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  • 1
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    Hydrogeological Hazard Susceptibility and Community Risk Perception in Rwanda : A Case Study of Floods and Landslides (2023)
    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Natural disasters. ; Physical geography. ; Human geography. ; Geographic information systems. ; Sustainability. ; Regional Geography. ; Natural Hazards. ; Physical Geography. ; Human Geography. ; Geographical Information System. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: CHAPTER 1 Basic information about geo-hydrological hazards -- CHAPTER 2 Description of Rwanda -- CHAPTER 3 Geo-hydrological hazard modelling and mapping -- CHAPTER 4 Understanding community perception on flood and landslide risk -- CHAPTER 5 Mitigation concepts and mechanisms -- CHAPTER 6 Policy Implications and Recommendations.
    Abstract: This book employs qualitative and quantitative methods to assess and scrutinize the impacts of climatic, topographic, land use, hydrologic and geologic factors on the hydrogeological disasters particularly flood and landslide in Rwanda. The hydrogeological hazard susceptibility and its spatial distribution is also mapped by integrating geospatial techniques and mathematical modeling approach through remote sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS). On the other hand, questionnaires and interview are used to evaluate the community's perception on the risk of hazards. The results unveiled different zones most susceptible to the incidence of both hazards as well as their main contributing factors. Furthermore, the results revealed that the government is perceived as responsible for all mitigation measures instead of being a shared responsibility, a perception that may also contribute to the increase in susceptibility. Therefore, it is necessary to deliver the extent of disaster-related courses and trainings in both schools (from primary to tertiary level) and local community members, which helps improving the public's awareness, understanding and ability by providing a new perspective toward disaster prevention and reduction. The book provides a reference for interested readers to understand the natural and human geography of Rwanda, the distribution of hydrogeological disasters, and the policy-making of disaster prevention and reduction.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 107 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819917518
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1751-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-1751-8
    DDC: 910.021
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    Vegetation and Climate (2022)
    Berlin, Heidelberg :Springer Berlin Heidelberg :
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Physical geography. ; Environment. ; Agriculture. ; Biotic communities. ; Biodiversity. ; Geography. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Agriculture. ; Ecosystems. ; Biodiversity.
    Description / Table of Contents: I General Part -- Part A - Ecological Basics (Autoecology) -- Part B - Ecological Basics (Synecology) -- Part C - Ecological Systems and Ecosystem Biology -- II Special Part -- Part D - ZB I: Zonobiome of the evergreen tropical rainforest or equatorial humid diurnal climate -- Part E - ZB II: Zonobiome of savannas, deciduous forests and grasslands of the tropical summer rainfall region -- Part F - ZB III: Zonobiome of hot deserts or subtropical arid climate -- Part G - ZB IV: Zonobiome of hardwoods or Mediterranean winter rainfall regions -- Part H - ZB V: Zonobiome of laurel forests or warm temperate humid climate -- Part I - ZB VI: Zonobiome of winter barren deciduous forests or temperate nemoral climate -- Part J - ZB VII: Zonobiome of steppes and cold deserts or arid temperate climate -- Part K - ZB VIII: Zonobiome of hardwood forests or temperate arid climate. Part K - ZB VIII: Zonobiome of taiga or cold temperate boreal climate -- Part L - ZB IX: Zonobiome of tundra or arctic climate -- Part M - Summary, conclusions -- III Final part.
