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.

After UNCED (United Conference on Environment and Development, Rio de Janeiro, July 1992), a second edition of Desertification was necessary. About 150 corrections, amendments and additions take scientific progress into account. The author also presents an updated chapter in which the results of UNCED are analyzed.
This book aims at an understanding of what is commonly called "desertification" - a term which is proposed to be replaced by "land degradation." Each level of technology, excessive or insufficient, creates its own mismanagement. This is reflected in an increase in land degradation and eventually a decrease in soil productivity. The benefit to the reader is an awareness of the ecozones and a global overview of the phenomena, mechanisms and existing solutions.

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.

Die Besonderheit dieser ersten umfassenden Monographie zur Geschichte und Problematik des OEkosystems 'Aralsee' liegt in deren multidisziplinarer Betrachtungsweise. Die Spannbreite reicht dabei von der Erlauterung der geologischen Entstehung des Aralbeckens uber dessen Siedlungs- und Wirtschaftsgeschichte bis hin zur Beschreibung der oekosystemaren Zusammenhange und deren massive, durch Zivilisation und OEkonomie verursachten Beeintrachtigungen. Neben den Ursachen und Mechanismen, die zu dieser bisher groessten durch den Menschen ausgeloesten oekologischen Krise fuhrten, gehen die Autoren auch auf die sich daraus ableitbaren Konsequenzen sowie moegliche Gegenmassnahmen ein.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Histoire Pittoresque De L'Angleterre Et De Ses Possessions Dans Les Indes, Depuis Les Temps Les Plus Recules Jusqu'a La Reforme De 1832; Histoire Pittoresque De L'Angleterre Et De Ses Possessions Dans Les Indes, Depuis Les Temps Les Plus Recules Jusqu'a La Reforme De 1832; Prudence-Guillaume De Roujoux Prudence-Guillaume de Roujoux, Mainguet A l'Administration de l'Histoire pittoresque d'Angleterre, 1834 History; Europe; Great Britain; History / Europe / Great Britain

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Histoire Pittoresque De L'Angleterre Et De Ses Possessions Dans Les Indes, Depuis Les Temps Les Plus Recules Jusqu'a La Reforme De 1830: Ouvrage Orne De Gravures Sur Bois Et De Cartes Geographiques De L'Angleterre Et De L'Inde a Leurs Differentes Phases Historiques, Volume 1; Histoire Pittoresque De L'Angleterre Et De Ses Possessions Dans Les Indes, Depuis Les Temps Les Plus Recules Jusqu'a La Reforme De 1830: Ouvrage Orne De Gravures Sur Bois Et De Cartes Geographiques De L'Angleterre Et De L'Inde a Leurs Differentes Phases Historiques; Alexandre Mure De Pelanne Prudence G. de Roujoux, Alfred Mainguet, Alexandre Mure de Pelanne, Charles Nodier L'Administration de l'Histoire Pittoresque d'Angleterre, 1834