Rainforests of the World: A Reference Handbook
- ISBN-10
- 0874367123
- ISBN-13
- 9780874367126
- Series
- Rainforests of the World
- Category
- Political science (General)
- Pages
- 219
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1993
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Kathlyn Gay
Description
This authoritative volume examines the reasons for rainforest destruction, the effects of deforestation on indigenous plant and animal life, and the policies and actions that are currently being taken to protect rainforests.
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