{"product_id":"9780470686249","title":"Mediterranean Mountain Environments","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMediterranean Mountain Environments\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIoannis Vogiatzakis\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Earth Sciences \/ Geography\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMediterranean mountains exhibit many similarities in their biotic ecological, physical and environmental characteristics. There are also many differences in terms of their human colonization pattern, historic land uses and current anthopogenic pressures. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This book provides an introduction to these environments of mountainous areas in the Mediterranean and their changes in time and space in relation to both natural and cultural factors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMediterranean Mountain Environments \u003c\/i\u003eplaces its emphasis on physical geography while adopting an integrated approach to the whole subject area. The book draws examples from a wide range of environments, demonstrating the interaction between human and physical processes responsible for shaping mountain areas. Risks and conflicts, as well as methods and tools for the conservation and management of both the natural and cultural environment are covered in the light of future challenges for the sustainable development of the Mediterranean mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmphasis on both mainland and island mountain ranges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCombines natural and cultural approach in the topic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrated approach: facing future challenges based on the study and understanding of the historical processes that have shaped the Mediterranean mountains\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKey references at the end of each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Ioannis Vogiatzakis\u003c\/b\u003e is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Agri-Environmental Research, School of Agriculture Policy \u0026amp; Development, University of Reading.\u003cbr\u003eHis research interests include: Plant ecology and biogeography of Mediterranean islands and mountains, GIS and remote sensing for vegetation and habitat modelling, Landscape Character Assessment and habitat restoration, The effects of landscape structure and habitat quality on biodiversity and The integration of species and habitat data for nature conservation evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 September 2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470686249\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44384919617676,"sku":"9780470686249","price":130.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470686249.jpg?v=1780145961","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470686249","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}