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Record Nr.

UNINA9910778325603321

Titolo

The physical geography of the Mediterranean [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Jamie Woodward

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, 2009

ISBN

0-19-160841-6

0-19-191930-6

1-282-26870-8

9786612268700

0-19-156822-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (700 p.)

Collana

The Oxford regional environments series

Altri autori (Persone)

WoodwardJamie C

Disciplina

508.3182/2

910.021822

Soggetti

Physical geography - Mediterranean Region

Mediterranean Region Geography

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Previously issued in print: 2009.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; List of Contributors; I. The Physical and Biological Framework; II. Process and Change in Specific Environments; III. Hazards; IV. Environmental Issues in the 21st Century; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This volume explores the climates, landscapes, ecosystems and hazards that comprise the Mediterranean world. It traces the development of the Mediterranean landscape over very long timescales and examines modern processes and key environmental issues in a wide range of settings.