Regional Ecology: The Study Of Man's Environment
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Usual aging. Pages clean and binding firm
A foundational work in geographic and ecological thought, Regional Ecology: The Study of Man's Environment presents a rigorous academic examination of the relationship between human societies and the natural landscapes they inhabit. Robert E. Dickinson argues that the region — defined by its physical, biological, and cultural characteristics — serves as the essential unit of analysis for understanding how environments shape and are shaped by human activity. With scholarly precision, the text details the theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches that underpin regional geography, drawing on examples from across the globe to illustrate the complex interplay between ecology and civilization. Written in a measured, authoritative tone, it instructs readers in the systematic analysis of landforms, climate, vegetation, and settlement patterns as interconnected systems. This work remains an important reference for students and scholars of geography, environmental studies, and the history of ecological thought.
Author: Robert E. Dickinson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1970, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Usual aging. Pages clean and binding firm
A foundational work in geographic and ecological thought, Regional Ecology: The Study of Man's Environment presents a rigorous academic examination of the relationship between human societies and the natural landscapes they inhabit. Robert E. Dickinson argues that the region — defined by its physical, biological, and cultural characteristics — serves as the essential unit of analysis for understanding how environments shape and are shaped by human activity. With scholarly precision, the text details the theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches that underpin regional geography, drawing on examples from across the globe to illustrate the complex interplay between ecology and civilization. Written in a measured, authoritative tone, it instructs readers in the systematic analysis of landforms, climate, vegetation, and settlement patterns as interconnected systems. This work remains an important reference for students and scholars of geography, environmental studies, and the history of ecological thought.