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Taylor & Francis Ltd Concise Textbook of Equine Clinical Practice Book
Book SynopsisThis concise, practical text covers the essential information veterinary students need to succeed in equine medicine and surgery, focusing on the nervous system, eyes, cardiovascular disorders and haemolymphatic systems. Written for an international readership, the book conveys the core information in an easily digestible, precise form with extensive use of bullet points, tables, flow charts, diagrams, lists, protocols and extensive illustrations. Part of a five-book series that extracts and updates key information from Munroe's Equine Surgery, Reproduction and Medicine, Second Edition, the book distils best practice in a logical straightforward clinical-based approach. It details clinical anatomy, physical clinical examination techniques, diagnostic techniques and normal parameters, emphasising the things regularly available to general practitioners with minimal information of advanced techniques. The nervous system section discusses in detail the neuTable of ContentsNervous System. Eyes. Cardiovascular Disorders. Haemolymphatic system.
£58.89
Taylor & Francis Ltd Forgotten Agricultural Heritage
Book SynopsisContemporary agriculture is often criticized for its industrial scale, adverse effects on nutrition, rural employment and the environment, and its disconnectedness from nature and culture. Yet there are many examples of traditional smaller scale systems that have survived the test of time and provide more sustainable solutions while still maintaining food security in an era of climate change. This book provides a unique compilation of this forgotten agricultural heritage and is based on objective scientific evaluation and evidence of the value of these systems for present and future generations.The authors refer to many of these systems as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) and show how they are related to the concepts of heritage and the World Heritage Convention. They demonstrate how GIAHS based on family farms, traditional indigenous knowledge and agroecological principles can contribute to food and nutrition security and the maintenance of agro-Trade Review"This publication is unique both in its scope and coverage. It is a stock-take of the work carried out so far, in cooperation with several governments, donor institutions, FAO and other UN agencies, international organizations, non-governmental institutions, civil society organizations, academic and research institutions and many individuals. This informed source should serve as a new reference tool for all who share the common goal of contributing to solutions for sustainable agriculture and rural development." – from the foreword by José Graziano da Silva, Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Italy. "I must congratulate the authors for writing a book that does not mince words when conveying the urgency inherent in solving the world’s current crises and fully articulates how reclaiming our agricultural heritage – neglected or forgotten in many parts of the world but not beyond recovery – can usher in a new era of sustainable development." – from the foreword by M.S. Swaminathan, Founder, Chairman and Chief Mentor, UNESCO Chair in Ecotechnology, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, India."This book contains a valuable and unique synthesis of traditional agricultural systems. It should be an important text for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in agriculture, development and international politics." - A M Mannion in British Ecological Society Bulletin (December 2017).Table of ContentsForeword José Graziano da Silva Foreword M.S. Swaminathan 1. Past, Present and the Future of Agriculture 2. Agricultural Heritage and Sustainable Food Systems 3. A View to Protecting and Safeguarding our Heritage 4. Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems: Concept and the Initiative 5. Dynamic Conservation of GIAHS 6. Lessons Learned, Experiences and Impacts 7. GIAHS are Around Us: Sites and Systems of Interest 8. Final Reflection and Key Messages
£45.59
CRC Press Fatigue Life of Riveted Steel Bridges
Book SynopsisMany old riveted railway bridges are replaced too soon due to a general lack of knowledge about the expected life span. This indicates the need for more information on fatigue and brittle fracture of riveted bridges. This book unveils extensive research and literature results on riveted bridges'' fatigue life and shows how to take fatigue properly into account when deciding about the future service life of a riveted railway bridge. It deals with the expected fatigue life, level of stress ranges by traffic, effect of temperature and aging, loading histories, crack detection, loose rivets, other defects, repair and strengthening, providing proper instructions and more. Intended for structural, bridge and steel construction engineers.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Previous Work - A Literature Survey; 3. Riveted Connections; 4. Fatigue of Riveted Railway Bridges; 5. Field Studies; 6. Full-Scale Fatigue Tests of RivetedGirders; 7. Summary and Conclusions; 8. Modern Research.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Hyperspectral Remote Sensing
Book SynopsisLand management issues, such as mapping tree species, recognizing invasive plants, and identifying key geologic features, require an understanding of complex technical issues before the best decisions can be made. Hyperspectral remote sensing is one the technologies that can help with reliable detection and identification. Presenting the fundamentals of remote sensing at an introductory level, Hyperspectral Remote Sensing: Principles and Applications explores all major aspects of hyperspectral image acquisition, exploitation, interpretation, and applications. The book begins with several chapters on the basic concepts and underlying principles of remote sensing images. It introduces spectral radiometry concepts, such as radiance, irradiance, flux, and blackbody radiation; covers imaging spectrometers, examining spectral range, full width half maximum (FWHM), resolution, sampling, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and multispectral and hyperspectral sensor systems; aTable of ContentsPreface. History and Description of Hyperspectral Imaging. Spectral Radiometry. Imaging Spectrometers: Operational Considerations. Hyperspectral Remote Sensing and the Atmosphere. Information Extraction from Optical Image Data. Hyperspectral and Ultraspectral Information Extraction Approaches. Agricultural Applications. Environmental Applications. Forestry Applications. Geology Applications. Index.
