Physical geography and topography

The current scenario provides an ideal opportunity to confer higher priority to the marine resources of the Indian Ocean, particularly in terms of integrated management of the deep sea, shallow sea and coastal resources.

The collection of reliable and comprehensive data on the magnitude, composition and distribution of a country's population is essential in order for governments to provide services, administer effectively and guide a country's development.

This book, first published in 1982, is a collection of articles aimed at advancing the field of geomorphology.

This book provides state-of-the-art guidance on groundwater modelling to meet the challenges of water management in arid and semi-arid areas.

Forests are considered the lungs of the planet, as they consume and store carbon dioxide and produce oxygen.

Wetlands are a vital natural resource and an integral part of the ecosystem.

Drawing on ethnographic and archival research, "e;Changing Forests"e; explores how the indigenous Lenca community of La Campa, Honduras, has conserved and transformed their communal forests through the experiences of colonialism, opposition to state-controlled logging, and the recent adoption of export-oriented coffee production.

The world increasingly relies on groundwater resources for drinking water and the provision of food for a growing population.

Originally published in 1970, this book brings together the most significant and pertinent associations between man's economic and social activities, and the variations in the atmospheric environment.

Drylands, a home for nearly 2.

Landscapes are being degraded and simplified across the globe.

This book brings together original and novel perspectives on major developments in human rights law and the environment in Africa.

This book showcases the results of studies pertaining to climate changes in the Polar Regions - Arctic-Antarctic-Himalaya.

With the consequences of climate change and biodiversity loss becoming more and more apparent, both the protection of water resources and water-related ecosystems as well as protection from water, that is flood protection policies, have become increasingly important.

Whether the project is river engineering, soil mapping for landuse planning, or control of landslides, this volume, first published in 1976, illustrates that the professional partnership between geomorphology and engineering can significantly minimize environmental damage.

The Far North, a land of extreme weather and intense beauty, is the only region of North America whose ecosystems have remained reasonably intact.

Operating in some of the most challenging and dangerous conditions on earth, mountain climbers are uniquely driven men and women.

This book is an introduction to the nature of geography.

Qanat is a gently sloping subterranean canal, which taps a water-bearing zone at a higher elevation than cultivated lands.

This book introduces a new approach to environmental sociology, by integrating complexity-informed social science, Marxian ecological theory, and resilience-based human ecology.

The wild beauty of deserts has always been a source of fascination the world over.

This accessible text provides a concise but comprehensive introduction to the biology of global grasslands.

Hedges and field margins are important wildlife habitats and deliver a range of ecosystem services, and their value is increasingly recognised by ecologists.

A beach-goer's pocket companion for lazy days on the shore, or for the armchair beachcomber recalling the feel of sand between their toes.

Effective coastal engineering is expensive, but it is not as costly as neglect or ineffective intervention.

The Nile River and its basin extend over a distinctive geophysical cord connecting eleven sovereign states from Egypt to Tanzania, which are home to an estimated population of 422.

This book documents some of the perceptions, strategies, and actions of natural resource agencies in the twenty-first century as they seek to respond to the changed reality influencing their policies and practices.

This third edition of Reconstructing Quaternary Environments has been completely revised and updated to provide a new account of the history and scale of environmental changes during the Quaternary.

Lagoons and estuaries are transition spaces between earth and sea.

'Every page feels alive with passion' - Sophie Pavelle, author of 'Forget Me Not'A beautiful book' - Levison Wood, author of 'Walking the Himalayas' 'A heartfelt account of exploration and discovery' - Liz Bonnin, broadcaster Join scientist Dr Rosa Vasquez Espinoza as she uncovers one of the most unexplored regions on the planet.

A journey through Britain's uplands, weaving nature, history, and human connection to mountain landscapes.

Biodiversity loss in terrestrial environments associated with human activities has been appreciated as a major issue for some years now.

A systems-based approach to physical geography written in an easy-to-understand narrative style that is closely integrated with clear, single-concept illustrations.

A comprehensive account of all components of the Earth''s cryosphere, including their past characteristics, and future states.

Climate Change and Geodynamics in Polar Regions covers most of the scientific aspects of geoscientific investigation undertaken by Indian researchers in the polar regions: the Antarctic, Arctic, and Himalayan regions.

This book examines the political economy that governs the management of international transboundary river basins in the developing world.

This book examines the nexus of cities and oceans and the interrelations between the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 11 and 14, just after the first two critical years following the milestone year of hope in 2015.

Whether considered a threat to the health of humans in particular or of the ecosystem in general, the problem of air pollution affects us all.

This modern climatology textbook explains those climates formed near the ground in terms of the cycling of energy and mass through systems.

This is an invitation to readers to ponder universal questions about human relations with rivers and water for the precarious times of the Anthropocene.

In this unique edited collection, social scientists reflect upon and openly share insights gathered from researching people and the sea.

The Mekong Basin in Southeast Asia is one of the largest international river basins in the world.

Hedges and field margins are important wildlife habitats and deliver a range of ecosystem services, and their value is increasingly recognised by ecologists.

The agriculture system is under pressure to increase production every year as global population expands and more people move from a diet mostly made up of grains, to one with more meat, dairy and processed foods.

Qanats are ubiquitous, yet unseen, and a clever way to create streams where none exist in nature.

Conventional services, such as water, energy and waste services, have been for a long time physically networked and centrally managed.

This study of wetlands management and development policy uses integrated ecosystem modelling which links hydrology, ecology and economics.

This SpringerBrief brings together a series of studies that delve into the details of French and Israeli green building practices and tell a tale of two countries which deviates considerably from what first impressions might suggest.

This is a comprehensive synthesis of state-of-the-art information on vitally important hydrocarbon habitats for advanced geology students and researchers, exploration geoscientists, and petroleum managers.

Wood-pastures are important elements of European cultural identity and have an exceptional ecological value, yet they are in decline all over Europe.