Peatlands : evolution and records of environmental and climate changes /

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Edition:1st ed.
Imprint:Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, 2006.
Description:xviii, 587 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 25 cm.
Language:English
Series:Developments in earth surface processes, 0928-2025 ; 9
Subject:Peatlands.
Climatic changes -- Environmental aspects.
Soils and climate.
Climatic changes.
Global environmental change.
Peat bog ecology.
Peatlands.
Soils and climate.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7532230
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Other authors / contributors:Martini, I. P. (Ireneo Peter), 1935-
Martínez Cortizas, Antonio.
Chesworth, Ward.
ISBN:9780444528834 (hd.bd.)
0444528830 (hd.bd.)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Peatlands basins: evolution and structure
  • 2. The cycles of major elements in peatlands
  • 3. Geochemistry of peat and pore water
  • 4. Biodiversity of peatlands and how they have been affected by environmental changes
  • 5. Peatlands as multi-signal archives of environmental changes
  • 6. Direct human impact on peatlands: conservation and restoration