The Everglades Handbook is an important new reference that provides the reader with a wealth of information on the entire ecosystem-upstream and downstream. This unique book starts with a brief description of the regions geology and geography. The origin of the Everglades is explained and an historic overview is presented. Plant communities and animal groups are covered, detailing their biogeography and functional roles within the system. The impact of hurricanes (including Andrew) on the ecosystem is discussed. The effect ...
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The Everglades Handbook is an important new reference that provides the reader with a wealth of information on the entire ecosystem-upstream and downstream. This unique book starts with a brief description of the regions geology and geography. The origin of the Everglades is explained and an historic overview is presented. Plant communities and animal groups are covered, detailing their biogeography and functional roles within the system. The impact of hurricanes (including Andrew) on the ecosystem is discussed. The effect of man on the Everglades and the basic tenets for ecosystem restoration provide an important and final chapter. Fifty-two beautiful black and white photographs, along with eight maps and diagrams, complement the information presented. This book is important reading and a necessary reference for anyone interested in the Everglades ecosystem. Completely referenced, it also serves as a guide to the vast literature on the Everglades.
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Fine. No dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 336 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Halftones, black & white, Tables, black & white. Audience: General/trade. No previous owner's name. Clean, tight pages. No bent corners.
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Very Good+ 1884015069. Large paperback, clean copy with no significant flaws, illustrated throughout, this is apparently the original edition and was later revised; 228 pages.
