Rivers: A Very Short Introduction
بواسطة
Nick Middleton
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History
Art & Photography
تنسيق
غلاف ورقي
صفحات
127
لغة
الإنجليزية
منشور
May 4, 2012
الناشر
Oxford University Press
الطبعة
1
رقم ISBN-10
0199588678
رقم ISBN-13
9780199588671
الوصف
Rivers are a vital part of the Earth's ecosystem and have long shaped human civilization. In this concise exploration, Nick Middleton delves into the intricate relationship between rivers and the natural world, examining their formation, dynamics, and the roles they play in supporting life. He reflects on the importance of rivers as sources of freshwater, habitats for diverse wildlife, and conduits for commerce and transportation.
Middleton also addresses the challenges that rivers face in the modern era, from pollution to climate change and the pressures of human development. He emphasizes the necessity of understanding and protecting these invaluable waterways, underscoring their importance to environmental stability and human prosperity.
Through engaging prose, the narrative connects scientific insights with broader themes of conservation and sustainability. This exploration invites readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of rivers, encouraging a deeper respect for these flowing lifelines that traverse our planet.
Middleton also addresses the challenges that rivers face in the modern era, from pollution to climate change and the pressures of human development. He emphasizes the necessity of understanding and protecting these invaluable waterways, underscoring their importance to environmental stability and human prosperity.
Through engaging prose, the narrative connects scientific insights with broader themes of conservation and sustainability. This exploration invites readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of rivers, encouraging a deeper respect for these flowing lifelines that traverse our planet.