£68.39
Taylor & Francis Inc Saffron (Crocus sativus): Production and Processing
Book SynopsisSaffron is a precious spice which is mainly grown in Iran, India, Spain, Greece, Italy, Pakistan, Morocco, and central Asian countries. Until recently, saffron was perceived only for its value as a spice. However, with recent research findings pointing to the medicinal properties of saffron such as its antimicrobial, anticarcinogenic and antioxidant effects, interest in this plant has increased. The book presents a comprehensive account of saffron which includes the historical background, acerage underproduction, yield and applications, botanical ecophysiology, production technology, irrigation, pests, diseases and weeds, genetics, sterility, reproduction and production of secondary metabolites by in vitro method, economic aspects, indigenous knowledge in saffron production, processing, chemical composition and quality control, and research strategies.Table of ContentsHistorical Background, Economy, Acreage, Production, Yield and Uses; Saffron Botany; Saffron Ecophysiology; Saffron Production Technology; Irrigation; Saffron Pests, Diseases, and Weeds; Genetics, Sterility, Propagation and in vitro Production of Secondary Metabolites; Economical Aspects of Saffron; Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Traditional Agriculture with Emphasis on Saffron; Processing, Chemical Composition and the Standards of Saffron; Research Strategies
£99.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Rice Crisis: Markets, Policies and Food
Book SynopsisThe recent escalation of world food prices – particularly for cereals - prompted mass public indignation and demonstrations in many countries, from the price of tortilla flour in Mexico to that of rice in the Philippines and pasta in Italy. The crisis has important implications for future government trade and food security policies, as countries re-evaluate their reliance on potentially more volatile world markets to augment domestic supplies of staple foods. This book examines how government policies caused and responded to soaring world prices in the particular case of rice, which is the world's most important source of calories for the poor. Comparable case studies of policy reactions in different countries, principally across Asia, but also including the USA, provide the understanding necessary to evaluate the impact of trade policy on the food security of poor farmers and consumers. They also provide important insights into the concerns of developing countries that are relevant for future international trade negotiations in key agricultural commodities. As a result, more appropriate policies can be put in place to ensure more stable food supplies in the future. Published with the Food and Agriculture (FAO) Organization of the United Nations Trade Review'This book, with chapters from many prominent experts, presents new evidence from the recent rice price crisis and draws lessons for preventing the next crisis. It is a unique set of references on global food security and the world rice market.' Shenggen Fan, Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) 'This book is a must-read for those who wish to understand the world rice market, trade policies and food security concerns. It provides a careful and detailed analysis of the causes and consequences of the 2007 and 2008 global rice crisis. It is written by knowledgeable experts from the key rice economy nations.' Professor Eric J. Wailes, University of Arkansas, USATable of ContentsPart I: Introduction 1. Food Crises Past, Present (and Future?): Will we ever learn? Part II: Overview: The World Rice Market and Trade Policies 2. The World Rice Market Crisis of 2007-08 3. Did Speculation Affect World Rice Prices? 4. Trade Related Policies to Ensure Food (Rice) Security in Asia Part III: Policy Responses in Traditional Importing Countries 5. Volatility in Rice Prices and Policy Responses in Bangladesh 6. Indonesia's Rice Policy And Price Stabilization Program: Managing Domestic Prices During The 2008 Crisis 7. The Rice Crisis in the Philippines: Why Did it Occur and What Are its Policy Implications? 8. West African Experience with the World Rice Crisis 2007-2008 9. Rice in Africa: Will Imports Continue to Grow? Part IV: Policy Responses in Traditional Exporting Countries 10. The Political Economy of Thailand's Rice Price and Export Policies in 2007-08 11. The Vietnamese Rice Industry During the Global Food Crisis 12. Rice Production in Cambodia: Will Exports Continue to Grow? Part V: Policy responses in China and India 13. How China Stabilized Grain Prices During the Global Price Crisis 14. Rice Policies in India in the Context of the Global Rice Price Spike Part VI: Policy Responses in the Developed Countries 15. Japan's Rice Policy and its Role in the World Rice Market: Japan Should Act as a Watchdog 16. The 'Diplomatic Crop or How the U.S. Provided Critical Leadership In Ending the Rice Crisis Part VII: Conclusion 17. Can the Next Rice Crisis be Prevented?
