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Natural Patagonia
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Author : Marcelo D. Beccaceci
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Natural Patagonia written by Marcelo D. Beccaceci and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Nature categories.
Readers take a panoramic journey in this book through legendary Patagonia, the southernmost region of the Americas and one of the world's most magnificent and varied landscapes. The imagery and wildlife astound.
Patagonia
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Author : Colin McEwan
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2014-07-14
Patagonia written by Colin McEwan and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-14 with Social Science categories.
Some fourteen to ten thousand years ago, as ice-caps shrank and glaciers retreated, the first bands of hunter-gatherers began to colonize the continental extremity of South America--"the uttermost end of the earth." Their arrival marked the culmination of humankind's epic journey to people the globe. Now they are extinct. This book tells their story. The book describes how these intrepid nomads confronted a hostile climate every bit as forbidding as ice-age Europe as they penetrated and settled the wilds of Fuego-Patagonia. Much later, sixteenth-century European voyagers encountered their descendants: the Aünikenk (southern Tehuelche), Selk'nam (Ona), Yámana (Yahgan), and Kawashekar (Alacaluf), living, as the Europeans saw it, in a state of savagery. The first contacts led to tales of a race of giants and, ever since, Patagonia has exerted a special hold on the European imagination. Tragically, by the mid-twentieth century, the last remnants of the indigenous way of life had disappeared for ever. The essays in this volume trace a largely unwritten history of human adaptation, survival, and eventual extinction. Accompanied by 110 striking photographs, they are published to accompany a major exhibition on Fuego-Patagonia at the Museum of Mankind, London. The contributors are Gillian Beer, Luis Alberto Borrero, Anne Chapman, Chalmers M. Clapperton, Andrew P. Currant, Jean-Paul Duviols, Mateo Martinic B., Robert D. McCulloch, Colin McEwan, Francisco Mena L., Alfredo Prieto, Jorge Rabassa, and Michael Taussig. Originally published in 1998. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Patagonia
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Author : Dick Lutz
language : en
Publisher: DIMI PRESS
Release Date : 2002-05
Patagonia written by Dick Lutz and has been published by DIMI PRESS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-05 with History categories.
A trip to Patagonia plus extensive information about its wildlife and history, with interesting reports about the early explorers. Information about the Indians who lived there for thousands of years and are now gone. Also, the present governmental and investment situation.
Patagonia
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Author : Fernanda Peñaloza
language : en
Publisher: Peter Lang
Release Date : 2010
Patagonia written by Fernanda Peñaloza and has been published by Peter Lang this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) categories.
"This volume is a selection of the papers presented during the international conference Patagonia: Myths and Realities organised through the Centre of Latin American Cultural Studies at the University of Manchester and held in September 2005 at the Manchester Museum"--Introd.
Ecosystem Services In Patagonia
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Author : Pablo L. Peri
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-04-29
Ecosystem Services In Patagonia written by Pablo L. Peri and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-29 with Science categories.
This book aims to quantify and discuss how societies have directly and indirectly benefited from ecosystem services in Patagonia; not only in terms of provisioning and cultural services, but also regulating and supporting services. Patagonia, a region that stretches across two countries (ca. 10% in Chile and 90% in Argentina), is home to some of the most extensive wilderness areas on our planet. Natural grasslands comprise almost 30% of the Americas, including the Patagonian steppe, while Patagonian southern temperate forests are important for carbon sequestration and storage, play a pivotal role in water regulation, and have become widely recognized for their ecotourism value. However, profound changes are now underway that could affect key ecosystem functions and ultimately human well-being. In this context, one major challenge we face in Patagonia is that ecosystem services are often ignored in economic markets, government policies and land management practices. The book explores the synergies and trade-offs between conservation and economic development as natural landscapes and seascapes continue to degrade in Patagonia. Historically, economic markets have largely focused on the provisioning services (forest products, livestock) while neglecting the interdependent roles of regulating services (erosion and climate control), supporting services (nutrient cycling) and cultural services (recreation, local identity, tourism). Therefore, the present work focuses on ecosystem functions and ecosystem services, as well as on trends in biodiversity and the interactions between natural environments and land-use activities throughout Patagonia.
