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The Amazon. Limnology and landscape ecology of a mighty tropical river and its basin.
H. . Ed(S): Sioli
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Paperback. Editor(s): Sioli, H. Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 780 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; WNCS2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1175.
The Amazon -that name was given to the biggest river on earth and is often used for the whole area of its basin too. This geographical region is currently referred to as Amazonia, thus emphasizing the peculiar character of its aquatic and terrestrial reaches. The Amazon embodied the dream of many a naturalist to explore what for a long time was a terra incognita. In recent years, however, Amazonia has emerged as a main centre for 'development' by some of the countries in which it lies and by foreign industrialized nations. The development projects and enterprises have aroused woridwide interest ... Read more
The Amazon -that name was given to the biggest river on earth and is often used for the whole area of its basin too. This geographical region is currently referred to as Amazonia, thus emphasizing the peculiar character of its aquatic and terrestrial reaches. The Amazon embodied the dream of many a naturalist to explore what for a long time was a terra incognita. In recent years, however, Amazonia has emerged as a main centre for 'development' by some of the countries in which it lies and by foreign industrialized nations. The development projects and enterprises have aroused woridwide interest ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
780
Condition
New
Series
Monographiae Biologicae
Number of Pages
800
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400965447
SKU
V9789400965447
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Reviews for The Amazon. Limnology and landscape ecology of a mighty tropical river and its basin.
`The range of topics included is impressively broad, covering ecology of aquatic and terrestrial environments, the geology and physiography of the basin, and the history, economics and econological impact of human development.' Australian Journal of Ecology, 12 (1987) `...well organized and abundantly illustrated... well produced and well edited, and is ... Read more