| Author | : Anne-Flore Laloë |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Release Date | : 2016-04-14 |
| ISBN 10 | : 1317030540 |
| Pages | : 164 pages |
Despite the fact that the vast majority of the earth’s surface is made up of oceans, there has been surprisingly little work by geographers which critically examines the ocean-space and our knowledge and perceptions of it. This book employs a broad conceptual and methodological framework to analyse specific events that have contributed to the production of geographical knowledge about the ocean. These include, but are not limited to, Christopher Columbus’ first transatlantic journey, the mapping of nonexistent islands, the establishment of transoceanic trade routes, the discovery of largescale water movements, the HMS Challenger expedition, the search for the elusive Terra Australis Incognita, the formulation of the theory of continental drift and the mapping of the seabed. Using a combination of original, empirical (archival, material and cartographic), and theoretical sources, this book uniquely brings together fascinating narratives throughout history to produce a representation and mapping of geographical oceanic knowledge. It questions how we know what we know about the oceans and how this knowledge is represented and mapped. The book then uses this representation and mapping as a way to coherently trace the evolution of oceanic spatial awareness. In recent years, particularly in historical geography, discovering and knowing the ocean-space has been a completely separate enterprise from discovering and colonising the lands beyond it. There has been such focus on studying colonised lands, yet the oceans between them have been neglected. This book gives the geographical ocean a voice to be acknowledged as a space where history, geography and indeed historical geography took place.
| Author | : Rainer F. Buschmann,Lance Nolde |
| Publisher | : ABC-CLIO |
| Release Date | : 2018-07-31 |
| ISBN 10 | : 144084352X |
| Pages | : 434 pages |
This single-volume resource explores the five major oceans of the world, addressing current issues such as sea rise and climate change and explaining the significance of the oceans from historical, geographic, and cultural perspectives. • Introduces readers to the five major oceans of the world and provides ready-reference entries relating to geography, the environment, science, history, and culture • Entries are engaging and accessible to all readers from high school to university students to general readers • Includes sidebars of "fun facts" throughout the text that highlight interesting oceanic subtopics
| Author | : John Robert Victor Prescott,PRESCOTT J R V |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Release Date | : 1975 |
| ISBN 10 | : |
| Pages | : 247 pages |
| Author | : Joe Breman |
| Publisher | : ESRI, Inc. |
| Release Date | : 2002 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9781589480452 |
| Pages | : 204 pages |
Explains how those studying the world's oceans and seas use geographic information systems to investigate the health of the environment and the potential threats to marine life.
| Author | : Alan R. Longhurst |
| Publisher | : Elsevier |
| Release Date | : 2010-08-03 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9780080465579 |
| Pages | : 560 pages |
This book presents an in-depth discussion of the biological and ecological geography of the oceans. It synthesizes locally restricted studies of the ocean to generate a global geography of the vast marine world. Based on patterns of algal ecology, the book divides the ocean into four primary compartments, which are then subdivided into secondary compartments. *Includes color insert of the latest in satellite imagery showing the world's oceans, their similarities and differences *Revised and updated to reflect the latest in oceanographic research *Ideal for anyone interested in understanding ocean ecology -- accessible and informative
| Author | : Dr Jon Anderson,Dr Kimberley Peters |
| Publisher | : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. |
| Release Date | : 2014-02-12 |
| ISBN 10 | : 1409450511 |
| Pages | : 214 pages |
Critical human activities take place at sea, including trade, tourism, migration, scientific exploration and resource exploitation. This book offers a novel and important contribution to an ever-emerging cross-disciplinary subject matter and challenges human geography's preoccupation with the terrestrial. Linking to new theoretical debates shaping the geographic discipline, (such as affect, assemblage, emotion, hybridity and the more-than-human) this volume unlocks new knowledge concerning the human geographies of ocean space and dispenses with fixed conceptions of space. It advances geographical understanding based on the world as 'becoming', changing, mobile and processional.
| Author | : Neil Gaiman |
| Publisher | : Harper Collins |
| Release Date | : 2009-10-13 |
| ISBN 10 | : 0061804169 |
| Pages | : 400 pages |
“A prodigiously imaginative collection.” —New York Times Book Review, Editor’s Choice “Dazzling tales from a master of the fantastic.” —Washington Post Book World Fragile Things is a sterling collection of exceptional tales from Neil Gaiman, multiple award-winning (the Hugo, Bram Stoker, Newberry, and Eisner Awards, to name just a few), #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Graveyard Book, Anansi Boys, Coraline, and the groundbreaking Sandman graphic novel series. A uniquely imaginative creator of wonders whose unique storytelling genius has been acclaimed by a host of literary luminaries from Norman Mailer to Stephen King, Gaiman’s astonishing powers are on glorious displays in Fragile Things. Enter and be amazed!
