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Hardback. Forest resources are an ideal starting point for economic analysis of sustainability. This book discusses key aspects of sustainability and sustainable forest management including complexity, ethical issues, consumer choice theory, intergenerational equity, non-convexities, and multiple equilibria. Editor(s): Kant, Shashi; Berry, R.Albert. Series: Sustainability, Economics, and Natural Resources. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034657
- ISBN
- 9781402034657
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€ 199.66
€ 199.66
Hardback. Provides a critique of neoclassical economic approaches and their limitations with respect to sustainability. This book discusses theoretical perspectives about appropriate institutions for sustainable forest management, markets for environmental services, and deforestation and specialization. Editor(s): Kant, Shashi; Berry, R.Albert. Series: Sustainability, Economics, and Natural Resources. Num Pages: 362 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJ; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 362
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034794
- ISBN
- 9781402034794
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€ 201.58
€ 201.58
Hardback. Develops a supporting structure for sustainable development, following a natural set of steps to reach an established goal. This book provides examples, applied to a variety of activities, to illustrate the utilization of techniques. It contains a chapter that is dedicated to the analysis of a community in search of a sustainable environment. Num Pages: 444 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 818.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 444
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035562
- ISBN
- 9781402035562
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€ 203.03
€ 203.03
Communities and Technologies 2005: Proceedings of the Second Communiti...
. Ed(S): Besselaar, Peter Van Den; Michelis, ...
hardcover. Includes 23 papers dealing with the impact of modern information and communication technologies that support a variety of communities. This book includes chapters that discuss how communities are affected by technologies, and how understanding of the way that communities function can be used in improving information systems design. Editor(s): Besselaar, Peter van den; Michelis, Giorgio De; Preece, Jenny; Simone, Carla. Num Pages: 467 pages, biography. BIC Classification: J; KJE; KJU; UKR; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 168 x 27. Weight in Grams: 954.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 467
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402035906
- ISBN
- 9781402035906
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Condition: New
€ 252.16
€ 252.16
Hardback. Discusses the IT management tasks and the objects involved. This book outlines traditional IT management; deals with controlling IT; and, tackles the financial, personnel, purchasing, legal and security aspects in IT. It explains the effects of striving for 'utility computing' and control of IT by means of 'IT portfolio management'. Num Pages: 618 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM; UT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 242 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1094.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 618
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402036392
- ISBN
- 9781402036392
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.61
€ 131.61
Applications of Simulation Methods in Environmental and Resource Econo...
. Ed(S): Scarpa, Riccardo; Alberini, Anna A. ...
Hardback. Simulation methods are revolutionizing the practice of applied economic analysis. This book discusses interpretation issues, similarities and differences across alternative models, and proposes practical solutions for the choice of the model and programming. Editor(s): Scarpa, Riccardo; Alberini, Anna A. (University of Maryland). Series: The Economics of Non-Market Goods and Resources. Num Pages: 446 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 802.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 446
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402036835
- ISBN
- 9781402036835
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€ 202.75
€ 202.75
Hardback. Aims to foster co-operation among those approaching the area of industrial transformation from dissimilar disciplines and scientific traditions, and stimulate progress for all scientists advancing on the international road to global sustainability. Editor(s): Olsthoorn, Xander (Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands); Wieczorek, Anna J. (Industrial Transformation Project (IT)). Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBTK; KN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402037559
- ISBN
- 9781402037559
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Condition: New
€ 128.31
€ 128.31
Hardback. Work-related learning is seen to be concerned with all forms of education and training related to the daily work of (new) employees. However, as this area of study becomes more prominent, debates have opened about the nature of the field, as well as about its configurations and effects. Editor(s): Streumer, Jan N. (University of Rotterdam). Num Pages: 400 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 758.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402037658
- ISBN
- 9781402037658
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.09
€ 202.09
Hardback. States that stakeholder participation in the governance of fisheries is beneficial. This book recounts contemporary techniques of public participation, and develops a fresh concept of environmental stewardship as a form of fisheries governance. Editor(s): Gray, Tim. Series: Reviews: Methods and Technologies in Fish Biology and Fisheries. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPP; KNAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1600.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402037771
- ISBN
- 9781402037771
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.64
€ 201.64
Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries
. Ed(S): Department Of Information & Collecti...
Hardback. Records articles of scholarly value which relate to the history of the printed book, to the history of arts, crafts, techniques and equipment, and of the economic social and cultural environment, involved in its production, distribution, conservation and description. Editor(s): Department of Information & Collections. Series: Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries. Num Pages: 696 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNTP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1226.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 696
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402038181
- ISBN
- 9781402038181
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 375.99
€ 375.99
Hardback. In Sub-Sahara Africa, the sector of Informal Micro-Enterprises (IMEs) is employing a large share of the labour force in both urban and rural areas. This study reviews the ways in which the owners and workers of IMEs have acquired their vocational and management skills. It looks at the contributions of the different training providers. Series: Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Issues, Concerns and Prospects. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HF; KNDH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1370.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402038273
- ISBN
- 9781402038273
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.11
€ 200.11
Safety Improvements Through Lessons Learned from Operational Experienc...
. Ed(S): Lambert, Francis; Volkov, Yuri
Paperback. For operators of nuclear research facilities, it is of particular importance to investigate minor incidents. The nuclear industry has developed some very progressive tools for experience feedback. This book presents the proceedings of a NATO Advanced Workshop dedicated to this matter of concern. Editor(s): Lambert, Francis; Volkov, Yuri. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series B (Closed). Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNXC; THK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 542.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402038877
- ISBN
- 9781402038877
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 249.88
€ 249.88
The Evolution of Competitive Strategies in Global Forestry Industries....
