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On Borders - Territories, Legitimacy, and the Rights of Place (Hardcover): Paulina Ochoa Espejo On Borders - Territories, Legitimacy, and the Rights of Place (Hardcover)
Paulina Ochoa Espejo
R2,449 Discovery Miles 24 490 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

When are borders justified? Who has a right to control them? Where should they be drawn? Today people think of borders as an island's shores. Just as beaches delimit a castaway's realm, so borders define the edges of a territory, occupied by a unified people, to whom the land legitimately belongs. Hence a territory is legitimate only if it belongs to a people unified by a civic identity. Sadly, this Desert Island Model of territorial politics forces us to choose. If we want territories, then we can either have democratic legitimacy, or inclusion of different civic identities-but not both. The resulting politics creates mass xenophobia, migrant-bashing, hoarding of natural resources, and border walls. To escape all this, On Borders presents an alternative model. Drawing on an intellectual tradition concerned with how land and climate shape institutions, it argues that we should not see territories as pieces of property owned by identity groups. Instead, we should see them as watersheds: as interconnected systems where institutions, people, the biota, and the land together create overlapping civic duties and relations, what the book calls place-specific duties. This Watershed Model argues that borders are justified when they allow us to fulfill those duties; that border-control rights spring from internationally-agreed conventions-not from internal legitimacy; that borders should be governed cooperatively by the neighboring states and the states system; and that border redrawing should be done with environmental conservation in mind. The book explores how this model undoes the exclusionary politics of desert islands.

Introducing Human Geography - Globalisation, Difference and Inequality (Paperback): Gordan Waitt, Pauline Mcguirk, Kevin Dunn,... Introducing Human Geography - Globalisation, Difference and Inequality (Paperback)
Gordan Waitt, Pauline Mcguirk, Kevin Dunn, Ian Burnley, Kate Hartig
R2,482 Discovery Miles 24 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A comprehensive new introduction to Australian and Aotearoa/New Zealand human and cultural geography. The authors integrate key themes of globalisation, difference and inequality into this student friendly book. Each chapter follows a strong pedagogical framework designed to enhance students' ability to understand the material.

Aboriginal Fables and Legandary Tales (Paperback, New edition): A.W. Reed Aboriginal Fables and Legandary Tales (Paperback, New edition)
A.W. Reed
R221 Discovery Miles 2 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

How did snakes become poisonous? Why are there black swans only in Australia? Learn a bout the powerful Rainbow Snake, red and black flying foxes, the Eagle-hawk and the Medicine-man in these incredible tales of the Dramtime. So much of traditional Aboriginal storytelling teaches us about the animal world and the spiritual bond shared between the Aboriginal people and nature.

Ocean - Earth's Last Wilderness (Paperback): David Attenborough, Colin Butfield Ocean - Earth's Last Wilderness (Paperback)
David Attenborough, Colin Butfield
R525 R468 Discovery Miles 4 680 Save R57 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

From the icy oceans of our poles to remote coral islands, David Attenborough has filmed in every ocean habitat on planet earth. Now, with long-term collaborator Colin Butfield, he shares the story of our last great, critical wilderness, and the one which shapes the land we live on, regulates our climate and creates the air we breathe.

Through one hundred years, eight unique ocean habitats, countless intriguing species - and through personal stories, history and cutting-edge science - Ocean uncovers the mystery, the wonder and the frailty of the most unexplored habitat on our planet. And it shows its remarkable resilience: it is the part of our world that can, and in some cases has, recovered the fastest, and in our lifetimes we could see a fully restored marine world, even richer and more spectacular than we could possibly hope, if we act now.

It is a book almost a century in the making, but one that has never been more urgently needed.

OCR A Level Geography Third Edition (Paperback): David Barker, Michael Raw, Helen Harris, Andy Palmer, Peter Stiff, Nigel... OCR A Level Geography Third Edition (Paperback)
David Barker, Michael Raw, Helen Harris, Andy Palmer, Peter Stiff, …
R1,777 Discovery Miles 17 770 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Help your students to develop the geographical skills and knowledge they need to succeed using this new Edition Student book, which includes new case studies and practice questions. Written by our expert author team, the new edition is structured to provide support for A-Level Geography learners of all abilities. The book includes: * Activities and regular review questions to reinforce geographical knowledge and build up core geographical skills * Clear explanations to help students to grapple with tricky geographical concepts and grasp links between topics * Case studies from around the world to vividly demonstrate geographical theory in action * Exciting fieldwork projects that meet the fieldwork and investigation requirements This student book is supported by digital resources on our new digital platform Boost, providing a seamless online and offline teaching experience.

