ISBN:
1412910498
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141291048X
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9781412910491
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9781412910484
Language:
English
Pages:
XI, 212 Seiten
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Illustrationen, graph. Darst., Karten
Edition:
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
DDC:
363.7
Keywords:
Human ecology
;
Nature Effect of human beings on
;
Human beings Effect of environment on
;
Ecosystem management
;
Philosophy of nature
;
Nature Effect of human beings on
;
Environmental sciences Philosophy
;
Umweltgeografie
;
Humanökologie
;
Natur
;
Menschheit
;
Ökosystemmanagement
;
Naturphilosophie
;
Naturschutz
;
Umweltwissenschaften
;
Philosophie
Abstract:
Presenting a new perspective on environmental analysis, this text argues that human ecology should be integral with our study of the natural world
Abstract:
'Steve Hinchliffe has produced an exemplary introduction to cutting edge work on the geographies of nature. Intellectually demanding, clearly written and empirically rich, this is a book that deserves a wide readership within and beyond the Geographical discipline' - Sarah J. Whatmore, Professor of Environment and Public Policy, Director International Graduate School, Oxford University Centre for the Environment. Geographies of Nature introduces readers to conventional understandings of nature - realist, environmental, constructivist - while examining alternative accounts from different discip
Description / Table of Contents:
Contents; Acknowledgements; List of Figures; Introduction; Part I What are Geographies of Nature?; 1 Nature's reality; 2 The thought of Nature; 3 Towards the co-production of nature and society; 4 Hybrid natures; 5 Geographies of nature and difference; Part II How and Why Geographies of Nature Matter?; 6 First things? Nature and the sciences; 7 Securing natures; 8 Conserving natures; 9 Animals and environments; 10 Environmental policies and sustainabilities; Afterword; Bibliography; Index
Note:
Literaturverzeichnis Seiten [193] - 203
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [193]- 203) and index
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0814/2007925375-d.html
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http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0814/2007925375-t.html
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