The Ecology of Java and Bali
Published on 15. May 1997
Book
Hardback
994 pages
978-962-593-072-5 (ISBN)
Description
Series blurb: The Ecology of Indonesia series explores one of the most biologically diverse areas of the world, incorporating current research from Western and Indonesian specialists. Each book describes in detail, Indonesia's fragile ecosystems, its unparalled biodiversity, its peoples and their use of natural resources, and the ecological problems which have resulted from rapid economic development.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
50 plates, 300 line drawings, maps, bibliography
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
1641 gr
ISBN-13
978-962-593-072-5 (9789625930725)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part A: Ecological concerns and principles; 1. Introduction; 2. Ecological issues; Part B: Ecological components; 3. Physical conditions; 4. Flora and vegetation; 5. Fauna; 6. Human background; Part C: Ecosystems; 7. Coastal ecosystems; 8. Mangrove forest; 9. Lakes and rivers; 10. Lowland forests; 11. Mountains; 12. Caves; 13. Rice and maize; 14. Plantation forestry, agroforestry, and estates; 15. Aquaculture; 16. Urban areas; Part D: Conservation; 17. Human attitudes; 18. Biogeography and the loss of biological diversity; 19. State of conservation; 20. Major existing and potential conservation areas and their problems; Part E: Finding a path for the future; 21. Environmental ethics; 22. Challenges