"Informar, negociar, representar. As três funções clássicas da diplomacia, a que muitos aspiram como exercício profissional. Este livro tem como objetivo servir de aporte bibliográfico especializado

Neste livro, o autor compartilha sua experiência como doutorando na Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), com período de sanduíche na Universidade de Coimbra, em Portugal. A obra aborda os imp

Almost universally, the loss of forest cover in Rwanda, Africas most densely populated country, has been explained by population growth. Imaginations of vast forest landscapes prior to colonialism shape todays ecological restoration policies, aiming at 30 % forest cover countrywide. Newly re-discovered historical photographs from 1892 to 1916 challenge this conventional account.The course of events over the past 100 years might not be consistent with the narrative of deforestation, where old-growth forests progressively disappeared as human populations increased. As systematically re-photographed viewsheds across Rwanda show, the contrary seems likely: increasing numbers of people in the 20th century appear to coincide with an increase in overall standing biomass. Deforestation has been less drastic than previously thought, primarily because of extensive landscape management by fire for pastoralism and subsistence agriculture by local peoples prior to colonial activity. In fact, the overall standing biomass has increased in all re-photographed viewsheds. Linking repeat photography, ecological restoration, and political ecology allow for a critical engagement with long-standing narratives on landscape change and restoration goals and practices.

Bajo la inmensidad de Ansenuza, entre espejos de agua salada y extensas playas blancas, se ocultan historias que pocos han visto. ¿Qué secretos guardan las migraciones de las aves? ¿Cómo un ecosistema aparentemente inhospito sostiene una asombrosa red de vida? A traves de una mirada curiosa y reflexiva, Ansenuza oculta invita a descubrir lo invisible: el papel de las diatomeas en el agua, la fertilidad que dejan los flamencos con su paso y la resistencia de las plantas en los salitrales. Cada pagina es un viaje entre la ciencia y la contemplacion, donde la naturaleza se convierte en narradora de su propia historia. Con una prosa envolvente y detallista, este libro nos anima a observar con nuevos ojos, a comprender la fragilidad de los ecosistemas y a sumergirnos en la belleza oculta de un paisaje que aun tiene mucho por contar. A traves de los ojos de un bioexplorador, cada rincon de Ansenuza revela sus secretos, mostrando la asombrosa interconexion de la vida en un entorno donde lo invisible es tan esencial como lo que podemos ver.

Una colección de anécdotas y episodios sorprendentes de la geografía que revelan el lado más insólito y fascinante de nuestro planeta y sus fronteras.Cuando uno empieza a estudiar geografía, los países parecen concretos, solidos y perfectamente ubicados. Pero, cuando haces zoom en el mapa, comienzas a encontrar fronteras difusas, lugares que aparecen y desaparecen, toponimos imposibles, accidentes geograficos que desafian la logica....Aqui conoceras una localidad con mil fronteras, dos continentes separados por una cuerda azul, una casa que invadio Portugal al ampliar la cocina, un pueblo con un nombre interminable y otro donde celebran tres Nocheviejas en una hora.La geografia esta llena de historiones.

Descubra a rica história, a complexa política e a vibrante cultura da União Europeia. Este livro mergulha nas origens da integração europeia, os principais eventos históricos e as diversas tradições

Explore como o uso do solo, o planejamento urbano e a desigualdade espacial moldam nossas cidades e comunidades. Este livro oferece uma análise detalhada das políticas, práticas e desafios que influenciam o desenvolvimento urbano e a distribuiço espacial de recursos.

Explore as ideias dos filósofos pré-socráticos, Sócrates e Platão. Este livro oferece uma visão abrangente das contribuições filosóficas que formaram a base do pensamento ocidental.

