Ancient Irrigation Systems Of The Aral Sea Area

Author : Boris V. Adrianov,Simone Mantellini
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782971658

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Ancient Irrigation Systems of the Aral Sea Area by Boris V. Adrianov,Simone Mantellini Pdf

Ancient Irrigation Systems in the Aral Sea Area, is the English translation of Boris Vasilevich Andrianov's work, Drevnie orositelnye sistemy priaralya , concerning the study of ancient irrigation systems and the settlement pattern in the historical region of Khorezm, south of the Aral Sea (Uzbekistan). This work holds a special place within the Soviet archaeological school because of the results obtained through a multidisciplinary approach combining aerial survey and fieldwork, surveys, and excavations. This translation has been enriched by the addition of introductions written by several eminent scholars from the region regarding the importance of the Khorezm Archaeological-Ethnographic Expedition and the figure of Boris V. Andrianov and his landmark study almost 50 years after the original publication.

Author : Boris Vasil'evič Andrianov
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:959638694

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Ancient Irrigation Systems of the Aral Sea Area by Boris Vasil'evič Andrianov Pdf

Author : Igor S. Zonn,M. Glantz,Aleksey N. Kosarev,Andrey G. Kostianoy
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540850885

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The Aral Sea Encyclopedia by Igor S. Zonn,M. Glantz,Aleksey N. Kosarev,Andrey G. Kostianoy Pdf

The ‘‘Aral Sea Encyclopedia’’ is the first one in the new series of encyclopedias about the seas of the former Soviet Union. Preparing it we faced certain difficulties. The thing is that this encyclopedia is a monument to the sea that is disappearing during our lifetime. The world community considers the situation with the Aral Sea and all changes that occurred in its whereabouts in the recent decades as one of the most serious, if not disastrous anthropogenic environmental crises of the 20th century. Before 1960, this was a water-abundant sea-lake that was fourth among world lakes after the Caspian Sea (USSR, Iran), the Great Lakes (USA, Canada) and Victoria Lake (Africa). This was a real ‘‘pearl’’ among the sands of the largest deserts, the Karakums and the Kyzylkums. Navigation between the sea ports Muinak and Aralsk and fisheries famous for the Aral breams, barbells, sturgeons, shemaya, and others were developed here. One could find beautiful recreational zones and beaches here. The deltas of the Amudarya, the major river of Central Asia, and the Syrdarya bringing their waters into the Aral Sea were famous for their biodiversity, fishery, muskrat rearing, reed prod- tion. The local population found occupations related to the water infrastructure.

Author : Jeanne Féaux de la Croix,Madeleine Reeves
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 815 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000875898

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The Central Asian World by Jeanne Féaux de la Croix,Madeleine Reeves Pdf

This landmark book provides a comprehensive anthropological introduction to contemporary Central Asia. Established and emerging scholars of the region critically interrogate the idea of a ‘Central Asian World’ at the intersection of post-Soviet, Persianate, East and South Asian worlds. Encompassing chapters on life between Afghanistan and Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Xinjiang, this volume situates the social, political, economic, ecological and ritual diversity of Central Asia in historical context. The book ethnographically explores key areas such as the growth of Islamic finance, the remaking of urban and sacred spaces, as well as decolonizing and queering approaches to Central Asia. The volume’s discussion of More-than-Human Worlds, Everyday Economies, Material Culture, Migration and Statehood engages core analytical concerns such as globalization, inequality and postcolonialism. Far more than a survey of a ‘world region’, the volume illuminates how people in Central Asia make a life at the intersection of diverse cross-cutting currents and flows of knowledge. In so doing, it stakes out the contribution of an anthropology of and from Central Asia to broader debates within contemporary anthropology. This is an essential reference for anthropologists as well as for scholars from other disciplines with a focus on Central Asia

Author : Bertille Lyonnet,Nadezhda A Dubova
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 967 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351757829

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The World of the Oxus Civilization by Bertille Lyonnet,Nadezhda A Dubova Pdf

