Author: Jacqueline Ki-Zerbo
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520066960
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
"This volume covers the period from the end of the Neolithic era to the beginning of the seventh century of our era. This lengthy period includes the civilization of Ancient Egypt, the history of Nubia, Ethiopia, North Africa and the Sahara, as well as of the other regions of the continent and its islands."--Publisher's description
UNESCO General History of Africa, Vol. I, Abridged Edition
Author: Jacqueline Ki-Zerbo
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520066960
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
"This volume covers the period from the end of the Neolithic era to the beginning of the seventh century of our era. This lengthy period includes the civilization of Ancient Egypt, the history of Nubia, Ethiopia, North Africa and the Sahara, as well as of the other regions of the continent and its islands."--Publisher's description
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520066960
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
"This volume covers the period from the end of the Neolithic era to the beginning of the seventh century of our era. This lengthy period includes the civilization of Ancient Egypt, the history of Nubia, Ethiopia, North Africa and the Sahara, as well as of the other regions of the continent and its islands."--Publisher's description
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Pleistocene History of the Lower Thames Valley
Author: Philip Leonard Gibbard
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521402095
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
A detailed investigation of a classic area in British Pleistocene geology.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521402095
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
A detailed investigation of a classic area in British Pleistocene geology.
El Niño
Author: Bruno Voituriez
Publisher: UNESCO
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
El Nino, caprice of the heavens, scapegoat for every calamity? The general public cannot really understand what is behind the El Nino phenomenon. The book offers a tour of the Earth's climate to understand one of its normal but extreme components.
Publisher: UNESCO
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
El Nino, caprice of the heavens, scapegoat for every calamity? The general public cannot really understand what is behind the El Nino phenomenon. The book offers a tour of the Earth's climate to understand one of its normal but extreme components.
High Resolution Stratigraphy
Author: E. A. Hailwood
Publisher: Geological Society Publishing House
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Publisher: Geological Society Publishing House
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Temperate Palaeohydrology
Author: L. Starkel
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
Summarizes the palaeohydrological changes that have taken place during the last 15,000 years in various countries around the world. Written by leading experts in the field, it is divided into three main sections. The first section introduces the temperate zone and IGCP Project 158. Section two consists of 14 chapters describing the research conclusions from many different study areas with themes developed for each to aid in the understanding of temperate palaeohydrology. The final section provides perspectives of temperate palaeohydrology in various areas and then offers conclusions comparing and contrasting the events from one area to another in the temperate zone; explores global patterns; and points the way to continued research in the future.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
Summarizes the palaeohydrological changes that have taken place during the last 15,000 years in various countries around the world. Written by leading experts in the field, it is divided into three main sections. The first section introduces the temperate zone and IGCP Project 158. Section two consists of 14 chapters describing the research conclusions from many different study areas with themes developed for each to aid in the understanding of temperate palaeohydrology. The final section provides perspectives of temperate palaeohydrology in various areas and then offers conclusions comparing and contrasting the events from one area to another in the temperate zone; explores global patterns; and points the way to continued research in the future.
Radiocarbon After Four Decades
Author: Ervin Taylor
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1475742495
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 611
Book Description
Radiocarbon After Four Decades: An Interdisciplinary Perspective commemorates the 40th anniversary of radiocarbon dating. The volume presents discussions of every aspect of this dating technique, as well as chronicles of its development and views of future advancements and applications. All of the 64 authors played major roles in establishment, development or application of this revolutionary scientific tool. The 35 chapters provide a solid foundation in the essential topics of radiocarbon dating: Historical Perspectives; The Natural Carbon Cycle; Instrumentation and Sample Preparation; Hydrology; Old World Archaeology; New World Archaeology; Earth Sciences; and Biomedical Applications.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1475742495
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 611
Book Description
Radiocarbon After Four Decades: An Interdisciplinary Perspective commemorates the 40th anniversary of radiocarbon dating. The volume presents discussions of every aspect of this dating technique, as well as chronicles of its development and views of future advancements and applications. All of the 64 authors played major roles in establishment, development or application of this revolutionary scientific tool. The 35 chapters provide a solid foundation in the essential topics of radiocarbon dating: Historical Perspectives; The Natural Carbon Cycle; Instrumentation and Sample Preparation; Hydrology; Old World Archaeology; New World Archaeology; Earth Sciences; and Biomedical Applications.
The History of Costa Rica
Author: Iván Molina Jiménez
Publisher: Editorial Universidad de Costa Rica
ISBN: 9789977674681
Category : Costa Rica
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Publisher: Editorial Universidad de Costa Rica
ISBN: 9789977674681
Category : Costa Rica
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Cities and Society
Author: Nancy Kleniewski
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1405137339
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
This distinctive anthology contains classic and first-rate contemporary writings that have had a major impact on the field of urban studies. The expert and well-known scholars who have written these essays cover central topics that have evolved over the past 25 years. Brings together 20 of the most important classic and contemporary readings on cities and society in one accessible volume Offers an international focus, as well as case studies, all by leading experts in the field Includes an analytical introduction by the editor Provides coverage of current trends, theoretical perspectives, and policy issues Features diverse topics such as space, housing, globalization, the economy, and social inequalities.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1405137339
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
This distinctive anthology contains classic and first-rate contemporary writings that have had a major impact on the field of urban studies. The expert and well-known scholars who have written these essays cover central topics that have evolved over the past 25 years. Brings together 20 of the most important classic and contemporary readings on cities and society in one accessible volume Offers an international focus, as well as case studies, all by leading experts in the field Includes an analytical introduction by the editor Provides coverage of current trends, theoretical perspectives, and policy issues Features diverse topics such as space, housing, globalization, the economy, and social inequalities.
Settlement Dynamics of the Middle Paleolithic and Middle Stone Age
Author: Nicholas John Conard
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Excavations (Archaeology)
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Excavations (Archaeology)
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description