| Author | : Robert G. Bailey |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Release Date | : 2014-04-03 |
| ISBN 10 | : 1493905244 |
| Pages | : 180 pages |
Global warming and human-driven impacts are changing the World’s ecological zones. This book applies the principles described in Bailey’s Ecosystem Geography: From Ecoregions to Sites, 2nd ed. (Springer 2009, 1st ed. 1996) to describe and characterize the major terrestrial and aquatic ecological zones of the Earth. Bailey’s system for classifying these zones has been adopted by major organizations such as the U.S. Forest Service and The Nature Conservancy and this book is a significant contribution to a long tradition of classifying and studying the world’s ecological regions or ecoregions. It includes two color maps that show the major ecoregions of the continents and oceans. Also included are: - 106 illustrations with 55 in full color - A new chapter on mountains is included. - There are new sections that address concerns about how eco regions are changing under the relentless influence of humans and climate change - Another new feature is the discussion of using eco regional patterns to transfer research results and select sites for detecting climate change effects on ecosystem distribution - Use of ecoregional patterns to design monitoring networks and sustainable landscapes - Fire regimes in different regional ecosystems and their management implications.
| Author | : Atar Singh Yadav |
| Publisher | : Concept Publishing Company |
| Release Date | : 1992 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9788170223955 |
| Pages | : 103 pages |
| Author | : J. Francon Williams |
| Publisher | : N.A |
| Release Date | : 1881 |
| ISBN 10 | : |
| Pages | : 246 pages |
| Author | : Henry Major |
| Publisher | : N.A |
| Release Date | : 1878 |
| ISBN 10 | : |
| Pages | : 90 pages |
| Author | : Baby Professor |
| Publisher | : Speedy Publishing LLC |
| Release Date | : 2015-12-20 |
| ISBN 10 | : 1682808793 |
| Pages | : 32 pages |
Geography is a big subject to study as it encompasses boundaries set by man. How do you make it a friendly topic for young children? You break down concepts into easy to understand bits, of course! Top that with a presentation composed of vibrant images and great layout. Secure a copy of this educational book today!
| Author | : Sylvia A. Earle |
| Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
| Release Date | : 2009 |
| ISBN 10 | : 1426205414 |
| Pages | : 303 pages |
Traces the oceanic changes that have taken place in the last half-century and why they are posing a global catastrophe, in a cautionary photographic report that conveys the author's impassioned call for responsible and renewable strategies to safeguard the planet's natural systems.
| Author | : Matthew Fontaine Maury |
| Publisher | : N.A |
| Release Date | : 1856 |
| ISBN 10 | : |
| Pages | : 348 pages |
| Author | : Singh |
| Publisher | : Tata McGraw-Hill Education |
| Release Date | : |
| ISBN 10 | : 9780070683846 |
| Pages | : 329 pages |
| Author | : Gerard Meurant |
| Publisher | : Elsevier |
| Release Date | : 2012-12-02 |
| ISBN 10 | : 0323140637 |
| Pages | : 407 pages |
This book breaks new ground with the integration of geography, oceanography, plankton and benthic biology, as well as fish, to present a comprehensive account of the ecology of the tropical ocean. Proceeding from a description of the geomorphology, sediments, and vegetation of tropical continental shelves and the oceanography of tropical regions, the authors describe the benthos, plankton, and fish communities of tropical seas. An examination of the production of plant and animal life in tropical oceans is presented together with the numerical population biology of fish and invertebrates.
| Author | : Matthew Fontaine Maury |
| Publisher | : N.A |
| Release Date | : 1857 |
| ISBN 10 | : |
| Pages | : 360 pages |
| Author | : William Swinton |
| Publisher | : N.A |
| Release Date | : 1881 |
| ISBN 10 | : |
| Pages | : 90 pages |
| Author | : Lakshmi Rameshwar Rao |
| Publisher | : Orient Blackswan |
| Release Date | : 2003 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9788175253711 |
| Pages | : 22 pages |
Spark Junior Geography presents the basic concepts of geography for 7 to 9 year olds. It introduces both the fundamental objects of study of geography the Solar System, Earth, climate, oceans, etc. and also the tools that geographers use the compass
| Author | : Alfred Wegener |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Release Date | : 1966-01-01 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9780486617084 |
| Pages | : 246 pages |
In 1915 Alfred Wegener's seminal work describing the continental drift was first published in German. Wegener explained various phenomena of historical geology, geomorphy, paleontology, paleoclimatology, and similar areas in terms of continental drift. This edition includes new data to support his theories, helping to refute the opponents of his controversial views. 64 illustrations.