Notes On The Natural History Of The Strait Of Magellan And West Coast Of Patagonia Made During The Voyage Of H M S Nassau In The Years 1866 67 68 69
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Author : Robert Oliver Cunningham
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1871
Notes On The Natural History Of The Strait Of Magellan And West Coast Of Patagonia Made During The Voyage Of H M S Nassau In The Years 1866 67 68 69 written by Robert Oliver Cunningham and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1871 with Natural history categories.
Trees In Patagonia
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Author : Bernardo Gut
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2008-12-23
Trees In Patagonia written by Bernardo Gut and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-23 with Science categories.
This book is a guide to the native trees and approximately 95% of the introduced arboreal species of Argentine and Chilean Patagonia. Keys based on vegetative characters and richly illustrated descriptions of more than 170 species form the core of the manual.
Freshwaters And Wetlands Of Patagonia
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Author : Gabriela Mataloni
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-09-29
Freshwaters And Wetlands Of Patagonia written by Gabriela Mataloni and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-29 with Science categories.
The Freshwaters of Patagonia adopts a socioecological approach, in which experts from across Patagonia review recent, scientifically rigorous literature and data of their own, thus synthesizing the current knowledge directly relevant to understand the present state and future trends of icefields, freshwater and wetland ecosystems in this region. The book’s organization into three parts provides a studied and comprehensive view on the patterns and processes of the various ecosystems in Patagonia, and describes the sociological aspects of freshwater ecosystems, as well as characterizes the conservation of the freshwater and wetland ecosystems, in Patagonia. The chapters offer a broad, state-of-the-art overview of the current status of glaciers, freshwater and wetland ecosystems of this region, as well as studies of both local and large scale biodiversity patterns, and study cases of extreme and naturally polluted environments.The volume concludes with the current status of Patagonian freshwaters, and discusses the scientific, legal and administrative tools aimed at their sustainable management within the framework of the UNEP Sustainable Development Goals 2030 Agenda. A broad audience of students, scientists, engineers, environmental managers, and policy makers will be interested in this volume.
South America S Natural Wonders
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Author : Gary L. Prost
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2024-02-09
South America S Natural Wonders written by Gary L. Prost and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-09 with Science categories.
This book guides readers through the most iconic, geologically significant scenery in South America, points out features of interest, and describes how these features came to be. Starting in the glacial landscapes of southern Patagonia, this field trip guidebook examines the foothills of the Andes of western Argentina to understand its foreland deformation. Across the Andes, one observes deformation, volcanism, and mineral deposits associated with an onshore volcanic arc and uplift in the Atacama Desert of Chile. A transect across the Andes from Mendoza to Valparaiso follows in the footsteps of Darwin and, as an added bonus, explores the premier wine country around Mendoza, Argentina, and the Colchagua Valley, Chile. Features: • Clearly explains the geology of regions with an emphasis on landscape formation. • Lavishly illustrated with numerous colorful maps, diagrams, and photos of breathtaking landscapes and their geological features. • Describes the major geologic features of South America through the device of a geologic tour, making it an accessible read for those without any geologic training, as well as for professionals. • Written in easy-to-understand language, the author brings his own experience to readers who want to explore and understand geologic sites first-hand. South America’s Natural Wonders is an inviting text that gives individuals with no background in geology the opportunity to understand key geologic aspects of local landscapes. It also serves as a guide to undergraduate and graduate-level students taking courses in earth science programs, such as geology, geophysics, geochemistry, mining engineering, and petroleum engineering. Teachers of these courses can also use this book to better understand their local geologic environment and geography.
South America S Natural Wonders
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Author : Gary L. Prost
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024
South America S Natural Wonders written by Gary L. Prost and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024 with Science categories.
"This book guides readers through the most geologically-significant scenery in South America, points out features of interest and describes how these features came to be. Starting in the glacial landscapes of southern Patagonia, it examines the foothills of the Andes of western Argentina to understand the foreland deformation. Across the Andes one observes deformation, volcanism, and mineral deposits associated with an onshore volcanic arc and uplift in the Atacama Desert of Chile. A transect across the Andes from Mendoza to Valparaiso follows in the footsteps of Darwin and, as an added bonus, explores the premier wine country around Mendoza, Argentina and the Colchagua Valley, Chile"--