Title	Mediterranean mountain environments / edited by, Ioannis N. Vogiatzakis
Imprint	Hoboken, NJ : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012
Descript	xii, 216 p., 4 leaves of plates : ill., maps ; 25 cm

Mediterranean Mountain Environments places its emphasis on physical geography while still 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. -- From back cover

Introduction to the Mediterranean mountain environments -- Quaternary environmental history -- Glacial history -- Landforms and soils -- Climate and hydrology -- Biogeography -- Cultural geographies -- Land use changes -- Climate change and its impact -- Conclusions

1. Mountain ecology -- Mediterranean Region
2. Mountain ecology -- Mediterranean Region -- Climatic factors
3. Mountains -- Environmental aspects -- Mediterranean Region
4. Climatic changes
5. Biogeography
6. Mediterranean Region -- Environmental aspects
7. Mediterranean Region -- Climatic factors

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