
Four Neotropical Rainforests
Alwyn H. Gentry(Author)
Alwyn H. Gentry(Editor)
Yale University Press
Will be published approx. on 25. February 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
640 pages
978-0-300-05448-4 (ISBN)
Description
The rapid disappearance of tropical forests is widely recognized as a crucial problem for the world's environment, yet little is known about these complex ecosytems. In this book, experts on the four most thoroughly studied rainforests in Central and South America-Manaus, Brazil; Manu Park, Peru; Barro Colorado Island, Panama; and La Selva, Costa Rica-compare the flora, fauna, and ecological characteristics of these forests. This assemblage of reliable data, available for the first time, will be an invaluable resource for researchers and students.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
977 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-300-05448-4 (9780300054484)
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