    Abstract: Vegetation, soil and climate are the most important components of ecological systems. The book presents a compact synthesis of our current knowledge of the ecology of the Earth and is thus the basis for understanding the major interrelationships in a global perspective. In the first part, with a rich endowment of illustrations and photographic material, the well-introduced book deals with the essential processes and operations on the Earth's surface that lead to the formation of the vegetation cover with its distinctive zonation. In the second part, the individual vegetation zones as large-scale ecosystems (i.e. zonobiomes of the biosphere) are consistently described comparatively according to certain criteria. In a short and compact form, the main characteristics and structures as well as examples of ecosystem processes are discussed. The large-scale ecosystems are also the basis and reference system for all anthropogenic changes that have drastically altered vegetation over the last millennia, but especially in the 20th century. This book is a translation of the original German 1st edition Vegetation und Klima by Siegmar-W. Breckle and M. Daud Rafiqpoor, published by Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature in 2019. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation. Springer Nature works continuously to further the development of tools for the production of books and on the related technologies to support the authors. Authors Siegmar-W. Breckle long-time professor and head of the Department of Ecology at the University of Bielefeld (Germany). He continued the multi-volume work "Ecology of the Earth" by Heinrich Walter, published numerous articles and books on the ecology of many regions, especially the drylands combined with countless study trips around the globe. His research in deserts, tropics and high mountains is the basis for the corresponding chapters in this book. M. Daud Rafiqpoor, long-time research associate of the Academy of Sciences and Literature in Mainz and coordinator of two ecologically oriented long-term projects of this academy ("Three-dimensional Landscape Classification of the Tropics and Subtropics" and "Biodiversity in Change"). Numerous study trips in almost all tropical and subtropical mountains of the world. Publication of many papers and books on the geography and ecology of tropical and subtropical high mountains and Afghanistan.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXIV, 557 p. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783662640364
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-64036-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-64036-4
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    The Geography of Serbia : Nature, People, Economy (2022)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Physical geography. ; Regional economics. ; Spatial economics. ; Human geography. ; Economic development. ; Economic history. ; Regional Geography. ; Physical Geography. ; Regional and Spatial Economics. ; Human Geography. ; Development Studies. ; Economy-wide Country Studies.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Part I: Historical and Geopolitical Context (edited by Emilija Manić and Vladimir Nikitović) -- Chapter 1. Geographical Position of Serbia (Milutin Tadić, Emilija Manić) -- Chapter 2. Prehistory of Serbia: A Brief Review (Dušan Mihailović, Dragana Antonović, Aleksandar Kapuran) -- Chapter 3. Serbia: A Historical Survey (Radmila Pejić, Sofija Petković, Dejan Radičević) -- Chapter 4. Political Geography of Serbia: Territorial Organization and Government (Nebojša Vuković) -- Part II: Physical Geography (edited by Predrag Đurović) -- Chapter 5. Climate of Serbia (Boško Milovanović, Gorica Stanojević, Milan Radovanović) -- Chapter 6. Hydrological Characteristics of Serbia (Marko Urošev, Ana Milanović Pešić, Jelena Kovačević–Majkić, Dragoljub Štrbac) -- Chapter 7. Geomorphological Characteristics of Serbia (Predrag Djurović) -- Chapter 8. Biogeographical Characteristics of the Territory of Serbia: Richness and Spatial Distribution of Biodiversity, Endemism and Biogeographical Regionalization (Vladimir B. Stevanović) -- Chapter 9. Geohazards and Geoheritage (Ivan Novković, Slavoljub Dragićević, Mirela Djurović) -- Part III: Demography (edited by Vladimir Nikitović) -- Chapter 10. Demographic Profile of Serbia at the Turn of the Millennia (Daniela Arsenović, Vladimir Nikitović) -- Chapter 11. Demographic Challenges in Serbia (Mirjana Rašević, Marko Galjak) -- Chapter 12. Migration and Mobility Patterns in Serbia (Vesna Lukić) -- Chapter 13. Approaching Regional Depopulation in Serbia (Vladimir Nikitović) -- Part IV: Economy (edited by Emilija Manić) -- Chapter 14. Serbian Economy – History, Transition and Present (Đorđe Mitrović) -- Chapter 15. Agriculture in Serbia (Žaklina Stojanović) -- Chapter 16. Natural Resources and Manufacturing Sector (Emilija Manić, Milena Lutovac) -- Chapter 17. Transport Sector in Serbia (Ivan Ratkaj) -- Chapter 18. Services: Finance, Trade and Tourism (Svetlana Popović, Dragan Stojković, Radmila Jovanović) -- Chapter 19. Serbia Internationally: International Trade and Integrations (Predrag Bjelić, Ivana Popović Petrović). Part V: Regional Development and Specificities (edited by Vladimir Nikitović and Emilija Manić) -- Chapter 20. Environmental Issues in Serbia: The Pollution and Nature Conservation (Vladimir Stojanović, Milana Pantelić, Stevan Savić) -- Chapter 21. Development Challenges Faced by Cities in Serbia (Nikola Krunić, Aleksandra Gajić, Dragutin Tošić) -- Chapter 22. Rural Areas and Rural Economy in Serbia (Marija Drobnjaković, Žaklina Stojanović, Sonja Josipović) -- Chapter 23. Regional Disparities in Serbia (Dejan Molnar) -- Index.
