Southe Iraq's Marshes:Their Environment and Conservation (Coastal Research Library, 36)

by: Laith A. Jawad (Editor)

Publisher: Springer

Edition: 1st ed. 2021

Publication Date: 2021/5/7

Language: English

Print Length: 838 pages

ISBN-10: 3030662373

ISBN-13: 9783030662370

Book Description

The Mesopotamian marshes are important for economic, social, and biodiversity values and have been home to indigenous human communities for millennia. They are regarded as a legendary site.This multi-authored book contains chapters written by world-renowned experts in their field. Both basic and applied information are made available, making the book a must-have for a wide spectrum of users. For example, an understanding of the natural and the social aspects of the marshes, as described here, is an obvious prerequisite for a pest management plan in this area. Scholars interested in wetlands can use this book as a guide to compare different wetlands areas in Asia. The bibliography section contains valuable references to the marsh areas and research in the field.This book serves as an up-to-date comprehensive source of information on different aspects of the southe marshes of Iraq and is aimed at academic scholars, environmentalists, and decision makers.

About the Author

The Mesopotamian marshes are important for economic, social, and biodiversity values and have been home to indigenous human communities for millennia. They are regarded as a legendary site.This multi-authored book contains chapters written by world-renowned experts in their field. Both basic and applied information are made available, making the book a must-have for a wide spectrum of users. For example, an understanding of the natural and the social aspects of the marshes, as described here, is an obvious prerequisite for a pest management plan in this area. Scholars interested in wetlands can use this book as a guide to compare different wetlands areas in Asia. The bibliography section contains valuable references to the marsh areas and research in the field.This book serves as an up-to-date comprehensive source of information on different aspects of the southe marshes of Iraq and is aimed at academic scholars, environmentalists, and decision makers.