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Presents a broad introduction to the human and physical geography of mountains. The book explains the background physical environment and then explores the environmental and social dimensions of mountain regions.

This book offers a rare historical perspective on the cultural impact of disasters, examining eighteenth-century responses to the natural catastrophes that challenged the period's claim to reason and mastery of the environment.

This collection of essays examines the nature of sustainable development and the extent to which it is applicable in practical contexts. A key issue at stake is whether economic growth can actually

Contemporary discourse emphasizes the irrational, unconscious, discursive and displace experiences of city life. Discussion of conscious agency is minimal and is often confined to small acts of resistance. "Reason in the City