Islands: Nature and Culture (Earth) - Tapa blanda

Royle MRIA, Stephen A.

 
9781780233468: Islands: Nature and Culture (Earth)
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ISBN 10: 1780233469 ISBN 13: 9781780233468
Editorial: Reaktion Books, 2014

Sinopsis

In this cultural and scientific history of these alluring, often isolated, territories, Stephen A. Royle describes the great variety of islands scattered around the world, their economies, and the animals, plants and people living on them. He shows that despite the view of some islands as earthly paradises, they are often beset by severe limitations in both resources and opportunities. Many islands have faced population loss in recent decades, and some islanders have developed their homelands into tourist destinations in order to combat economic instability. Islands often conjure up exotic, otherworldly beauty and have provided both refuge and inspiration for artists and writers, such as Paul Gauguin in Tahiti and George Orwell on the Scottish island of Jura. Filled with intriguing illustrations, Islands is a compelling and comprehensive survey of the geographical and cultural aspects of island life.

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Acerca del autor

Stephen A. Royle is Professor of Island Geography at Queen’s University Belfast. He is a founding member of the International Small Island Studies Association, Deputy Editor of Island Studies Journal and has visited 778 islands across the globe.

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Editorial
Reaktion Books
Año de publicación
2014
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1780233469
ISBN 13 
9781780233468
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
224
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