Mediterranean Desertification: A Mosaic of Processes and Responses [Hardcover]

N. A. Geeson (Editor), C. J. Brandt (Editor), J. B. Thornes (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 21, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0470844485 | ISBN-13: 978-0470844489 | Edition: 1

Desertification includes land degradation due to both climatic and anthropogenic causes, where land includes water, soil, and the biosphere. This book presents the most recent findings from the European Community's MEDALUS project, which was formed to understand and manage semi-arid environments that are undergoing great change.
* Covers climate and land use processes and responses in the Mediterranean
* First book to provide guidelines for the management of land degradation in Mediterranean environments
* Based on first-hand experience of the problems by those responsible for solving them

Editorial Reviews

Review

“…interesting and diverse…a useful volume…" (The Geographical Journal, No.170, 2004)

From the Back Cover

Desertification is land degradation in arid and semi-arid regions from both climatic and anthropogenic causes. The Northern Mediterranean with its irregular rainfall, poor soils, abandonment of traditional agriculture and unsustainable water exploitation has been recognised as a region with increasing desertification problems.

The MEDALUS project was set up to improve the scientific basis for understanding and managing semi-arid environments that are undergoing great change. The material presented includes the results of interdisciplinary in-depth investigations undertaken over the last 10 years. It will provide a unique collection of research results that will assist rural planners, and regional and national authorities in preparing plans for mitigation. Includes:Field based research carried out in the MEDALUS project

Authors with first hand research experience of their material

Results of direct applicability to land use management in Mediterranean environments

Detailed thematic and spatially-based analyses

Original material based on specific case studiesOf particular interest to geographers, ecologists, agronomists, rural planners, and all authorities on desertification problems in Mediterranean environments, from both scientific and land use management perspectives. A practical contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate university courses on the Mediterranean environment, and a useful reference source for secondary education.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 456 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (October 21, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470844485
• ISBN-13: 978-0470844489
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,942,815 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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