The Physical Geography of Southeast Asia

Zusatztext Clearly, as research continues into the geophysical forces that govern the region, various lacunae remain to be filled. This book tells us where we need to look and points the way to some of the most important research frontiers facing us in the coming decade. Klappentext This will be the first comprehensive and detailed volume on the physical environment of Southeast Asia and will be essential reading for geographers! ecologists! and environmental managers. As the definitive reference work on the region it will cover all aspects of the biophysical environment and its current environmental problems and management practices. The topics discussed range from a regional view of landforms and vegetation to specific cases including urban environments! coral reefs! volcanic hazards! and the Mekong River Basin. The contributors are distinguished! scholarly! and have a long association with Southeast Asia. Zusammenfassung Covers various aspects of the biophysical environment and its environmental problems and mangement practices. This is a comprehensive volume on the physical environment of Southeast Asia, and is useful reading for geographers, ecologists, and environmental managers. The physical environment of Southeast Asia is examined at different levels.

Product details

• Authors: Avijit Gupta, Avijit (EDT) Gupta
• Assisted by: Avijit Gupta (Editor), Avijit (Senior Lecturer Gupta (Editor), Gupta Avijit (Editor)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.04.2005
• EAN: 9780199248025
• ISBN: 978-0-19-924802-5
• No. of pages: 440
• Dimensions: 197 mm x 248 mm x 32 mm
• Series: Oxford Regional Environments; Oxford Regional Environments
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, South East Asia, The environment, Science / Environmental Science, Physical geography & topography, Regional Geography, Physical geography and topography