Descrizione
In this insightful exploration, Paul B. Sears delves into the intricate relationship between humanity and arid landscapes. Offering a richly detailed examination of deserts, he highlights the ecological, cultural, and economic aspects that shape these unique environments. The fourth edition revisits and expands on previous themes, providing readers with updated knowledge on desertification and its global implications.
Sears emphasizes the need for conservation and sustainable practices, urgently calling attention to the challenges posed by climate change and human activity. Through vivid descriptions and compelling narratives, he invites readers to understand and appreciate the beauty and fragility of desert ecosystems, fostering a deeper connection to these often-overlooked regions of the world.
Sears emphasizes the need for conservation and sustainable practices, urgently calling attention to the challenges posed by climate change and human activity. Through vivid descriptions and compelling narratives, he invites readers to understand and appreciate the beauty and fragility of desert ecosystems, fostering a deeper connection to these often-overlooked regions of the world.
Dettagli del libro
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
264 pagine
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
Jan 1, 1980
Editore
University of Oklahoma Press