· 2026
Man-Environment Processes
- 11citations
- 2026year
Short summary
Published in 1983, "Man-Environment Processes" offers a historical overview of human-environment relationships and humanity's impact on natural systems.
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Key points
- Provides a historical overview of human-environment relationships as of 1983.
- Analyzes humanity's impact on individual environmental components (soils, atmosphere, water, etc.).
- Integrates typically isolated natural environment aspects for a holistic perspective.
- Places human impact within historical context.
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Abstract
First published in 1983, Man-Environment Processes provides an overview of human-environment relationships as they existed at that time, while also placing them in historical context. The book explores humanity’s impact on the natural environment by analyzing individual components—soils, plants and animals, the atmosphere, water, landforms, and oceans—as well as the cumulative effects of rural-agricultural and urban-industrial activities. Its distinctive contribution lies in integrating aspects of the natural environment that are typically studied in isolation, offering a holistic perspective that enhances understanding of complex environmental interactions. This book will be of interest to students and researchers of geography and environmental studies.
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