Wetlands: A Threatened Landscape (INSTITUTE OF BRITISH GEOGRAPHERS SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS)

Researchers from the natural and social sciences, geography, and history present a comprehensive appraisal of the 6% of the Earth's surface composed of fens, freshwater marshes, tropical mangroves, tundra swamps, and other soggy places. The 11 papers explore the evolution, occurrence, and composition of wetlands; their physical and biological dynamics; the impact of agriculture, industry, urbanization, and recreation; and what steps are being taken and should be taken to manage and preserve them. Well illustrated. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.