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Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the important concepts for understanding the environmental challenges and consequences of deforestation. Contributions from scientists and academics in the social sciences and humanities provide readers with an initial tool kit for understanding the concepts central to their disciplinary perspective.
Trade ReviewThis anthology introduces readers to the essential concepts for understanding the environmental challenges and consequences of deforestation. The contributors, who are scientists and academics in the fields of ecology, political science, economics, geography, and environmental studies, provide readers with a tool kit for understanding the central concepts in each disciplinary perspective as well as the multidimensional aspects of deforestation. * Scitech Book News *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Threats to Biological Diversity: A Biological Perspective on Tropical Forests Chapter 2 A Changing Landscape: A Geographical Perspective on Tropical Deforestation Chapter 3 The Sweet Earth: A Biogeochemistry Perspective of Tropical Forest Soils Chapter 4 From Farmers to Satellites: A Human Geography Perspective Chapter 5 Tropical Trade-offs: An Economic Perspective on Tropical Forests Chapter 6 Global Governance: An International Relations Perspective on Tropical Forests Chapter 7 Concluding Thoughts