    Abstract: The book offers a comprehensive regional geography synthesis of the most important physical and human spatial processes that shaped Serbia and led to many interesting regional issues, not only to Serbia but to the Balkans and Europe. The book provides an overall view on the Serbian physical environment, its population and economy. It also highlights important regional issues such as regional disparities and depopulation, sustainable development and ecological issues and rural economy in the context of rural area development, which have been shaped by different political and historical processes. This highly illustrated book provides interesting and informative insights into Serbia and its context within the Balkans and Europe. It appeals to scientists and students as well as travelers and general readers interested in this region.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVI, 317 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030747015
    Series Statement: World Regional Geography Book Series,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74701-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-74701-5
    DDC: 910.021
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    The Geography of Bosnia and Herzegovina : Between East and West (2022)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Human geography. ; Physical geography. ; Geology. ; Economic geography. ; Demography. ; Population. ; Regional Geography. ; Human Geography. ; Physical Geography. ; Geology. ; Economic Geography. ; Population and Demography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Part I: Geographical Position, Borders And Size Of Bosnia And Herzegovina -- Chapter 1. Geographical Position, Spatial Coverage And Size Of Bosnia And Herzegovina -- Chapter 2. Borders Of Bosnia And Herzegovina -- Part II: Physical Geography Of Bosnia And Herzegovina -- Chapter 3. Geology And Geotectonics Of Bosnia And Herzegovina -- Chapter 4. Geomorphology Of Bosnia And Herzegovina -- Chapter 5. Climatology Of Bosnia And Herzegovina -- Chapter 6. Hydrography Of Bosnia And Herzegovina -- Chapter 7. Pedogeography Of Bosnia And Herzegovina -- Chapter 8. Biogeography Of Bosnia And Herzegovina -- Part III: Human Geography Of Bosnia And Herzegovina -- Chapter 9. Historical Geography Of Bosnia And Herzegovina -- Chapter 10. Political Geography Of Bosnia And Herzegovina -- Chapter 11. Population Geography Of Bosnia And Herzegovina -- Chapter 12. Urban And Rural Geography Of Bosnia And Herzegovina -- Part IV: Economic Geography Of Bosnia And Herzegovina -- Chapter 13. Natural Resources Of Bosnia And Herzegovina -- Chapter 14. Economic Development Of Bosnia And Herzegovina -- Part V: Geographic Regions Of Bosnia And Herzegovina -- Chapter 15. Geographic Regionalization And Regions Of Bosnia And Herzegovina -- Index.
    Abstract: This monograph provides a comprehensive overview of fundamental scientific insights into the geographical features of a country which was and still is in the centre of the geopolitical battle of the large world powers and especially neighboring countries. The book presents the scientifically proven reserves of individual resources such as: mineral riches, land, forests, flora and fauna, water and climate features, to the extent needed, through statistical indicators and geographic maps. The authors point to features and specifics of the existing interdependence of economic and political development and impact of natural resources on spatial development which can be useful for potential investors, spatial planers, decision makers, politicians, geographers, students, large Bosnian diaspora and anyone interested in area of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This book fills the gap in geographical literature on Bosnia and Herzegovina in the English language. The monograph appeals to researchers and scholars of all levels in the fields of geography, geopolitics, history and related fields and everyone interested in this country between East and West.
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    Pages: XIV, 413 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030985233
    Series Statement: World Regional Geography Book Series,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98523-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-98523-3
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    The Geography of Albania : Problems and Perspectives (2022)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Geology. ; Physical geography. ; Economic geography. ; Human geography. ; Geography. ; Geology. ; Regional Geography. ; Physical Geography. ; Economic Geography. ; Human Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: PART I - INTRODUCTION, POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY, ETHNIC GROUPS AND RELIGIONS -- Introduction -- I.1. General geographical features of Albania -- I.2. Historical and Political Geography -- I.3. Ethnic Groups and Religions -- I.3.2. Religions -- PART II - LANDSCAPE OF ALBANIA -- II.1. Geological construction -- II.2. The relief -- II.3. Climate -- II.4. Waters -- II.5. Soils -- II.6. Flora and fauna -- II.7. Albanian natural and cultural heritage -- PART III - DEMOGRAPHICS -- III.2. Sociocultural features -- III.2. Sociocultural features -- PART IV - THE ECONOMY -- PART V - GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS -- INDEX.
