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A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Former library book; Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are ...
Binding
Hardcover
Book Title
The Geophysiology of Amazonia
Weight
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Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
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ISBN
9780471845119

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0471845116
ISBN-13
9780471845119
eBay Product ID (ePID)
753131

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
526 Pages
Publication Name
Geophysiology of Amazonia : Vegetation and Climate Interactions
Language
English
Subject
Weather, Earth Sciences / Geology
Publication Year
1987
Type
Textbook
Author
Robert E. Dickinson
Subject Area
Nature, Science
Series
Climate and the Biosphere Ser.
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
33.1 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
6.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
86-011015
Dewey Edition
19
TitleLeading
The
Series Volume Number
1
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
551.6981/1
Table Of Content
I. Climate, Vegetation, and Human Interactions in the Amazon1. Introduction to Vegetation and Climate Interactions in the Humid TropicsRobert E. Dickinson2. Geophysiology: A New Look at Earth ScienceJames E. Lovelock3. Climate, Natural Vegetation, and Soils in Amazonia: An OverviewJesus Marden dos SantosComments by Robert E. Dickinson4. Causes of Deforestation in the Brazilian AmazonPhilip M. FearnsideComments by Roger RevelleReply to comments by Philip M. Fearnside5. Dam Building in the Tropics: Some Environmental and Social ConsequencesPeter Bunyard6. Species Diversity, Phenology, Plant-Animal Interactions, and Their Correlation with Climate, as Illustrated by the Brazil Nut Family (Lecythidaceae)Scott A. Mori and Ghillean T. Prance7. Climate Change in the Humid Tropics, Especially Amazonia, Over the Last Twenty Thousand YearsRobert E. Dickinson and Hassan VirjiII. Biogeochemical Cycles in the Tropics8. Role of the Tropics in Atmospheric ChemistryPaul J. CrutzenComments by Steven C. Wofsy9. Contribution of Tropical Ecosystems to the Global Budgets of Trace Gases, Especially CH4, H2, CO, and N2OWolfgang Seiler and Ralf ConradComments by Ralph J. Cicerone10. Influence of a Tropical Forest on Air ChemistryRobert C. Harriss11. Biological Processes and Productivity of Soils in the Humid TropicsPatrick LavelleComments by Rattan Lal12. Effects of Deforestation on Soil Properties and Microclimate of a High Rain Forest in Southern NigeriaB. S. Ghuman and Rattan Lal13. Element Cycling in the Amazon Basin: A Riverine PerspectiveJeffrey E. Richey and Maria de Nazaré Goés RibeiroIII. Climate, Micrometeorology, and the Hydrological Cycle in the Moist Tropics14. Micrometeorology of an Amazonian Rain ForestLuiz C. B. MolionComments by William E. Reifsnyder15. The Forest and the Hydrological CycleEneas SalatiComments by John C. Rodda16. Modeling Effects of Vegetation on ClimatePiers J. SellersComments by Keith G. McNaughtonReply to Comments by Piers J. SellersIV. Tropical Climate and General Circulation: Its Susceptibility to Human Intervention17. Interactions Between Convective and Large-Scale Motions Over AmazoniaJan PaegleComments by John M. Wallace18. On the Dynamic Climatology of the Amazon Basin and Associated Rain-Producing MechanismsLuiz C. B. Molion19. General Circulation Modeling and the TropicsJagadish ShuklaComments by James E. Hansen20. Effects of Change in Land Use on Climate in the Humid TropicsAnn Henderson-SellersComments by John S. PerryV. Conference Discussions and Future Development: Scenario WorkshopForeword to the ConferenceNelson de Jesus ParadaThe ConferenceScenario Workshop and RecommendationsAppendixIndex
Synopsis
Looks at the most important processes linking climate and vegetation in the tropics in general and in the Amazon in particular. Through individual reviews by some of the world's leading scientists, it covers such subjects as modeling tropical meteorology and climate, tropical microclimatology, connections of vegetation to climate, and impacts of tropical deforestation on regional and global climate. Editorial summaries integrate this material into an overall perspective. Features an essay on protecting the global environment by James Lovelock., This book looks at the most important processes linking climate and vegetation in the tropics in general and in the Amazon in particular. Through individual reviews by some of the world's leading scientists, it covers such subjects as modeling tropical meteorology and climate, tropical microclimatology, connections of vegetation to climate, and impacts of tropical deforestation on regional and global climate. Editorial summaries integrate this material into an overall perspective. Also featured is an essay on protecting the global environment by James Lovelock."
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QH112

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