摘要: Introduction Geological evolution of the Mediterranean basin climate Earth surface processes The Graeco-Roman in Medieval and Renaissance world Ottoman its transformation, c. 1800-1920 Politics society Basin economies: dynamics uneven development European Union's policy from pragmatism to partnership Population growth: an avoidable crisis? Five narratives for city modernisation agriculture Tourism Water a critical resource Forests, soils threat desertification Coastal zone management Conclusion: past future Mediterranean.