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Format: XVIII, 228 p. 187 illus., 150 illus. in color. , online resource.

ISBN: 9783319054131

Series Statement: World Regional Geography Book Series,

Content: This book discusses the political and economic history and geography of Georgia, the problems it has faced, and how it has overcome and is still overcoming them. In most countries, at the end of the 20th century the successful resolution of social-economic, political, demographic and ecological problems was largely dependent on effectively protecting the population and economic assets from natural disasters and on ensuring conditions for their sustainable development. These problems are most acute in mountainous regions like Georgia, where the unplanned development of natural ecosystems has had drastic consequences. It is therefore necessary to understand not only the probability of changing conditions (natural as well as political and demographic), but also the probability of the resulting economic losses.                The book is divided into four sections; historical and political geography, geological processes, ecological processes and developmental geography. In  the historical and political geography section  the authors present a detailed discussion on ancient history, historical and political geography, ethnic groups and  religions, demographics and  socio-cultural geography. The geological processes section contains information on geology, geodynamical processes, glacial and periglacial processes.  The ecological processes section examines a variety of landscapes and ecosystems, aspects of deforestation, reforestation and desertification along with anthropogenic impacts on the environment. The developmental geography section looks at different economies, natural resources,  sustainable development and climate change.  .

Note: Introduction -- Section 1: Historical and Political Geography -- Ancient History -- Historical and Political Geography -- Ethnic Groups and Religions -- Demographics -- Sociocultural Geography -- Section 2: Geological Processes -- Geology -- Geodynamical Processes -- Glacial and Periglacial Processes -- Section 3: Ecological Processes -- Landscapes -- Deforestation and Reforestation -- Desertification -- Ecosystems -- Anthropogenic Impact on Environment.-Section 4: Developmental Geography -- Economical History -- Economics -- Natural Resources -- Sustainable Development -- Global Warming and Climate Change.-Law and Government.

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Subjects: Geography

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-05413-1

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Format: 1 Online-Ressource (XXX, 476 Seiten) : , Illustrationen, Diagramme, Karten (farbig).

ISBN: 978-94-007-2001-5

Series Statement: Water science and technology library volume 66

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 978-94-007-2000-8

Language: English

Subjects: Geography

Keywords: Einzugsgebiet ; Hydrologie ; Wassergüte ; Wasserhaushalt ; Fluss ; Wassernutzung ; Wasserverschmutzung

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-007-2001-5

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Format: XVI, 299 p. 120 illus., 87 illus. in color. , online resource.

ISBN: 9783319016894

Series Statement: Geotechnologies and the Environment ; 10

Content: “Geospatial Technologies and Climate Change” is a scholarly compilation of seventeen chapters from researchers working on climate change related research in five countries of four continents. Geospatial technologies, synergetic applications of remote sensing and geographical information systems, offer versatile cross-scale tools to study climate change, the climate system’s changes over decades, and their impacts on social- and ecological systems. A wide variety of climate change applications and the most advanced tools for climate change research are presented in this volume.  The detailed treatment of the topic is framed in the paradigm of spatial planning for mitigation and adaptation. Through multifunctional and flexible thinking the authors investigate the dynamics of natural systems and suggest planning ahead for longer terms, as changes of the climate unfold only over longer periods.  The book argues that technological innovations for climate change mitigation and adaptation should begin locally. Three strands of spatially defined climate change research come together in this volume. The first part  explores geospatial technologies as assessment tools that play important roles in scoping and monitoring climate change impacts. The second part reviews geospatial technologies as decision support tools applied in planning for adaptation and mitigation. The third part provides an introduction to the basics of geospatial technologies and uncovers their technical potential in advanced climate change research. Designed for students, academics and decision-makers, the volume accounts for the leading currents of thought in applying geospatial technologies in climate change research and adaptation. By demonstrating how diversity of discovery methods can broaden our knowledge, from design charettes through hands-on engagement with the local environment to interpreting satellite imagery, the authors emphasize the importance of inter-disciplinary approaches in addressing uncertainties over climate change. The broad and fresh perspectives of the authors make this volume an invaluable guide in innovative application of geospatial technologies in climate change research.

Note: Geospatial Technologies as Impact Assessment Tools in Scoping and Monitoring the Impact of Climate Change -- Climate change around the world: Australia, the Netherlands and India -- Dust storms over Indo-Gangetic basin and their impact on Regional climate, precipitation, Himalayan snow/glaciers and Ocean-Ecology supplement -- Impact of Climate Change on Coral Reefs -- Landslide disaster management -- Studies on mangrove Regeneration in tsunami affected area of port blair, south Andaman using in situ and remote sensing techniques -- Phyto and Zooplankton community assemblages of Car Nicobar Islands, Andaman Sea, India and its Significance with Climatic Change -- Application of GIS and Remote Sensing in Landslide Hazard Zonation -- Geospatial Technologies as Decision Support Tools in Planning for Adaptation and Mitigation -- Swarm Planning for Climate Change: How Transformations can be Achieved -- Maps, Knowledge, Resilience: Application of ArcGIS in building small island’s resilience to Climate Change -- Evaluation of remote-sensing-based potential fishing zones (PFZs) advisories along Mumbai coast -- Application of geo-spatial technologies in Coastal Vulnerability studies due to Sea Level  Rise (SLR) along the select regions of Indian coast -- Geospatial Technologies: Exploring their Technical Potential in Climate Change Research -- Generation of Morphometric Information Using Satellite Images Satellite Geoid/Gravity for Offshore Exploration -- Modelling of climate and climate projection: A data intensive paradigm -- DGPS Principles, Errors and Achievable Accuracies -- Fundamentals of Geographical Information System (GIS), Map Sources and Digital Map Preparation -- Generation of Morphometric Information Using Satellite Images -- Fundamentals of Remotesensing.

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Additional Edition: Printed edition: ISBN 9783319016887

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Subjects: Geography

Keywords: Aufsatzsammlung

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-01689-4

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Format: XIX, 489 p. 94 illus., 83 illus. in color. , online resource.

ISBN: 9789401788786

Series Statement: Water Science and Technology Library, 71

Content: The population of cities around the world is growing at an alarming rate, and as a result the landscapes of most cities are going through enormous changes. In particular, fertile agricultural lands at the periphery of cities are being developed without consideration of holistic planning. As such, peri-urban areas, zones of transition from rural to urban land uses located between the outer limits of the urban and the rural environment are experiencing significant losses of agricultural land, increased runoff, and water quality degradation. Concurrently, the demands for water, food and energy are increasing within cities, and unless a balance is struck the liveability of these cities will soon be compromised. The current water and land use changes have serious consequences on lifestyle, environment, health and overall well-being of urban communities. This book therefore helps readers to understand the current issues and challenges and examines suitable strategies and practices to cope with current and future pressures of urbanisation and peri-urban land-use changes. The book examines a number of critical aspects in relation to the future of cities and peri-urban regions, including the suitability of policies and institutions to sustain cities into the future; impact of current trends in land use change, population increase and water demand; long term planning needs and approaches to ensure the secured future for generations ahead; and strategies to adapt the cities and land uses so that they remain viable and liveable. The readership of the book will include policy makers, urban planners, researchers, post-graduate students in urban planning and environmental and water resources management and managers in municipal councils.

Note: From the Contents: Peri-urban: The Final Frontier for Urban Sustainability and Resilience -- Integrated Water Cycle Modelling of the Urban/Peri-urban Continuum -- Managing Threats and Opportunities of Urbanization for Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture in Tamala Metropolis, Ghana -- Protected Horticulture in Peri-urban Areas: An Alternative to Meet Future Challenges of Malnutrition and Livelihood Security Due to Urbanisation -- Promoting Urban and Peri-urban Farming to build Productive, Vibrant and Inclusive Cities – The Way Forward -- Urbanization and its Effects on Water, Food Security and Energy Needs In Iran – A Case Study of City of Shiraz -- Knowledge Assessment on Climate Change and Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture in Dakar, Senegal -- Planning for Land and Water Resources in Peri-urban Landscapes – Lessons from Australia -- Urban Agriculture, A Response to the Food Supply Crisis in Kampala City, Uganda.

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Subjects: Geography

Keywords: Konferenzschrift

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-017-8878-6

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Format: 1 Online-Ressource (XV, 384 S.) , graph. Darst., Kt.

ISBN: 9781402098444

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druckausgabe ISBN 978-1-4020-9843-7

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Subjects: Geography

Keywords: Hydrometeorologie

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4020-9844-4

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Format: 1 Online-Ressource (1000 S.)

ISBN: 9789048126422 , 9789048126439

Series Statement: Encyclopedia of earth sciences series

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druckausgabe ISBN 978-90-481-2641-5

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Subjects: Physics , Earth Sciences , Geography , Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science

Keywords: Glaziologie ; Glaziales Sediment ; Glazialgeologie ; Dauerfrostgebiet ; Dauerfrostboden ; Kryosphäre ; Eis ; Eisdecke ; Gletscherkunde ; Gletscher ; Schnee ; Glaziallandschaft ; Glazialerosion ; Glazialmorphologie ; Schnee ; Eis ; Gletscher ; Wörterbuch ; Wörterbuch

DOI: 10.1007/978-90-481-2642-2

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Format: 1 Online-Ressource (XXXVII, 588 p.) , 107 illus., 42 illus. in color

ISBN: 9789400711778

Series Statement: Human-Environment Interactions 2

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druckausgabe ISBN 978-94-007-1176-1

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Subjects: Geography , Biology , General works

Keywords: Sozialökologie ; Mensch ; Natur ; Interaktion ; Längsschnittuntersuchung ; Aufsatzsammlung

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-007-1177-8

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Author information: Singh, Simron Jit 1969-

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Format: XI, 488 p. 151 illus., 85 illus. in color. , online resource.

