideal der Gewinnung wissenschaftlicher Erkenntnisse entspricht. Hofmann, emeritierter Professor und langjähriger Vorsitzender eines Promotionsausschusses, erklärt, welche Abläufe, Verfahren und Rahmenbedingungen für die Doktorarbeit in Deutschland gelten, welche Problemfelder bestehen und warum eine unsaubere oder plagiierte wissenschaftliche Veröffentlichung kein Kavaliersdelikt ist. Abschließend formuliert er zwölf Forderungen zur Zukunft der Promotion in Deutschland.