Furley, Peter A., <br/><br/>
Savannas :  a very short introduction / 
Peter A. Furley. 
 - First edition. 
 - xvi, 157 pages :  illustrations, maps ;  18 cm. 
 - Very short introductions .
 - Very short introductions ;  477. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Savanna landscapes -- Shaping the savannas -- Savanna vegetation -- Wildlife and microbes -- Savannas and human evolution -- Changing patterns in the landscape -- Savanna futures. 
<br/><br/> "This Very Short Introduction considers the range and dynamics of the ecosystems encompassed in the savanna landscape. Discussing their origin, global distribution, vegetation, and wildlife, Peter Furley illustrates how savannas have shaped human evolution and movements. Given the unrelenting pressures facing these beautiful and dynamic landscapes, he considers their management and conservation, and their future." 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780198717225 0198717229 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2016933313 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Savannas.<br/>Savanna ecology.<br/>Savanna ecology.<br/>Savannas.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QH541.5.P7  / F868 2016 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>577.4/8