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Kwi-Gon Kim - The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) of Korea. Protection, Conservation and Restoration of a Unique Ecosystem.  - 9783642384622 - V9783642384622
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The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) of Korea. Protection, Conservation and Restoration of a Unique Ecosystem.

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Description for The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) of Korea. Protection, Conservation and Restoration of a Unique Ecosystem. hardcover. The Korean Demilitarized Zone has transformed itself into an ecologically pristine zone and a vital habitat for endangered species. This book holistically describes its current environmental status and identifies bioregions, resources, habitats, and species. Num Pages: 583 pages, 72 black & white illustrations, 774 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPK; PSAF; RNCB; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1063.

Untouched since 1953, the Korean DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) has transformed itself into one of the few ecologically pristine zones and a vital habitat for endangered species. Often cited as a potential "peace park", it could one day be a common ground for reconciliation and harmony.

 

A wealth of data and information has been produced over time, documenting significant aspects of the DMZ and its implications for human and ecological security, both in Korea and worldwide. However, there is no single book in English that brings together the findings on the mechanism of evolution, the ecology and biodiversity of the DMZ.

 

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The book holistically describes the current environmental status of the DMZ, and identifies bioregions, resources, habitats, and species.

 

By outlining the current scientific data and information needed to classify the different wetland types, assess the biological integrity, understand the threat factors, and to suggest conservation and management strategies, the book provides a "one stop shop" scientific and policy source of information, which will undoubtedly be of great interest to students, researchers, practitioners, and policy decision-makers, in the areas of planning, natural resource management, public management, ecology, landscape architecture, geography, and the life sciences.

 

Prof.Dr.Kwi-Gon Kim obtained his Ph.D. at UCL, University of London, UK. He is a professor emeritus at Seoul National University and the Co-President of the Korea DMZ Council in Seoul, Korea.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
583
Condition
New
Number of Pages
583
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642384622
SKU
V9783642384622
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