Chinese Investment in Africa: Its Variegated and Contradictory Character in Relation to Land, Agriculture, Mining and Infrastructure
ISBN: 9783031528149 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Quality of Life in Argentina: Maps, Indexes and Regional Analysis from 2010
ISBN: 9783031482113 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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The Cultural Landscape: Past, Present and Future
ISBN: 9780521617031 / Angielski / Miękka / 540 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Considers different aspects of man's intervention with natural vegetation and the landscape resulting from a long equilibrium of co-existence.
Considers different aspects of man's intervention with natural vegetation and the landscape resulting from a long equilibrium of co-existence.
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People and Places: a 21st-Century Atlas of the UK
ISBN: 9781447311362 / Angielski / Twarda / 284 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Fully updating the 2001 volume People and Places: A 2001 Census Atlas of the UK, this authoritative book will be essential reading for anyone interested in the current social geography of the United Kingdom, how it has changed, and where it is going. Key features include an illuminating graphic summary of over 100,000 fundamental demographic statistics; new cartographic projections and techniques used throughout; an appendix incorporating rankings for twenty-five selected topics by local authority; and comparison with the 2001 census to identify national and local trends, with analysis...
Fully updating the 2001 volume People and Places: A 2001 Census Atlas of the UK, this authoritative book will be essential reading for anyone i...
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Space, Place, and Landscape in Ancient Greek Literature and Culture
ISBN: 9781107042124 / Angielski / Twarda / 294 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Landscape and place are currently important topics in the study of classical literature. This volume examines how ancient Greeks of the archaic and classical period used geography in literary contexts, and how the representation of place in texts can be linked to contemporary social practices. The contributors explore how the Greeks related to the spaces and places around them and how they invested these places with meaning. They use examples from key texts in ancient Greek literature and treat a variety of textual places, from the intimate to the expansive, including the bedroom, ritual...
Landscape and place are currently important topics in the study of classical literature. This volume examines how ancient Greeks of the archaic and cl...
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Neoliberalization: States, Networks, Peoples
ISBN: 9781405134316 / Angielski / Twarda / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The book is an analysis of cultural, social as well as political economic expressions of neoliberalization and argues for an appreciation of the relational geographies of neoliberalization.
The book is an analysis of cultural, social as well as political economic expressions of neoliberalization and argues for an appreciation of the relat...
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472,65 zł |
The Population of Shanghai (1865-1953): A Sourcebook
ISBN: 9789004363670 / Angielski / Twarda / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Chinese Research Perspectives on Population and Labor, Volume 6: New Economy and Innovation in Employment
ISBN: 9789004435797 / Angielski / Twarda / 134 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This translated volume is based on the Chinese publication Green Book of Population and Labor (No. 18). It focuses on the new era of economic growth fueled primarily by innovation and entrepreneurship, and corresponding developments in China’s employment landscape. Chapter one offers an overview of China’s new economy. Chapter two examines emerging trends in both the labor and the job markets. Changes to labor relations under the new economy are discussed in chapter three, followed by two chapters that look closely at the role China’s largest online ride-hailing service provider has...
This translated volume is based on the Chinese publication Green Book of Population and Labor (No. 18). It focuses on the new era of economic growth f...
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Global Cities
ISBN: 9780195142044 / Angielski / Miękka / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Global Cities examines the distinctive commercial, residential, and spatial features of the major cities of the contemporary world--cities housing the financial and cultural activities that are most consequential for everyone, regardless of where they live. The development of these influential cities is intimately related to the emergence of modern telecommunications, the growth of multinational corporations, the internationalization of economic activity, and the increased movement of cultural symbols and artifacts across national lines.
Accessible to readers with little... Global Cities examines the distinctive commercial, residential, and spatial features of the major cities of the contemporary world--cities ho...
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473,08 zł |
Social Science Theory for Environmental Sustainability: A Practical Guide
ISBN: 9780198793182 / Angielski / Twarda / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A simple reference guide to illuminate the value and utility of social science theories for the practice of environmental conservation, and to encourage environmental professionals to communicate better with social scientists.
A simple reference guide to illuminate the value and utility of social science theories for the practice of environmental conservation, and to encoura...
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473,13 zł |
Economic Crisis and the Resilience of Regions: A European Study
ISBN: 9781785363993 / Angielski / Twarda / 168 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This insightful book provides an astute analysis of how resilient multiple regional economies across Europe were to the global economic crisis of 2008-9. Assessing the impact and geography of the crisis, this book offers a cross-comparative study of how regional economies were affected, as well as an exploration of the role of local and regional policy in influencing economic resilience. The different experiences seen across Europe throughout the economic crisis raise a number of important questions: Why were some regions more resilient to the crisis than others? What is meant when...
This insightful book provides an astute analysis of how resilient multiple regional economies across Europe were to the global economic crisis of 2008...
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475,02 zł |
A Research Agenda for Migration and Health
ISBN: 9781786438355 / Angielski / Twarda / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary. International migration has emerged as one of the most pressing issues faced by national and regional governments in our modern world. This Research Agenda provides much-needed discussion on the health of migrants, and fundamental research directions for the future. The editors draw together key contributions that address people with a range of...
Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative wa...