Esta obra explora la relación entre territorio y memoria, planteando que ellas son construcciones políticas y sociales, sujetas a relaciones de poder que buscan imponer imágenes que desean volverse i

O livro é organizado em cinco seções que levam o leitor a uma imersão progressiva no ambiente guartelhano, desde suas origens geológicas remotas, passando por sucessivas mudanças climáticas, ainda em

There is a reason that the story of globalization pre-sented in this atlas starts in Middlebury. It is in this small Vermont town, home of Middlebury College, where the concept for this atlas was conceived and developed, where most of the maps were designed and drafted, and where the analytical texts were dis cussed and crafted. As critical scholars and profes sors at this liberal arts college, we are keenly aware of the need for fact-based analysis and of the dearth of reliable maps about global processes and flows. We joined together to create an illustrated text that could cast light on the complex nature of globalization. We developed a comprehensive outline of topics and a list of about 100 maps. We were fortunate to have drafts of about half of the maps from the Perthes World Atlas that Guntram had edited previously, but it was clear that we needed to make substantial revisions, develop at least 50 maps on our own, and design a companion website for data updates and additional imagery. We decided to draw on the skills and insight of our students to master this challenge, not just to help us conduct research and design maps, but also to bounce off ideas for the text and maps, and to develop an atlas that was most effective for classroom use. We recruited 15 Middlebury College student research assistants with profound inter-national experience and training in data manage ment and visualizations, such as Q-GIS, Adobe Illustrator, and coding. As a team, we researched options for data collection, discussed strategies for the best representation of data classes, and con ferred about design choices. We faced many difficult choices, such as how to represent data for regions in the world that are occupied by foreign countries, how to draw international boundaries that are con-tested, what to use as the most reliable indicator for social phenomena, or where to source photos for the website. In the end, the strength of the education of IMPRINT our Middlebury students, our own scholarly work, the experience in the classroom, and Middleburys international links helped us address these challenges. Middlebury was instrumental in making this atlas a reality. It offered generous support for our research students and the production of the atlas and website. Its deep commitment to global education served as an inspiration. Middlebury College attracts students from all over the world who come here to pursue an undergraduate degree in liberal arts. Every summer, the campus houses its renowned language school, where students learn 13 world languages, including Abenaki, which is spoken by the Indigenous inhabi-tants who call this place home. Just up the road in the Green Mountains, the annual Bread Loaf School of English and Writers Conference draws teachers and writers from all over the globe. Middleburys presence extends far beyond the east coast. On the other side of the American continent is the Middle-bury Institute of International Studies, its Graduate School in Monterey, California, and Middlebury is in places as far-flung as China, Russia, India, France, Morocco, Cameroon, Brazil there are a total of 32 Middlebury C.V. Starr Schools Abroad in 16 dif-ferent countries. It is from these diver...

A BOOK OF DISCOVERY"The History of the Worlds Exploration, From the Earliest Times to the Finding of the South Pole"A LITTLE OLD WORLDNo story is complete unless it begins at the very beginning. But where is the beginning? Where is the dawn of geographya"the knowledge of our earth? What was it like before the first explorers made their way into distant lands? Every day that passes we are gaining fresh knowledge of the dim and silent past.Every day men are patiently digging in the old heaps that were once the sites of busy cities, and, as a result of their unwearying toil, they are revealing to us the life-stories of those who dwelt therein; they are disclosing secrets writ on weather-worn stones and tablets, bricks and cylinders, never before even guessed at.Thus we read the wondrous story of ancient days, and breathlessly wonder what marvellous discovery will thrill us next.For the earliest account of the old world -a world made up apparently of a little land and a little water -we turn to an old papyrus, the oldest in existence, which tells us in familiar words, unsurpassed for their exquisite poetry and wondrous simplicity, of that great dateless time so full of mystery and awe."In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was waste and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep: and the spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.... And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. And God ... divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament.... And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered into one place, and let the dry land appear.... And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas."Thus beautifully did the children of men express their earliest idea of the worlds distribution of land and water.

A very British love-letter to the beauty of flint Daily TelegraphJoanne Bourne has been in awe of flint as long as she can remember.It was all around her where she grew up in Kent: used for garden walls, to edge drives and weight dustbin lids, as well as to build pubs, churches, Roman villas and castles. For centuries it was the only building stone available.It is also magical. Made from the remains of plankton and sea sponges, it is second only in hardness to a diamond and can be used to make fire. Part of human development for three million years, it was used as a weapon to hunt and in war, and hung as protection against thunderbolts and fairies.In a deeply personal love letter to this extraordinary biogenic rock, Bourne traces its geological, architectural and social history and invites us to roam with her in search of it on her beloved North Downs.Fusing science, poetry, history and a profound love of landscape, this is her heartfelt, thoroughly persuasive tribute to the stone she calls an art project of the great divine.