£130.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Forest Biodiversity Research, Monitoring and
Book SynopsisThe first of two volumes documenting the latest findings on forest biodiversity, this book presents original, new contributions by some three hundred scientists from over forty countries. Researchers from the massive Smithsonian/MAB Biological Diversity Program cover the feasibility of using long-term inventory plots as a framework for monitoring multi-layer vegetation, socioeconomic applications of research results, and promotion of multidisciplinary research and training. The book is in five main sections covering first the methodology for forest monitoring and modeling and then the results of research from Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia/Pacific.Trade Review"The publication of this book is timely in that it adds substantially to the existing knowledge on biodiversity and addresses important subject areas that require additional research…" -- Agroforestry Sytems, 1998Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Contributors. Section I: Foret monitoring framework. Section II: Monitoring and modeling forest biodiversity. Section III: Europe. Section IV: Africa and Australia. Section V: Asia/Pacific. Conclusion. Index.
£190.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Alternative Irrigation: The Promise of Runoff
Book SynopsisAn introduction to runoff agriculture - a form of agricultural irrigation - this text describes how the use of surface and subsurface water, often overlooked and wasted, enables both small farmers and commercial agriculturists to improve yields and the security of harvest, even in harsh and remote environments. The text introduces the techniques and strategies, as well as the challenges and the potential of the crucial approach, which can contribute so much to reducing land degradation and improving conservation and sustainability.Trade Review'An essential tool for research and teaching.' Landmark 'This book provides a fascinating ... insight into this most ancient of agricultural practices.' Biological Agriculture and Horticulture 'This excellent and very modestly priced book will serve both as an introduction and a well researched reference text on a much neglected aspect of irrigated agriculture.' Experimental AgricultureTable of ContentsIntroduction * Soil and Water Conservation * Runoff Harvesting and Storage * Ephemeral and Variable Streamflow: Spate, Wetlands and Flood Agriculture * Indigenous Runoff Agriculture: Challenges and Breakdown * Expanding, Upgrading and Rehabilitating Runoff Agriculture * The Future for Runoff Agriculture * Glossary * References * Further Reading * Index
£39.99
Elsevier Science & Technology Handbook of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations
Book SynopsisHandbook of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations is an authoritative source providing extensive up-to-date coverage of the technology used in the exploration, drilling, production, and operations in an offshore setting. Offshore oil and gas activity is growing at an expansive rate and this must-have training guide covers the full spectrum including geology, types of platforms, exploration methods, production and enhanced recovery methods, pipelines, and envinronmental managment and impact, specifically worldwide advances in study, control, and prevention of the industry's impact on the marine environment and its living resources. In addition, this book provides a go-to glossary for quick reference. Handbook of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations empowers oil and gas engineers and managers to understand and capture on one of the fastest growing markets in the energy sector today.Table of Contents1. Occurrence and Formation of Crude Oil and Natural Gas2. Offshore Geology and Operations3. Offshore Platforms4. Exploration5. Drilling and Well Completion6. Production7. Transportation8. Corrosion9. Environmental Impact10. Legislation and The FutureGlossaryIndex
£91.80
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Environment Encyclopedia and Directory 2010