The Island of Desire - The Story of a South Sea Trader (Hardcover): Robert Dean Frisbie The Island of Desire - The Story of a South Sea Trader (Hardcover)
Robert Dean Frisbie
R569 Discovery Miles 5 690 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Advanced Introduction to Demography (Paperback): Wolfgang Lutz Advanced Introduction to Demography (Paperback)
Wolfgang Lutz
R763 Discovery Miles 7 630 Out of stock

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. Highlighting the power of multi-dimensional demography, this Advanced Introduction addresses the most consequential changes in our societies and economies using quantitative approaches. It defines three demographic theories with predictive power - demographic metabolism, transition and dividend - and repositions the discipline at the heart of social science. Key features include: Discussion of alternative demographic scenarios in the context of sustainable development Introduction of national human resource management as the population policy for the 21st century An outline of how the significant demographic theories discussed form the building blocks of a Unified Demographic Theory An argument for cognitive changes as the primary driver of demographic transition rather than changing economic conditions, demonstrated by the impact of changing educational attainment structures. This Advanced Introduction is a must-read for demographers around the globe for its concise summary of the concepts, theories and power of multi-dimensional demography, as well as students of demography at all levels. It will also be useful to academics in other social sciences, including human geography, development studies and sociology scholars interested in what state-of-the-art demography has to offer their fields.

Advanced Introduction to Global Production Networks (Paperback): Neil M. Coe Advanced Introduction to Global Production Networks (Paperback)
Neil M. Coe
R677 Discovery Miles 6 770 Out of stock

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This Advanced Introduction provides a comprehensive guide to the vibrant and expanding global production network (GPN) approach. Neil M. Coe deftly explores the antecedents and theoretical underpinnings of GPN analysis, as well as debates and controversies surrounding the approach and its position in wider interdisciplinary discussions. He argues overall that, during a time of profound ongoing challenges within the global economic system, the need for a GPN framework has never been more pressing. Key features include: an up-to-date assessment of current debates in the literature an integrated perspective on how GPN thinking can aid understanding of capitalist uneven development a wide range of sectoral and geographical examples a thorough discussion of connections to cognate debates in the wider social sciences and business and management studies identification of future research challenges in the field. In short, Advanced Introduction to Global Production Networks is an ideal introductory book for students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in geography, economics and business looking to understand the organization and dynamics of the global economy.

W. A. Cuthbertson - Artist-Explorer Extraordinaire - An Account of the Life and Work of the Artist and Antarctic Explorer... W. A. Cuthbertson - Artist-Explorer Extraordinaire - An Account of the Life and Work of the Artist and Antarctic Explorer William Alexander Cuthbertson (1882-1968) (Hardcover)
Robin J.H. Fanshawe
R1,034 Discovery Miles 10 340 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
W. A. Cuthbertson - Artist-Explorer Extraordinaire - An Account of the Life and Work of the Artist and Antarctic Explorer ... W. A. Cuthbertson - Artist-Explorer Extraordinaire - An Account of the Life and Work of the Artist and Antarctic Explorer William Alexander Cuthbertson (1882-1968) (Paperback)
Robin J.H. Fanshawe
R741 Discovery Miles 7 410 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Future of Geography - How Power and Politics in Space Will Change Our World (Paperback): Tim Marshall The Future of Geography - How Power and Politics in Space Will Change Our World (Paperback)
Tim Marshall
R276 Discovery Miles 2 760 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Space: the biggest geopolitical story of the coming century – new from the multi-million-copy international bestselling author of Prisoners of Geography and The Power of Geography

Spy satellites orbiting the Moon. Space metals worth billions. Humans on Mars within our lifetimes.

This isn’t science fiction. It’s astropolitics.

We’re entering a new space race – and it could revolutionise life on Earth.

Space: the new frontier, a wild and lawless place. It is already central to communication, economics, military strategy and international relations on Earth. Now, it is the latest arena for human exploration, exploitation – and, possibly, conquest. We’re heading up and out, and we’re taking our power struggles with us. China, the USA and Russia are leading the way.

From physical territory and resources to satellites, weaponry and strategic choke points, geopolitics is as important in the skies above us as it is down below. If you’ve ever wondered if humans are going back to the Moon, who will benefit from exploration or what space wars might look like, the answers are here.

With all the insight and wit that have made Tim Marshall the UK’s most popular writer on geopolitics, this gripping book shows how we got here and where we’re going, covering great-power rivalry; technology; commerce; combat in space; and what it means for all of us down here on Earth. This is essential reading on power, politics and the future of humanity.

AQA A-level Geography Fifth Edition - Contains all new case studies and 100s of new questions (Paperback): Ian Whittaker, Helen... AQA A-level Geography Fifth Edition - Contains all new case studies and 100s of new questions (Paperback)
Ian Whittaker, Helen Fyfe, Malcolm Skinner, Paul Abbiss, Philip Banks
R1,862 Discovery Miles 18 620 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Cramming all new-case studies and 100s of new questions into one book, this new edition of our AQA A-level Geography student book will capture imaginations as it travels around the globe. This book has been written by our expert author team and structured to provide support for learners of all abilities. The book includes: * Activities and regular review questions to reinforce geographical knowledge and build up core geographical skills * Clear explanations to help students to grapple with tricky geographical concepts and grasp links between topics * Case studies from around the world to vividly demonstrate geographical theory in action * Exciting fieldwork projects that meet the fieldwork and investigation requirements * The most up-to-date theory of plate tectonics This student book is supported by digital resources on our new digital platform Boost, providing a seamless online and offline teaching experience.

Darwin's Odyssey: The Voyage of the Beagle (Paperback): Kevin Jackson Darwin's Odyssey: The Voyage of the Beagle (Paperback)
Kevin Jackson
R232 R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Save R21 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The Map and the Manuscript - Journeys in the Mysteries of the Two Rennes (Hardcover): Simon M. Miles The Map and the Manuscript - Journeys in the Mysteries of the Two Rennes (Hardcover)
Simon M. Miles
R989 Discovery Miles 9 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Affair of Rennes is a nest of enigmas that has baffled and enthralled readers in equal measure for more than fifty years. From a minor riddle of local history about a tiny village in the south of France, it has become a global phenomenon, inspiring countless articles, books, documentaries and even movies. Yet the core questions at the heart of the story have remained unsolved. Until now. In The Map and the Manuscript: Journeys in the Mysteries of the Two Rennes, author Simon M. Miles retraces his steps on a twenty-year investigation into the Affair and describes a series of breakthroughs which have broken the seals on this intriguing puzzle. For the first time, knowledge that has been carefully hidden from view for decades, and even longer, is revealed. The anonymous author of a strange surrealist poem is unmasked, and his identity proves to be the key to unlocking the riddles which have remained resolutely sealed. From the mysterious parchments, to the enigmatic book written by a local priest in the nineteenth century, to the persistent claims of alignments between significant sites in the landscape, the Affair of Rennes gives up its secrets in this book. Richly illustrated with 140 maps, charts, photographs and diagrams, The Map and the Manuscript marks a new era in understanding one of the great unsolved, mysteries of the twentieth century.

British Columbia Magazine, Vol. 8: December, 1912 (Classic Reprint) (Hardcover): Frank Buffington Vrooman British Columbia Magazine, Vol. 8: December, 1912 (Classic Reprint) (Hardcover)
Frank Buffington Vrooman
R662 Discovery Miles 6 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Cooperative Economic Insect Report, Vol. 5: May 6, 1955 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback): United States Department of Agriculture Cooperative Economic Insect Report, Vol. 5: May 6, 1955 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback)
United States Department of Agriculture
R484 Discovery Miles 4 840 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Water Supply Outlook and Federal-State-Private Cooperative Snow Surveys for Nevada: April 8, 1963 (Classic Reprint)... Water Supply Outlook and Federal-State-Private Cooperative Snow Surveys for Nevada: April 8, 1963 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback)
Manes Barton
R497 Discovery Miles 4 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Water Supply Outlook and Federal-State-Private Cooperative Snow Surveys for Nevada: April 8, 1964 (Classic Reprint)... Water Supply Outlook and Federal-State-Private Cooperative Snow Surveys for Nevada: April 8, 1964 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback)
Manes Barton
R497 Discovery Miles 4 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Federal-State Cooperative Snow Surveys and Water Forecasts for Wyoming: Issued April 8, 1954 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback):... Federal-State Cooperative Snow Surveys and Water Forecasts for Wyoming: Issued April 8, 1954 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback)
George W Peak
R483 Discovery Miles 4 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Report of the International Ice Patrol in the North Atlantic: 2002 Season (Classic Reprint) (Hardcover): United States Coast... Report of the International Ice Patrol in the North Atlantic: 2002 Season (Classic Reprint) (Hardcover)
United States Coast Guard
R656 Discovery Miles 6 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Map and the Manuscript - Journeys in the Mysteries of the Two Rennes (Paperback): Simon M. Miles The Map and the Manuscript - Journeys in the Mysteries of the Two Rennes (Paperback)
Simon M. Miles
R699 Discovery Miles 6 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Affair of Rennes is a nest of enigmas that has baffled and enthralled readers in equal measure for more than fifty years. From a minor riddle of local history about a tiny village in the south of France, it has become a global phenomenon, inspiring countless articles, books, documentaries and even movies. Yet the core questions at the heart of the story have remained unsolved. Until now. In The Map and the Manuscript: Journeys in the Mysteries of the Two Rennes, author Simon M. Miles retraces his steps on a twenty-year investigation into the Affair and describes a series of breakthroughs which have broken the seals on this intriguing puzzle. For the first time, knowledge that has been carefully hidden from view for decades, and even longer, is revealed. The anonymous author of a strange surrealist poem is unmasked, and his identity proves to be the key to unlocking the riddles which have remained resolutely sealed. From the mysterious parchments, to the enigmatic book written by a local priest in the nineteenth century, to the persistent claims of alignments between significant sites in the landscape, the Affair of Rennes gives up its secrets in this book. Richly illustrated with 140 maps, charts, photographs and diagrams, The Map and the Manuscript marks a new era in understanding one of the great unsolved, mysteries of the twentieth century.

