Land Degradation: Development and Breakdown of Terrestrial Environments

Land degradation is fast becoming recognized as a key issue for world conservation as we approach the end of the twentieth century. The complex relationship between human development and the environment is explored, with particular emphasis on the causes of land degradation processes. Written as an introduction to the topic, this book provides a clear and timely synthesis of our current understanding of the phenomenon of land degradation.C. J. Barrow is the author of 'Land Degradation: Development and Breakdown of Terrestrial Environments', published 1991 under ISBN 9780521353335 and ISBN 0521353335.