Ecology’s role is increasingly vital in our dynamic world. This book explores critical environmental topics from climate change and water scarcity to mountain ecosystems, proving fruitful for students and researchers from diverse disciplines.
Cultural Parks and National Heritage Areas
What is a cultural park? This book answers the question, moving beyond technical narratives to provide a much-needed critical reflection. It offers a novel theoretical conceptualization of cultural parks and a methodology for their empirical analysis.
A Geography of Horse-Riding
This book explores horse-riding by disabled and non-disabled riders and their horses. It captures moments of horse-human relating, taking the embodied expressions of horses seriously as demonstrative of their individual thoughts and intentions.
The Mediterranean Basin, one of the world’s largest archipelagos, is located at the intersection of Eurasia and Africa. A cradle to ancient civilizations like the Greeks and Romans, its shores and rich biodiversity are now threatened by overuse.
American Turkish Encounters
Turkish-American relations go beyond strategic issues. This book explores the rich social, cultural, and intellectual dimensions of this critical encounter since the Cold War, offering original perspectives for specialists and general readers alike.
This interdisciplinary book presents new research exploring belief, faith, and religion. It combines theoretical approaches with real-world examples to show how beliefs construct social identities, inform public debate, and shape modes of governance.
Place and Tourism Promotion
This book examines Arusha, Tanzania’s place promotion strategies. It reveals how the city uses national parks and flag institutions to attract international tourists, boosting its popularity and growing the number of visits to its attractions.
Indian Geography in the 21st Century
Authored by young geographers, this book presents an action agenda for the future of geography in India. Exploring topics from education to physical and human geography, it provides a look into the future for professional geographers, researchers, and students.
Recognized scholars offer insights into the political, social, and cultural transformations of our globalized world. These state-of-the-art essays explore diverse topics, emphasizing interconnectedness and geography’s crucial role in shaping identity.
The Mediterranean Basin, a biodiversity hotspot, has endured 8000 years of human impact. Now facing water shortages and desertification, it is a key example of the “Anthropocene.” This book synthesizes knowledge to throw light on our unpredictable future.