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Intersections of Religion and Astronomy (Hardcover): Aaron Ricker, Chris Corbally, Darry Dinell Intersections of Religion and Astronomy (Hardcover)
Aaron Ricker, Chris Corbally, Darry Dinell
R4,499 Discovery Miles 44 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume examines the way in which cultural ideas about "the heavens" shape religious ideas and are shaped by them in return. Our approaches to cosmology have a profound effect on the way in which we each deal with religious questions and participate in the imaginative work of public and private world-building. Employing an interdisciplinary team of international scholars, each chapter shows how religion and cosmology interrelate and matter for real people. Historical and contemporary case studies are included to demonstrate the lived reality of a variety of faith traditions and their interactions with the cosmos. This breadth of scope allows readers to get a unique overview of how religion, science and our view of space have, and will continue to, impact our worldviews. Offering a comprehensive exploration of humanity and its relationship with cosmology, this book will be an important reference for scholars of Religion and Science, Religion and Culture, Interreligious Dialogue and Theology, as well as those interested in Science and Culture and Public Education.

Historische Topographie Von Akragas in Sicilien Wahrend Der Klassischen Zeit (German, Paperback): Julius Schubring Historische Topographie Von Akragas in Sicilien Wahrend Der Klassischen Zeit (German, Paperback)
Julius Schubring
R375 Discovery Miles 3 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
International Environmental Risk Management - A Systems Approach (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Robert A. Woellner, John Voorhees,... International Environmental Risk Management - A Systems Approach (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Robert A. Woellner, John Voorhees, Christopher L Bell
R3,789 Discovery Miles 37 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Based on the first edition with extensive analysis of practical applications of environmental risk management and compliance management systems, this second edition of International Environmental Risk Management reflects updates made in the understanding and application of risk management best practices and makes available a frame of reference and systematic approach to environmental and social governance (ESG). It provides a pathway for readers to implement environmental management strategies that can be integrated with core operations and other risk management efforts, including supporting sustainability and corporate social responsibility initiatives associated with climate change, the circular economy or supply chain conditions, as well as enterprise risk management; anti-bribery, and other compliance management systems. This book provides in-depth discussions of ways to use global environmental management standards. New features in this edition: Combines EMS standards with discussion of specific principles, other authors' research, and guidelines on management practices. Provides guidelines on how to prepare for, anticipate, and resolve environmental issues. Includes easily understandable information for all readers and is not simply aimed toward individuals who are knowledgeable about this topic. Provides in-depth discussions on using global environmental management standards to manage risk and promote resilience, as well as legal strategies and voluntary initiatives that companies can utilize to minimize risk. Accounts for the substantive revisions in ISO 14001:2015. As a growing and rapidly changing field, it is necessary to address new issues, guidelines, and regulations to assist businesses, academia, students, consultants, lawyers, and environmental managers with a pragmatic resolution to environmental risk management issues. This second edition gives a broad and detailed analysis of the changes made to international standards and practices and serves as an excellent guide to managing environmental risk.

Deep Learning for Remote Sensing Images with Open Source Software (Hardcover): Remi Cresson Deep Learning for Remote Sensing Images with Open Source Software (Hardcover)
Remi Cresson
R2,795 Discovery Miles 27 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In today's world, deep learning source codes and a plethora of open access geospatial images are readily available and easily accessible. However, most people are missing the educational tools to make use of this resource. Deep Learning for Remote Sensing Images with Open Source Software is the first practical book to introduce deep learning techniques using free open source tools for processing real world remote sensing images. The approaches detailed in this book are generic and can be adapted to suit many different applications for remote sensing image processing, including landcover mapping, forestry, urban studies, disaster mapping, image restoration, etc. Written with practitioners and students in mind, this book helps link together the theory and practical use of existing tools and data to apply deep learning techniques on remote sensing images and data. Specific Features of this Book: The first book that explains how to apply deep learning techniques to public, free available data (Spot-7 and Sentinel-2 images, OpenStreetMap vector data), using open source software (QGIS, Orfeo ToolBox, TensorFlow) Presents approaches suited for real world images and data targeting large scale processing and GIS applications Introduces state of the art deep learning architecture families that can be applied to remote sensing world, mainly for landcover mapping, but also for generic approaches (e.g. image restoration) Suited for deep learning beginners and readers with some GIS knowledge. No coding knowledge is required to learn practical skills. Includes deep learning techniques through many step by step remote sensing data processing exercises.

Microbe-Assisted Phytoremediation of Environmental Pollutants - Recent Advances and Challenges (Hardcover): Vineet Kumar,... Microbe-Assisted Phytoremediation of Environmental Pollutants - Recent Advances and Challenges (Hardcover)
Vineet Kumar, Gaurav Saxena
R3,500 Discovery Miles 35 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Microbe-Assisted Phytoremediation of Environmental Pollutants: Recent Advances and Challenges provides comprehensive information on the principles and practical knowledge of microbe-assisted phytoremediation of organic and inorganic pollutants for environmental safety. This book describes the physiological, biochemical, microbiological, and molecular basis of microbe-assisted phytoremediation and contains many relevant topics to fill the gaps in developing an understanding of microbe-assisted phytoremediation of environmental pollutants. The book provides state-of-the-art knowledge on fundamental, practical, and purposeful utilization of plant-associated bacteria (plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria [PGPR] and endophytes) and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi for plant-growth promotion and enhanced phytoremediation of environmental pollutants in the contaminated matrix. Features: Provides a state-of-the-art overview of microbe-assisted phytoremediation Emphasizes the roles of PGPR, endophytes, and mycorrhizal fungi in assisted phytoremediation Elucidates biochemical and molecular mechanisms of microbe-assisted phytoremediation Details field studies and success stories of microbe-assisted phytoremediation Explores advances, challenges, and future directions in microbe-assisted phytoremediation The book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, ecotoxicologists, environmental scientists and engineers, environmental microbiologists and biotechnologists, environmental health and risk scientists, environmental science managers and administrators, remediation practitioners, environmental policymakers, and students at the postgraduate and doctoral levels in the relevant fields who wish to work on microbe-assisted phytoremediation of pollutants for environmental safety and sustainability.

Hydraulic and Environmental Modelling - Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Hydraulic and Environmental... Hydraulic and Environmental Modelling - Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Hydraulic and Environmental Modelling of Coastal, Estuarine and River Waters. Vol. I. (Paperback)
R.A. Falconer, S. N. Chandler-Wilde, S. Q. Liu
R1,155 Discovery Miles 11 550 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

First published in 1992, this wide-ranging volume features 44 articles from 89 contributors on issues of and solutions to modelling of coastal waters around the world in response to an increasing interest in the development and application of numerical hydraulic models as design and management tools. The contributors advise on areas including tidal current modelling, water quality modelling, sediment transport modelling, wave kinematics and computational methods, along with two keynote articles. The main aim of the conference and its resulting volume was to provide a forum whereby engineers, scientists and planners involved in multi-disciplinary models could collaborate and share their expertise. The counterpart to this book is Hydraulic and Environmental Modelling: Estuarine and River Waters.

Reliability of Geotechnical Structures in ISO2394 (Paperback): K.K. Phoon, J.V. Retief Reliability of Geotechnical Structures in ISO2394 (Paperback)
K.K. Phoon, J.V. Retief
R1,581 Discovery Miles 15 810 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The latest 4th edition of the international standard on the principles of reliability for load bearing structures (ISO2394:2015) includes a new Annex D dedicated to the reliability of geotechnical structures. The emphasis in Annex D is to identify and characterize critical elements of the geotechnical reliability-based design process. This book contains a wealth of data and information to assist geotechnical engineers with the implementation of semi-probabilistic or full probabilistic design approaches within the context of established geotechnical knowledge, principles, and experience. The introduction to the book presents an overview on how reliability can play a complementary role within prevailing norms in geotechnical practice to address situations where some measured data and/or past experience exist for limited site-specifi c data to be supplemented by both objective regional data and subjective judgment derived from comparable sites elsewhere. The principles of reliability as presented in ISO2394:2015 provides the common basis for harmonization of structural and geotechnical design. The balance of the chapters describes the uncertainty representation of geotechnical design parameters, the statistical characterization of multivariate geotechnical data and model factors, semi-probabilistic and direct probability-based design methods in accordance to the outline of Annex D. This book elaborates and reinforces the goal of Annex D to advance geotechnical reliability-based design with geotechnical needs at the forefront while complying with the general principles of reliability given by ISO2394:2015. It serves as a supplementary reference to Annex D and it is a must-read for designing geotechnical structures in compliance with ISO2394:2015.

NEPA and Environmental Planning - Tools, Techniques, and Approaches for Practitioners (Paperback): Charles H. Eccleston NEPA and Environmental Planning - Tools, Techniques, and Approaches for Practitioners (Paperback)
Charles H. Eccleston
R1,637 Discovery Miles 16 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"... the most comprehensive book on NEPA and impact assessment to date....provides practical guidance for navigating the complexities of NEPA, environmental planning; readers are provided with a single guide describing modern tools, techniques, and approaches for streamlining project implementation." Dr. Lynton K. Caldwell, "The Father of NEPA" (Endorsement prepared for draft text, before he passed away) The U.S. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 established the world's first modern national environmental policy. All federal agencies must comply with NEPA's sweeping mandate to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) evaluating impacts and alternatives of significant federal actions. More than 100 countries have now enacted similar policies emulating NEPA. Written by a leading NEPA expert, this all-inclusive handbook: * Incorporates a step-by-by step approach, advancing the reader from NEPA's basic principles through advanced topics of interest to seasoned professionals * Describes environmental planning and EIA from both American and international perspectives * Integrates best professional practices from hundreds of sources, papers, and guidance directives * Demonstrates state-of-the-art tools, techniques, and approaches for solving problems that have hindered NEPA and environmental planning practices. NEPA and Environmental Planning: Tools, Techniques, and Approaches for Practitioners is an indispensable resource for professionals in government, consulting, planning, science and engineering, as well as students in undergraduate and graduate programs.

Ecological Risk Assessment (Paperback, 2nd edition): Glenn W. Suter II Ecological Risk Assessment (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Glenn W. Suter II
R1,639 Discovery Miles 16 390 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The definitive reference in its field, Ecological Risk Assessment, Second Edition details the latest advances in science and practice. In the fourteen years since the publication of the best-selling first edition, ecological risk assessment (ERA) has moved from the margins into the spotlight. It is now commonly applied to the regulation of chemicals, the remediation of contaminated sites, the monitoring of importation of exotic organisms, the management of watersheds, and other environmental management issues. Delineating the processes for performing an ERA, the book begins by defining the field, then goes on to describe its relationship to other environmental assessment practices and its organizational framework. The book also includes a chapter on ecological epidemiology, which has previously been treated as a type of ERA, but is now recognized as a distinct practice in itself. It explores important concepts in the ERA process including probability, uncertainty, scale, mode of action and multiple causes. Reflecting changes in the field, the book's scope has been broadened to include discussions of the application of ERA to agents other than chemical contaminants. The multitude of illustrative figures provides a flavor for the diverse practice of ERA. The author has re-organized the material, presenting a unitary process of ERA that is applicable to various problems, scales, and mandates. He keeps the emphasis squarely on providing clear, scientifically sound, and unbiased technical advice on the risks from chemicals and chemical mixtures.

A Practical Guide to Understanding, Managing, and Reviewing Environmental Risk Assessment Reports - Environmental Risk... A Practical Guide to Understanding, Managing, and Reviewing Environmental Risk Assessment Reports - Environmental Risk Assessment Reports (Paperback)
Sally L. Benjamin, David A. Belluck
R1,639 Discovery Miles 16 390 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A Practical Guide to Understanding, Managing and Reviewing Environmental Risk Assessment Reports provides team leaders and team members with a strategy for developing the elements of risk assessment into a readable and beneficial report. The authors believe that successful management of the risk assessment team is a key factor is quality reports. Leadership first clarifies the roles of each participant and the unique technical factors of their respective disciplines. Teamwork is achieved through an emphasis on common language and procedures. Belluck and Benjamin explore a variety of techniques for creating accurate and useful reports. An example is Proactive Risk Assessment, which breaks a project into discrete parts to be delivered on an interim basis. This method, based on iterative review, drastically increases the chance of detecting errors while they can still be corrected. The authors emphasize rigorous standards by which reports are audited, evaluated and critiqued. The goal is to create reports that are accurate, useful and, adaptable on an industry-wide basis.

The History of Creation - Or the Development of the Earth and its Inhabitants by the Action of Natural Causes, Volume 2... The History of Creation - Or the Development of the Earth and its Inhabitants by the Action of Natural Causes, Volume 2 (Paperback)
Ernst Haeckel
R1,596 Discovery Miles 15 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Originally published in 1899, The History of Creation was the first book of its kind to apply a doctrine to the whole range of organic morphology and make use of the effect Darwin had on biological sciences during the 19th century. Haeckel looks at Darwin's reform of Descent Theory and its establishment through the doctrine of selection. He introduces Descent Theory into the systematic classification of animals and plants and finds a "natural system" on the basis of genealogy - that is, to construct hypothetical pedigrees for the various species of organisms. The book will be of interest to those studying natural history and the origins of modern scientific thought, it will appeal to researchers both in the natural sciences and in history.

Solitary Waves in Plasmas and in the Atmosphere (Paperback): Vladimir I. Petviashvili, Oleg .A. Pohkotelov Solitary Waves in Plasmas and in the Atmosphere (Paperback)
Vladimir I. Petviashvili, Oleg .A. Pohkotelov
R1,978 Discovery Miles 19 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

First Published in 1992. This book arose as a result of the authors work on the review 'Solitary Vortices in Plasmas' written for the Soviet Journal of Plasma Physics. With the development of nonlinear wave theory some novel concepts came into use, such as solitary waves, solitary vortices, and solitons. There is still some inconsistency in the use of these terms. The study of solitary waves (solitons) should ultimately lead to a better understanding of the internal structure of elementary particles. That is why solitons are attracting great attention from physicists and mathematicians. The material presented in this book shows that solitons are also of interest in plasma physics and geophysics, where these concepts have many important applications.

The History of Creation - Or the Development of the Earth and its Inhabitants by the Action of Natural Causes, Volume 1... The History of Creation - Or the Development of the Earth and its Inhabitants by the Action of Natural Causes, Volume 1 (Paperback)
Ernst Haeckel
R1,157 Discovery Miles 11 570 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Originally published in 1899, The History of Creation was the first book of its kind to apply a doctrine to the whole range of organic morphology and make use of the effect Darwin had on biological sciences during the 19th century. Haeckel looks at Darwin's reform of Descent Theory and its establishment through the doctrine of selection. He introduces Descent Theory into the systematic classification of animals and plants and finds a "natural system" on the basis of genealogy - that is, to construct hypothetical pedigrees for the various species of organisms. The book will be of interest to those studying natural history and the origins of modern scientific thought, it will appeal to researchers both in the natural sciences and in history.

Advances in Carbon Management Technologies - Carbon Removal, Renewable and Nuclear Energy, Volume 1 (Hardcover): Frank... Advances in Carbon Management Technologies - Carbon Removal, Renewable and Nuclear Energy, Volume 1 (Hardcover)
Frank Princiotta, Subhas Sikdar
R5,765 Discovery Miles 57 650 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Advances in Carbon Management Technologies comprises 43 chapters contributed by experts from all over the world. Volume 1 of the book, containing 23 chapters, discusses the status of technologies capable of yielding substantial reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from major combustion sources. Such technologies include renewable energy sources that can replace fossil fuels and technologies to capture CO2 after fossil fuel combustion or directly from the atmosphere, with subsequent permanent long-term storage. The introductory chapter emphasizes the gravity of the issues related to greenhouse gas emissionglobal temperature correlation, the state of the art of key technologies and the necessary emission reductions needed to meet international warming targets. Section 1 deals with global challenges associated with key fossil fuel mitigation technologies, including removing CO2 from the atmosphere, and emission measurements. Section 2 presents technological choices for coal, petroleum, and natural gas for the purpose of reducing carbon footprints associated with the utilization of such fuels. Section 3 deals with promising contributions of alternatives to fossil fuels, such as hydropower, nuclear, solar photovoltaics, and wind. Chapters 19 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license. The links can be found on the book's Routledge web page at https://www.routledge.com//9780367198428

Fractal Algorithm and Its Application in Rock Mechanics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022): Dongjie Xue Fractal Algorithm and Its Application in Rock Mechanics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)
Dongjie Xue
R3,107 Discovery Miles 31 070 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book focuses on learning and adapting nonlinear geometry tool in rock engineering through fractal theories, hypotheses, algorithm, practical understandings, and case studies. Understanding self-similarity and self-affinity is a prerequisite to the fractal model in rock mechanics. The book aims to provide a guide for the readers seeking to understand and build nonlinear model by fractal algorithm. The book is motivated by recent rapid advances in rock engineering in China including application of fractal theory, in addition to percolation theory. It is an essential reference to the most promising innovative rock engineering. Chapters are carefully developed to cover (1) new fractal algorithms (2) five engineering cases. This authored book addresses the issue with a holistic and systematic approach that utilizes fractal theory to nonlinear behavior in rock engineering. The book is written for researchers interested in rock and geological engineering as well as organizations engaged in underground energy practices.

Colorado's Hot Springs (Paperback, Revised edition): Deborah Frazier Colorado's Hot Springs (Paperback, Revised edition)
Deborah Frazier
R466 Discovery Miles 4 660 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

COLORADO’S HOT SPRINGS is an entertaining, comprehensive guide to the state's sweet soaking sites and their histories. This all new, up-to-date guide profiles forty-four hot springs, providing descriptions, contact information, directions, maps, photographs, and historical notes. The photographs capture each spring's unique character and beauty. Each chapter blends descriptions of the warm water wonders with stories about the unique characters, events, and ancient use by Native Americans. The springs are Colorado's warm water ocean and Debbie visited each one, twice. One visit was announced and the other was an unannounced, anonymous visit to truth-test information and chat anonymously with visitors about their observations.

Lecture Tutorials in Earth Science (Paperback, 2nd ed. 2020): Karen M. Kortz, Jessica J. Smay Lecture Tutorials in Earth Science (Paperback, 2nd ed. 2020)
Karen M. Kortz, Jessica J. Smay
R1,387 Discovery Miles 13 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Kortz and Smay bring their highly successful lecture tutorial approach (Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Geoscience) to easy-to-implement resource for any introductory earth science course. The brief activities here get students actively involved in the practical application of earth science concepts, while helping them navigate common pitfalls and misconceptions. Activities are built around questions that increase in conceptual difficulty as students progress. Easily incorporated in any class setting and size, the tutorials require no technology and no change in the syllabus, and are compatible with any introductory earth science text.