This collection of essays presents a synthesis of current research on the Oxus Civilization, which rose and developed at the turn of the 3rd to 2nd millennia BC in Central Asia. First discovered in the 1970s, the Oxus Civilization, or the Bactria–Margiana Archaeological Complex (BMAC), has engendered many different interpretations, which are explored in this volume by an international group of archaeologists and researchers. Contributors cover all aspects of this fascinating Bronze Age culture: architecture; material culture; grave goods; religion; migrations; and trade and interactions with neighboring civilizations, from Mesopotamia to the Indus, and the Gulf to the northern steppes. Chapters also examine the Oxus Civilization’s roots in previous local cultures, explore its environmental and chronological context, or the possibly coveted metal sources, and look into the reasons for its decline. The World of the Oxus Civilization offers a broad and fascinating examination of this society, and provides an invaluable updated resource for anyone working on the culture, history, and archaeology of this region and on the multiple interactions at work at that time in the ancient Near East.

Author : Andrey G. Kostianoy,Aleksey N. Kosarev
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540882763

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The Aral Sea Environment by Andrey G. Kostianoy,Aleksey N. Kosarev Pdf

With remarkable vision, Prof. Otto Hutzinger initiated The Handbook of Envir- mental Chemistry in 1980 and became the founding Editor-in-Chief. At that time, environmental chemistry was an emerging ?eld, aiming at a complete description of the Earth’s environment, encompassing the physical, chemical, biological, and geological transformations of chemical substances occurring on a local as well as a global scale. Environmental chemistry was intended to provide an account of the impact of man’s activities on the natural environment by describing observed changes. While a considerable amount of knowledge has been accumulated over the last three decades, as re?ected in the more than 70 volumes of The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry, there are still many scienti?c and policy challenges ahead due to the complexity and interdisciplinary nature of the ?eld. The series will therefore continue to provide compilations of current knowledge. Contri- tions are written by leading experts with practical experience in their ?elds. The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry grows with the increases in our scienti?c understanding, and provides a valuable source not only for scientists but also for environmental managers and decision-makers. Today, the series covers a broad range of environmental topics from a chemical perspective, including methodol- ical advances in environmental analytical chemistry.

Author : Lola Gulyamova
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031078736

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The Geography of Uzbekistan by Lola Gulyamova Pdf

This book describes the geography of Uzbekistan and its unique history and culture. It focuses on the development of Uzbekistan as a result of its location on the crossroads of the Silk Road. The influence of global and regional environmental challenges on the current landscape and similar issues are discussed and analyzed from a historical perspective. Contemporary tensions and reforms in social, economical and cultural life are described with the aim to draw a picture of modern paths to transformation and development. The Geography of Uzbekistan includes also information on geology, nature and natural resources, in particular water. The book discusses the social and environmental impacts of the Aral Sea disaster and shows new paths of transformation and development for this Central Asian country.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 4896 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780444639523

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Encyclopedia of Environmental Health by Anonim Pdf

Encyclopedia of Environmental Health, Second Edition, Six Volume Set presents the newest release in this fundamental reference that updates and broadens the umbrella of environmental health, especially social and environmental health for its readers. There is ongoing revolution in governance, policies and intervention strategies aimed at evolving changes in health disparities, disease burden, trans-boundary transport and health hazards. This new edition reflects these realities, mapping new directions in the field that include how to minimize threats and develop new scientific paradigms that address emerging local, national and global environmental concerns. Represents a one-stop resource for scientifically reliable information on environmental health Fills a critical gap, with information on one of the most rapidly growing scientific fields of our time Provides comparative approaches to environmental health practice and research in different countries and regions of the world Covers issues behind specific questions and describes the best available scientific methods for environmental risk assessment

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 840 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Soviet Union
ISBN : MINN:31951001364275P

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Soviet Life by Anonim Pdf

Author : Joop De Schutter,Victor Dukhovny,Viktor Abramovich Dukhovnyĭ
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0415459621

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Water in Central Asia by Joop De Schutter,Victor Dukhovny,Viktor Abramovich Dukhovnyĭ Pdf

