Desertification Natural Background and Human Mismanagement
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 UNC...
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| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
1994, 1994
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. 1994 |
| Series: | Springer Study Edition
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1. What is Desertification?: Definitions and Evolution of the Concept
- 2. “Desertification” or Land Degradation: Location and Dimension in Time, Vulnerabilitiy of Soil and Plants in Drylands
- 3. Dimensions in Space of “Desertification” or Land Degradation: The Degree and Specificity in Each Continent
- 4. Processes Leading to Soil Degradation and “Desertification”
- 5. Prevention and Remendies
- 6. General Conclusion: The Need for a New Realism
- 7. New Developments in Desertification (September 1993)
- References
- Author Index
- Subject hidex