In view of the rapidly changing ecology of Africa ,this work provides benchmarks for some of the major, and more neglected, aspects, with an accent on historical data to enable habitats to be seen in relation to their previous state, forming a background reference work to understanding how the ecology of Africa has been shaped by its past. Reviewing historical data wherever possible it adopts an holistic view treating man as well as animals, with accent on diseases both human and animal which have been a potent force in shaping Africa's ecology, a role neglected in ecological studies.
ISBN: | 9783642228711 |
Publication date: | 7th May 2012 |
Author: | C A Spinage |
Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
Format: | Hardback |
Pagination: | 600 pages |
Series: | Springer Geography |
Genres: |
Physical geography and topography Ecological science, the Biosphere Meteorology and climatology Conservation of the environment The environment |