Dictionary of Southern African Place Names

Dictionary of Southern African Place Names
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Publisher : Jonathan Ball Publishers
Total Pages : 1276
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ISBN-10 : 9781868425501
ISBN-13 : 1868425509
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis Dictionary of Southern African Place Names by : Peter E Raper

The Dictionary of Southern African Place Names - now in its 4th edition - helps you sort your Komkhulu from your Kommetjie with the most comprehensive glossary of Southern African towns, villages, railway stations, mountains, rivers and beaches. The 9 000 short entries incorporate data from sources dating as far back as 1486, encapsulating the linguistic and cultural heritage of all the peoples of the subcontinent, past and present. In this highly readable book the expert authors take you on a fascinating journey of the highways and byways of Southern Africa. Whether you are a motorist, an adventurer or merely an armchair traveller, this book has a multitude of facts and details that will fascinate you. This is much more than a reference book - it gives an insight into what shapes a place and its people through our heroes, events, beliefs, values, fears and aspirations.

South African Place Names

South African Place Names
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 264
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ISBN-10 : UVA:X001033573
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis South African Place Names by : Charles Pettman

Dictionary of Southern African Place Names

Dictionary of Southern African Place Names
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 592
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ISBN-10 : 1868425495
ISBN-13 : 9781868425495
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Dictionary of Southern African Place Names by : P. E. Raper

Now in its 4th Edition -- this dictionary helps you to sort your Komkhulu from your Kommetjie with the most comprehensive glossary of Southern African towns, villages, railway stations, mountains, rivers and beaches. The 9,000 short entries incorporate data from sources dating as far back as 1486, encapsulating the linguistic and cultural heritage of all the peoples of the subcontinent, past and present. In this highly readable book the expert authors take you on a fascinating journey of the highways and byways of Southern Africa. Whether you are a motorist, an adventurer or merely an armchair traveller, this book has a multitude of facts and details that will amuse and interest you. This is much more than a reference book -- it gives an insight into what shapes a place and its people through our heroes, events, beliefs, values, fears and aspirations.

God praat Afrikaans

God praat Afrikaans
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Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages : 513
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ISBN-10 : 9781775848301
ISBN-13 : 1775848302
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis God praat Afrikaans by : Willie Olivier

Fully revised and updated, and with 60 new trails added, this fifth edition of Hiking Trails of South Africa is an essential resource for every hiker. Written by well-known author Willie Olivier, this extensive guide describes more than 500 trails across magnificent landscapes, from the iconic fynbos of the Western Cape to the majestic slopes of the Drakensberg. Whether you choose to hike close to civilization or explore a more remote area, take a short, hour-long walk or tackle an overnight hike of several days, there is a trail for you. Trail information includes: Distance and average hiking time; facilities, accommodation and activities available; points of interest and notes on flora and fauna. The book also includes advice on selecting hiking equipment, staying safe on the trail and dealing with emergencies. Sales points: Over 500 trails, with 60 new ones added; fully updated booking and permit information; trails to suit every level of fitness and ability; expert advice on planning, preparation, nutrition, equipment, first aid and general safety.

South Africa’s water governance hydraulic mission (1912–2008) in a WEF-Nexus context

South Africa’s water governance hydraulic mission (1912–2008) in a WEF-Nexus context
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Publisher : AOSIS
Total Pages : 658
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ISBN-10 : 9781928396734
ISBN-13 : 1928396739
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis South Africa’s water governance hydraulic mission (1912–2008) in a WEF-Nexus context by : Johann W.N. Tempelhoff

