What is an Afromontane forest? Are these forests indigenous to South Africa? What creatures inhabit these forests and how do they interrelate with one another?
Throughout all ages, the activities of mankind have weighed heavily upon the environment. In turn, changes in that environment have favoured the rise of certain social groups and limited the actions of others. Despite this, environmental history has remained a 'blind spot' for most social and economic historians. This is to be regretted, as the various and unequal effects of environmental change often explain the strengths and weaknesses of certain social groups, irrespective of their being defined along the lines of class, gender and ethnicity. This volume brings together the expertise of social and environmental historians in an effort to assess the extent to which transnational agents changed socioecological space as a consequence of globalization since the Late Middle Ages.
This book provides comprehensive information on South Africa, how it operates, how the systems work and where to find further information if required. A useful tool for those living within South Africa as well as for tourists needing information.
Die ten volle hersiene, bygewerkte uitgawe bevat kleurryke illustrasies, tabelle en diagramme, bied leiding oor die toerusting wat nodig is om sterre mee waar te neem en nuttige inligting oor die naghemel soos dit vanuit die Suidelike Halfrond te sien is.
These five imaginative trails capture the magic of nature within Kirstenbosch, South Africa's best-known botanical garden. Eager young adventurers will have hours of fun discovering prehistoric gems, enchanged forests, secret gardens, mysterious mirror pools and much more. Each route descsription is accompanied by a map and beautiful photographs and illustrations, while the text is packed with information about striking and surprising trees, flowers, birds, insects, animals and tidbits from history, as well as descriptions of the best places to play and relax. This whimsical guide is a must-have companion for any young adventurer setting off into Cape Town's much-loved garden.