Peopled Landscapes (Terra Australis 34) : Archaeological and Biogeographic Approaches to Landscapes

This impressive collection celebrates the work of Peter Kershaw, a key figure in the field of Australian palaeoenvironmental reconstruction. Over almost half a century his research helped reconceptualize ecology in Australia, creating a detailed understanding of environmental change in the Late Plei...

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Main Author: G. Haberle, Simon (auth)
Other Authors: David, Bruno (auth)
Format: Book Chapter
Published: Canberra ANU Press 2012
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