Natural Heritage of Japan
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※上記表示の販売価格は割引適用後の価格です 出版済み 3週間でお届けいたします。 Title: Natural Heritage of Japan Subtitle: Geological, Geomorphological, and Ecological Aspects, 1st ed. 2018 Series: Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism Author: Chakraborty, Abhik / Mokudai, Kuniyasu / Cooper, Malcolm / Watanabe, Mahito / Chakraborty, Shamik(Editor) Publisher: Springer ISBN: 9783319618951 Cover: HARDCOVER Date: 2017年11月 DESCRIPTION This volume brings together the geological, geomorphological and ecological aspects of Japan’s natural heritage, arguing for dynamic conservation of such heritage and explaining their key characteristics in an accessible format for general readers. Sites from World Heritage Properties (Natural), UNESCO Global Geoparks, and National Parks of Japan representing key facets of this heritage are analyzed in depth, and the text is supplemented with color photographs and useful information for potential travelers. The volume is divided into thematic sections that help understand the diversity of Japan’s natural heritage, with supplementary information on conservation, tourism trends, local culture and lifestyles. In addition, chapters analyzing nature's mechanisms that engender diverse heritage landscapes and conservation/sustainable management schemes make this volume a valuable resource for both general readers and those with more specialized interests. Table of contents Introduction Chakraborty, Abhik Geology of the Japanese Islands: An Outline Wakita, Koji Volcanic Archipelago: Volcanism as a Geoheritage Characteristic of Japan Nakada, Setsuya Shiretoko Peninsula: Dynamic Interaction Between Geology, Geomorphology, and Ecology at The Interface of Terrestrial and Marine Systems Chakraborty, Abhik Shirakami Mountains: Old-Growth Forests of Siebold’s Beech Supporting Biodiversity in a Dynamic Landscape Chakraborty, Abhik Ogasawara Islands World Heritage Area: An Outstanding Ecological Heritage Yoshida, Masahito Yakushima Island: Landscape History, World Heritage Designation, and Conservation Status for Local Society Shibasaki, Shigemitsu The Origin and Development of Geoparks in Japan: Reflections from a Personal Perspective Watanabe, Mahito San'in-Kaigan UNESCO Global Geopark: Geology and Conservation of the Oriental White Stork Kikuchi, Naoki (et al.) Muroto Geopark: Understanding the Moving Earth Nakamura, Yugo (et al.) The Interface of Geology, Ecology, and Society: The Case of Aso Volcanic Landscape Chakraborty, Shamik The Mt. Unzen Disaster: A Terrible Learning Experience Cooper, Malcolm J. M. Challenges for Geoconservation in Contemporary Japan Chakraborty, Abhik (et al.) The Lake Akan Area: A Future Geopark? Cooper, Malcolm Oze Wetland: The Birthplace of the Nature Conservation Movement in Japan Yamamoto, Kiyotatsu Mount Fuji: The Volcano, the Heritage, and the Mountain Chakraborty, Abhik (et al.) Synthesis: Toward Dynamic Conservation of Our Natural Heritage in the Anthropocene Chakraborty, Abhik
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