Central Asia is the cluster of countries located in the basin of the "Great Aral Sea". It originates from the ancient civilizations of the IV-III millennium B.C. known as SAriana and is an important geopolitical centre today, where the USA, Russia, China, EU, Iran and India participate in the regional water game. The Aral Sea Basin has always been a subject of interest to outside powers as a target of travel or political blame. At the same time it was a source of prosperity and a place of work, love, history and strong cultural traditions for almost 100 million people. At present the Aral Sea Basin is shared by independent states with different interests but at the same time in need of close collaboration for their survival. Much has been written about this region but few writers have discovered the deeper roots of the historical transformations that have caused the present situation of environmental degradation. The extremely arid character of the region is a cause of very sensitive natural and social conditions; a very fragile balance that is easily disturbed by any important impact from the outside or innovations from the inside. Only a thorough analysis of both the positive ambitions of the region and their possible negative consequences can provide the necessary understanding of why important development initiatives of the recent past have always produced the negative consequences as they did.

Author : Philip Micklin,William D. Williams
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642611827

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The Aral Sea Basin by Philip Micklin,William D. Williams Pdf

The Aral Sea Basin, which is located in the central Asian part of the former Soviet Union, is undergoing dramatically rapid and intense environmental change. Pervasive human misuse and overuse of its water, land, and other critical natural resources have led to severe degradation of key ecological systems. This book analyses the environmental, human and economic problems that have arisen and presents recommendations for future research needs. Primary focus is on the drying of the Aral Sea, but related issues of diminished river flow, land and water pollution, and degradation, ecosystem deterioration, and adverse effects on humans are also examined.

Author : Stephanie Rost
Publisher : Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781614910725

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Irrigation in Early States by Stephanie Rost Pdf

Irrigation has long been of interest in the study of the past. Many early civilizations were located in river valleys, and irrigation was of great economic importance for many early states because of the key role it played in producing an agricultural surplus, which was the main source of wealth and the basis of political power for the elites who controlled it. Agricultural surplus was also necessary to maintain the very features of statehood, such as urbanism, full-time labor specialization, state institutions, and status hierarchy. Yet, the presence of large-scale or complex irrigation systems does not necessarily mean that they were under centralized control. While some early states organized the construction, operation, and maintenance of irrigation works and resolved conflicts related to water distribution, other early governments left most of the management to local farmers and controlled only the surplus. The cross-cultural studies in this volume reexamine the role of irrigation in early states. Ranging geographically from South America and the southwestern United States to North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, they describe the physical attributes and environments of early irrigation systems; various methods for empirical investigation of ancient irrigation; and irrigation's economic, sociopolitical, and cosmological dimensions. Through their interdisciplinary perspectives, the authors-all experts in the field of irrigation studies-advance both methodological and theoretical approaches to understanding irrigation in early civilizations.

Author : Christopher Martius,Inna Rudenko,John P.A. Lamers,P.L.G. Vlek
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9400719639

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Cotton, Water, Salts and Soums by Christopher Martius,Inna Rudenko,John P.A. Lamers,P.L.G. Vlek Pdf

This book summarizes a long-term research project addressing land and water use in the irrigated areas of the Aral Sea basin. In an interdisciplinary approach, natural and human sciences are combined to elucidate the challenges of economic transition that affect the use of land, water and biological resources, ecological sustainability, economic efficiency and the livelihoods of the local population. The research focuses on Khorezm, a region in Uzbekistan, located on the Amudarya river, in the heart of Central Asia. A series of chapters describes the biophysical environment and the aspects of society and institutions that shape land and water use. The book discusses options and tools to improve land and water management, and to reform the economic system management, based on agronomic, hydrological, economic ans social studies and modeling. The insights are not only important for Uzbekistan, but for all countries in transitions and irrigated dryland areas elsewhere.

Author : Boris Anatolʹevich Litvinskiĭ
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Asia, Central
ISBN : UOM:39015005570638

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Problems of History of Central Asia and Its Culture in Soviet Science by Boris Anatolʹevich Litvinskiĭ Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Ecology
ISBN : UCSD:31822009198706

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Nature and Resources by Anonim Pdf