    Abstract: This book is one of the first to give a comprehensive and detailed overview of the complete geography of Albania in English. It highlights the most important and manifold potentials of nature, society and economy of Albania as well as development problems during different time periods. One focus lies on Albania's perspectives and challenges for the future. Beside natural aspects also topics such as migration, poverty, social situation, economy, urban development, regional disparities among others are discussed. This book appeals to academics and researchers of geography, regional development and related disciplines as well as teachers and students of geography, geology, natural sciences, social sciences, economics. The book is also attractive for media representatives, tourists and other interested individuals travelling to Albania.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXIV, 255 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030855512
    Series Statement: World Regional Geography Book Series,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85551-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-85551-2
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    The Geography of Contemporary China (2022)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Physical geography. ; Human geography. ; Environment. ; Asia Politics and government. ; Cultural geography. ; Regional Geography. ; Physical Geography. ; Human Geography. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Asian Politics. ; Social and Cultural Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Territory and Geopolitics -- Chapter 3. Topography and Landforms -- Chapter 4. Climate and Climate Change -- Chapter 5. Hydrology and Water Resources -- Chapter 6. Land Cover and Land Use -- Chapter 7. Natural Resources and Energy -- Chapter 8. Land Degradation and Ecological Restoration -- Chapter 9. Environmental Pollution and Protection -- Chapter 10. Natural Disasters -- Chapter 11. Population and Urbanization -- Chapter 12. Economic Geography -- Chapter 13. China’s Opening-up and Trade -- Chapter 14. Tourism Geography -- Chapter 15. Sustainable Development -- Index.
    Abstract: This textbook provides a comprehensive and very detailed insight into Chinese Contemporary Geography in English. It documents the geographical issues associated with China's rapid growth. Since initiating the reforms and open policy, China has achieved tremendous success. China's rapid growth is now a driving force in the global economy and is achieving unprecedented rates of poverty reduction. However, China also faces a number of sustainability and emerging challenges associated with rapid growth such as growing regional disparities in terms of per capita income and social-economic development, sustainable resource development, and issues related to regional and global economic integration. In addition, rapid economic growth has also brought about major challenges such as resource shortages, ecological and environmental destruction, land degradation and frequent disasters. This book presents the authors’ reflections. This lavishly illustrated book covers physical geography, history, and economic and political systems of the world's most populous country. The major focus is on geographical issues in China's contemporary development: agriculture, population, urbanization, resource and energy, and environment. The lead author of the book has taught relevant courses in China for three decades, and authored and edited multiple textbooks for Chinese students. This book will appeal to undergraduate students of geography and related disciplines with a regional focus on China and to the general reader who wants to learn different geographical aspects of modern China with little academic background in geography.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 460 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031041587
    Series Statement: World Regional Geography Book Series,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-04158-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-04158-7
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    Our Dynamic Earth: A Primer (2022)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Geomorphology. ; Geology. ; Physical geography. ; Environment. ; Geography. ; Geomorphology. ; Geology. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Prologue: Why Physical Geography? -- Part I: Earth history and climate -- Chapter 1: Geological time -- Chapter 2: Earth’s internal heat engine -- Chapter 3: Volcanoes -- Chapter 4: Earth’s external heat engine -- Chapter 5: Climate change is normal -- Part II: Shaping the landscape -- Chapter 6: The landscape beneath our feet -- Chapter 7: Gravity and slopes -- Chapter 8: Flowing water -- Chapter 9: Flowing Ice -- Chapter 10: Coastal processes -- Chapter 11: Landscapes around us.
