Tropical Pacific Island Environments
By: and and
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- Synopsis
- Discusses the ecosystems of the islands of Oceania. Important themes in the book are the connection of ecological principles with local issues and experience, issues of sustainability, the validation of traditional knowledge, and examination of the ways in which scientists develop hypotheses and theories about natural phenomena. Eleven chapters treat land and aquatic habitats; soil, grassland, and forest communities; coral reef ecosystems; species introductions; endangered species; and human policy issues. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
- Copyright:
- 1997
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 399 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781881629047
- Publisher:
- University of Guam Press
- Date of Addition:
- 04/11/13
- Copyrighted By:
- C.S. Lobban & M. Schefter
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature
- Submitted By:
- Daproim Africa
- Proofread By:
- Daproim Africa
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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