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Islands / Stephen A. Royle.
| Author/creator | Royle, Stephen A. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | London, UK : Reaktion Books Ltd, 2014. |
| Description | 224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Cover subtitle : Nature and culture |
| Series | Earth series Earth series (Reaktion Books (Firm)) ^A1257043 |
| Contents | Islands : definition and formation -- Island characteristics -- Island identity, mythology, religion and customary practices -- The island as laboratory -- Island literature -- Islands : visual arts and film, television and radio -- Popular culture : islands and tourism -- Appendix: 100 islands (including Australia). |
| Abstract | Islands are contradictory places: they can be remote, mysterious spots, or lively centres of holiday revelry; they are associated alternately with escape, imprisonment, holiday and exile. For people seeking beautiful landscapes, solitude, or exciting adventure, islands are arguably the most popular tourism spots in the world. Filled with illustrations, 'Islands' guides readers through the cultural and scientific history of these diverse environments. |
| Bibliography note | "Select bibliography": pages 214-215. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2015452157 |
| ISBN | 9781780233468 (softcover) |
| ISBN | 1780233469 (softcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |