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Agriculture in Semi-Arid Environments
. Ed(S): Hall, Anthony E.; Cannell, G.H.; Lawton, H.W.
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Paperback. Editor(s): Hall, Anthony E.; Cannell, G.H.; Lawton, H.W. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 358 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 19. Weight in Grams: 627.
The semi-arid zones of the world are fragile ecosystems which are being sub stantially modified by the activities of mankind. Increasing human populations have resulted in greater demands on semi-arid zones for providing human susten ance and the possibility that this may enhance desertification is a grave concern. These zones are harsh habitats for humans. The famines that resulted from drought during the late 1960's and the 1970's in the African Sahel illustrated the unreliability of present agricultural systems in this zone. Large fluctuations in ag ricultural production have occurred in semi-arid zones of Australia, North Ameri ca, and the ... Read more
The semi-arid zones of the world are fragile ecosystems which are being sub stantially modified by the activities of mankind. Increasing human populations have resulted in greater demands on semi-arid zones for providing human susten ance and the possibility that this may enhance desertification is a grave concern. These zones are harsh habitats for humans. The famines that resulted from drought during the late 1960's and the 1970's in the African Sahel illustrated the unreliability of present agricultural systems in this zone. Large fluctuations in ag ricultural production have occurred in semi-arid zones of Australia, North Ameri ca, and the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
358
Condition
New
Series
Ecological Studies
Number of Pages
342
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642673306
SKU
V9783642673306
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