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Man-Environment Processes

AvDavid Drew

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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First published in 1983, Man-Environment Processes provides an overview of human-environment relationships as they existed at that time, while also placing them in historical context. The book explores humanity’s impact on the natural environment by analyzing individual components—soils, plants and animals, the atmosphere, water, landforms, and oceans—as well as the cumulative effects of rural-agricultural and urban-industrial activities. Its distinctive contribution lies in integrating aspects of the natural environment that are typically studied in isolation, offering a holistic perspective that enhances understanding of complex environmental interactions.This book will be of interest to students and researchers of geography and environmental studies.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-08-03
Mått:178 x 254 x 10 mm
Vikt:430 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Routledge Revivals
Antal sidor:146
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781041372509

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David Drew obtained Ph.D. form Bristol University in 1967. He was Assistant/Associate Professor of Geography in the University of Saskatchewan, 1968–71, Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography (1971–) and Head of Department (2000–2001) in Trinity College, Dublin. David lectures in surface and groundwater hydrology, soils and karst geomorphology. He is Co-Chairman of the Karst Commission of the International Association of Hydrogeologists. He is the Irish technical representative/author to the COST-65 E.U. Programme (protection of karstic aquifers). He is also the Irish representative on Human Impact on Karsts Commission of the International Geographical Union.

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Preface Part A: Introduction to man and the environment 1. Environment 2. Man and the workings of the natural environment Part B: Man’s impact on aspects of the environment 3. Soils 4. Plants and animals 5. The atmosphere 6. Water 7. Landforms 8. The oceans Part C: The overall human impact 9. The rural-agricultural environment 10. The urban-industrial environment 11. Conclusions