Bibliograph

Tropical deforestation, edited by Sharon L. Spray and Matthew D. Moran

Type

Label

Tropical deforestation, edited by Sharon L. Spray and Matthew D. Moran

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Tropical deforestation

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

62281558

Responsibility statement

edited by Sharon L. Spray and Matthew D. Moran

Review

"Tropical Deforestation introduces readers to the important concepts for understanding the environmental challenges and consequences of deforestation. Contributions from scientists and academics in the social sciences and humanities provide readers with an initial "tool kit" for understanding the central concepts in each disciplinary perspective and the multidimensional aspects of deforestation."--Jacket

Series statement

Exploring environmental challenges

Table Of Contents

Threats to Biological Diversity: A Biological Perspective on Tropical Forests / Matt Moran -- A Changing Landscape: A Geographical Perspective on Tropical Deforestation / Mark A. Cochrane -- The Sweet Earth: A Biogeochemistry Perspective of Tropical Forest Soils / Deborah McGrath and Ken Smith -- From Farmers to Satellites: A Human Geography Perspective / Peter Klepeis -- Tropical Tradeoffs: An Economic Perspective on Tropical Forests / Erin Sills and Subhrendu Pattanayak -- Global Governance: An International Relations Perspective on Tropical Forests / Doris Fuchs -- Concluding Thoughts / Sharon Spray and Matthew Moran

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