News 2/2014 Geography
R. Baghel, South Asia Institute, University of F. Gutiérrez, M. Gutiérrez, University of Zaragoza, V. Kale, University of Pune, Pune, India (Ed) Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany Zaragoza, Spain (Eds) Landscapes and Landforms of River Control in India Landscapes and Landforms of India Spatial, Governmental and Subjective Spain Dimensions The proposed monograph on ‘Geomorphologi- Contents cal Landscapes of India’ will aim to describe and Large river systems throughout the planet have The geology and geomorphology of Spain. A explain in simple words the geomorphological been dramatically transformed due to river concise introduction.- The Guadalentín tec- characteristics and the origin of the above-men- control projects such as large dams and embank- tonic depression, Betic Chain, Murcia.- The late tioned landforms and landscapes. The proposed ments. Unlike other major human impacts like Neogene to Quaternary drainage evolution of the monograph will provide the background infor- anthropogenic climate change, the alteration of uplifted Neogene sedimentary basins of Almería, mation about the geology, climate and tectonic river systems has been deliberate and planned by Betic Chain.- Granite landforms in Galicia.- framework of the Indian region, as well as cover a small, powerful set of experts. Taking India as Geomorphology of La Pedriza granitic massif, Indian climates of the present and the past. It will a case study, this book examines the way experts Guadarrama Range.- Conglomerate monoliths mainly cover the four main morpho-tectonic re- transform the planet through their discourse by and karst in the Ebro Cenozoic Basin, NE Spain.- gions of India and about 15-20 distinct landforms their advocacy of river projects. This book identi- The karst of the Tramuntana Range, Mallorca of the Indian region as well as the major geomor- fies the spatial aspects of the norms through which Island.- Atapuerca karst and its paleoanthropo- phosites in India. the ideal river and the deficient river in need of logical sites.- Evaporite karst in Calatayud, Iberian control are produced. The role of governmental Chain.- The gypsum karst of Sorbas, Betic Chain.- Features rationality in explaining the seemingly irrational Gallocanta saline lake, Iberian Chain.- Playa-lakes 7 So far, there is no book or publication that and counter-productive effects of large projects and yardangs in the Bujaraloz-Sástago endorheic provides information of the major landforms and like Kosi river embankments is considered. area, central Ebro Basin.- The Picos de Europa landscapes in India 7 The book will provide National and Regional Parks.- The Ordesa and information about Indian landscapes and land- Features Monte Perdido National Park, central Pyrenees.- forms in simple terms and will be supported by 7 Demonstrates the spatial and material effects Glacial and structural geomorphology in the maps and colour photographs 7 The proposed of expert discourse, thereby extending more con- Maladeta Massif, Pyrenees.- Block streams in the book will appeal to people in other fields such as ventional Foucauldian methods in the Social Sci- Tremedal Massif, central Iberian Chain.- Badlands geology, ecology, environmental sciences, tourism, ences 7 Subjectivity of expertise is an overlooked in the Tabernas Basin, Betic Chain.- Geology and archaeology etc and fruitful area of research 7 Contributes a geomorphological evolution of the Ebro River Contents South Asian case study to the literature in politi- Delta.- Coastal dunes and marshes in Doñana Geological and tectonic background.- Climate cal ecology and human geography and frames it National Park.- Raised beaches in the Cantabrian past and present.- Geomorphological regions within discussions of planetary change coast.- The Olot volcanic field.- The Teide Volcano, and their geomorphic history.- The Himalaya Tenerife, Canary Islands.- The 1730-1736 eruption Contents Mountains.- The Ganga Brahmaputra Plains.- The of Lanzarote, Canary Islands.- Structural col- Deccan Peninsula.- The Thar Desert.- Granite Introduction.- Analytical Approaches to River lapses in the Canary Islands.- Geomorphological landforms of Indian cratons.- The landforms of Control.- Genealogy of the Hydraulic Mission.- heritage and conservation in Spain.- Geomorphic the Deccan Trap Region.- The Western Ghat. Governmentality of River Embankment.- Subjec- hazards in Spain. tivity in Expert Advocacy.- Conclusion. Fields of interest Fields of interest Fields of interest ; Physical Geography; Ecology Geomorphology; Physical Geography; Geographi- Physical Geography; Water Policy/Water Gover- cal Information Systems/Cartography nance/Water Management; Earth System Sciences Target groups Target groups Research Target groups Research Research Discount group Discount group Professional Non-Medical Discount group Professional Non-Medical Professional Non-Medical
