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Hardback. At the intersection of environmental science and human biology, this book deals with dry ecosystems, the societies so affected, and the inventiveness of those living under such conditions. It tries to answer the question of whether long-lasting development is possible in dry environments. Translator(s): Reimer, T.O.E. Num Pages: 302 pages, 25 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RGM; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
At the intersection of environmental science and human biology this book deals with dry ecosystems - aridity, droughts, wind and its influence on soils and regulation - the societies affected by these ecosystems, and the inventiveness of those living under these conditions. These environments are the basis of nomad existence, of irrigated agriculture and of the first civilisations dependent on streams. Changes in the modern epoch, the ever-increasing technology and demographic development show that environmental degradation and the socio-economic situation cannot be explained by just one factor. This book tries to answer the question whether long-lasting development is possible in ... Read more
At the intersection of environmental science and human biology this book deals with dry ecosystems - aridity, droughts, wind and its influence on soils and regulation - the societies affected by these ecosystems, and the inventiveness of those living under these conditions. These environments are the basis of nomad existence, of irrigated agriculture and of the first civilisations dependent on streams. Changes in the modern epoch, the ever-increasing technology and demographic development show that environmental degradation and the socio-economic situation cannot be explained by just one factor. This book tries to answer the question whether long-lasting development is possible in ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
Number of Pages
302
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783540633426
SKU
V9783540633426
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
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