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Construction in the Landscape
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Description
Part one introduces both land resources, whether used for agriculture, human settlement or mineral extraction or conserved as scenery, wildlife habitat or for the undefined needs of future generations; and construction, its products, skills, processes and impacts on land resources. Part two describes specific forms of civil engineering - from landform adaptation, through dams and river control works, coastal construction and transport infrastructure to particular types of structure such as bridges, towers and power stations, or the layout of complete settlements. Part three deals with regional planning of construction and land use in different geographical circumstances - from fine scenery, through rural countryside to city and suburban development - and to the sort of land arrangements that may be sustainable for an increased but hopefully more civilized human population a century hence.
Product details
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
362
Release Date:
2011-01-27
Publication Date:
2011-01-27
Publisher:
Routledge
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1844079236
ISBN13:
9781844079230
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Weight:
804 g
Height:
175 cm
Width:
250 cm
Thickness:
24 cm
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