This timely work draws implications from scientific studies for the wise management of old field ecosystems in the neotropics, where conversion of land to cropp
This book offers a concise yet comprehensive history of Puerto Rico, from the reign of Taino Indians through its centuries as a Spanish colony to its present-da
Global change threatens ecosystems worldwide, and tropical systems with their high diversity and rapid development are of special concern. We can mitigate the i
This volume explores the global history of natural dyes from the Americas and asks how their production and trade have shaped globalisation since early modern t