Geologists, physicists and ecologists currently promote the idea of a post-Holocene epoch – the Anthropocene. As a result of constant innovation and modernisation in the fields of engineering, natural science, management studies and environmental studies there has been a growing awareness of the intrinsic interaction between humankind and the environment. Humankind has become part of the environmental dynamics, to the extent that they are literally able to change ecosystems. Nowhere is the impact more evident than in the anthropogenic engagement with the hydrosphere – from the smallest pool of water to the earth’s atmosphere. Comprehensive infrastructure development in water and sanitation, the growing trend to seek additional resources in the form of groundwater, desalinated seawater, and recycled wastewater, as well as special attention being given to capturing and preserving rainwater, bear evidence of a timely response to climate change, population growth and rapid development in many water-stressed regions of the world. The purpose of the book is to provide a historical overview of the manner in which South Africa’s water resources have been governed from a time when the Union of South Africa was formed, in 1910, up to 2008, a time of a growing global awareness of the potential impact that climate change may have on water resources in a key region of southern Africa, notable for increasing levels of aridity and more erratic rainfall patterns. This focus on the history of water affairs in South Africa makes it possible for scholars to comprehend the contemporary transitions made in the country’s water governance system since the establishment in 2014 of the Department of Water and Sanitation. The focus is on the Water–Energy–Food nexus, a strategy which holistically contemplates the governance and use of water from the perspective of the interconnection between water, energy and food as resources.

Place Names in Africa

Place Names in Africa
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 237
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ISBN-10 : 9783319324852
ISBN-13 : 3319324853
Rating : 4/5 (52 Downloads)

Synopsis Place Names in Africa by : Liora Bigon

This volume examines the discursive relations between indigenous, colonial and post-colonial legacies of place-naming in Africa in terms of the production of urban space and place. It is conducted by tracing and analysing place-naming processes, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa during colonial times (British, French, Belgian, Portuguese), with a considerable attention to both the pre-colonial and post-colonial situations. By combining in-depth area studies research – some of the contributions are of ethnographic quality – with colonial history, planning history and geography, the authors intend to show that culture matters in research on place names. This volume goes beyond the recent understanding obtained in critical studies of nomenclature, normally based on lists of official names, that place naming reflects the power of political regimes, nationalism, and ideology.

Equity in Health and Health Promotion in Urban Areas

Equity in Health and Health Promotion in Urban Areas
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 235
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ISBN-10 : 9783031161827
ISBN-13 : 3031161823
Rating : 4/5 (27 Downloads)

Synopsis Equity in Health and Health Promotion in Urban Areas by : Alessandra Battisti

The book explores approaches, methods and best practices related to health promotion in urban areas. Thanks to the increasingly tight connection among urbanism, architecture, bioethics, anthropology, sociology and medicine, we are now reaching an “ecological” health perspective. This new viewpoint has pushed the study of social health determinants and their unequal distribution in the population, resulting in the study of the generation of structurally-determined differences in health and healthcare. There is the need to make use of a unitary framework in order to understand the intertwining of multidimensional dynamics that define the urban context and the need to disseminate, enhance, and improve existing interventions in the field. This volume consequently results in the discussion and comparison of contents and methods to be implemented in multidisciplinary interventions related to the promotion of community-based healthcare and health in the urban setting. The book represents a useful opportunity for scientific growth and international sharing of methodologies that can help develop a common language and approach to be shared across different academic spheres. This is not only an exchange of knowledge among different fields of study, but also the creation of foundations for creating an increasingly complex network of scientific culture and operational collaborations to transfer knowledge and attract academic and public attention, influencing decision-makers and gaining advocacy accordingly.

The History of Geophysics in Southern Africa

The History of Geophysics in Southern Africa
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Publisher : AFRICAN SUN MeDIA
Total Pages : 641
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ISBN-10 : 9781920689803
ISBN-13 : 192068980X
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis The History of Geophysics in Southern Africa by : Johan H de Beer

Geophysics is a comparatively young science which only evolved as a distinct discipline during the 19th century. However, its phenomena (like earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and lightning) had been objects of fear, curiosity and speculation since ancient times. In this book, Johan de Beer and his research team reveal that geophysical activity in South Africa can be traced back to as early as 1488. This is a truly astonishing revelation which deserves to be firmly entrenched as part of the country?s proud history. The book also discusses the history and formation of South African geophysical institutions that made a huge and seldom acknowledged contribution to the technological development of southern Africa.

Falling Into Place

Falling Into Place
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Publisher : New Africa Books
Total Pages : 236
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ISBN-10 : 0864866895
ISBN-13 : 9780864866899
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Falling Into Place by : Elwyn Jenkins

Over the last 30 years, a fascinating variety of new place names have been given in South Africa.