Book SynopsisExamining environmental issues throughout the world, this reference title contains thorough definitions and explanations of terms relating to the environment. The volume includes detailed maps, an extensive bibliography and a Who's Who section, making this an essential one-stop reference work for anyone interested in environmental issues.Features of this title include: an updated A-Z section of key terms and issues surrounding the environment a comprehensive directory section organized alphabetically by country, listing main governmental and non-governmental organizations, both national and international a series of maps showing environmental features both regionally and world-wide an extensive bibliography of relevant periodicals a comprehensive who's who section of the leading personalities actively involved with environmental affairs. This new edition includes three revised and updated essays on The Politics of the Environment: 'International Environmental Politics and the State' – by Hugh Dyer 'International Organizations and the Global Environment' – by Hannes R. Stephan and Fariborz Zelli 'The Ethical Dimentionsof Global Environmental Change' – by Chukwumerije Okereke Trade Review'This Encyclopedia and Directory provides an easy-to-use printed reference source covering a wide variety of environmental affairs that are brought together conveniently in one volume.' – Science and Technology'I have no doubt that administrators, authors and researchers will find this volume useful.' – Environmental Education'A fine reference.' – Reference and Research Book News'Many institutions will find this volume a useful companion.' – Royal Institute of International Affairs
£332.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Indian Ocean - A Perspective: Volume 1
Book SynopsisThe Indian Ocean represents a part of the global Ocean that has been less studied by modern oceanography than the Atlantic and Pacific parts. This is remarkable, since the Indian Ocean was subject to much historic exploration through navigators from Asia, India, the Middle East and lastly from Europe.This unique, comprehensive reference set on the Indian Ocean, covers all oceanographical aspects with its physics, chemistry, biology and geology in 21 peer-reviewed expert-written chapters. Besides the well-ground basis on the Ocean’s characteristics and a wealth of data, some unique features presented are the monsoon - the biennial reversal of winds and the resultant surface circulation; the tropical and sub-tropical jet streams, namely the Somali current, the Agulhas current and the Leevwin current; the oxygen-poor intermediate waters in its northern part which significantly contribute several green house gases to the atmosphere, for example, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, methane and dimethyl sulphide; its exhaustive coral reefs and mangrove vegetation; and the polymetallic nodules at its depths and its other mineral resources. Moreover, an analysis is provided of the anthropogenic contributions and their impacts on the health of the Indian Ocean; and that of estuary environments of important rivers of the 15 littoral countries. Intended for research scientists, professionals and students working in physical, chemical and geological oceanography.Table of ContentsVolume 1 1. Physical Oceanography 2. The Climate 3. Applications of Satellite Remote Sensing in the Southern Indian Ocean 4. Chemical Oceanography 5. Oceanography of Marginal Seas 6. Features of Some Significant Estuaries of India 7. Estuaries of Littoral Countries other than India 8. Health of the Indian Ocean 9. Bioactive Substances IndexVolume 2 10. Primary Productivity 11. Zooplankton 12. Benthos 13. Biology of Corals and Coral Reefs 14. Marine Microbiology – A Glimpese of the Strides in the Indian and the Global Arena 15. Mangroves 16. Seaweed Resources 17. Mineral Resources 18. Geochemistry of Sediments 19. Western Indian Ocean – A Glimpse of the Tectonic Scenario 20. Structure and Tectonic Evolution of the Northeastern Indian Ocean 21. Geomorphology and Geology of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea Index
£275.50
Taylor & Francis Inc Echinoderm studies 6 (2001)
Book SynopsisThis study is part of a series dedicated to the publication of reviews by experts of important topics in all areas of echinoderm studies, from molecular biology to ecology, palaeontology, biology and taxonomy. It addresses a range of topics in depth. The reviews seek to provide access to the field and to give direction to further study and research.Table of ContentsThis study is part of a series dedicated to the publication of reviews by experts of important topics in all areas of echinoderm studies, from molecular biology to ecology, palaeontology, biology and taxonomy. It addresses a range of topics in depth. The reviews seek to provide access to the field and to give direction to further study and research.
