Encyclopedia of the biosphere
Humans in the world's ecosystems. Half-title has subtitle
project director, Ramon Folch ; assistant project director, Joseph m. Camarasa ; translation Trevor Foskett ; revision, Vernon Heywood.
- Englsih-language ed.
- Detroit, Mich. Gale Group <1999>, c2000-
- v. ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) 28 cm.
"Encyclopedia of the biosphere is an 11-volume work... planned in accordance with the principles of UNESCO's MAB (man and the Biosphere Programme"- - T.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
v.1.Our living planet. - - v.2.Tropical rainforests. - - v.3.Savannahs. - - v.4.Deserts. - - v.5.Mediterranean woodlands. - - v.6.Temperate rainforests. - - v.7.Deciduous forests. - - v.8.Prairies and boreal forests. - - v.9.Lakes, islands, and the poles. - - v.10.Oceans and seashores. - - v.11.The biosphere concept and index.
Nature--Effect of human beings on--Encyclopedias. Ecosystem management--Encyclopedias. Biosphere--Encyclopedias. Biosphere--Encyclopedias. Nature--Effect of human beings on--Encyclopedias.