    Abstract: Students taking undergraduate degrees in geography, ecology, earth science, and environmental science frequently take an introductory unit in Physical Geography. Some will have not done any geography since their early teens, while others have more recent knowledge. This range of backgrounds can be challenging for both the instructor and the student, this primer aims to help. A primer is a readable introduction to a subject, more technical than a piece of popular science, but less detailed than a specialist textbook. It aims to give the reader a platform in a subject with which they may be unfamiliar, so that they can proceed simultaneously, or sequentially, to more advanced texts and information. Ideally the primer should have something for those without any knowledge, while also challenge and entertaining those who do. Not quite bedtime reading, but a step in that direction. Our Dynamic Earth introduces students to the Earth's origins, to plate tectonics, atmospheric and oceanographic circulation, as well as to a range of Earth surface processes. Idea to get you started in your studies. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 194 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030903510
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-90351-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-90351-0
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    Essential Graphical Techniques in Geography (2021)
    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Human geography. ; Cultural geography. ; Cartography. ; Physical geography. ; Economic geography. ; Geography. ; Social and Cultural Geography. ; Cartography. ; Human Geography. ; Physical Geography. ; Economic Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Concept, types, collection, classification and representation of geographical data -- Representation of geographical data using graphs -- Diagramatic representation of geographical data -- Mapping techniques of geographical data.
    Abstract: Representation of geographical data using graphs, diagrams and mapping techniques is a key for geographers and for researchers in other disciplines to explore the nature of data, the pattern of spatial and temporal variations and their relationships, and formulation of principles to accurately understand and analyze features on or near the earth’s surface. These modes of representation also enable the development of spatial understanding and the capacity for technical and logical decision making. The book depicts all types of graphs, diagrams and maps, explained in detail with numerous examples. The emphasis is on their appropriate data structure, the relevance of selecting the correct technique, methods of their construction, advantages and disadvantages of their use, and applications of these techniques in analyzing and realizing the spatial pattern of various geographical features and phenomena. This book is unique in that it reflects a perfect correlation between theoretical knowledge of geographical events and phenomena and their realistic implications, with relevant examples using appropriate graphical methods. The book serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, cartographers and decision makers to analyze and represent various geographical data for a better, systematic and scientific understanding of the real world.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXXII, 310 p. 161 illus., 24 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811665851
    Series Statement: Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6585-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-6585-1
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    Governing the Anthropocene : Novel Ecosystems, Transformation and Environmental Policy (2021)
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Environment. ; Environmental policy. ; Sociology. ; Physical geography. ; Environmental management. ; Geography. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Policy. ; Sociology. ; Physical Geography. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Transformation and the Anthropocene -- Chapter 2: Understanding Change and Governing Transformation -- Chapter 3: Domains of Change in Biodiversity Conservation -- Chapter 4: Novel Decisions and Conservative Frames -- Chapter 5: Cultural Landscapes and Novel Ecosystems -- Chapter 6. Climate Change, Conservation, and Expertise -- Chapter 7. Contested Concepts, Cultures of Knowledge and the Chimera of Change -- Chapter 8. Conclusion: Reform, Reinvention, and Renewal.
    Abstract: This book focuses on the present and future challenges of managing ecosystem transformation on a planet where human impacts are pervasive. In this new epoch, the Anthropocene, the already rapid rate of species loss is amplified by climate change and other stress factors, causing transformation of highly-valued landscapes. Many locations are already transforming into novel ecosystems, where new species, interactions, and ecological functions are creating landscapes unlike anything seen before. This has sparked contentious debate not just about science, but about decision-making, responsibility, fairness, and human capacity to intervene. Clement argues that the social and ecological reality of the Anthropocene requires modernised governance and policy to confront these new challenges and achieve ecological objectives. There is a real opportunity to enable society to cope with transformed ecosystems by changing governance, but this is notoriously difficult. Aimed at anyone involved in these conversations, be those researchers, practitioners, decision makers or students, this book brings together diffuse research exploring how to confront institutional change and ecological transformation in different contexts, and provides insight into how to translate governance concepts into productive pathways forward. Sarah Clement is an environmental governance researcher and lecturer in environmental planning and management in the School of Environmental Sciences, University of Liverpool, UK. She also worked as an environmental consultant, researcher, and environmental policy advisor for 10 years in the USA and Australia.
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    Pages: XVII, 353 p. 6 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030603502
    Series Statement: Palgrave Studies in Environmental Policy and Regulation,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-60350-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-60350-2
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    The Ganges : Cultural, Economic and Environmental Significance (2021)
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    Keywords: Environmental geography. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Ethnology. ; Culture. ; Economic geography. ; Geography. ; Physical geography. ; Integrated Geography. ; Water. ; Regional Cultural Studies. ; Economic Geography. ; Regional Geography. ; Physical Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- The Ganga Basin -- Geography of the Ganga Basin -- The Ganga and its Tributaries -- The Ganga between Gaumukh and Uttarkashi -- The Major Cultural Towns -- Major Fairs and Festivals -- Economic Significance of the Ganga -- Environmental Issues in the Ganga Basin -- Conclusions.