£56.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Scenario Innovation: Experiences from a European
Book SynopsisThe Visions Project brought together a range of decision makers, scientists and thinkers to collectively envision a Europe of the future in terms of sustainable development, and this book is the result of their efforts. Addressing a range of contentious questions from employment to the environment, and approaching the issues from a wide variety of standpoints, these experts also give the reader an analysis of the status quo and ask pertinent and provoking questions about the Europe we are building for the future.Table of ContentsThe Experimental GardenThe Global Context The VISIONS ApproachRegional and European Scenarios Integrated Visions
£118.75
Cambridge University Press The Sugar Cane Industry 6001950 An Historical Geography from its Origins to 1914 12 Cambridge Studies in Historical Geography Series Number 12
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Cambridge University Press Grain Markets in Europe 15001900 Integration and Deregulation 7 Cambridge Studies in Modern Economic History Series Number 7
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Cambridge University Press Peasants Politicians and Producers
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Cambridge University Press Scaling Fisheries
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Cambridge University Press Fish Versus Power
Book SynopsisAmid contemporary debates over large dam development and declines in fisheries, this book offers a case study of a river basin (Fraser River, in British Columbia) where development decisions did not ultimately dam the river, but rather conserved its salmon.Trade Review"Evenden approaches the story of hydroelectric power from a fresh angle. [...] Unlike many other environemtnal histories, Evenden's book offers a relatively hopeful tale, one where a balance between technological progress and preservation is struck." National Post, CanadaTable of ContentsList of tables, figures, photographs and maps; List of abbreviations; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. 'A rock of disappointment'; 2. Damming the tributaries; 3. Remaking hells gate; 4. Pent-up energy; 5. The power of aluminium; 6. Fish versus power; 7. The politics of science; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Bengal Agriculture 19201946 A Quantitative Study 22 Cambridge South Asian Studies Series Number 22
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Cambridge University Press Forest Resources in Europe 19501990
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Cambridge University Press Agriculture and the New Trade Agenda
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Cambridge University Press The Provident Sea
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Cambridge University Press Capital and Labour on the Kimberley Diamond Fields 1871 1890
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Cambridge University Press Peasant Farming in Muscovy
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Cambridge University Press Land and Labour in Latin America Essays on the Development of Agrarian Capitalism in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries 26 Cambridge Latin American Studies Series Number 26
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Cambridge University Press The Fruits of Revolution
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Cambridge University Press Ecosystem Approaches to Fisheries
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Cambridge University Press Ecosystem Approaches to Fisheries A Global Perspective
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Cambridge University Press Disarray in World Food Markets
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Cambridge University Press The Role of Biotechnology in a Sustainable Food Supply
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Cambridge University Press The Provident Sea
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Cambridge University Press The History of the British Petroleum Company The AngloIranian Years 19281954 Volume 2 History of British Petroleum
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Cambridge University Press British Petroleum and Global Oil 19501975 The Challenge of Nationalism History of British Petroleum
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Cambridge University Press Manufacturing Green Gold
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Cambridge University Press Peasants Politicians and Producers The Organisation of Agriculture in France since 1918 14 Cambridge Studies in Historical Geography Series Number 14
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Cambridge University Press Disarray in World Food Markets
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Cambridge University Press Chapters from The Agrarian History of England and Wales Prices Wages Profits and Rents 15001750 Volume 1 Chapters from the Agrarian History of England and Wales 15001750 Vol 1
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Cambridge University Press Scaling Fisheries
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Cambridge University Press Agricultural Policies in Developing Countries
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Cambridge University Press Economic Crisis and Third World Agriculture
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Cambridge University Press Regulation and the Revolution in United States Farm Productivity
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Cambridge University Press The Economics of Tropical Farming Systems
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Cambridge University Press The Economics of Tropical Farming Systems
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Cambridge University Press Spanish Agriculture
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Cambridge University Press Agricultural Subsidies in the WTO Green Box
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Cambridge University Press Silver Mining and Society in Colonial Mexico Zacatecas 15461700 Cambridge Latin American Studies Series Number 15
Book SynopsisAn examination of silver mining and society in Colonial Mexico in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, concentrating upon Zacatecas, the centre of the principal silver-mining region. In the first half of the book, the author describes the discovery of the mines, the establishment of the town, its role in the northward advance of the Spanish occupation of Mexico, its administration, and the sources of its supplies of essential food and materials. The remainder of the book is devoted to an analysis of the mining industry of the Zacatecas district. The author discusses techniques, labour and raw materials. He also provides statistics for silver production, suggesting reasons for their fluctuation, and explores sources of capital for the industry. Based on detailed study of archives in both Spain and Mexico, Dr Bakewell is able to provide an entirely new chronology for the development of Zacatecas and the Mexican maining industry up to 1700.Table of ContentsList of tables; List of illustrations; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations and conventions; The setting; 1. Discovery and settlement; 2. Consolidation and expansion; 3. The city; 4. Supplies and distribution; 5. Corregidor and cabildo; 6. The circumstances of mining; 7. Mercury; 8. The production of silver; 9. Conclusion: plus extra; Tables; Graphs; Plans; Appendix; Glossary; On primary sources; Select bibliography; Index.
£42.74
Cambridge University Press Spanish Agriculture 17651965 The Long Siesta 17651965 2 Cambridge Studies in Modern Economic History Series Number 2
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Cambridge University Press Regulation and the Revolution in United States Farm Productivity
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