The Physical Geography of Southeast Asia

ISBN-13: 9780199248025 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 898 str.

Avijit Gupta

Opis

This will be the first comprehensive and detailed volume on the physical environment of Southeast Asia and will be essential reading for geographers, ecologists, and environmental managers. As the definitive reference work on the region it will cover all aspects of the biophysical environment and its current environmental problems and management practices. The topics discussed range from a regional view of landforms and vegetation to specific cases including urban environments, coral reefs, volcanic hazards, and the Mekong River Basin. The contributors are distinguished, scholarly, and have a long association with Southeast Asia.

Recenzje

Clearly, as research continues into the geophysical forces that govern the region, various lacunae remain to be filled. This book tells us where we need to look and points the way to some of the most important research frontiers facing us in the coming decade.