Steppes
Subtitle: the plants and ecology of the world's semi-arid regions
By: Denver Botanic Gardens, Michael Bone and four others
Contributors: Denver Botanic Gardens
Edition: First edition.
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 359
ISBN-13: 9781604694659
Subjects: Steppe ecology; Steppes; Steppe plants; Arid regions
Other titles: Plants and ecology of the world's semi-arid regions
Description: The first comprehensive overview of the world's four steppe regions, this important volume surveys the plants, climate, geology, and geography of the steppes of North America, Eurasia, Patagonia, and South Africa.  Given the stark realities of climate change, it is imperative that we gain a better knowledge of these regions, characterized by extremes of heat and cold and by limited rainfall.  The perspectives offered by this book will enrich the reader's understanding and appreciation of these fascinating but fragile landscapes.--COVER.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction : Principal steppe regions; title: The Central Asian steppe; title: The Central North American steppe; title: The Intermountain North American steppe; title: The Patagonian steppe; title: The South African steppe.