Applied Geography: Principles and PracticeApplied Geography offers an invaluable introduction to useful research in physical, environmental and human geography and provides a new focus and reference point for investigating and understanding problem-orientated research. Forty-nine leading experts in the field introduce and explore research which crosses the traditional boundary between physical and human geography. A wide range of key issues and contemporary debates are within the books main sections, which cover: natural and environmental hazards environmental change and management challenges of the human environment techniques of spatial analysis Applied geography is the application of geographic knowledge and skills to identify the nature and causes of social, economic and environmental problems and inform policies which lead to their resolution. |
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... 1997 8.1 The 'Bruun Rule' 8.2 Plan and profile configurations of the six major beach states observed onthe Australiancoast 8.3 Variations in coastal cell structures and boundary positions withvarying wave approach, Magilligan Point, ...
... 1997 8.1 The 'Bruun Rule' 8.2 Plan and profile configurations of the six major beach states observed onthe Australiancoast 8.3 Variations in coastal cell structures and boundary positions withvarying wave approach, Magilligan Point, ...
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... assessment 7.1 Increased coastal flood hazard in Venice, Italy 7.2House raisingas a flood alleviation strategy 7.3The Czech, Polish and Germanfloods in1997 8.1 Coastal classification andcoastal erosion 9.1 Air pollution by smoke and ...
... assessment 7.1 Increased coastal flood hazard in Venice, Italy 7.2House raisingas a flood alleviation strategy 7.3The Czech, Polish and Germanfloods in1997 8.1 Coastal classification andcoastal erosion 9.1 Air pollution by smoke and ...
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Dr Graham Smith, Department of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester, M1 5GD,UK. DrTom Spencer, Cambridge Coastal Research Unit, Department of Geography, ...
Dr Graham Smith, Department of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester, M1 5GD,UK. DrTom Spencer, Cambridge Coastal Research Unit, Department of Geography, ...
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To doso wouldbe toignore thecomplexity ofrealworld problems, evident intheroleof humanagency in landscape modification(asin deforestation,desertification and flooding),or conversely, the impact of earthquakes on cities or of coastal ...
To doso wouldbe toignore thecomplexity ofrealworld problems, evident intheroleof humanagency in landscape modification(asin deforestation,desertification and flooding),or conversely, the impact of earthquakes on cities or of coastal ...
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... of rise in sea level, any rise would pose a direct threat tolowlying coastal zones and islands— particularly coral atolls, reef islands and tropical coastal wetlands, where themangrove ecosystems are under threat (IPCC WGII 1996).
... of rise in sea level, any rise would pose a direct threat tolowlying coastal zones and islands— particularly coral atolls, reef islands and tropical coastal wetlands, where themangrove ecosystems are under threat (IPCC WGII 1996).
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| Title | Applied Geography: Principles and Practice |
| Editor | Michael Pacione |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Routledge, 2002 |
| ISBN | 1134672667, 9781134672660 |
| Length | 664 pages |
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