Overview

Vegetation of Egypt constitutes an extremely important landmark in studies of vegetation of arid and mediterranean-type regions and as such should become a major reference source for many years to come. It will be of interest to students and professionals in plant science, ecology, biogeography, climatology and economic botany.

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Author:   Mahmoud Abdel Kawy Zahran ,  A. J. Willis ,  Mohammed Kassas
Publisher:   Chapman and Hall
Imprint:   Chapman and Hall
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.621kg
ISBN:  

9780412315107

ISBN 10:   0412315106
Pages:   444
Publication Date:   November 1992
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Edition 1: <br>...the long-needed descriptive account of the vegetation of Egypt...Egypt has a particularly interesting mix of plant life, and the communities in which species are assembled aare therefore of great interest to plant geographers and phytosociologists. Zharan and Willis...have divided the country into geographical regions...Within each of these areas the reader is provided with relevant information on geology, physiography, climate and land-use history before embarking on the vegetation itself, and this greatly enhances the value of the work for general travellers interested in botany and ecology...They have clearly done extensive field work and are acutely familiar with what seems like every corner of this large country...it is this kind of detail which makes the book valuable as a basis for the further development of national conservation policy.' <br>Nature <br>The book is well-structured, which makes it readable and useful for research workers interested in pursuing studies on the ecology of plant life in Egypt.' <br>The Geographical Journal <br>...an easily digestible yet flowing style, is a useful reference work...is a welcome addition.' <br>Journal of Biogeography <br>

Edition 1: ...the long-needed descriptive account of the vegetation of Egypt...Egypt has a particularly interesting mix of plant life, and the communities in which species are assembled aare therefore of great interest to plant geographers and phytosociologists. Zharan and Willis...have divided the country into geographical regions...Within each of these areas the reader is provided with relevant information on geology, physiography, climate and land-use history before embarking on the vegetation itself, and this greatly enhances the value of the work for general travellers interested in botany and ecology...They have clearly done extensive field work and are acutely familiar with what seems like every corner of this large country...it is this kind of detail which makes the book valuable as a basis for the further development of national conservation policy.' Nature The book is well-structured, which makes it readable and useful for research workers interested in pursuing studies on the ecology of plant life in Egypt.' The Geographical Journal ...an easily digestible yet flowing style, is a useful reference work...is a welcome addition.' Journal of Biogeography

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