Author: Serge Brunier
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521813565
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 197

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Highly illustrated account of the greatest moments of space exploration.

Author: Guy Collins
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349101257
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 244

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This book traces the development of the European space programme from its pre-1970 beginnings to the prospects for European ventures beyond the year 2000. It looks at the failure of the Europa Rocket programme, and the development of the successful Ariane programme.

Author: New York Public Library. Research Libraries
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Classified catalogs (Universal decimal)
Languages : en
Pages : 848

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Publisher: KARTHALA Editions
ISBN: 2811102647
Category : Africa
Languages : fr
Pages : 350

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Depuis les années 1960, suite à la construction progressive de l'Union Européenne et, bien après, à l'émergence du phénomène de la mondialisation, les dimensions spatiales de développement sont devenues multiples. Aux anciens concepts comme le pays, la région, le territoire national... sont venus s'ajouter des espaces d'intégration régionale et de la mondialisation. De même, la démocratisation de l'Etat et de la société, amorcée dans la plupart des pays africains depuis 1990, a entraîné la promotion de tous petits espaces de commandement issus de la décentralisation. Désormais, les espaces de développement deviennent plus complexes. Faut-il aller de " l'Etat-nation aux Etats-régions " ou de la " Région aux territoires " ? Ce sont là autant de questions qui se posent actuellement à la géographie. Ce volume, Maîtrise de l'espace et développement en Afrique : état des lieux, a pour objectif de faire prendre conscience aux géographes africains des nouveaux enjeux et défis auxquels est désormais confrontée leur discipline. Que signifie désormais l'espace de développement ? Quelle est sa portée économique et politique ? Ces questions sont d'autant plus importantes à soulever qu'en Afrique, l'organisation de l'espace dépend de deux logiques : formelle et informelle.

Author: Ron Johnston
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317907108
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 300

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The discipline of geography has undergone much change and growth in recent years. With growth has come diversity. Before 1945 there were differences between countries in the emphases on subject matter and research approach, although these were all related closely to three main ‘models’ – French, German and American. Since then, the relative importance of French and German influences has declined substantially, including within their own national territories, and the Anglo-American model has grown to world dominance. With that model, however, there is no dominant point of view but rather a multiplicity of competing approaches. These various approaches have had a different reception in other parts of the world, reflecting the base of pre-1945 geographical scholarship, the goals of geographical work set by soceities and the nature of the international contacts. The result is substantial international diversity in the practice of geography. This authoritative volume provides much needed information to make them aware of current international trends.

Author: Michelangelo De Maria
Publisher: Editions Beauchesne
ISBN: 9782701015187
Category : Astronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 336

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Publisher: Editions Bréal
ISBN: 2749525624
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 275

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Author: Various Authors
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 131790737X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 4310

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Re-issuing books originally published between 1969 and 1990 this set of 15 volumes gives a 20 year perspective on the development of the discipline of social geography. The books emphasize the increasingly important contribution of geographical theory to the understanding of social change, values, economic and political organization and ethical imperatives. The volumes are authored by well-known international geographers and discuss the philosophy and sociology of geography as well as key themes such as the geography of health, crime, space. They also examine the cross-over of geography with other disciplines, such as literature and history.

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Category : Technology
Languages : en
Pages : 220

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Author: Pierre Lena
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3662036851
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 519

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This second edition has been entirely restructured and almost doubled in size, in order to improve clarity and account for the great progress achieved in the field over the last 15 years. "This is not a handbook for observers. It is a broader reference for students, active researchers, and anyone who wants a detailed look at the tools of modern astronomy..." -PHYSICS TODAY