Tropical Forests: Paths of Destruction and Regeneration

by Thomas K. Rudel

Book Overview

In Tropical Forests , Rudel analyzes hundreds of local studies from the past twenty years to develop a much-needed, global perspective on deforestation. With separate chapters on individual regions, including South and Central America, the Caribbean, and Africa, Rudel's work offers an up-to-date assessment of the world's tropical forests. In the concluding chapter, Rudel considers the implications of these trends and describes policy directions for conserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable development in each region.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 023113195X
• ISBN13: 9780231131957
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher