Falesi (3 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 253 pp. First edition. Scholarly study of sociology in the Amazon, Brazil; rapid ecological and socio-economic changes; maps, and black and white photographs. Wrappers with minute wear otherwise a fine copy. The book examines the driving forces behind these changes and considers current threats to the forests and their biodiversity. Various strategies for conserving forest and other resources are outlined, with an emphasis on the critical role of the private sector. The book describes major land uses, particularly mining and agriculture and assesses their environmental impacts. Particular attention is paid to development measures that help to alleviate pressure on the remaining wilderness. Perennial cropping systems are discussed in detail, especially agro-forestry, and the potential for increased agricultural production on the Amazon floodplain is explored. One of the book's major conclusions is that, despite the widespread concern about an environmental catastrophe in the region, much of the damage is concentrated in certain zones and there are grounds for hope that Amazonia can be developed in a sustainable manner. Size: 23 x 17 cm. 0.0.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Softcover. White paper covers with black lettering on the front cover and black line drawing of the northern part of South America. Dated 1972 on title and copyright page. 196 pages, with 4 fold-out maps at the back of the book. In Portuguese throughout. Good condition. Pages are toned, but free of any marks or writing. Light foxing to the edges. Diagrams and charts throughout. Binding is strong and sturdy. Covers toned and foxed. Some light wear around the edges of the covers. A handwritten title label taped to the spine. This is most likely from Lovejoy's personal library system. Overall good condition. This book is from the collection of Thomas Lovejoy. Dr. Lovejoy was an influential ecologist, field biologist, and activist; former head of the Amazon Biodiversity Center, World Wildlife Fund, and advisor to the United Nations and Smithsonian Institution. He is credited with introducing the term 'biological diversity' to the mainstream environmental movement. In addition, he was a passionate collector of books on the natural world. He died in 2021 and we are very excited to present a selection of his books. Please browse the entire catalogue here on ABE or contact us for instructions on how to get to it.

brossura. Condition: Good. 0. In 8, br. ed., pp. 75 con ill. in n. n.t. Prima ed. Piccole pieghe, abrasioni e graffi alla cop., lievi segni del tempo alle carte, buone condizioni.Luogo di pubblicazione MilanoEditore FabbriAnno pubblicazione 1976Materia/Argomento Militaria, DizionariPrima Edizione Sbr ***Books dated over 70 years old are not exportable, please do not order.***. Book.