ISBN: 9784431550433

Series Statement: Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences,

Content: In this book, an interdisciplinary research group of faculty members, researchers, professionals, and planners contributed to an understanding of the dynamics and dimensions of emerging challenges and risks in megacities in the rapidly changing urban environments in Asia and examined emerging resilience themes from the point of view of sustainability and public policy. The world’s urban population in 2009 was approximately 3.4 billion and Asia’s urban population was about 1.72 billion. Between 2010 and 2020, 411 million people will be added to Asian cities (60% of the growth in the world’s urban population). By 2020, of the world’s urban population of 4.2 billion, approximately 2.2 billion will be in Asia. China and India will contribute 31.3% of the total world urban population by 2025. Developing Asia’s projected global share of CO2 emissions from energy consumption will increase from 30% in 2006 to 43% by 2030. City regions serve as magnets for people, enterprise, and culture, but with urbanisation, the worst form of visible poverty becomes prominent. The Asian region, with a slum population of an estimated 505.5 million people, remains host to over half of the world’s slum population. The book provides information on a comprehensive range of environmental threats faced by the inhabitants of megacities. It also offers a wide range of case studies with transdisciplinary approach to rapidly growing megacities (with populations of more than 5 million) from developed and developing countries of Asia.

Note: Introducing Asian Mega City Environment -- Analysing Asia's mega-cities and mega-urban-region dynamics using Geopolis database -- Future of Asian Mega Cities -- Urban Water Risk in Asian Mega Cities -- Urban Planning, Governance and Management Dealing with Climate Change in Indian Mega Cities -- Japanese Experiences -- Spatial changes in the socioeconomic aspects of the Tokyo metropolitan area after the 1980s -- Urban heat islands in Tokyo -- Osaka as the nation's second-largest mega city -- distinctive trajectories of industrial, commercial and consumer city -- Indian Experiences -- Chennai: Questioning the sustainability of an emerging mega-city - economy, environment and governance -- Local Action Planning for Pro-Poor Urban governance in the Southern Mega City of Chennai, India -- Population Dynamics in Calcutta Metropolitan Region: Implications for Planning and Governance -- Changing Environment, Physical Landscape and Emerging Heat Islands in Kolkata Metropolitan Region -- Role of local level relative humidity on the development of urban heat island across the Delhi Metropolitan Region -- Urban Political Ecology in megacities: The case of Delhi's waste water -- Spatial Correlation of Changing Land Use, Surface Temperature (UHI) and NDVI in Delhi Using Landsat Satellite Images -- Housing in Hyderabad -- Nutritional Status of Men and Women in Mumbai: Is There Any Imbalance across Slums and Non-Slums -- Chinese Experiences -- Spatio-temporal evolution of urban structure in Shanghai" -- The Population Distribution and Urban Development polices in Shanghai -- Urban Expansion in the Yangtze River Delta in a High Economic Growth Period-A Comparison between Wuxi and Kunshan in Metropolitan Fringe of Shanghai -- Urban restructuring of Beijing City after the reform and open policy -- Changing Climate and Air Quality in the Fast-urbanization Pearl River Delta region of Southern China -- Urban growth in a rapidly urbanised mega city –Wuhan, P.R.China -- Other Asian Mega Cities Experiences -- Singapore’s Global City Challenges: National Identity, Cosmopolitan Aspirations, Migrant Requirements Urban Development in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam -- Spatial Dynamics of the Automobile Industry in the Extended Bangkok Metropolitan Region -- Jakarta Megacity (Jabodetabek): from City Development toward Urban Complex Development System.

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Subjects: Geography

Keywords: Aufsatzsammlung

DOI: 10.1007/978-4-431-55043-3

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Format: Online-Ressource (XLVI, 1253 p. 659 illus., 428 illus. in color. eReference, digital)

