What was life like on our planet long before the early humans emerged?
Paleontologist Dr. Mark P. Witton draws on the latest twenty-first century discoveries to re-create the appearances and lifestyles of extinct, fascinating species, the environments they inhabited, and the challenges they faced living on an ever-changing planet. A worthy successor to Charles Knight's beloved 1946 classic, Life through the Ages II takes us on an unforgettable journey through the evolution of life on Earth.
Dozens of gorgeous color illustrations and meticulously researched, accompanying commentary showcase the succession of lost worlds, defining events, and ancient creatures that have appeared since the earth was formed, creating an indispensable guide to explore what came before us.
A major contribution to the nascent anthropology of urban environments, Reigning the River illuminates the complexities of river restoration in Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital and one of the fastest-growing cities in South Asia. In this rich ethnography, Anne M. Rademacher explores the ways that urban riverscape improvement involved multiple actors, each constructing ideals of restoration through contested histories and ideologies of belonging. She examines competing understandings of river restoration, particularly among bureaucrats in state and conservation-development agencies, cultural heritage activists, and advocates for the security of tens of thousands of rural-to-urban migrants settled along the exposed riverbed.
Rademacher conducted research during a volatile period in Nepal’s political history. As clashes between Maoist revolutionaries and the government intensified, the riverscape became a site of competing claims to a capital city that increasingly functioned as a last refuge from war-related violence. In this time of intense flux, efforts to ensure, create, or imagine ecological stability intersected with aspirations for political stability. Throughout her analysis, Rademacher emphasizes ecology as an important site of dislocation, entitlement, and cultural meaning.
Описание: Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: history of biology, biodiversity, anthropology, geology, conservation, ecosystem management, environmental impact assessments, environmental law, environmental policies, landscape management and habitat restoration and management.
Автор: Stromberg Juliet C., Tellman Barbara Название: Ecology and Conservation of the San Pedro River ISBN: 0816519501 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780816519507 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Цена: 6264.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Available for the first time in paperback!
Автор: Likens, Gene E. Название: River Ecosystem Ecology ISBN: 0128102136 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780128102138 Издательство: Elsevier Science Рейтинг: Цена: 12127.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A derivative of the Encyclopedia of Inland Waters, River Ecosystem Ecology reviews the function of rivers and streams as ecosystems as well as the varied activities and interactions that occur among their abiotic and biotic components. Because the articles are drawn from an encyclopedia, the articles are easily accessible to interested members of the public, such as conservationists and environmental decision makers.
Автор: S.A. Levin; Karin E. Limburg; J.M. Buckley; Mary A Название: The Hudson River Ecosystem ISBN: 1461293413 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781461293415 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 16979.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: P. de V. Booysen; N. M. Tainton Название: Ecological Effects of Fire in South African Ecosystems ISBN: 3642698077 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783642698071 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 22203.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: W. Roy Siegfried Название: Rocky Shores: Exploitation in Chile and South Africa ISBN: 364278285X ISBN-13(EAN): 9783642782855 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 16979.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: It seems almost trite to introduce this book by saying that man has been exploiting the intertidal zone for food for a long time. Similar impressive evidence, going back to at least 100000 years, exists for prehistoric man`s consumption of intertidal animals along the South African coast.
Описание: One of the major river systems of our country, the Purari River, finds its outlet to the sea in the Gulf of Papua on the southern coast of Papua New Guinea.
Автор: Christine Semeniuk Название: The Becher Wetlands - A Ramsar Site ISBN: 9401776571 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789401776578 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 34937.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The author is to be congratulated on her efforts and perseverance in undertaking this research, and Springer for making the material available in this book format. I commend the information to all who live close to or around the Becher Point wetlands and the whole study as a model for wetland science globally. Peter Bridgewater Secretary General Ramsar Convention, Gland, Switzerland December 2005. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS In a piece of work with wide ranging subject matter and extensive duration, such as this, there are many people to acknowledge and to thank for their contribution and perseverance. Many people followed through to completion tasks which incorporated several stages and several years. They expressed a real commitment to the project and a love for the wetlands in the area. It has been uplifting to work in their company. Together, we have amassed a repertoire of stories that are funny, disappointing, bizarre, dangerous and inspirational. I wish to begin by thanking the many people who assisted with fieldwork because this is where the story really started. They are: Ben Asper, Derek Bazen, Theo Bazen, Anthony Bougher, Gary Dietrich, Martine Desbureaux, Toby Nisbet, Kaylene Parker, Julie Pech, Karen Semeniuk, Trudi Semeniuk, Tony Smith, and Joy Unno. Regional surveying of sites was carried out by Ric Stephenson. The people who assisted in preparing samples for laboratory analyses were Penny Clifford, Toby Nisbet, and Joy Unno. The people responsible for final electronic drafting of the diagrams were Craig Miskell, Vic Semeniuk and Glynn Kernick.
Автор: Ranjan, Amit Название: Transboundary Water Disputes in South Asia ISBN: 1138040339 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138040335 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 22202.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book examines India`s transboundary river water disputes with its South Asian neighbours - Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. It explores the history and politics of the transboundary river waters in this region as well as discusses current disputes and future concerns.
Описание: This book examines India`s transboundary river water disputes with its South Asian neighbours - Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. It explores the history and politics of the transboundary river waters in this region as well as discusses current disputes and future concerns.
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