. Ed(S): Lamberg, Juha-Antti (Helsinki Univer...
Hardback. The argument is that the chosen context serves as an illustrative setting for a discussion related to global corporate evolution. This analytical book contributes to understanding of the workings of a number of manufacturing industries through discussion of the evolutionary development within the pulp and paper industry. Editor(s): Lamberg, Juha-Antti (Helsinki University of Technology); Nasi, Juha; Ojala, Jari; Sajasalo, Pasi. Series: World Forests. Num Pages: 318 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402040153
- ISBN
- 9781402040153
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.61
€ 195.61
hardcover. The emergence and widespread use of personal computers and network technologies have seen the development of interest in the use of computers to support cooperative work. This volume presents the proceedings of the ninth European conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW). It is useful to researchers and practitioners alike. Editor(s): Gellersen, Hans W. (Lancaster University); Schmidt, Kjeld; Beaudouin-Lafon, Michel (Universite Paris-Sud); Mackay, Wendy. Num Pages: 489 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJ; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 879.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 489
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402040221
- ISBN
- 9781402040221
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.08
€ 197.08
Hardback. Comprises a selection of 16 essays that provide clarification to issues pertinent to contemporary cooperatives. This book - divided into five parts: Cooperatives: between markets and hierarchies; Governance; Internal organizational issues; Conduct of cooperatives; and Cooperative performance - presents theoretical work and empirical observations. Editor(s): Karantininis, Kostas; Nilsson, Jerker. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCS; KJ; KNAC; LNKJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 607.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402040726
- ISBN
- 9781402040726
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.75
€ 128.75
Hardback. This book integrates decision-making and environmental science. For ecologists it will bridge the gap to economics. For practitioners in environmental economics and management it will be a major reference book. It contains many expressions and basic equations. Num Pages: 506 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 506
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402040733
- ISBN
- 9781402040733
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 208.18
€ 208.18
Hardback. Industrial Ecology (IE) deals with stocks and flows in interconnected networks of industry and the environment, which relies on a basic framework for analysis. Among others, Input-Output Analysis (IOA) is recognized as a key conceptual and analytical framework for IE. Editor(s): Suh, Sangwon. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 882 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1724.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2009. Corr. 2nd printing 2009
- Number of pages
- 882
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402040832
- ISBN
- 9781402040832
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 378.06
€ 378.06
Hardback. Reviews ancient and modern representations and explanations of hierarchies, and compares their relevance in fields, such as language, societies, cities, and living species. This book throws light on concepts and models such as scaling laws, fractals and self-organisation that are fundamental in the dynamics and morphology of complex systems. Editor(s): Pumain, Denise. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; JF; KJU; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 537.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041266
- ISBN
- 9781402041266
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.59
€ 132.59
Hardback. The quality of life and sense of community that comes from our urban and community forests is enhanced when we can derive benefits from the living landscape. This book serves as a textbook for Urban/Community Forestry courses and a handbook for Shade Tree Commissions, tree wardens, State and National Forestry Services, and professional societies. Editor(s): Kuser, John E. Num Pages: 487 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMV; KCN; LNKJ; RBGB; RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 487
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042881
- ISBN
- 9781402042881
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.25
€ 197.25
Hardback. Takes the form of a dialogue between middle and higher management of a production plant. This book looks at many aspects of efficient and competitive industrial management and production planning, with the object of finding ways to optimize company profit and reduce manufacturing costs, from the viewpoint of those working in diverse disciplines. Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 197
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402043116
- ISBN
- 9781402043116
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.85
€ 127.85
Hardback. Walking from a parked car to a shop, driving to a planned or unplanned shopping centre and virtual exchanges through the Internet are all part of 21st century trips in human activity spaces. This work shows how such a diversity of trips can be linked by a universal vision of spatial interaction modelling. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNPR; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1600.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402043451
- ISBN
- 9781402043451
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.91
€ 256.91
The Economics of Forest Disturbances. Wildfires, Storms and Invasive S...
. Ed(S): Holmes, Thomas P. (Usda Forest Servi...
Hardback. This unique, state-of-the-art review shows that neo-classical economic principles can be integrated with ecosystem analysis and modern econometric methods to uncover the causes and consequences of natural forest disturbances. Editor(s): Holmes, Thomas P. (USDA Forest Service); Prestemon, Jeffrey P. (USDA Forest Service); Lee Abt, Karen. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 433 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RGBL; RNF; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 907.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 433
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402043697
- ISBN
- 9781402043697
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.71
€ 251.71
Hardback. Environmental policy has long been determined by a dichotomy between technology and behavior. This book explores the relationships between technology and behavior from an interdisciplinary perspective. It aims to create a conceptual basis for analyzing interactions between technology and behavior. Editor(s): Verbeek, Peter-Paul; Slob, Adriaan F. L. (TNO Built Environment and Geosciences). Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 412 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 963.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402044335
- ISBN
- 9781402044335
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.35
€ 197.35
Hardback. Aims to develop insight into the relation, which Hobbes describes between his theory of government and the three-part division he draws with respect to religion. According to the author, Hobbes falters in carrying out his politico/theological project, and his attempt to describe the relationship of religion and politics, church and state. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 372 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HR; JP; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402044670
- ISBN
- 9781402044670
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.25
€ 201.25