ISBN: 9781965047002 - a book of ghosts and goblins (13 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Good. How would the history of an urban area look if water were at the center of analysis? Water in the Making of a Socio-Natural Landscape>explores the transition from early modern to modern water management in late nineteenth-century Rome. It merges local water management with national water policies aimed at promoting irrigated agriculture, industrial processes, and public health. It investigates perceptions and conceptualisations of water, changes in the water law, engineering projects, medical knowledge and practices, value of water in different productions, and needs and uses of local stakeholders. From which derives that water infrastructures are the complex outcome of the clash between different users and uses of water as well as the dynamic interaction between different levels of power. In this book, it builds upon Maria Kaika's>Cities of flows and Erik Swyngedouw's>Liquid power to introduce a new dimension to the analysis of urban water: the interaction among the three main uses of water: drinking, agriculture, and industry. Water in the Making of a Socio-Natural Landscape is written for a specialist readership with an interest in environmental and urban history and science and technology studies, but it can also be used by graduate and PhD students. Jacques, Robin (illustratore).…

Condizione: New. Jacques, Robin (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: New. Jacques, Robin (illustratore).

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Jacques, Robin (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Good. How would the history of an urban area look if water were at the center of analysis? Water in the Making of a Socio-Natural Landscape>explores the transition from early modern to modern water management in late nineteenth-century Rome. It merges local water management with national water policies aimed at promoting irrigated agriculture, industrial processes, and public health. It investigates perceptions and conceptualisations of water, changes in the water law, engineering projects, medical knowledge and practices, value of water in different productions, and needs and uses of local stakeholders. From which derives that water infrastructures are the complex outcome of the clash between different users and uses of water as well as the dynamic interaction between different levels of power. In this book, it builds upon Maria Kaika's>Cities of flows and Erik Swyngedouw's>Liquid power to introduce a new dimension to the analysis of urban water: the interaction among the three main uses of water: drinking, agriculture, and industry. Water in the Making of a Socio-Natural Landscape is written for a specialist readership with an interest in environmental and urban history and science and technology studies, but it can also be used by graduate and PhD students. Jacques, Robin (illustratore).…

Condizione: New. Jacques, Robin (illustratore).

Condizione: New. Jacques, Robin (illustratore).

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Jacques, Robin (illustratore).

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Twenty-one stories of ghosts and goblins from around the world. The book contains both spine-tingling tales and ones that will have you laughing out loud. A Book of Ghosts and Goblins is part of the series of Fairy Tales by Ruth Manning-Sanders. The illustrations by the talented Robin Jacques add to the wonderful collection. The tales are from many different countries including Hungary, Spain, France, Scotland, Siberia, Estonia, and Italy. Stories included: A Box on the Ear, The Goblins at the Bath House, Golden Hair, Bring Me a Light, The Cook and the House Goblin, The Skull, The Tailor in the Church, Pappa Greatnose, Hans and His Master, The Golden Ball, The Strange Adventure of Paddy O'Toole, Little Jip, The Headless Horseman, The Ring, Water Drops, The Maiden Suvarna, The Beauty and Her Gallant, The Kindly Ghost, The Three Silver Balls, The Good Woman, and The Leg of Gold. Other books by Ruth Manning-Sanders and Robin Jacques include: A Book of MermaidsA Book of WitchesA Book of Princes and PrincessesA Book of Kings and QueensA Book of DragonsA Book of Devils and Demons. Jacques, Robin (illustratore).…

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Jacques, Robin (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: New. Jacques, Robin (illustratore).

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Jacques, Robin (illustratore).

Condizione: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. Jacques, Robin (illustratore).