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Desertification
Monique Mainguet
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Paperback. Series: Springer Study Edition. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGB; RG; RNK; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 510.
After UNCED (United Conference on Environment and Development, Rio de Janeiro, July 1992), a second edition of Desertification was necessary. About 150 corrections, amendments and additions take scientific progress into account. The author also presents an updated chapter in which the results of UNCED are analyzed.
This book aims at an understanding of what is commonly called "desertification" - a term which is proposed to be replaced by "land degradation". Each level of technology, excessive or insufficient, creates its own mismanagement. This is reflected in an increase in land degradation and eventually a decrease in soil productivity. The benefit ... Read more
After UNCED (United Conference on Environment and Development, Rio de Janeiro, July 1992), a second edition of Desertification was necessary. About 150 corrections, amendments and additions take scientific progress into account. The author also presents an updated chapter in which the results of UNCED are analyzed.
This book aims at an understanding of what is commonly called "desertification" - a term which is proposed to be replaced by "land degradation". Each level of technology, excessive or insufficient, creates its own mismanagement. This is reflected in an increase in land degradation and eventually a decrease in soil productivity. The benefit ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
314
Condition
New
Series
Springer Study Edition
Number of Pages
314
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642861864
SKU
V9783642861864
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