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An Ecological Characterization Study of the Chenier Plain Coastal Ecosystem of Louisiana and Texas, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): Narrative Report - Couverture souple

Gosselink, James G.

 
9781334310843: An Ecological Characterization Study of the Chenier Plain Coastal Ecosystem of Louisiana and Texas, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): Narrative Report

Synopsis

This book provides an in-depth synthesis of existing information about the biological, physical, and social sciences for an area known as the Chenier Plain, a dynamic ecosystem located on the coastlines of Louisiana and Texas. The author emphasizes the functional relationships between resources and the environment within the region and identifies the linkages between socioeconomic and ecological systems. Presenting an ecological characterization study, this comprehensive volume examines the effects of sediment deposition from the Mississippi River over thousands of years on the geological processes that shaped the landscape, and how those processes continue to impact the ecosystem. The author further explores the effects of socioeconomic processes on habitats and landforms, providing insights into the interactions between human activities and the natural world.

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