In this comprehensive study, first published in 1950, Professor Fisher examines all the principal elements - physical and human - that influence environment, development and ways of life in the Middle East. An analysis of the physical basis of the region is followed by detailed treatment of the complex human and social aspects; a concluding section brings together, on a regional basis, the elements discussed in the first two parts. With first-hand experience within the Middle East, Fisher presents a detailed and fascinating study, based on surveys and investigations he personally carried out. Including wide-ranging geographical, historical, sociological and political perspectives, this title provides essential background to anyone with an interest in Middle Eastern affairs.
Autorentext
W. B. Fisher
Zusammenfassung
Fee bidding still generates emotive reactions from within many sections of the architectural profession. Fee bidding is not taught in most schools of architecture, so practitioners generally rely on hunches and guesswork. It is these wild card guesses, which exacerbate the poor levels of income for which the architectural profession is renowned. This book introduces practising architects, architectural managers and senior students, to the philosophy and practice of analytical estimating for fees. By means of a detailed case study it illustrates the many problems which may be encountered in the calculation of fees for professional services. It gives a step-by-step guide through the complexities of fee bidding and acts as a source of reference to successful bidding. A detailed discussion of the philosophy of design management and architectural management is developed as a backdrop to the preparation of a bid. It leads the reader through the mysteries of converting the calculation of a bid into a serious tender. This unique text is an essential guide for all practitioners, particularly those at the commencement of their careers and Part 3 students. Indeed it will be of importance to all constructional professionals who operate within a highly competitive market.
Inhalt
List of maps and diagrams; Preface; 1. Introductory; Part I: Physical geography of the Middle East 2. Structure and land forms 3. Climate 4. Soils and vegetation; Part II: Social geography of the Middle East 5. Peoples 6. Human society in the Middle East 7. Aspects of the historical geography of the Middle East 8. General economic life 9. Oil resources of the Middle East 10. Demographic trends; Part III: Regional geography of the Middle East 11. Iran 12. Asia Minor 13. The Tigris-Euphrates lowlands 14. The Eastern Mediterranean coastlands 15. Cyprus 16. The Arabian peninsula 17. Egypt 18. Libya 19. The Sudan; Glossary of geographical terms; Bibliography; Index