The Australian Environment
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Australia is a continent of breathtaking contrasts — ancient red deserts, lush tropical rainforests, and some of the most unique and biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth — and The Australian Environment presents a comprehensive and authoritative account of this remarkable land and its natural systems. Published by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in association with Melbourne University Press, this landmark scientific volume chronicles the physical, biological, and ecological dimensions of the Australian continent, drawing on the expertise of leading researchers to paint a detailed portrait of the forces that have shaped this ancient landmass. Rich in scientific rigour yet accessible in its scope, the work details the interplay between climate, geology, flora, and fauna that makes Australia one of the most distinct environments on the planet. It stands as a foundational reference for naturalists, ecologists, geographers, and anyone with a serious interest in the Australian landscape — a testament to the depth of scientific inquiry that CSIRO has long championed. For readers eager to understand not just what Australia looks like, but why it came to be that way, this volume remains an indispensable and enduring resource.
Author: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in association with Melbourne University Press
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Australia is a continent of breathtaking contrasts — ancient red deserts, lush tropical rainforests, and some of the most unique and biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth — and The Australian Environment presents a comprehensive and authoritative account of this remarkable land and its natural systems. Published by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in association with Melbourne University Press, this landmark scientific volume chronicles the physical, biological, and ecological dimensions of the Australian continent, drawing on the expertise of leading researchers to paint a detailed portrait of the forces that have shaped this ancient landmass. Rich in scientific rigour yet accessible in its scope, the work details the interplay between climate, geology, flora, and fauna that makes Australia one of the most distinct environments on the planet. It stands as a foundational reference for naturalists, ecologists, geographers, and anyone with a serious interest in the Australian landscape — a testament to the depth of scientific inquiry that CSIRO has long championed. For readers eager to understand not just what Australia looks like, but why it came to be that way, this volume remains an indispensable and enduring resource.