ISBN: 9789048178087

For millennia muscular strength and wind and water powers moulded the country into its basic form. - Prehistory and Early History of the Delta. - The Delta in the Later Middle Ages (800?1… Meer...

For millennia muscular strength and wind and water powers moulded the country into its basic form. - Prehistory and Early History of the Delta. - The Delta in the Later Middle Ages (800?1500). - The Legacy of Human Intervention. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Environmental History of the Rhine-Meuse Delta by P.H. Nienhuis This book presents the environmental history of the Delta of the lowland rivers Rhine and Meuse, an ecological story on evolving human–environmental relations coping with climate change and sea-level rise. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description This book presents the environmental history of the Delta of the lowland rivers Rhine and Meuse, an ecological story on evolving human–environmental relations coping with climate change and sea-level rise. It offers a combination of in-depth ecology and environmental history, dealing with exploitation of land and water, the use of everything nature provided, the development of fisheries and agriculture, changes in biodiversity of higher plants, fish, birds, mammals and invasive exotics. It is the first comprehensive book written in English on the integrated environmental history of the Delta, from prehistoric times up to the present day. It covers the l- acy of human intervention, the inescapable fate of reclaimed, nevertheless subs- ing and sinking polders, 'bathtubs' attacked by numerous floods, reclaimed in the Middle Ages and unwittingly exposed to the rising sea level and the increasing amplitude between high and low water in the rivers. The river channels, constricted and regulated between embankments, lost their flood plains, silted up, degraded and incised. Cultivation of raised bog deposits led to oxidation and compacting of peat and clay, resulting in progressive subsidence and flooding; arable land had to be changed into grassland and wetland. For millennia muscular strength and wind and water powers moulded the country into its basic form. From 1800 onwards, acceleration and scaling up by steam power and electricity, and exponential popu- tion growth, resulted in the erection of human structures 'fixed forever', and severe pressure on the environment. Notes The first book written in English on integrated environmental history of the Delta from pre-historic times up to the present dayPresents an ecological story on evolving human-environmental relations coping with climate change and sea-level riseThe strength of the book is the combination of in depth ecology and environmental history Author Biography Piet Nienhuis (Groningen, 29 October 1938) passed through an international career of 40 years as researcher (biologist, ecologist) and research leader at the Netherlands Royal Academy of Arts and Sciences, and as professor and director at the Radboud University Nijmegen (the Netherlands) and the Free University Brussels (Belgium). He was chairman and advisor of services of the European Commission and several Dutch governmental departments. He published hundreds of scientific publications, mainly devoted to ecology and environmental sciences, in particular to estuarine and river ecology and management. After his retirement in 2003 he continued his writing activities, together with his editorial and advisory work. Table of Contents Human Occupation and Management of a Fertile Delta.- Prehistory and Early History of the Delta.- The Delta in the Later Middle Ages (800–1500).- Technical Achievements in River Management (1500–1800).- River Management after 1800: Complete Regulation and Canalisation.- The Legacy of Human Intervention.- Changes in the Relation Between Man and Nature.- Land Use: Agriculture and Use of Wood.- River Fisheries Through the Ages.- Floods and Flood Protection.- Human Intervention in the SW Delta.- Human Intervention in Tributaries of the Large Rivers.- History of Industrial Pollution and its Control.- Changing Rhine Ecosystems: Pollution and Rehabilitation.- Changing Meuse Ecosystems: Pollution and Rehabilitation.- Pollution and Rehabilitation of the Aquatic Environment in the Delta.- Ecology of Biota in a Man-Made Landscape: Deterioration and Rehabilitation.- River-Fish Fauna of the Delta.- Eelgrass Wax and Wane: A Case Study.- Exotics and Invasions of Plants and Animals.- Changes in Biodiversity: Lower Organisms, Vegetation and Flora.- Changes in Biodiversity: Birds and Mammals and their Use.- An Ecological Story on Evolving Human-Environmental Relations Coping with Climate Change and Sea-level Rise - A Synthesis.- The Making of the Delta.- The Future of the Delta. Review From the reviews: "This is a substantial ! book dealing with the delta of the Rhine and Meuse Rivers. ! The book claims to be the first English language book integrating the environmental history of the Delta. ! the target audience to be specialists in this area of environmental science. ! students of ecology would also benefit from dipping into the interesting case studies if they can find it in the library." (Owen Jones, Bulletin of the British Ecological Society, Vol. 40 (1), 2009) Long Description This book presents the environmental history of the Delta of the lowland rivers Rhine and Meuse, an ecological story on evolving human-environmental relations coping with climate change and sea-level rise. It offers a combination of in-depth ecology and environmental history, dealing with exploitation of land and water, the use of everything nature provided, the development of fisheries and agriculture, changes in biodiversity of higher plants, fish, birds, mammals and invasive exotics. It is the first comprehensive book written in English on the integrated environmental history of the Delta, from prehistoric times up to the present day. It covers the l- acy of human intervention, the inescapable fate of reclaimed, nevertheless subs- ing and sinking polders, 'bathtubs' attacked by numerous floods, reclaimed in the Middle Ages and unwittingly exposed to the rising sea level and the increasing amplitude between high and low water in the rivers. The river channels, constricted and regulated between embankments, lost their flood plains, silted up, degraded and incised. Cultivation of raised bog deposits led to oxidation and compacting of peat and clay, resulting in progressive subsidence and flooding; arable land had to be changed into grassland and wetland. For millennia muscular strength and wind and water powers moulded the country into its basic form. From 1800 onwards, acceleration and scaling up by steam power and electricity, and exponential popu- tion growth, resulted in the erection of human structures 'fixed forever', and severe pressure on the environment. Review Quote From the reviews:"This is a substantial book dealing with the delta of the Rhine and Meuse Rivers. The book claims to be the first English language book integrating the environmental history of the Delta. the target audience to be specialists in this area of environmental science. students of ecology would also benefit from dipping into the interesting case studies if they can find it in the library." (Owen Jones, Bulletin of the British Ecological Society, Vol. 40 (1), 2009) Feature The first book written in English on integrated environmental history of the Delta from pre-historic times up to the present day Presents an ecological story on evolving human-environmental relations coping with climate change and sea-level rise The strength of the book is the combination of in depth ecology and environmental history Details ISBN9048178088 Author P.H. Nienhuis Publisher Springer Year 2010 ISBN-10 9048178088 ISBN-13 9789048178087 Format Paperback Imprint Springer Place of Publication Dordrecht Country of Publication Netherlands DEWEY 333.7 Edition 1st Short Title ENVIRONMENTAL HIST OF THE RHIN Language English Media Book Pages 640 Illustrations XVIII, 640 p. Subtitle An ecological story on evolving human-environmental relations coping with climate change and sea-level rise Publication Date 2010-11-06 Edition Description Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008 Alternative 9781402082115 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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Kartoniert, 660 Seiten, 235mm x 155mm x 36mm, Sprache(n): eng The first book written in English on integrated environmental history of the Delta from pre-historic times up to the present day Presents an ecological story on evolving human-environmental relations coping with climate change and sea-level rise The strength of the book is the combination of in depth ecology and environmental historyThis book presents the environmental history of the Delta of the lowland rivers Rhine and Meuse, an ecological story on evolving human¿environmental relations coping with climate change and sea-level rise. It offers a combination of in-depth ecology and environmental history, dealing with exploitation of land and water, the use of everything nature provided, the development of fisheries and agriculture, changes in biodiversity of higher plants, fish, birds, mammals and invasive exotics. It is the first comprehensive book written in English on the integrated environmental history of the Delta, from prehistoric times up to the present day. It covers the l- acy of human intervention, the inescapable fate of reclaimed, nevertheless subs- ing and sinking polders, ¿bathtubs¿ attacked by numerous floods, reclaimed in the Middle Ages and unwittingly exposed to the rising sea level and the increasing amplitude between high and low water in the rivers. The river channels, constricted and regulated between embankments, lost their flood plains, silted up, degraded and incised. Cultivation of raised bog deposits led to oxidation and compacting of peat and clay, resulting in progressive subsidence and flooding; arable land had to be changed into grassland and wetland. For millennia muscular strength and wind and water powers moulded the country into its basic form. From 1800 onwards, acceleration and scaling up by steam power and electricity, and exponential popu- tion growth, resulted in the erection of human structures ¿fixed forever¿, and severe pressure on the environment.Piet Nienhuis (Groningen, 29 October 1938) passed through an international career of 40 years as researcher (biologist, ecologist) and research leader at the Netherlands Royal Academy of Arts and Sciences, and as professor and director at the Radboud University Nijmegen (the Netherlands) and the Free University Brussels (Belgium). He was chairman and advisor of services of the European Commission and several Dutch governmental departments. He published hundreds of scientific publications, mainly devoted to ecology and environmental sciences, in particular to estuarine and river ecology and management. After his retirement in 2003 he continued his writing activities, together with his editorial and advisory work. Versandkostenfreie Lieferung Ecology, Fauna, Flora, Biodiversity, Development, ecosystem, ecosystems, environment, vegetation, wetland, water quality and water pollution, Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning<