    Abstract: ‘The Ganges: Cultural, Economic, and Environmental Importance’ is a geographical, cultural, economic, and environmental interpretation of the Ganga River. The Ganga River originates from Gaumukh- situated in the high Himalaya, flows through the world’s biggest fertile alluvial plain, and inlets into the Bay of Bengal at Ganga Sagar. It makes a unique natural and cultural landscape and is believed to be the holiest river of India. The Hindus called it ‘Mother Ganga’ and worship it. The towns/cities, situated on its bank, are world-famous and are known as the highland and valley pilgrimages. The water of the Ganga is pious, and the Hindus use it on different occasions while performing the rituals and customs. This book is unique because no previous study which presents a complete and comprehensive geographical description of the Ganga has been composed. This book presents the historical and cultural significance of the Ganga and its tributaries. Empirical, archival, and observation methods were applied to conduct this study. There are a total of 10 chapters in this book such as ‘Introduction’, ‘the Ganga Basin’, ‘Geography of the Ganga Basin’, ‘the Ganges System: Ganga and its Tributaries’, ‘Ganga between Gaumukh and Uttarkashi’, ‘the Major Cultural Towns’, ‘Major Fairs and Festivals’, ‘Economic Significance of the Ganga’, ‘Environmental Issues’, and ‘Conclusions’. The contents of the book are enriched by 89 figures, 15 tables, and substantial citations and references. .
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    Pages: XXV, 164 p. 91 illus., 90 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030791179
    Series Statement: Springer Geography,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79117-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-79117-9
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    The Geography of Slovenia : Small But Diverse (2020)
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Human geography. ; Physical geography. ; Economic geography. ; Regional Geography. ; Human Geography. ; Physical Geography. ; Economic Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Slovenia: A European Landscape Hotspot (Drago Perko, Rok Ciglič, Matija Zorn) -- Part I: Physical geography -- Chapter 2. Rocks and Tectonic Structure of Slovenia(Mauro Hrvatin, Jure Tičar, Matija Zorn) -- Chapter 3. Landforms of Slovenia (Matija Zorn, Mateja Ferk, Matej Lipar, Blaž Komac, Jure Tičar, Mauro Hrvatin) -- Chapter 4. Waters of Slovenia(Mauro Hrvatin, Miha Pavšek, Maja Topole) -- Chapter 5. Climate and weather of Slovenia (Blaž Komac, Miha Pavšek, Maja Topole) -- Chapter 6. Soils of Slovenia (Matija Zorn, Mateja Breg Valjavec, Blaž Komac, Manca Volk Bahun, Mauro Hrvatin) -- Chapter 7. Biodiversity of Slovenia (Urban Šilc, Branko Vreš, Tatjana Čelik, Matjaž Gregorič) -- Part II: Human geography -- Chapter 8. The History of Slovenia: Archaeological Evidence from Prehistory to the Slavs (Matija Turk, Anton Velušček, Primož Pavlin, Sneža Tecco Hvala, Lucija Grahek, Jana Horvat, Marjeta Šašel Kos, Zvezdana Modrijan, Andrej Pleterski) -- Chapter 9. The History of Slovenia: The Middle Ages to the Present (Miha Kosi, Miha Preinfalk, Petra Svoljšak) -- Chapter 10. Slovenia’s Population (Drago Kladnik, Jani Kozina, Peter Repolusk) -- Chapter 11. The Settlement System in Slovenia (David Bole, Maruša Goluža, Jernej Tiran, Peter Kumer, Maja Topole, Janez Nared) -- Chapter 12. Slovenian Economy (Janez Nared, David Bole, Nika Razpotnik Visković, Jernej Tiran) -- Chapter 13. Culture in Slovenia (Mimi Urbanc, Mateja Šmid Hribar, Peter Kumer) -- Part III: Regional geography -- Chapter 14. Slovenia’s Landscapes (Drago Perko, Rok Ciglič) -- Chapter 15. Slovenia’s Regions (Drago Perko, Rok Ciglič) -- Chapter 16. Slovenia on maps (Primož Gašperič, Jerneja Fridl, Manca Volk Bahun) -- Part IV: Human impact on environment -- Chapter 17. Natural hazards in Slovenia (Blaž Komac, Mateja Ferk, Primož Pipan, Jure Tičar, Matija Zorn) -- Chapter 18. Land use in Slovenia (Matej Gabrovec, Peter Kumer, Daniela Ribeiro, Mateja Šmid Hribar) -- Chapter 19. Regional development in Slovenia (Janez Nared) -- Chapter 20. Human-induced degradation in Slovenia (Aleš Smrekar, Mateja Breg Valjavec, Katarina Polajnar Horvat) -- Chapter 21. Slovenia’s Protected Areas (Aleš Smrekar, Katarina Polajnar Horvat, Daniela Ribeiro) -- Part V: Slovenia and the World -- Chapter 22. Slovenia: Comparisons (Drago Kladnik, Matjaž Geršič) -- Chapter 23. Slovenia's records and outstanding features (Drago Perko, Matjaž Geršič).
