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Changing planet: What is the environmental impact of human migration and settlement? / Morgan, Sally 2010  Book
Morgan, Sally Book
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Publication Canada, Crabtree Publishing Company, 2010.
Description 48pBlue Spine
Series Investigating Human Migration and Settlement
Summary/Abstract From the earliest times humans have shaped and changed the landscape. Historical and modern-day examples in this book show how natural habitats and wilderness areas are destroyed as people need more land for farming and to build towns and cities, and how increasing urbanisation of populations is adding to the problem of carbon emissions that cause climate change.
Contents People on the move Disappearing habitats Taming earth's water Urbanization Getting around A very crowded planet Tomorrow's eco-friendly settlements Glossary Ideas for discussion Further information Index About the author
Standard Number 9780778751946 Pb.
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ID:   010221


City across time / Kent, Peter 2010  Book
Kent, Peter Book
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Publication Great Britain, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 2010.
Description 48pBlue Spine
Summary/Abstract Watch how an imaginary European city grows from early Stone Age to the present day and beyond.
Contents Introduction Treasure trove Digging down through history The old Stone Age The new Stone Age The Iron Age Ancient Roman times The catacombs The Dark Ages The Middle Ages The medieval mine The 16th century The 17th century The 18th century Tje 19th century An underground railway The 20th century Secret bunker The 21st century The far future Glossary
Standard Number 9780753418970 Hb.
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ID:   009305


Magazine of the Arts / Marg (Pub.) 1997  Book
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Publication India, Marg Publications, 1997.
Description 116pBlack Spine
Summary/Abstract Presents a perspective of Bombay's urban form, describes post-independence architecture in Bombay and tells how Bombay has shown the way in urban conversation. Also highlights the MARG , Magazine for the Arts, as a pioneering force for urban change.
Contents Evolution, involution, and the city's future : a perspective on Bombay's urban form Artless objects : Post-independence architecture in Bombay Bombay shows the way ; pioneering urban conservation New Bombay : MARG as an urban catalyst Note Contemporary issues Newsletter Book notice Exhibition review
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ID:   010920


Population patterns: What factors determine the location and growth of human settlements? / Hyde, Natalie 2010  Book
Hyde, Natalie Book
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Publication Canada, Crabtree Publishing Company, 2010.
Description 48pBlue spine
Series Investigating Human Migration and Settlement
Summary/Abstract Explains the factors determining the location and growth of human settlement such as colonization and canals, cliff dwellings and commuter towns, river routes and railroads, and trade routes and sprawl. Includes fascinating examples tracing the historical roots and contemporary causes of the patterns created by human migration and settlement.
Contents Patterns of migration and settlement Early human migrations Landscape and climate Location, location, location The pull of natural resources Transportation links Urbanization and suburbanization Glossary Ideas for discussion Further information Index About the author
Standard Number 9780778751977 Pb.
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ID:   021585


Town / Jeunesse, Gallimard 1994  Book
Jeunesse, Gallimard Book
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Publication London, Moonlight Publishing Ltd, 1994.
Description 28pWhite Spine
Series First discovery - About people
Summary/Abstract Shows how houses replace huts, bridges span rivers, and cranes tower over city streets.
Standard Number 1851032134 Hb.
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ID:   012187


Triumph of the city: How our greatest invention makes us richer, smarter, greener, healthier and happier / Glaesar, Edward 2011  Book
Glaesar, Edward Book
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Publication New York, Penguin Press, 2011.
Description 338pDark blue spine
Summary/Abstract Seamlessly combines history and economics to explain why cities are our greatest invention, and how they actually make us richer, smarter, greener, healthier and happier.
Standard Number 9781594202773 Hb.
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