Tropical Environments presents a comprehensive introduction to the complex systems of the tropics. Covering a broad, cross-regional range of humid through to semi-arid tropical climate zones, the book features a wealth of case studies drawn from throughout the tropical world. This book tackles the major problems within the tropics, including complex biological interactions and soil nutrient deficiencies, and offers a balanced integration of biophysical and human management issues. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.