    Abstract: This book is the first to give a comprehensive and detailed overview of the complete geography of Slovenia in English. Only very few countries, even considerably larger ones, can boast the landscape diversity found in Slovenia since the Alps, the Pannonian Basin, the Dinaric Alps, and the Mediterranean meet and interweave in this small corner of Central Europe, as do Germanic, Hungarian, Slavic, and Romance cultural influences. The book provides a systematical overview of physical and human geographical elements of Slovenia from landforms to cultural characteristics. Special attention is given to landscape diversity, to the presentation of Slovene landscape types and regions, to some particularities and interesting facts of Slovenia, and to the position of Slovenia in the World. The book also illustrates some other important geographical phenomena, processes and interactions between nature and society in nowadays Slovenia. This volume appeals to researchers as well as students in the field of regional geography. It can also serve as a source for complete background information as well as a field guide for Slovenia.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XII, 360 p. 234 illus., 197 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030140663
    Series Statement: World Regional Geography Book Series,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14066-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-14066-3
    DDC: 910.021
    Language: English
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    The Geography of Central Asia : Human Adaptations, Natural Processes and Post-Soviet Transition (2020)
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Human geography. ; Physical geography. ; Asia History. ; Regionalism. ; Cultural geography. ; Regional Geography. ; Human Geography. ; Physical Geography. ; Asian History. ; Regionalism. ; Social and Cultural Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Acknowledgement -- Chapter 1. Premise: a land of extremes -- Chapter 2. The geographical setting and physical environment -- Chapter 3. Geo biology, botanic and biodiversity -- Chapter 4. Ecological base and environmental constraints -- Chapter 5. Modernization and correspondent ecological/ human ruptures -- Chapter 6. Environmental challenges in globalization and post-modern times -- Chapter 7. A historical periodization: from nature to early stages of human settlement, to classic age -- Chapter 8. Modern era and modernization processes until the soviet collapse -- Chapter 9. The geographical mosaic -- Chapter 10. From culture to material aspects -- Chapter 11. The material “container”: structural and infra-structural aspects -- Chapter 12. Economics, from micro to macro -- Chapter 13. Institutions and politics -- Chapter 14. Political geography and geopolitics -- Chapter 15. Final comments.
    Abstract: This book provides a profound geographical description and analysis of Central Asia. The authors take a synthetic approach in a period of critical transformation in the post-soviet time. The monograph analyzes comprehensively the physical and human geography as well as human-nature interactions of Central Asia with focus on Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Natural processes are described at a systemic scale, focusing on ecological impacts and consequences and contemporary human adaptations and organization. It also discusses in which ways the human organizations try to apply solutions for their needs such as security, territorial management and resources renewability, material and functional needs, identity elaborations, culture and communication. The Geography of Central Asia appeals to scientists and students of regional geography and interested academics from other areas such as social, political, economic and environmental studies within the context of Central Asia. The book is also a very useful resource for field trips into this area.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXXII, 358 p. 128 illus., 101 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030612665
    Series Statement: World Regional Geography Book Series,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-61266-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-61266-5
    DDC: 910.021
    Language: English
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