Mediterranean mountains exhibit many similarities in their biotic ecological, physical and environmental characteristics. There are also many differences in terms of their human colonization pattern, historic land uses and current anthopogenic pressures.
This book provides an introduction to these environments of mountainous areas in the Mediterranean and their changes in time and space in relation to both natural and cultural factors.
Mediterranean Mountain Environments places its emphasis on physical geography while adopting an integrated approach to the whole subject area. The book draws examples from a wide range of environments, demonstrating the interaction between human and physical processes responsible for shaping mountain areas. Risks and conflicts, as well as methods and tools for the conservation and management of both the natural and cultural environment are covered in the light of future challenges for the sustainable development of the Mediterranean mountains.
Emphasis on both mainland and island mountain ranges
Combines natural and cultural approach in the topic
Integrated approach: facing future challenges based on the study and understanding of the historical processes that have shaped the Mediterranean mountains
Key references at the end of each chapter
Editorial Reviews
Review
“This framework could be a useful starting point for a future edition of this book, which could truly be a textbook with chapters on both physical and human geography, drawing together all of the knowledge deriving from research in the mountains of all of the countries of the region, including Algeria, Cyprus, Lebanon, Turkey, and the countries of the West Balkans, which rarely feature in this book.” (Mountain Research and Development, 1 August 2013)
“It will provide ideal reading for students, perhaps as the textbook for a field course.” (Frontiers of Biogeography, 1 December 2012)
From the Inside Flap
This book provides an introduction to the environments of mountainous areas in the Mediterranean and their changes in time and space in relation to both natural and cultural factors.
Mediterranean Mountain Environments places its emphasis on physical geography while adopting an integrated approach to the whole subject area. The book draws examples from a wide range of environments, demonstrating the interaction between human and physical processes responsible for shaping mountain areas. Risks and conflicts, as well as methods and tools for the conservation and management of both the natural and cultural environment are covered in the light of future challenges for the sustainable development of the Mediterranean mountains.
Emphasis on both mainland and island mountain ranges
Combines natural and cultural approach in the topic
Integrated approach: facing future challenges based on the study and understanding of the historical processes that have shaped the Mediterranean mountains
Key references at the end of each chapter
From the Back Cover
This book provides an introduction to the environments of mountainous areas in the Mediterranean and their changes in time and space in relation to both natural and cultural factors.
Mediterranean Mountain Environments places its emphasis on physical geography while adopting an integrated approach to the whole subject area. The book draws examples from a wide range of environments, demonstrating the interaction between human and physical processes responsible for shaping mountain areas. Risks and conflicts, as well as methods and tools for the conservation and management of both the natural and cultural environment are covered in the light of future challenges for the sustainable development of the Mediterranean mountains.
Emphasis on both mainland and island mountain ranges
Combines natural and cultural approach in the topic
Integrated approach: facing future challenges based on the study and understanding of the historical processes that have shaped the Mediterranean mountains
Key references at the end of each chapter
About the Author
Dr Ioannis Vogiatzakis is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Agri-Environmental Research, School of Agriculture Policy & Development, University of Reading. His research interests include: Plant ecology and biogeography of Mediterranean islands and mountains, GIS and remote sensing for vegetation and habitat modelling, Landscape Character Assessment and habitat restoration, The effects of landscape structure and habitat quality on biodiversity and The integration of species and habitat data for nature conservation evaluation.
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