Two leading scientists present the most up-to-date and comprehensive reference available regarding current knowledge of the interactions between desertification and climate. Contains 10 major recommendations designed to improve our ability to monitor the status of desertification and to manage the world's dryland regions on a basis that is economically and ecologically sustainable. The authors identify several major scientific gaps where concerted international research is urgently needed. Includes a wealth of line drawings and color plates.
- ISBN10 0470235470
- ISBN13 9780470235478
- Publish Date 12 February 1996
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 6 December 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 270
- Language English