Tropical Environments

Tropical Environments presents a comprehensive introduction to the complex systems of the tropics. Covering a broad, cross-regional range of humid through to semi-arid tropical climate zones, the book features a wealth of case studies drawn from throughout the tropical world. The authors tackle the major problems within the tropics, from complex biological interactions and soil nutrient deficiencies, offering a balanced integration of biophysical and human management issues.

List of contents

1 INTRODUCTION 2 THE HISTORY OF TROPICAL ENVIRONMENTS 3 TROPICAL CLIMATES AND MOISTURE REGIMES 4 SOILS AND NUTRIENT LIMITATION IN TROPICAL ECOSYSTEMS 5 TROPICAL BIOTAS 6 TROPICAL FORESTS AND FORESTRY 7 TROPICAL SAVANNAS 8 TRADITIONAL TROPICAL AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS 9 INTENSIFIED TROPICAL AGRICULTURE 10 ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION IN THE TROPICS 11 LAND USE PLANNING, REHABILITATION AND RESEARCH

About the author

Martin Kellman is Professor of Geography and Biology at York University, Ontario, Canada. Rosanne Tackaberry is a Senior Science Advisor with the Government of Canada’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development Program.

Summary

Provides a comprehensive introduction to the complex systems of the tropics, covering a broad, cross-regional range of humid through to semi-arid tropical climate zones. Offers a balanced mix of biophysical and human management issues.

Report

"Refreshingly..this highly interdisciplinary text weaves together a collection of some of the most critical issues in the ecology and conservation of tropical ecosystems." Carlos A Peres Trends in Ecology and Evolution June 1998

Product details

• Authors: Martin Kellman, Kellman Martin, Rosanne Tackaberry, Tackaberry Rosanne
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.08.1997
• EAN: 9780415116084
• ISBN: 978-0-415-11608-4
• No. of pages: 404
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 22 mm x 234 mm
• Weight: 861 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Ecology, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Meteorology & Climatology, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, environmental science, engineering & technology, Meteorology & climatology, Ecological science, the Biosphere, Tropics, Meteorology and climatology, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Tropical Agriculture, Tropical agriculture: practice & techniques