Contributions

  • Smith, Nigel J. H., 1949- - Contributor
  • Mahar, Dennis J. - Contributor

Publication

1996 - Columbia University Press, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

48,250 words, Guess

Page Count

193 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
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  • Goodreads3960275

Classifications

  • DDC574.5/0981/1
  • LCCQH77.A53 G68 1996

Description

"Excellent photos accompany text that connects cultural and natural landscapes. Nine chapters examine problems and opportunities, settlement history, modern economic risks, and wildlife. Analyses concerning fish, plants, and floodplain agriculture are especially noteworthy. Excellent overview useful for both professionals and general public"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Floods of fortune: ecology and economy along the AmazonColumbia University Press1996-01-01

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