The third in the "Aspects of Applied Geography" series, this book looks in detail at the causes and effect of land degradation, and ways of managing and conserving the land. Up-to-date case studies in desertification in the Sahel and land degradation in North America provide a basis for a thorough examination of the concepts and issues involved. Other features include: short and extended response exam-type questions, and concepts and summaries are highlighted. Donald MacDonald is the author of "Farming and the Countryside, Social Geography". Morven Archer is the author of "Development and Health".
- ISBN10 0340576251
- ISBN13 9780340576250
- Publish Date 20 January 1994
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 19 April 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hodder Arnold
- Imprint Hodder Arnold H&S
- Format Paperback
- Pages 48
- Language English