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Aridity Droughts and Human Development

At the intersection of environmental science and human biology this book deals with dry ecosystems - aridity, droughts, wind and its influence on soils and regulation - the societies affected by these ecosystems, and the inventiveness of those living under these conditions. These environments are th...

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Main Author: Mainguet, Monique
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1999, 1999
Edition:1st ed. 1999
Subjects:
Geography, General
Geology
Atmospheric Sciences
Geography
Online Access:
Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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