Natural Heritage of Japan: Geological, Geomorphological, and Ecological Aspects

The Springer volume ‘Natural Heritage of Japan: Geological, Geomorphological, and Ecological Aspects‘, for which CTR Researcher, Dr. Abhik Chakraborty served as the lead editor (as well as multiple chapter author) has been released. This is the first international (English) academic book on the natural heritage of the Japanese Islands. The volume provides a comprehensive discussion of geological, geomorphological, ecological, and social aspects of several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, UNESCO Geoparks, and Japanese national park sites; and analyzes aspects such as geological heritage, nature conservation and tourism related prospects and challenges.

 

Title

Natural Heritage of Japan: Geological, Geomorphological, and Ecological Aspects

 

Editors

Abhik Chakraborty, Center for Tourism Research, Wakayama University

Kuniyasu Mokudai, Japan Geoservice Inc

Malcolm Cooper, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Mahito Watanabe, Geological Survey of Japan, AIST

Shamik Chakraborty, Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability, United Nations University (UNU-IAS) / Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science (IR3S), The University of Tokyo

 

Source

Natural Heritage of Japan: Geological, Geomorphological, and Ecological Aspects

Edited by Abhik Chakraborty, Kuniyasu Mokudai, Malcolm Cooper, Mahito Watanabe, Shamik Chakraborty

Springer

2017.10.27

ISBN: 3319618962, 9783319618968

http://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783319618951