Planificar el crecimiento urbano es mucho más que un requisito o un asunto técnico, es un acto de responsabilidad territorial con los habitantes de hoy y del futuro. Dentro de esa planeación, con miras a la construccion y el funcionamiento de ciudades mas sostenibles, el transporte es un componente fundamental, sobre todo si tomamos en consideracion la agenda global que busca mitigar el cambio climatico y controlar sus efectos en diferentes ambitos.Con el proposito de contribuir a dicha agenda, en este libro se propone una herramienta para la evaluacion de la sostenibilidad (actual) y de la capacidad de soporte (futura) de los sistemas de transporte urbanos, con el objetivo de que permita comparar los avances de distintas ciudades, alertar sobre las perspectivas futuras y generar datos relevantes para priorizar actuaciones desde la gestion y la politica publicas.

Explore os fundamentos da genética e descubra como os genes moldam a vida. Este livro oferece uma visão abrangente dos mecanismos da hereditariedade, incluindo a estrutura e função do DNA, cromossomo

This e-book explores how the commodification of the Cuban Revolution affects Cuban identities. Contrary to prevailing beliefs, commodification does not inevitably lead to identity loss or alienation. Instead, it serves as a potent heuristic tool for comprehending social and political transformation.The Cuban Revolution, a powerful force shaping Cuban identities, presents an intriguing paradox. Surprisingly, tourism-driven commodification of the Revolution does not induce alienation, challenging prevailing assumptions. Rather, the waning identification with the Cuban Revolution stems from a complex interplay of perceived dysfunctionality, unmet aspirations, and economic inadequacies.Commodification in tourism is thus merely a symptom of alienation, revealing the discontent of marginalized individuals who criticize and disengage from the Revolution. This indicates transforming identities and socioeconomic realities, which are not caused by commodification, but are exposed through its examination. The e-book further explores the current state of the Cuban Revolution, where criticism and calls for market reforms challenge the states authority and imply a decline in its power.

In "A Voyage of Discovery and Research in the Southern and Antarctic Regions," James Clark Ross offers a meticulous account of his explorations in the chilly realms of the South Pole during the mid-19th century. The narrative is characterized by a rigorous scientific approach intertwined with vivid descriptions of the stark yet captivating Antarctic landscapes. Rosss detailed observations not only illuminate the geographic and meteorological phenomena encountered but also situate his findings within the burgeoning field of polar exploration. Written in an engaging style reminiscent of the eras Romanticism, the text serves as both a compelling adventure narrative and a substantive scientific report, reflecting the eras strong interest in discovery and empirical evidence. James Clark Ross, a prominent British naval officer and explorer, was deeply influenced by the spirit of inquiry that defined his time. Having engaged in earlier expeditions under renowned figures such as Sir Edward Parry, Rosss extensive experience equipped him with both the expertise and the passion necessary for this groundbreaking journey. His commitment to scientific exploration was rooted in a desire to expand geographical knowledge and make strides in the burgeoning field of natural history, leading to meticulous documentation of previously uncharted territories. This book is highly recommended for those interested in the intersections of exploration, science, and literature. Scholars and enthusiasts of polar history will find Rosss narrative to be not only enlightening but essential reading, providing insights into both the challenges of his expeditions and the broader scientific quests of the period. "A Voyage of Discovery" remains a significant contribution to the understanding of Antarctic exploration and will captivate readers with its richly detailed storytelling.

As autoras e os autores apresentam reflexões que remetem aos saberes, práticas, linguagens e os desafios nas aulas de Geografia, bem como os desdobramentos, desconstruções, percursos e rupturas em re

A presente obra apresenta um estudo sobre dois paradigmas a respeito da pesquisa do espaço agrário: o paradigma do capitalismo agrário e o paradigma da questão agrária. Ao expor como tem sido abordad

A natureza é um elemento basilar da nossa existência, das nossas vivências, das nossas experiências nos mais diversos níveis. Quando somos geógrafos e geógrafas, a natureza faz parte também da nossa