Rivers in history : perspectives on waterways in Europe and North America / edited by Christof Mauch and Thomas Zeller.
Mauch, Christof.; Zeller, Thomas, 1966-
2008
GB1281 .R58 2008 (Mapit)
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Title
Rivers in history : perspectives on waterways in Europe and North America / edited by Christof Mauch and Thomas Zeller.
ISBN
9780822959885 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0822959887 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780822943457 (alk. paper)
082294345X (alk. paper)
Publication Details
Pittsburgh, Pa. : University of Pittsburgh Press, c2008.
Language
English
Description
viii, 229 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.
Call Number
GB1281 .R58 2008
Dewey Decimal Classification
333.91/62094
Summary
"Examines the impact of rivers on humans and, conversely, the impact of humans on rivers. The authors view this dynamic relationship through political, cultural, industrial, social, and ecological perspectives in national and transnational settings. This book analyzes the regional, national, and international politicization of rivers, the use and treatment of waterways in urban versus rural environments, and the increasing role of international commissions in ecological and commercial legislation for the protection of river resources"--From publisher description.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Added Author
Mauch, Christof.
Zeller, Thomas, 1966-
Series
History of the urban environment.
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