LAND CHANGE SCIENCE IN THE TROPICS: CHANGING AGRICULTURAL LANDSCAPES

ISBN-10: 9780387788630
ISBN-13: 978-0387788630
Edition: 2008th
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Name: LAND CHANGE SCIENCE IN THE TROPICS: CHANGING AGRICULTURAL LANDSCAPES
SKU: 9780387788630
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SKU: 9780387788630

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Explore the critical science of land change in tropical and subtropical regions, covering 40% of Earth’s surface and home to a significant global population. This comprehensive scientific account delves into the dynamics of agricultural landscapes, examining extensification, intensification, diversification, and land competition. Discover the resilience of land systems, the influence of institutions, markets, and individuals, and the far-reaching effects of decisions across various scales. The book addresses frontier settlement, plant invasions, and environmental quality changes, emphasizing the necessity of an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to coupled human and natural systems. With detailed case studies and methodological insights, this essential read illuminates the fundamental interdependence of society, economy, and environment in tropical land change.

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