Author: Otis Willard FreemanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Oceania
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
Geography of the Pacific
Author: Otis Willard FreemanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Oceania
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
Geography of the Pacific
Author: Otis W. FreemanThe Geography, Nature and History of the Tropical Pacific and its Islands
Author: Walter M. GoldbergPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319695320
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
This volume provides an accessible scientific introduction to the historical geography of Tropical Pacific Islands, assessing the environmental and cultural changes they have undergone and how they are affected currently by these shifts and alterations. The book emphasizes the roles of plants, animals, people, and the environment in shaping the tropical Pacific through a cross-disciplinary approach involving history, geography, biology, environmental science, and anthropology. With these diverse scientific perspectives, the eight chapters of the book provide a comprehensive overview of Tropical Pacific Islands from their initial colonization by native peoples to their occupation by colonial powers, and the contemporary changes that have affected the natural history and social fabric of these islands. The Tropical Pacific Islands are introduced by a description of their geological formation, development, and geography. From there, the book details the origins of the island's original peoples and the dawn of the political economy of these islands, including the domestication and trade of plants, animals, and other natural resources. Next, readers will learn about the impact of missionaries on Pacific Islands, and the affects of Wold War II and nuclear testing on natural resources and the health of its people. The final chapter discusses the islands in the context of natural resource extraction, population increases, and global climate change. Working together these factors are shown to affect rainfall and limited water resources, as well as the ability to sustain traditional crops, and the capacity of the islands to accomodate its residents.
Geography of the Pacific
Author: Neal Monroe BowersPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Oceania
Languages : en
Pages : 573
Book Description
Geography in the Pacific
Author: Transactions and Proceedings of the Geographical Society of the Pacific
Author: Geographical Society of the PacificPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geography
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Geography of the Pacific Coast Region
Author: Henry Brace NortonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pacific Coast (North America)
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
The Pacific
Author: Donald B. FreemanPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136604154
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
In this fascinating and exciting overview, Donald B. Freeman explores the role of the Pacific Ocean in human history. Covering over one third of the globe, the Pacific Ocean plays a vital role in the lives and fortunes of more than two billion people who live on its rim-lands and islands. It has played a crucial part in shaping the histories of the different Pacific cultures, towards which it has appeared in a variety of different guises. Exploring the ocean’s place in human history, this wide ranging book draws together the long and varied physical, economic, cultural and political history of the Pacific, from Prehistory through to the present day. It takes an interdisciplinary approach to show the changing viewpoints of those who explored, exploited and settled the Pacific, including the inhabitants of its Asian and American rim-lands. The book draws on new research in a variety of areas, such as early Pacific migrations, impacts of European colonization, the effects of climate change, and current economic and political developments. It provides a uniquely broad overview that will be of vital interest to students and to all those with an interest in World History.
The Geography of Australia and the Pacific Realm
Author: Shannon H. HartsPublisher: 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'
ISBN: 1725322226
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Australia and the Pacific Realm is a region unlike any other in the world. Made up of thousands of islands, from tiny atolls to the continent of Australia, this region is defined by the mighty ocean flowing between neighboring islands and countries. How did people come to inhabit the islands of this region? How do the islands differ from one another? Readers will have the full Oceania tour with this exciting book, which uses photographs, maps, and fact-filled text to paint an inspiring picture of Australia and the Pacific Realm.
Geography of the Pacific Coast Region: Prepared Expressly for Monteith's Geography (Classic Reprint)
Author: Henry Brace NortonPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780656288786
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
Excerpt from Geography of the Pacific Coast Region: Prepared Expressly for Monteith's Geography What is the planet called on which we live? The Earth. On what Continent do we live? The Western. In what country? In what State? In what county? In what city, town, or village? Mention the name of one or more rivers which you have seen. Lakes. Hills. Mountains. Bays. Islands. Which IS the highest mountain you have seen? What is its height? In what direction is it from you? Point in that direction. Which is the largest city, town, or village you have seen? Point towards it. How did you go there? What, most attracted your attention there? Name some of the largest buildings you ever saw? What can you say about them? Of what materials were they built? How is a railroad built? A bridge? What is a tunnel? A mill? What do you know about mills? About wheat? About corn? About flour? About (arming? About mining? About cloth? About leather? How is this country governed? By men elected by the people. What kind of a government is it therefore? A Republic. Mention some other republics. France, Switzerland, Mexico, and most of the Countries in South America. What kind of government is that of Great Britain, Prussia, Spain, and most Other countries in Europe and Asia? Monarchy. How does a Monarchy differ from a Republic? The monarch or ruler holds his or her office for life, and is succeeded by a son, daughter, or some other relative. What is that city called in which a monarch resides, or in which the laws of a Country or State are made? The capital. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.