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Water from stone : archaeology and conservation at Florida's springs

Florida houses the densest concentration of artesian springs in the world. However, many springs are imperilled by pollution, development, and groundwater extraction. Archaeologists have long recognized the importance of springs in the past, but typically focus solely on their ecological capacities....

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Main Author: O'Donoughue, Jason M. (Author)
Document Type: Online Resource Book
Language:English
Published: Gainesville : University of Florida Press , 2018-2017
Series:Florida Museum of Natural History. Ripley P. Bullen series
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Online Access:http://proxy.fid-lizenzen.de/han/upso-ebooks-altertum/dx.doi.org/10.5744/florida/9781683400097.001.0001
Related Items:Erscheint auch als: Water from stone
Author Notes:Jason O'Donoughue
E-Book Packages:Oxford University Press : Florida Scholarship Online / Archaeology Collection
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Summary:Florida houses the densest concentration of artesian springs in the world. However, many springs are imperilled by pollution, development, and groundwater extraction. Archaeologists have long recognized the importance of springs in the past, but typically focus solely on their ecological capacities. Meanwhile, contemporary conservation narratives rely on a trope of timeless, pristine springs that likewise downplays their historical significance. This work draws on recent archaeological research at a number of springs to examine their long-term significance and the relevance of archaeological knowledge to modern conservation efforts.
Smoke on the water -- Springs geology -- Spring origins -- Sacred spring -- Springs on-the-move -- Springs eternal
Item Description:Previously issued in print: 2017.. - Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
ISBN:9781683400301