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A commitment to acceptable levels of accommodation for all citizens has meant that housing has been given a high place on the agendas of most socialist countries. Its position has not been undisputed, however, and it must compete with other welfare and economic requirements. As a result, the housing policies in the Eastern bloc have not been uniform. This book examines issues related to housing in Eastern Europe, describing the broad similarities and differences between east and west Europe. The author outlines trends in housing conditions since World War II and discusses the relevance of factors external to housing, noting that recent changes in the political climate should be of vital significance to the housing situation in the future. ... Read more

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Presents a broad yet detailed picture of the main trends and patterns arising from the introduction of new micro-electronic and computer technology, particularly the convergence of the previously separate realms of telecommunications and transport. One of the principal themes is the spatial organization of mobility in relation to technological change. Brings together the insights of economic analysis, policy studies and technological transformation within the spatial perspective of geography. ... Read more

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Every age has its own geography, separate and distinct from the geographies of earlier and succeeding ages, this 1976 book seeks to examine the complex of natural and man-made features which have provided the background of history, influencing its course and themselves modified by human action. Professor Pounds examines five short periods, each of which is not only relatively well documented, but also important in the climax of a civilisation. In a sense, each represents the climax of a longer period of historical development. The aim is to survey the whole of Europe for each of the chosen periods, not merely those areas which have been highlighted by documents and events. Northern Europe in the age of Pericles and eastern Europe in all periods are, for example, examined, alongside the better-known Mediterranean region, France and the Rhineland. Considerable use is made of maps, all specially prepared for this book. ... Read more

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The series explores modern geographical concepts within a regional framework. Pupils are encouraged to develop a sense of place for the individual countries while exploring the ideas and themes important in all GCSE courses. This book contrasts people and environment in Britain and the EEC. ... Read more

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This work presents geographical characteristics of the transition economies in this region. It deals with a substantial part of Europe, from East Germany and Poland, southwards to Romania, Bulgaria and Albania. The main themes of the transition from communism to market capitalism are outlined, and the variations within the region regarding civil societies and their transition strategies are discussed. ... Read more

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Exploring the boundaries of the law as they existed in medieval and early modern times and as they have been perceived by historians, this volume offers a wide ranging insight into a key aspect of European society. Alongside, and inexorably linked with, the ecclesiastical establishment, the law was one of the main social bonds that shaped and directed the interactions of day-to-day life. Posing fascinating conceptual and methodological questions that challenge existing perceptions of the parameters of the law, the essays in this book look especially at the gender divide and conflicts of jurisdiction within an historical context. In addition to seeking to understand the discrete categories into which types of law and legal rules are sometimes placed, consideration is given to the traversing of boundaries, to the overlaps between jurisdictions, and between custom(s) and law(s). In so doing it shows how law has been artificially compartmentalised by historians and lawyers alike, and how existing perceptions have been conditioned by particular approaches to the sources.It also reveals in certain case studies how the sources themselves (and attitudes towards them) have determined the limitations of historical enterprise. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach to the subject, the contributors demonstrate the fruitfulness of examining the interfaces of apparently diverse disciplines. Making fresh connections across subject areas, they examine, for example, the role of geography in determining litigation strategies, how the law interacted with social and theological issues and how fact and fiction could intertwine to promote notions of justice and public order. The main focus of the volume is upon England, but includes useful comparative papers concerning France, Flanders and Sweden. The contributors are a mixture of young and established scholars from Europe and North America offering a new and revisionist perspective on the operation of law in the medieval and early modern periods. ... Read more

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Sets the political and economic geography of Eastern Europe in the context of its history and physical landscape. This book should be of interest to advanced students of geography, Soviet and East European Studies. ... Read more

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If a city based its planning decisions on the needs of an international bureaucracy rather than on the traditional needs of local residents and businesses, how would that city change? How might it look?

