TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bone,Michael
TI  - Steppes: the plants and ecology of the world's semi-arid regions 
SN  - 9781604694659 (hbk.)
AV  - GB571 .B66 2015
PY  - 2015///
CY  - Portland, Oregon
PB  - Timber Press
KW  - Steppes
KW  - Steppe plants
KW  - Steppe ecology
KW  - Arid regions
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction : Principal steppe regions -- The Central Asian steppe -- The Central North American steppe -- The Intermountain North American steppe -- The Patagonian steppe -- The South African steppe
N2  - The first comprehensive overview of the world's four steppe regions, this important volume surveys the plants, climate, geology, and geography of the steppes of North America, Eurasia, Patagonia, and South Africa.  Given the stark realities of climate change, it is imperative that we gain a better knowledge of these regions, characterized by extremes of heat and cold and by limited rainfall.  The perspectives offered by this book will enrich the reader's understanding and appreciation of these fascinating but fragile landscapes.--COVER
UR  - https://depts.washington.edu/hortlib/book/steppes/
ER  -