Population and Environment in Arid Regions (Man and the Biosphere Series) [Hardcover]

J. Clarke (Editor), D. Noin (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 1997 | ISBN-10: 1850709629 | ISBN-13: 978-1850709626 | Edition: 1

This is a one-of-a-kind research text containing rare high-level coverage on the interrelationship between desert peoples and their environment. It contains 19 chapters in four sections covering human causes of desertification, environmental problems of living in arid regions, population dynamics in arid regions, and management, responsibilities, and policies. These examine how the impact of the population on the environment and the environment on the population of arid regions have changed over time. It also addresses questions of the changing relationships between people and their environment that include soil and vegetation degradation, scarce water resources, and how these shape the human population in terms of numbers and density of inhabitants - the so-called carrying capacity. Includes bibliographic references and index.

Editorial Reviews

Review

…this book is a valuable outcome from one of the various scientific conferences and technical workshops which have complemented MAB long-term field activities in arid and semi-arid regions.
-- Environmental Education and Information, 1999

The editors summary provides a very cogent synopsis of the issues addressed to round off a valuable addition of the literature on this important area of study.
-- Global Ecology and Biogeography, 1999

Product Details

• Hardcover: 410 pages
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis; 1 edition (December 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1850709629
• ISBN-13: 978-1850709626
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,546,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)