ISBN: 9789048126422

Series Statement: Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series

Content: The earth’s cryosphere, which includes snow, glaciers and ice caps, ice sheets, ice shelves, sea ice, river and lake ice, and frozen ground, contains about 75% of the earth’s fresh water. It exists at almost all latitudes, from the tropics to the poles, and plays a vital role in controlling the global climate system. It also provides direct visible evidence of the effect of climate change, and, therefore, requires proper understanding of the complex dynamics. This encyclopedia mainly focuses on the various aspects of snow, ice and glaciers, but also covers other cryospheric branches, and provides an up-to-date information and basic concepts on relevant topics. It includes alphabetically arranged and professionally written, comprehensive and authoritative academic articles by well-known international experts in individual fields. The encyclopedia contains a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from the atmospheric processes responsible for snow formation; transformation of snow to ice and changes in their properties; classification of ice and glaciers and their worldwide distribution; glaciation and ice ages; glacier dynamics; glacier surface and subsurface characteristics; geomorphic processes and landscape formation; hydrology and sedimentary systems; permafrost degradation; hazards caused by cryospheric changes; and trends of glacier retreat on the global scale along with the impact of climate change. This book can serve as a source of reference at the undergraduate and graduate level and help better understand snow, ice and glaciers. This will also be an indispensable tool containing specialized literature for geologists, geographers, climatologists, hydrologists, and water resources engineers; as well as to those who are engaged in the practice of agricultural and civil engineering, earth sciences, environmental sciences and engineering, ecosystem management, and other relevant subjects

Note: Includes bibliographical references and index

Additional Edition: ISBN 9789048126415

Additional Edition: Buchausg. u.d.T. Encyclopedia of snow, ice and glaciers Dordrecht : Springer, 2011 ISBN 904812641X

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Language: English

Subjects: Physics , Earth Sciences , Geography

Keywords: Glaziologie ; Glaziales Sediment ; Glazialgeologie ; Dauerfrostgebiet ; Dauerfrostboden ; Kryosphäre ; Eis ; Eisdecke ; Gletscherkunde ; Gletscher ; Schnee ; Glaziallandschaft ; Glazialerosion ; Glazialmorphologie ; Schnee ; Eis ; Gletscher ; Glaziologie ; Glaziales Sediment ; Glazialgeologie ; Dauerfrostgebiet ; Dauerfrostboden ; Kryosphäre ; Eis ; Eisdecke ; Gletscherkunde ; Gletscher ; Schnee ; Glaziallandschaft ; Glazialerosion ; Glazialmorphologie ; Wörterbuch

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Format: Online-Ressource (XVIII, 228 p. 187 illus., 150 illus. in color, online resource)

ISBN: 9783319054131

Series Statement: World Regional Geography Book Series

Content: Introduction -- Section 1: Historical and Political Geography -- Ancient History -- Historical and Political Geography -- Ethnic Groups and Religions -- Demographics -- Sociocultural Geography -- Section 2: Geological Processes -- Geology -- Geodynamical Processes -- Glacial and Periglacial Processes -- Section 3: Ecological Processes -- Landscapes -- Deforestation and Reforestation -- Desertification -- Ecosystems -- Anthropogenic Impact on Environment.-Section 4: Developmental Geography -- Economical History -- Economics -- Natural Resources -- Sustainable Development -- Global Warming and Climate Change.-Law and Government.

Content: This book discusses the political and economic history and geography of Georgia, the problems it has faced, and how it has overcome and is still overcoming them. In most countries, at the end of the 20th century the successful resolution of social-economic, political, demographic and ecological problems was largely dependent on effectively protecting the population and economic assets from natural disasters and on ensuring conditions for their sustainable development. These problems are most acute in mountainous regions like Georgia, where the unplanned development of natural ecosystems has had drastic consequences. It is therefore necessary to understand not only the probability of changing conditions (natural as well as political and demographic), but also the probability of the resulting economic losses. The book is divided into four sections; historical and political geography, geological processes, ecological processes and developmental geography. In the historical and political geography section the authors present a detailed discussion on ancient history, historical and political geography, ethnic groups and religions, demographics and socio-cultural geography. The geological processes section contains information on geology, geodynamical processes, glacial and periglacial processes. The ecological processes section examines a variety of landscapes and ecosystems, aspects of deforestation, reforestation and desertification along with anthropogenic impacts on the environment. The developmental geography section looks at different economies, natural resources, sustainable development and climate change. .

Note: Description based upon print version of record , IntroductionSection 1: Historical and Political Geography -- Ancient History -- Historical and Political Geography -- Ethnic Groups and Religions -- Demographics -- Sociocultural Geography -- Section 2: Geological Processes -- Geology -- Geodynamical Processes -- Glacial and Periglacial Processes -- Section 3: Ecological Processes -- Landscapes -- Deforestation and Reforestation -- Desertification -- Ecosystems -- Anthropogenic Impact on Environment.-Section 4: Developmental Geography -- Economical History -- Economics -- Natural Resources -- Sustainable Development -- Global Warming and Climate Change.-Law and Government.

Additional Edition: ISBN 9783319054124

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Bondyrev, Igor V., 1948 - The geography of Georgia Cham : Springer, 2015 ISBN 9783319054124

Language: English

Subjects: Geography

Keywords: Georgien ; Geografie

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