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2014. X, 193 p. 3 illus., 2 in color. (Advances in Asian 2014. Approx. 300 p. 250 illus., 240 in color. (World 2014. Approx. 250 p. 200 illus., 150 in color. (World Human-Environmental Research) Hardcover Geomorphological Landscapes) Hardcover Geomorphological Landscapes, Volume 3) Hardcover 7 $129.00 7 approx. $139.00 7 approx. $139.00 ISBN9
K. L. Maharjan, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima G. Vieira, Z. José Luís, Institute of Geography and University, Japan (Ed) Spatial Planning, Lisboa, Portugal (Eds) Communities and Livelihood Landforms and Landscapes of Strategies in Developing Portugal
Countries The book brings together contributions from over 35 Portuguese geomorphologists, presenting a Contents thorough overview of the main highlights of the Communities and Livelihood Strategies: An landscape of Portugal’s mainland, Azores and Overview.- Climate Change Impact on Revenue of Madeira. The book, which is a tribute to Profes- Major Food Crops in Ghana: Structural Ricard- sor António de Brum Ferreira, first President of ian Cross-Sectional Analysis.- Climate Variables the Portuguese Association of Geomorphologists and their Impacts on Yield of Food Crops in and former Professor at the University of Lisbon, Makwanpur and Ilam District of Nepal.- Adoption who passed away in January 2013, is organized in of Improved Rice Varieties in the Tarai Region of 3 parts: a) Introduction, which presents a general Nepal.- Effects of Environmental Factors on Cattle framework of the physical geography of Portugal, Milk Production among Smallholder Households b) Geomorphological landscapes, presenting in Ala-Buka, Kyrgyzstan.- Farmer’s Perception on ca. 30 short papers with regional focus on key Impact of Organic Farming on Yield and Income geomorphological areas, c) Applied geomorphol- of Vegetables: A Case Study in Kathmandu Val- ogy, providing an updated vision on the protection ley and Chitwan District of Nepal.- Riverbed of geomorphological heritage with a focus on Vegetable Farming for Enhancing Livelihoods geoparks, as well as on Geomorphological hazards of People: A Case Study in the Tarai Region of in Portugal. This first book ever to concentrate on Nepal.- Income Generation through People’s Par- the geomorphology of Portugal will surely become ticipation: Kitchen Gardening Practices of Three a benchmark for Portuguese geomorphology. Marginalized bagdi Villages in Bangladesh.- Post Mount Merapi Eruption Recovery of Smallholder Features Dairy Farming: A Case Study of Disaster Manage- 7 Only book on the Geomorphology of Portu- ment in Indonesia.- Capacity of Rural Institutions gal 7 Thoroughly illustrated with color photos in Implementing Decentralized Development in and geomorphological maps 7 Ideal for earth Indonesia: Case of Three Villages in Purbalingga scientists visiting Portugal District, Central Java Province. Contents Fields of interest Part I Introduction.- Geology, tectonics and geo- Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning; Climate morphology.- Climate and past.- Hydrogeomor- Change Impacts; Sustainable Development phology.- Part II Geomorphological landscapes.- The Minho valley.- Tectonics and landforms in Target groups Minho.- Part III Geomorphological heritage.- Pro- Research tection of geomorphological heritage. […] Discount group Fields of interest Professional Non-Medical ; Physical Geography
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Due June 2014 Due March 2014 2014. 400 p. 230 illus., 10 in color. (World 2014. VI, 154 p. 44 illus., 36 in color. Hardcover Geomorphological Landscapes) Hardcover 7 $129.00 7 approx. $179.00 9