The Isle Of Man: Celebrating A Sense Of Place

Robinson, Vaughan; McCarroll, Danny

ISBN 10: 0853230366 / ISBN 13: 9780853230366

Published by Liverpool University Press, 1990

About this Item

No markings or inscriptions. The jacket has a little wear, and is rather faded to the spine etc.

Seller Inventory # 008390

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Isle Of Man: Celebrating A Sense Of Place
• Publisher: Liverpool University Press
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0853230366
• ISBN 13: 9780853230366
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Topography and Local History
  • Geography; Cartography

About this title

Synopsis

This book, drawing on wide experience of the Isle of Man, describes, interprets and explains the features that make the Island’s physical and human landscapes so distinctive and give it a unique sense of place. Although the editors have taken a strongly geographical approach to their theme, the book is unparalleled in writings on the Isle of Man in the broad range of contributions it has assembled: geology, quaternary science, geomorphology, archaeology, history, natural history, political science, demography, social policy and economics.

The book definitively reviews current geographical knowledge relating to the Isle of Man, bringing together hitherto fragmented, scattered and inaccessible work. Particular emphasis is placed upon the way in which geographers are returning to their intellectual roots with a renewed focus on both the distinctiveness and sense of place. By helping readers to understand the processes that formed, and continue to change, the Isle of Man’s unique physical and human landscapes, this book aims both to inform and to enhance enjoyment of the Island.

About the Author

Vaughan Robinson is with the University of Wales Swansea.