ABSTRACT

Tropical Environments presents a comprehensive introduction to the complex systems of the tropics. Covering a broad, cross-regional range of humid through to semi-arid tropical climate zones, the book features a wealth of case studies drawn from throughout the tropical world. The authors tackle the major problems within the tropics, from complex biological interactions and soil nutrient deficiencies, offering a balanced integration of biophysical and human management issues.

chapter 1|6 pages

INTRODUCTION

chapter 2|20 pages

THE HISTORY OF TROPICAL ENVIRONMENTS

chapter 3|26 pages

TROPICAL CLIMATES AND MOISTURE REGIMES

chapter 5|38 pages

TROPICAL BIOTAS

chapter 6|36 pages

TROPICAL FORESTS AND FORESTRY

chapter 7|26 pages

TROPICAL SAVANNAS

chapter 8|32 pages

TRADITIONAL TROPICAL AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS

chapter 9|34 pages

INTENSIFIED TROPICAL AGRICULTURE