| Geography of Small Islands: Outposts of Globalisation 2018 Edition Contributor(s): Ratter, Beate M. W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 331963867X ISBN-13: 9783319638676 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $189.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Geography - Science | Earth Sciences - Geology - Business & Economics | Economic Conditions |
| Dewey: 330.9 |
| Physical Information: 0.79" H x 7.37" W x 10.27" (1.56 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is dedicated to the study of the islands and their role in a globalised world. Beside Coastal or Oceanic/Marine Geography, there is little comprehensive material about the speciality of small island geography so far. This volume aims to bridge natural, social and cultural science perspectives. In Geography of Small Islands readers learn about the physical development of islands, their cultural and political importance, as well as their economic particularities. This book appeals to researchers, students and scholars with an interest in the special characteristics in spatialities of islands. |