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475,02 zł |
Global Production Networks and Rural Development: Southeast Asia as a Fruit Supplier to China
ISBN: 9781800883871 / Angielski / Twarda / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Bill Pritchard provides an important update on how current trade methodologies are implemented as China becomes one of the world's largest fresh fruit importers from countries such as Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. The book also looks at their distinctive trade aspects and what can be learnt from alternative practices carried out in other countries through the use of global production networks. An in-depth analysis provides the reader with a welcome insight into existing processes from production through to export, often through informal routes, with a marketing structure providing more...
Bill Pritchard provides an important update on how current trade methodologies are implemented as China becomes one of the world's largest fresh fruit...
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475,02 zł |
GIS - gestützte Landnutzungsanalyse ausgewählter Küstenabschnitte Gotlands
ISBN: 9783640099245 / Niemiecki / Miękka / 124 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Diplomarbeit aus dem Jahr 2007 im Fachbereich Geowissenschaften / Geographie - Regionalgeographie, Note: 1,3, Christian-Albrechts-Universitat Kiel, 92 Quellen im Literaturverzeichnis, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: In der vorliegenden Diplomarbeit "GIS-gestutzte Landnutzungsanalyse ausgewahlter Kustenabschnitte Gotlands" werden fur vier ausgewahlte Kustenregionen exemplarisch die Veranderungen der Landnutzung bzw. der naturlichen Bodenbedeckung in dem Zeitraum von 1980-2007 mittels Auswertung von Luft- und Satellitenbilddaten untersucht sowie durch eine eigenstandige Kartierung der...
Diplomarbeit aus dem Jahr 2007 im Fachbereich Geowissenschaften / Geographie - Regionalgeographie, Note: 1,3, Christian-Albrechts-Universitat Kiel, 92...
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475,19 zł |
Bordering: Identity Processes Between the National and Personal
ISBN: 9780754679059 / Angielski / Twarda / 314 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. What is a border? This seemingly simple question is here answered via a multidisciplinary study of the cultural, geographic and historic existence of borders, and the ways that they have shaped our world. Using the Danish-Swedish border to illustrate the actions of groups and individuals engaged in bordering since the 1600s, this richly theoretical discussion highlights the complexities of political and cultural identity processes. Comparative perspectives are brought together to produce a thoughtful analysis of how such processes function, and of how borders work on both an imagined...
What is a border? This seemingly simple question is here answered via a multidisciplinary study of the cultural, geographic and historic existence of ...
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Geographies of Health, Disease and Well-Being: Recent Advances in Theory and Method
ISBN: 9780415870016 / Angielski / Twarda / 356 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is a collection of papers reflecting the latest advances in geographic research on health, disease, and well-being. It spans a wide range of topics, theoretical perspectives, and methodologies - including anti-racism, post-colonialism, spatial statistics, spatiotemporal modeling, political ecology, and social network analysis. Health issues in various regions of the world are addressed by interdisciplinary authors, who include scholars from epidemiology, medicine, public health, demography, and community studies. The book covers the major themes in this field such as health... This book is a collection of papers reflecting the latest advances in geographic research on health, disease, and well-being. It spans a wide range... |
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Water Resources and Decision-Making Systems
ISBN: 9780415854276 / Angielski / Twarda / 114 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Water data and information are essential to support efforts to understand, manage, allocate, utilize and protect water resources. The linkages between Water Information Systems and needs of decision makers are complex, but can be encapsulated in a Driving Force (Policy Needs) Monitoring Data Management Reporting framework. The rapid development in water policy reforms in many sectors and growing emphasis on demand-side policy solutions to water resources management has created an information imbalance. This imbalance can be characterised in terms of an inverted pyramid with... Water data and information are essential to support efforts to understand, manage, allocate, utilize and protect water resources. The linkages betw... |
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Modern Military Geography
ISBN: 9780415870955 / Angielski / Miękka / 442 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book of contributed chapters by subject matter expertly provides an overview and analysis of salient contemporary and historical military subjects from the military geographer's perspective. Factors of geography have had a compelling influence on battles and campaigns throughout history; however, geography and military affairs have gained heightened attention during the past two decades, and military geography is the discipline best situated to explain them. Hence, the premise of this book and its contents are founded on the principle that geographical knowledge of space,... This book of contributed chapters by subject matter expertly provides an overview and analysis of salient contemporary and historical military subj... |
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The Making of the American Landscape
ISBN: 9780415950077 / Angielski / Miękka / 546 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The only compact yet comprehensive survey of environmental and cultural forces that have shaped the visual character and geographical diversity of the settled American landscape. The book examines the large-scale historical influences that have molded the varied human adaptation of the continent s physical topography to its needs over more than 500 years. It presents a synoptic view of myriad historical processes working together or in conflict, and illustrates them through their survival in or disappearance from the everyday landscapes of today. "The only compact yet comprehensive survey of environmental and cultural forces that have shaped the visual character and geographical diversity of ... |
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Social Geography (Routledge Revivals): An International Perspective
ISBN: 9780415734578 / Angielski / Twarda / 294 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Social geography has been one of the most important growth areas within the field of geography in recent decades. It has brought within geographical analysis a wide range of new topics, such as ethnic segregation, crime and environment and inner city problems. First published in 1986, this edited collection surveys the field of social geography. Using key international case studies from across Europe, North America, Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, authors discuss the different trends, leading figures and issues of concern in social geography throughout the world. This is a comprehensive...
Social geography has been one of the most important growth areas within the field of geography in recent decades. It has brought within geographical a...
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477,15 zł |