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Natural History of the Colorado Plateau and Great Basin
Thorne Kaye
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Description for Natural History of the Colorado Plateau and Great Basin
Paperback. Num Pages: 294 pages, Ill.tabs.ch.M. BIC Classification: RN; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 428.
The remote Colorado Plateau and Great Basin portions of the Intermountain West are areas of spectacular natural beauty and diversity. Due to inaccessibility, however, scientific study of many aspects of the region's natural history has lagged.Natural History of the Colorado Plateau and Great Basin provides an up-to-date summary of the region's geology, climates, and biology, including thorough treatments of the area's insects, fish, and reptiles. Also discussed are the ecology and distribution of prehistoric human cultures in the region; how modern humans have used (and abused) resources in the Intermountain West; and the impact of post-Pleistocene environmental changes on genetics ... Read more
The remote Colorado Plateau and Great Basin portions of the Intermountain West are areas of spectacular natural beauty and diversity. Due to inaccessibility, however, scientific study of many aspects of the region's natural history has lagged.Natural History of the Colorado Plateau and Great Basin provides an up-to-date summary of the region's geology, climates, and biology, including thorough treatments of the area's insects, fish, and reptiles. Also discussed are the ecology and distribution of prehistoric human cultures in the region; how modern humans have used (and abused) resources in the Intermountain West; and the impact of post-Pleistocene environmental changes on genetics ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University Press of Colorado United States
Number of pages
294
Condition
New
Number of Pages
308
Place of Publication
Colorado, United States
ISBN
9780870815119
SKU
V9780870815119
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Natural History of the Colorado Plateau and Great Basin
"The editors of this fascinating and informative portrayal of the physical and biological attributes of Nevada, Utah, and western Colorado provide detailed descriptions of the area's natural history and resources. . . . A well-written book, replete with factual information, for resource professionals and students working or interested in the region's natural resources. Strongly recommended." - Choice "This is ... Read more