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East African Ecosystems and Their Conservation

By Young McClanahan

East African Ecosystems and Their Conservation

By Young McClanahan

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East Africa is one of the most diverse and interesting tropical area on the planet. It is home not only to the last great megafaunal assemblage, but also to human populations with the highest growth rates. This book draws on the expertise of leading ecologists, each intimately familiar with a particular set of East African ecosystems, to provide the first in-depth and integrated account of the ecology, management, threats, and conservation of these diverse ecosystems. Summarizing the tremendous wealth of scientific research that has come out of East Africa in the last few decades, each chapter analyzes a given ecosystem type, taking the reader through the basics of its ecology, its historical use (and misuse) by humans, and its prospects for conservation. Throughout the book, linkages and similarities among ecosystems are emphasized, the historical and contemporary role of humans in shaping these ecosystems is considered, fundamental principles of ecology are considered, and interesting case studies are highlighted. Students and researchers in ecology, conservation biology, and environmental sciences will find this book useful in their work.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
480
Release Date:
1996-11-21
Publication Date:
1996-11-21
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0195108175
ISBN13:
9780195108170
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
881 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
30 cm
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