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- catalog abstract "East Africa is one of the most diverse and interesting tropical area on the planet. It is home not only to the last great megafaunal assemblage, but also to human populations with the highest growth rates. This book draws on the expertise of leading ecologists, each intimately familiar with a particular set of East African ecosystems, to provide the first in-depth and integrated account of the ecology, management, threats, and conservation of these diverse ecosystems. Summarizing the tremendous wealth of scientific research that has come out of East Africa in the last few decades, each chapter analyzes a given ecosystem type, taking the reader through the basics of its ecology, its historical use (and misuse) by humans, and its prospects for conservation. Throughout the book, linkages and similarities among ecosystems are emphasized, the historical and contemporary role of humans in shaping these ecosystems is considered, fundamental principles of ecology are considered, and interesting case studies are highlighted. Students and researchers in ecology, conservation biology, and environmental sciences will find this book useful in their work.".
- catalog contributor b10049039.
- catalog contributor b10049040.
- catalog created "1996.".
- catalog date "1996".
- catalog date "1996.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1996.".
- catalog description "East Africa is one of the most diverse and interesting tropical area on the planet. It is home not only to the last great megafaunal assemblage, but also to human populations with the highest growth rates. This book draws on the expertise of leading ecologists, each intimately familiar with a particular set of East African ecosystems, to provide the first in-depth and integrated account of the ecology, management, threats, and conservation of these diverse ecosystems. Summarizing the tremendous wealth of scientific research that has come out of East Africa in the last few decades, each chapter analyzes a given ecosystem type, taking the reader through the basics of its ecology, its historical use (and misuse) by humans, and its prospects for conservation. Throughout the book, linkages and similarities among ecosystems are emphasized, the historical and contemporary role of humans in shaping these ecosystems is considered, fundamental principles of ecology are considered, and interesting case studies are highlighted. Students and researchers in ecology, conservation biology, and environmental sciences will find this book useful in their work.".
- catalog description "Historical ecology -- Paleoecology of humans and their ancestors -- Oceanic ecosystems and pelagic fisheries -- Coral reefs and nearshore fisheries -- Intertidal wetlands -- Rivers and streams -- Saline and freshwater lakes of the Kenyan Rift Valley -- The Great Lakes -- Freshwater wetlands and marshes -- Arid and semi-arid ecosystems -- Savanna ecosystems -- The Miombo woodlands -- Coastal forests -- Riverine forests -- Mid-elevation forests: A history of disturbance and regeneration -- High montane forest and Afroalpine ecosystems.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
- catalog extent "xxiii, 452 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0195108175 (alk. paper)".
- catalog issued "1996".
- catalog issued "1996.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Oxford University Press,".
- catalog spatial "Africa, East.".
- catalog subject "333.95/09676 20".
- catalog subject "Biotic communities Africa, East.".
- catalog subject "Ecosystem management Africa, East.".
- catalog subject "Nature conservation Africa, East.".
- catalog subject "QH195.A23 E38 1996".
- catalog tableOfContents "Historical ecology -- Paleoecology of humans and their ancestors -- Oceanic ecosystems and pelagic fisheries -- Coral reefs and nearshore fisheries -- Intertidal wetlands -- Rivers and streams -- Saline and freshwater lakes of the Kenyan Rift Valley -- The Great Lakes -- Freshwater wetlands and marshes -- Arid and semi-arid ecosystems -- Savanna ecosystems -- The Miombo woodlands -- Coastal forests -- Riverine forests -- Mid-elevation forests: A history of disturbance and regeneration -- High montane forest and Afroalpine ecosystems.".
- catalog title "East African ecosystems and their conservation / edited by T.R. McClanahan and T.P. Young.".
- catalog type "text".