In Brussels, Belgium--since 1957 home to the European Union--such change is taking place. Observing the change, Alexis G. Papadopoulos explores a new geographical concept, the Central Executive District. This urban form is significantly different from the Central Business District, its conventional counterpart. Drawing on game and rational choice theories, spatial analysis, and land economics, the author analyzes how the landscape of the city's center has evolved over the last three decades under the influence of successive coalitions of local and foreign elites. He describes how foreign diplomats, international corporate executives, and real-estate developers cooperate with one another to carry out major urban projects in the face of resistance from local neighborhood groups, conservationists, and political factions.

This study makes a substantial contribution to geography and urban studies both for its implications about the future of world cities like New York, London, and Paris and for its original application of the notion of cooperative regimes. ... Read more

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Compiled by two world-renowned authorities on geopolitics, it explores the geographical dimension of the Warsaw Pact breakup and the emerging Central European democracies. Covers the social and political transformation of these areas; looks at pioneering work on the electoral geography; discusses sociopolitical uncertainties in an international context; and delves into the pressures of nationalism, economic and social chaos as well as inexperience on both the regional and geopolitical system. ... Read more

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List of Figures; List of Tables; Editors' note; Contributors; Foreword, Acknowledgements; 1. The DORA Project; 2. Scotland; 3. Germany; 4. Greece; 5. Sweden; 6. The International Comparison; 7. Reflections and Recommendations; Conclusion; Annex, Bibliography, Glossary of Abbreviations, Index ... Read more

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Organized on a regional basis, this text provides an overview of Europe stressing the economic and political geography, with two chapters devoted to Europe's historical and physical geography. It provides a view of Europe in the 1990s, emphasizing the increasing impact of the Common Market and various environmental issues. ... Read more

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Europe is a word that is almost daily on our lips. But how far do we have to go back in order to find the origins of its name? The first part of this beautiful illustrated book traces the geographical and mythological basis of Europe's name. Who came up with the idea to distinguish the world in continents with proper names? The search will bring the reader back to the early history of mankind. How did the ancient Egyptians see the world and populations around them? Where did the Hebrews get the idea to split the world in three? And what was the world-picture in ancient Greece, laid down in geographic treatises and fragments? Where did the name 'Europe' originate from? Could it be from a person, either mortal or divine? In ancient Greek literature the name 'Europa' appears quite frequently for Greek goddesses and Greek women.

Strangely enough, the best known Europa myth concerns a Phoenician princess, loved by the Greek god Zeus. Many mythographs doubt the Asian descent of the Phoenician Europa. Is her real origin to be located on mainland Greece? How can the contradicting Greek myths be interpreted, and was the name universally accepted as the name for the continent? In the second part of this book, the author tells the amazing story of how the Arts have treated the Europa myths for almost three millennia. He shows the extraordinary influence of the personification of the geographic continent Europe on literature, music, sculpture, painting, tapestry and other applied arts. All this clearly demonstrates the vivid interest in Europe for the subject throughout the ages and illustrates, according to Karel van Miert in its Foreword, our common European culture. ... Read more

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Now in a fully updated fifth edition, this premier text has been thoroughly revised to reflect the sweeping changes the past decade has brought to Europe. Long hailed for its creativity and intellectual depth, the book is now further enriched by the expertise of a new lead author, noted geographer Alexander B. Murphy. In this edition, he has focused on Europe's role in the wider world and incorporated new research and teaching approaches in regional geography. The topical organization_including environment, ethnicity, religion, language, demography, politics, industry, and urban and rural life_offers students a holistic understanding of the diverse European culture area. ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subtitle: Comprising Views of Boston, the Harbor, Halifax, the Atlantic, the River Mersey, Liverpool, London, the Thames, and Both Sides of the Rhine; Original Published by: United States Job Print. Office in 1849 in 43 pages; Subjects: Panoramas; Voyages and travels; History / Europe / General; Science / Earth Sciences / Geography; Sports ... Read more