Antarctic Exploration - Germany in Antarctica (Hardcover): Ladislas Szabo Antarctic Exploration - Germany in Antarctica (Hardcover)
Ladislas Szabo; Translated by Nicholas Reardon; Cover design or artwork by Nicholas Reardon; Edited by Nicholas Reardon
R1,042 Discovery Miles 10 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This Fully illustrated book covers Germany in Antarctica from the 1900s to the 1940s, starting with Erich von Drygalsky's 1901 Gauss expedition, then on to the 1939 Schwabenland Expedition which is well covered in the book with many never seen before photographs. Within the pages of this book you will be able to follow the author's detailed research and photos showing how Germans could have escaped war torn Berlin at the end of the war and be able to flee Europe, reaching the relative safety of South America. The author then explores how a phantom convoy of U-boats was used to move Germans not only to South America but also to hidden underground bases in Antarctica and he describes how these well stocked underground complexes were a follow on from the detailed aerial mapping done by the Schwabenland Expedition.

Place-names (Paperback): A.D. Mills Place-names (Paperback)
A.D. Mills
R191 Discovery Miles 1 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Future of Geography - How Power and Politics in Space Will Change Our World (Hardcover): Tim Marshall The Future of Geography - How Power and Politics in Space Will Change Our World (Hardcover)
Tim Marshall
R480 Discovery Miles 4 800 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Space: the biggest geopolitical story of the coming century - new from the multi-million-copy international bestselling author of Prisoners of Geography Spy satellites orbiting the moon. Space metals worth more than most countries' GDP. People on Mars within the next ten years. This isn't science fiction. It's astropolitics. Humans are heading up and out, and we're taking our power struggles with us. Soon, what happens in space will shape human history as much the mountains, rivers and seas have on Earth. It's no coincidence that Russia, China and the USA are leading the way. The next fifty years will change the face of global politics. In this gripping book, bestselling author Tim Marshall lays bare the new geopolitical realities to show how we got here and where we're going, covering the new space race; great-power rivalry; technology; economics; war; and what it means for all of us down here on Earth. Written with all the insight and wit that have made Marshall the UK's most popular writer on geopolitics, this is the essential read on power, politics and the future of humanity. Praise for The Power of Geography: 'Fascinating . . . I can't imagine reading a better book this year.' Daily Mirror 'Another outstanding guide to the modern world. Marshall is a master at explaining what you need to know and why.' Peter Frankopan And Prisoners of Geography: 'Like having a light shone on your understanding... I can't think of another book that explains the world situation so well.' Nicolas Lezard, Evening Standard 'Sharp insights into the way geography shapes the choices of world leaders.' Gideon Rachman, Financial Times

Handbook on the Water-Energy-Food Nexus (Hardcover): Floor Brouwer Handbook on the Water-Energy-Food Nexus (Hardcover)
Floor Brouwer
R6,870 Discovery Miles 68 700 Out of stock

This Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of how water, energy and food are interconnected, comprising a coherent system: the nexus. It considers the interlinkages between natural resources, governance processes seeking coherence among water, energy and food policies, and the adoption of transdisciplinary approaches in the field. With contributions covering a broad range of disciplinary perspectives and cross-cutting themes, the Handbook has a well-balanced mix of conceptual chapters and empirical studies. It includes a state-of-the-art analysis of the concepts and experiences in implementing the nexus in different policy environments, providing examples of successful integrated decision-making across the domains of water, energy and food. Offering a global perspective on water, energy and food security, the Handbook contains insights into achieving both national development goals and the Sustainable Development Goals. Chapters further highlight how to understand the concepts of the nexus in practice, impacts of the nexus in governance, policy and business, and methods and tools to strengthen the nexus. Interdisciplinary and thorough, this Handbook will be critical reading for environmental management, public policy and human geography scholars. It will also be a useful tool for policymakers looking for successful examples of policy coherence towards an integrated management of water, energy and food resources.

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