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Advances in Natural, Human-Made, and Coupled Human-Natural Systems Research
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 522

Advances in Natural, Human-Made, and Coupled Human-Natural Systems Research

This book enables readers to develop a multidisciplinary understanding of natural, human-made, and coupled human-natural systems. The authors explore the structure, function, and dynamic mechanisms of various systems, both natural and human-made, as well as analyze their reciprocal interactions under the concept of “coupled human-natural systems.” The chapters challenge traditional planning and management assumptions and strategies for natural resources, human-altered systems, and the environment. Acknowledging the critical role of effective regulations, policies, and governance structures, the authors analyze advanced research and practices on policy design for managing natural, human-m...

Expeditions in the Long Nineteenth Century
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 210

Expeditions in the Long Nineteenth Century

This book examines the processes of scientific, cultural, political, technical, colonial and violent appropriation during the 19th century. The 19th century was the century of world travel. The earth was explored, surveyed, described, illustrated, and categorized. Travelogues became world bestsellers. Modern technology accompanied the travelers and adventurers: clocks, a postal and telegraph system, surveying equipment, and cameras. The world grew together faster and faster. Previously unknown places became better known: the highest peaks, the coldest spots, the hottest deserts, and the most remote cities. Knowledge about the white spots of the earth was systematically collected. Those who m...

The American Steppes
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 473

The American Steppes

Explores the transnational movements of people, plants, agricultural sciences, and techniques from Russia's steppes to North America's Great Plains.

Environmental Humanities in Central Asia
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 303

Environmental Humanities in Central Asia

This book is the first collection to showcase the flourishing field of environmental humanities in Central Asia. A region larger than Europe, Central Asia possesses an astounding range of environments, from deserts to glaciated peaks. The volume brings into conversation scholarship from history to social anthropology, demonstrating the contribution that interdisciplinary and engaged research offers to many urgent issues in the region: from the history of conservationism to the tactics of environmental movements, from literary engagements with ‘pure nature’ to the impact of fossil fuel extraction. The collection focuses on the Central Asian republics of the former USSR, where a complex la...

The Open Country
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 240

The Open Country

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  • Published: 2000
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Towards a Sustainable Russia
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 52

Towards a Sustainable Russia

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1996
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Science in Russia
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 704

Science in Russia

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2006
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Advances in Natural, Human-Made, and Coupled Human-Natural Systems Research
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 485

Advances in Natural, Human-Made, and Coupled Human-Natural Systems Research

This book is a unique collection of advanced research on natural, human-made, and coupled human–natural systems. The contributors analyze the current state of knowledge, address methodological challenges, and explore engaging cases. The chapters demonstrate the balanced disciplinary strength and discuss interdisciplinary perspectives. The authors undertake a holistic and spatially integrative analysis to understand the sustainability of environmental, economic, and social systems, emphasizing the coupled nature of such systems. In particular, the chapters explore biodiversity conservation and natural resources, the sustainability of natural and human-altered ecosystems, sustainability–vu...

IGBP Directory
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 230
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  • Language: en
  • Pages: 228

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  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2002
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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