Encyclopedia of the World's Biomes is a unique three volume reference that provides a global synthesis of biomes, including the latest science. All of the book's chapters follow a common thematic order that spans biodiversity importance, principal anthropogenic stressors and trends, changing climatic conditions, and conservation strategies for maintaining biomes in an increasingly human-dominated world. This work is a one-stop shop that gives users access to up-to-date, informative articles that go deeper in content than any currently available publication. Offers students and researchers a one-stop shop for information currently only available in scattered or non-technical sourcesAuthored and edited by top scientists in the fieldConcisely written to guide the reader though the topicIncludes meaningful illustrations and suggests further reading for those needing more specific information INDICE: Volume 1: Water 1. Freshwater - Oasis of Life 2. Oceans - One Blue Planet 3. Islands and Atolls - Life in and Surrounded by Water 4. Ice Sheets and Polar Deserts - Ice of Life Volume 2: Land 5. Deserts - Life in the Extremes 6. Forests - Trees of Life 7. Mountains (Alpine Systems) - Life at the Top 8. Grasslands and Shrublands - Sea of Plants Volume 3: Anthromes 9. Anthromes I - Carved up by Humanity 10. Anthromes II - Sustainability in Concept and Practice
- ISBN: 978-0-12-816096-1
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 2600
- Fecha Publicación: 26/06/2020
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés