Man-Environment Processes
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First published in 1983, Man-Environment Processes provides an overview of human-environment relationships as they existed at that time, while also placing them in historical context. The book explores humanity's impact on the natural environment by analyzing individual components-soils, plants and animals, the atmosphere, water, landforms, and oceans-as well as the cumulative effects of rural-agricultural and urban-industrial activities. Its distinctive contribution lies in integrating aspects of the natural environment that are typically studied in isolation, offering a holistic perspective that enhances understanding of complex environmental interactions.
This book will be of interest to students and researchers of geography and environmental studies.
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David Drew obtained Ph.D. form Bristol University in 1967. He was Assistant/Associate Professor of Geography in the University of Saskatchewan, 1968-71, Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography (1971-) and Head of Department (2000-2001) in Trinity College, Dublin. David lectures in surface and groundwater hydrology, soils and karst geomorphology. He is Co-Chairman of the Karst Commission of the International Association of Hydrogeologists. He is the Irish technical representative/author to the COST-65 E.U. Programme (protection of karstic aquifers). He is also the Irish representative on Human Impact on Karsts Commission of the International Geographical Union.
Content
Preface Part A: Introduction to man and the environment 1. Environment 2. Man and the workings of the natural environment Part B: Man's impact on aspects of the environment 3. Soils 4. Plants and animals 5. The atmosphere 6. Water 7. Landforms 8. The oceans Part C: The overall human impact 9. The rural-agricultural environment 10. The urban-industrial environment 11. Conclusions