1st Edition
by Ioannis Vogiatzakis (Author)
Mediterranean mountains exhibit
many similarities in their biotic ecological, physical and environmental
characteristics. There are also many differences in terms of their
human colonization pattern, historic land uses and current anthopogenic
pressures.
This book provides an introduction to these
environments of mountainous areas in the Mediterranean and their changes
in time and space in relation to both natural and cultural factors.
Mediterranean Mountain Environments places
its emphasis on physical geography while adopting an integrated
approach to the whole subject area. The book draws examples from a wide
range of environments, demonstrating the interaction between human and
physical processes responsible for shaping mountain areas. Risks and
conflicts, as well as methods and tools for the conservation and
management of both the natural and cultural environment are covered in
the light of future challenges for the sustainable development of the
Mediterranean mountains.
- Emphasis on both mainland and island mountain ranges
- Combines natural and cultural approach in the topic
- Integrated
approach: facing future challenges based on the study and understanding
of the historical processes that have shaped the Mediterranean
mountains
- Key references at the end of each chapter
