The Indus River: Biodiversity, Resources, Humankind

The Indus River is one of the world's greatest rivers, extending from the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea. It has a unique range of geographical and geological features, among them mountains, plains, and deltas. The river and its surrounding lands affect the living standards of the entire population of Pakistan. In fact, recent economic developments such as agriculture, forests, fisheries, oil, gas, and hydroelectricity are all dependent on the river...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195779053
• ISBN13: 9780195779059
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 486 Pages
• Weight: 3.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 11.2" x 8.4"