African Ecology : Benchmarks and Historical Perspectives

English

Series: Springer Geography Ser.

ISBN: 3642228712

EAN: 9783642228711

Category: Science / Life Sciences / Ecology/Science / Environmental Science/

Publisher: Springer

Release Date: 07/31/2012

Synopsis: In view of the rapidly changing ecology of Africa ,this work provides benchmarks for some of the major, and more neglected, aspects, with an accent on historical data to enable habitats to be seen in relation to their previous state, forming a background reference work to understanding how the ecology of Africa has been shaped by its past. Reviewing historical data wherever possible it adopts an holistic view treating man as well as animals, with accent on diseases both human and animal which have been a potent force in shaping Africas ecology, a role neglected in ecological studies.

African Ecology : Benchmarks and Historical Perspectives

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Width: 6.1 inches

Length: 9.25 inches

Pages: xli, 1562