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Tropical Deforestation
Sharon Spray (Anthology Editor) , Matt Moran (Anthology Editor) , Mark A. Cochrane (Contributor) , Deborah McGrath (Contributor) , Ken Smith (Contributor) , Peter Klepeis (Contributor) , Erin Sills (Contributor) , Subhrendu Pattanayak (Contributor) , Doris Fuchs (Contributor)
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Tropical Deforestation
Sharon Spray (Anthology Editor) , Matt Moran (Anthology Editor) , Mark A. Cochrane (Contributor) , Deborah McGrath (Contributor) , Ken Smith (Contributor) , Peter Klepeis (Contributor) , Erin Sills (Contributor) , Subhrendu Pattanayak (Contributor) , Doris Fuchs (Contributor)
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Description
Tropical Deforestation introduces readers to the important concepts for understanding the environmental challenges and consequences of the deforestation. Contributions from scientists and academics in the social sciences and humanities provide readers with an initial "tool kit" for understanding the concepts central to their disciplinary perspective and the multi-dimensional aspects of deforestation.
Table of Contents
Chapter 2 A Changing Landscape: A Geographical Perspective on Tropical Deforestation
Chapter 3 The Sweet Earth: A Biogeochemistry Perspective of Tropical Forest Soils
Chapter 4 From Farmers to Satellites: A Human Geography Perspective
Chapter 5 Tropical Trade-offs: An Economic Perspective on Tropical Forests
Chapter 6 Global Governance: An International Relations Perspective on Tropical Forests
Chapter 7 Concluding Thoughts
Product details
Published | Apr 27 2006 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 176 |
ISBN | 9780742534827 |
Imprint | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
Dimensions | 230 x 152 mm |
Series | Exploring Environmental Challenges: A Multidisciplinary Approach |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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This anthology introduces readers to the essential concepts for understanding the environmental challenges and consequences of deforestation. The contributors, who are scientists and academics in the fields of ecology, political science, economics, geography, and environmental studies, provide readers with a tool kit for understanding the central concepts in each disciplinary perspective as well as the multidimensional aspects of deforestation.
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