Tropical Environments
- ISBN-10
- 1134819609
- ISBN-13
- 9781134819607
- Series
- Tropical Environments
- Category
- Nature
- Pages
- 400
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003-09-02
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Authors
- Martin Kellman, Rosanne Tackaberry
Description
Tropical Environments presents a comprehensive introduction to the complex systems of the tropics. Covering a broad, cross-regional range of humid through to semi-arid tropical climate zones, the book features a wealth of case studies drawn from throughout the tropical world. The authors tackle the major problems within the tropics, from complex biological interactions and soil nutrient deficiencies, offering a balanced integration of biophysical and human management issues.
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Other editions
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- 1997
- 380 pages
- Paperback
- Psychology Press
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