Humid Tropical Environments

The humid tropics contain some of the world's richest, most diverse, most important and most threatened environments. This book draws on recent work by geographers, biologists, ecologists, geologists and climatologists to present a complete and integrated appraisal of the natural environment of all the humid tropical regions of the world. The most complete textbook on this key subject.Fully illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams.Informative case studies and examples.Considers the physical environment as a whole and stresses the link between the elements.