Weather, climate, culture /
Throughout history, the weather has been both feared and revered for its powerful influence over living creatures. Not only does it control our moods, activities, and fashions, but it has also played a crucial role in broader issues of cultural ident ity, concepts of time, and economic development....
| Други автори: | Strauss, Sarah., Orlove, Benjamin S. |
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| Формат: | Електронна книга |
| Език: | English |
| Публикувано: |
Oxford ; New York :
Berg,
2003.
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| Онлайн достъп: |
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=204121 |
| Подобни документи: |
Print version::
Weather, climate, culture. |
| Резюме: |
Throughout history, the weather has been both feared and revered for its powerful influence over living creatures. Not only does it control our moods, activities, and fashions, but it has also played a crucial role in broader issues of cultural ident ity, concepts of time, and economic development. In fact, the weather has become so ingrained in our everyday routines that many of us forget just how profoundly this omnipotent force shapes culture. With the continuing rise in global warming and co nsequential change in weather patterns, our awareness and understanding of this topic has never be. |
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| Физически характеристики: |
1 online resource (xviii, 307 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Библиография: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781845205874 1845205871 1280548428 9781280548420 |