The Mountains of Saint Francis - Discovering the Geologic Events That Shaped Our Earth (Hardcover): Walter Alvarez The Mountains of Saint Francis - Discovering the Geologic Events That Shaped Our Earth (Hardcover)
Walter Alvarez
R1,127 R1,006 Discovery Miles 10 060 Save R121 (11%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Modern geologists, Walter Alvarez among them, showed in the last decades of the twentieth century that the history of our planet has witnessed events profoundly more dramatic than even the most spectacular chapters in human history. More violent than wars, more life altering than revolutions-understanding the geologic events that have shaped the Earth's surface is the quest and the passion of geologists. In the knowledgeable and graceful prose of Alvarez, general readers are led to explore the many mysteries that our planet guards. The author has chosen Italy as a microcosm in which to explore this amazing past for several reasons. First, it is the land where the earliest geologists learned how to read the history of the Earth, written in nature's rock archives. Second, it is where Alvarez and his Italian geological friends have continued to decipher the rock record, uncovering more historical episodes from the Earth's past. And third, the lovely land of Italy is unusually rich in geological treasures and offers examples of the key processes that have created the landscapes of the entire world. The Mountains of Saint Francis begins in Rome. We discover that the landscape of Rome was built by violent volcanic eruptions in the very recent past, almost certainly witnessed by our human ancestors. Next we travel to Siena and come face to face with a fundamental discovery of the geologists-that much of the dry land that we currently inhabit was once underwater, beneath ancient seas or oceans. Then we stop in the small medieval city of Gubbio and contemplate the amazing secret that the limestone rocks kept hidden for 65 million years-that a huge asteroid smashed into the Earth, disrupting the environment so severely that the dinosaurs, and perhaps half of the other forms of life inhabiting the Earth at the time, disappeared forever, opening the way for the rise of the mammals and eventually of humans. The impact theory that came from those Italian limestones at Gubbio was one of the great geological discoveries of the twentieth century. Just as important to the field of geology was the theory of plate tectonics-the understanding that the outer layer of the Earth is divided into crustal plates that move around, sometimes carrying continents into collisions with one another, like the great collision between Italy and Europe that built the Alps. And yet, to explain the Mountains of Saint Francis requires something more than a collision between continents. These are mountains that are still jealously guarding the secret of their past, and in this book we go along with the geological detectives as they try to uncover that secret. It is a journey that has seen the land of Italy lifted out of the sea, squashed and folded, torn apart, left high and dry when the Mediterranean Sea evaporated away, and then flooded when the Atlantic waters poured back in. The story of the Earth's history is fascinating in its own right, but with Alvarez as the tour guide, the journey takes on a human dimension, full of stories about the landscape and history of Italy and about the great geologists who uncovered the deep past of this land. It is a journey recounted in warm tones and subtle colors, reflecting the transcendent beauty of Italy itself.

Application of Soft Computing and Intelligent Methods in Geophysics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Alireza Hajian, Peter Styles Application of Soft Computing and Intelligent Methods in Geophysics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Alireza Hajian, Peter Styles
R5,513 Discovery Miles 55 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides a practical guide to applying soft-computing methods to interpret geophysical data. It discusses the design of neural networks with Matlab for geophysical data, as well as fuzzy logic and neuro-fuzzy concepts and their applications. In addition, it describes genetic algorithms for the automatic and/or intelligent processing and interpretation of geophysical data.

Advances in Earthquake Engineering for Urban Risk Reduction (Hardcover, 2006 ed.): S. Tanvir Wasti, Guney Ozcebe Advances in Earthquake Engineering for Urban Risk Reduction (Hardcover, 2006 ed.)
S. Tanvir Wasti, Guney Ozcebe
R7,946 Discovery Miles 79 460 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Earthquakes affecting urban areas can lead to catastrophic situations and hazard mitigation requires preparatory measures at all levels. Structural assessment is the diagnosis of the seismic health of buildings. Assessment is the prelude to decisions about rehabilitation or even demolition. The scale of the problem in dense urban settings brings about a need for macro seismic appraisal procedures because large numbers of existing buildings do not conform to the increased requirements of new earthquake codes and specifications or have other deficiencies. It is the vulnerable buildings - liable to cause damage and loss of life - that need immediate attention and urgent appraisal in order to decide if structural rehabilitation and upgrading are feasible. Current economic, efficient and occupant-friendly rehabilitation techniques vary widely and include the application either of precast concrete panels or layers, strips and patches of fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) in strategic locations. The papers in this book, many by renowned authorities in earthquake engineering, chart new and vital directions of research and application in the assessment and rehabilitation of buildings in seismic regions. While several papers discuss the probabilistic prediction and quantification of structural damage, others present approaches related with the in-situ and occupant friendly upgrading of buildings and propose both economical and practical techniques to address the problem.

