Global Change and Mediterranean-Type Ecosystems

Regions with Mediterranean-type climates include parts of California, South America, Australia, and of course, Europe. The effect of global climate change on these heavily populated areas will have major social and political ramifications. This volume addresses issues in these areas, from processes...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Moreno, Jose (Editor), Oechel, Walter C. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 1995, 1995
Edition:1st ed. 1995
Series:Ecological Studies, Analysis and Synthesis
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Regions with Mediterranean-type climates include parts of California, South America, Australia, and of course, Europe. The effect of global climate change on these heavily populated areas will have major social and political ramifications. This volume addresses issues in these areas, from processes at the leaf level to the individual, ecosystem, and landscape levels. This book will serve to raise awareness on the significance of these types of ecosystems, and on their sensitivity to the threat that global change represents
Physical Description:XX, 532 p online resource
ISBN:9781461241867