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The Physical Geography Of The Mediterranean
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Author : Jamie Woodward
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2009-05-07
The Physical Geography Of The Mediterranean written by Jamie Woodward and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-07 with Science categories.
This volume explores the climates, landscapes, ecosystems and hazards that comprise the Mediterranean world. It traces the development of the Mediterranean landscape over very long timescales and examines modern processes and key environmental issues in a wide range of settings. The Mediterranean is the only region on Earth where three continents meet and this interaction has produced a very distinctive Physical Geography. This book examines the landscapes and processes at the margins of these continents and the distinctive marine environment between them. Catastrophic earthquakes, explosive volcanic eruptions and devastating storms and floods are intimately bound up within the history and mythology of the Mediterranean world. This is a key region for the study of natural hazards because it offers unrivalled access to long records of hazard occurrence and impact through documentary, archaeological and geological archives. The Mediterranean is also a biodiversity hotspot; it has been a meeting place for plants, animals and humans from three continents throughout much of its history. The Quaternary records of these interactions are more varied and better preserved than in any other part of the world. These records have provided important new insights into the tempo of climate, landscape and ecosystem change in the Mediterranean region and beyond. The region is unique because of the very early and widespread impact of humans in landscape and ecosystem change - and the richness of the archaeological and geological archives that chronicle this impact. This book examines this history and these interactions and places current environmental issues in long term context. Contributors : Ramadan Husain Abu-Zied Harriet Allen Jacques Blondel Maria-Carmen Llasat James Casford Marc Castellnou Andrew Goudie Andrew Harding Angela Hayes Tom Holt Babette Hoogakker Philip Hughes Jos Lelieveld John Lewin Francisco Lloret Francisco Lopez-Bermudez Mark Macklin Jean Margat Anne Mather Frédéric Médail Christophe Morhange Clive Oppenheimer Jean Palutikof Gerassimos Papadopoulos Josep Piñol David Pyle Jane Reed Neil Roberts Eelco Rohling Iain Stewart Stathis Stiros John Thornes Chronis Tzedakis John Wainwright
Physical Geography Of The Mediterranean
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Author : Jamie Woodward
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Physical Geography Of The Mediterranean written by Jamie Woodward and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with categories.
Physical Geography Of The Mediterranean
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Author : Jamie Woodward
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Physical Geography Of The Mediterranean written by Jamie Woodward and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with categories.
Mediterranean Ecogeography
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Author : Harriet D. Allen
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2001
Mediterranean Ecogeography written by Harriet D. Allen and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Business & Economics categories.
This volume examines not only the physical geography of Mediterranean environments, but also the human impacts on the ecology of each area. It includes case material from Europe, mediterranean environments of South Africa, and North America.
The Mediterranean
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Author : Russell King
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-02-25
The Mediterranean written by Russell King and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-25 with Science categories.
This book addresses contemporary geographical issues in the Mediterranean Basin from a perspective that recognizes the physical characteristics and cultural interactions which link the different Mediterranean states as a recognisable geographic entity. Sixteen chapters each deal with a major geographical issue currently facing the Mediterranean, each providing an invaluable summary of the extensive but widely dispersed literature relating to Mediterranean issues. Particular emphasis is placed on the interaction between society and environment in terms of environmental management, differential regional development and its associated political, demographic, cultural and economic tensions.
Environmental Issues In The Mediterranean
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Author : John B. Thornes
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2004-03-01
Environmental Issues In The Mediterranean written by John B. Thornes and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-03-01 with Science categories.
The Mediterranean has been subject to changing human settlement and land use patterns for millennia, and has a history of human exploitation in an inherently unstable landscape. Environmental Issues in the Mediterranean reviews both physical and social aspects of this region, in relation to its environment. Ideal for students who are studying a range of environmental issues, but want to see them linked within one regional context. The book begins with an introduction to the Mediterranean region, its history, physical and human geography and its environmental problems. It then goes on to examine: * The Dynamic Environment - climate variables and fluctuations, vegetation, the hydrological cycle of the basin and its watershed, processes of erosion, fire and the Mediterranean Sea *The Human Impact on the Environment - prehistoric and historic land use, traditional agriculture, rural and urban settlement and use of mineral resources * The Mediterranean Environment Under Increasing Pressure - the present human landscape, changes in agriculture in the 20th century, the impact of depopulation, pollution, water resources, desertification and potential climatic change. It then concludes with a discussion of the region's on-going environmental issues of water resources, land degradation, agricultural intensification and tourism, and considers how these can be approached using management techniques and national and regional policies.
Geographies Of Mediterranean Europe
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Author : Rubén Camilo Lois-González
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-12-11
Geographies Of Mediterranean Europe written by Rubén Camilo Lois-González and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-11 with Science categories.
This edited volume highlights the geographies of six European Mediterranean countries: France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Turkey and Greece. The book provides a balanced overview on what the geographers of these six countries have investigated and reflected in recent decades. This thematically arranged book takes into account the national differences of the authors, but also highlights the main contributions of Mediterranean geographies on a global scale. It reinforces a perception of common problems and debates in Southern Europe. This book appeals to the institutionalized geographical community of Mediterranean countries but also to a global audience of scholars of geography, territorial and spatial studies, social sciences and history.
The Mediterranean
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Author : O J R B 1877 Howarth
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
The Mediterranean written by O J R B 1877 Howarth and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
This classic work of geography explores the history, culture, and ecology of the Mediterranean region. Starting with the physical geography of the area, the author examines its political and economic history, its diverse communities and languages, and its significance as a global crossroads. A fascinating and informative read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Mediterranean
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Author : William Henry Smyth
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1854
The Mediterranean written by William Henry Smyth and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1854 with Mediterranean Region categories.
Mediterranean Mountain Environments
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Author : Ioannis Vogiatzakis
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2012-07-02
Mediterranean Mountain Environments written by Ioannis Vogiatzakis and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-02 with Science categories.
Mediterranean mountains exhibit many similarities in their biotic ecological, physical and environmental characteristics. There are also many differences in terms of their human colonization pattern, historic land uses and current anthopogenic pressures. This book provides an introduction to these environments of mountainous areas in the Mediterranean and their changes in time and space in relation to both natural and cultural factors. Mediterranean Mountain Environments places its emphasis on physical geography while adopting an integrated approach to the whole subject area. The book draws examples from a wide range of environments, demonstrating the interaction between human and physical processes responsible for shaping mountain areas. Risks and conflicts, as well as methods and tools for the conservation and management of both the natural and cultural environment are covered in the light of future challenges for the sustainable development of the Mediterranean mountains. Emphasis on both mainland and island mountain ranges Combines natural and cultural approach in the topic Integrated approach: facing future challenges based on the study and understanding of the historical processes that have shaped the Mediterranean mountains Key references at the end of each chapter