The Angry Earth - Disaster in Anthropological Perspective (Paperback, 2nd edition): Susanna M. Hoffman, Anthony Oliver-Smith,... The Angry Earth - Disaster in Anthropological Perspective (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Susanna M. Hoffman, Anthony Oliver-Smith, Susanna Hoffman
R1,633 Discovery Miles 16 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Angry Earth explores how various cultures in different historical moments have responded to calamity, offering insight into the complex relationship between societies and their environments. From hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes to oil spills and nuclear accidents, disasters triggered by both natural and technological hazards have become increasingly frequent and destructive across the planet. Through case studies drawn from around the globe the contributors to this volume examine issues ranging from the social and political factors that set the stage for disaster, to the cultural processes experienced by survivors, to the long-term impact of disasters on culture and society. In the second edition, each chapter has been updated with a postscript to reflect on recent developments in the field. There is also new material on key present-day topics including epidemics, drought, non-governmental organizations, and displacement and resettlement. This book demonstrates the relevance of studying disaster from an anthropological perspective and is a valuable resource not only for anthropologists but for other fields concerned with education, policy and practice.

Lagrangian Transport in Geophysical Jets and Waves - The Dynamical Systems Approach (Hardcover, 2006 ed.): Roger M. Samelson,... Lagrangian Transport in Geophysical Jets and Waves - The Dynamical Systems Approach (Hardcover, 2006 ed.)
Roger M. Samelson, Stephen Wiggins
R1,487 Discovery Miles 14 870 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

In many oceanic and atmospheric flows, the collection of trajectories of fluid elements - the Lagrangian motion - is of fundamental importance, determining the transport of fluid properties as well as basic characteristics of the flow itself. In the presence of large-scale, coherent structures, this motion can be analyzed using methods developed originally in the geometric theory of ordinary differential equations. The last two decades have seen the rapid development of this dynamical systems approach to Lagrangian transport for the analysis of engineering and geophysical fluid flows. Geophysical fluid problems presented a new set of mathematical and computational challenges for this approach; in turn, these methods have provided new perspectives on Lagrangian motion in geophysical flows. This is the first introductory textbook to describe this approach in the context of geophysical fluid dynamics. and in parallel, in an accessible style, and will serve both to introduce the necessary mathematical framework to geophysical fluid dynamicists, and to introduce an active area of geophysical fluid research to applied nonlinear dynamicists. The text is suitable for graduate and advanced undergraduate students, and will also serve as a useful reference for researchers and scientists in either field.

Die Inseln Des Grossen Oceans Im Natur- und Voelkerleben (German, Paperback): Georg Hartwig Die Inseln Des Grossen Oceans Im Natur- und Voelkerleben (German, Paperback)
Georg Hartwig
R712 Discovery Miles 7 120 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Intertidal Deposits - River Mouths, Tidal Flats, and Coastal Lagoons (Paperback): Eisma Doeke Intertidal Deposits - River Mouths, Tidal Flats, and Coastal Lagoons (Paperback)
Eisma Doeke
R2,073 Discovery Miles 20 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Intertidal Deposits: River Mouths, Tidal Flats, and Coastal Lagoons combines the authors personal and professional experience with the mass of available literature to present a cohesive overview of intertidal deposits and the widely diverse conditions of their formation worldwide. This includes the strong influence of water movements, climate, sediment particle characteristics, vegetation, fauna, and man. Intertidal areas are important for many reasons both scientifically and economically and recently, a growing concern for conservation of these fragile regions strives to preserve and protect their natural balance. This book, written by an international expert in the field, concentrates on the more important intertidal areas distinguished by size and morphology, tidal range, the degree and type of vegetational cover, the amount and type of benthic fauna, the extent of human exploitation, and the degree of previous study.

The Stability of Slopes (Paperback, 2nd edition): Eddie Bromhead The Stability of Slopes (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Eddie Bromhead
R2,198 Discovery Miles 21 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

THis new edition of this successful book has been thoroughly revised to take account of recent advances in our understanding of slope stability and instability. The book begins with a consideration of slope stability processes, including the evolution of natural slopes. Thebehaviour of soil and rocks, and the flow of water through them, (which is of fundamental importance to their shear strength), are explained in considerable detail. The principles and techniques of stability analysis are covered in two separate chapters. From this basic theory the author develops practical design criteria for new slopes, discusses remedial measures for slope stabilization, and provides guidance on investigation of landslides. Computer programs to facilitate analysis and design are discussed where appropriate, and the book concludes with several carefully selected case histories, and design recommendations for man-made slopes.

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