ISBN: 9789048178087

This book presents the environmental history of the Delta of the lowland rivers Rhine and Meuse, an ecological story on evolving human-environmental relations coping with climate change a… Meer...

This book presents the environmental history of the Delta of the lowland rivers Rhine and Meuse, an ecological story on evolving human-environmental relations coping with climate change and sea-level rise. It offers a combination of in-depth ecology and environmental history, dealing with exploitation of land and water, the use of everything nature provided, the development of fisheries and agriculture, changes in biodiversity of higher plants, fish, birds, mammals and invasive exotics. It is the first comprehensive book written in English on the integrated environmental history of the Delta, from prehistoric times up to the present day. It covers the l- acy of human intervention, the inescapable fate of reclaimed, nevertheless subs- ing and sinking polders, ''bathtubs'' attacked by numerous floods, reclaimed in the Middle Ages and unwittingly exposed to the rising sea level and the increasing amplitude between high and low water in the rivers. The river channels, constricted and regulated between embankments, lost their flood plains, silted up, degraded and incised. Cultivation of raised bog deposits led to oxidation and compacting of peat and clay, resulting in progressive subsidence and flooding; arable land had to be changed into grassland and wetland. For millennia muscular strength and wind and water powers moulded the country into its basic form. From 1800 onwards, acceleration and scaling up by steam power and electricity, and exponential popu- tion growth, resulted in the erection of human structures ''fixed forever'', and severe pressure on the environment. | Environmental History of the Rhine-Meuse Delta by P. h. Nienhuis Paperback | Indigo Chapters Books > Science & Nature > Science > Environmental Science P10117, P.h. Nienhuis<

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ISBN: 9789048178087

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