Aridity - Droughts and Human Development (Hardcover, 1999 ed.)

At the intersection of environmental science and human biology this book deals with dry ecosystems - aridity, droughts, wind and its influence on soils and regulation - the societies affected by these ecosystems, and the inventiveness of those living under these conditions. These environments are the basis of nomad existence, of irrigated agriculture and of the first civilisations dependent on streams. Changes in the modern epoch, the ever-increasing technology and demographic development show that environmental degradation and the socio-economic situation cannot be explained by just one factor. This book tries to answer the question whether long-lasting development is possible in dry environments.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	2001
First published:	1999
Translators:	T.O.E. Reimer
Authors:	Monique Mainguet
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	302
Edition:	1999 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-3-540-63342-6
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Biogeography Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Meteorology > General
LSN:	3-540-63342-1
Barcode:	9783540633426

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