Applied ecology
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Applied ecology
The Ecological Basis of Conservation. Heterogeneity, Ecosystems and Bi...
Pickett, Steward T. A.; Ostfeld, Richard S.; ...
Hardback. Conservation policy is shifting away from the preservation of single endangered species toward conservation and management of the interactive networks and large-scale ecosystems on which species depend. This text offers a scientific framework for this approach. Num Pages: 466 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 466
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412098512
- ISBN
- 9780412098512
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.93
€ 194.93
Hardcover. One of the main objectives of nature conservation in Europe is to protect valuable cultural landscapes characterized by a mixture of open habitats and hedges, trees and patchy woodland (semi-open landscapes). The development of these landscapes has been characterized by an ongoing intensification of land use. Editor(s): Plachter, Harald; Hampicke, Ulrich. Num Pages: 478 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS; RB; RG; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 939.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 483
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540686668
- ISBN
- 9783540686668
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.20
€ 196.20
Paperback. Explores time series analysis and interpretation using a range of methods and examples from terrestrial, marine, and freshwater ecology. This book illustrates concepts and themes, based on the results of investigations in various time scales, including studies from arctic sites to human epidemiology. Num Pages: 494 pages, 35 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1960.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 494
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412052019
- ISBN
- 9780412052019
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 137.69
€ 137.69
Hardback. Habitat environments of lakes and coastal wetlands are deteriorating due to their exploitative use and improper management, eroding the biodiversity and undermining the productivity of these unique ecosystems. This book examines ways to restore, conserve and manage lakes and coastal wetlands. Editor(s): Mohanty, Pratap K. Num Pages: 248 pages, 8 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNCB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 603.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402066450
- ISBN
- 9781402066450
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.51
€ 123.51
Hardback. Editor(s): Jubilee, Purkayastha. Num Pages: 366 pages, 48 black & white illustrations, 42 colour illustrations, 71 black & white tables, 70 colo. BIC Classification: 1FKA; PSAF; RNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 941.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Singapore Singapore
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789811006197
- ISBN
- 9789811006197
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.82
€ 198.82
Hardback. Drawing together the diffuse body of information available on the organization and dynamics of ecological communities, this text attempts a synthesis of the main issues, aims to reconcile apparent conflict or contradiction and offers a simple overview of the major concepts and principles. Num Pages: 190 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PSTS; PSVS; RNC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412544903
- ISBN
- 9780412544903
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.21
€ 189.21
Paperback. The conclusions of the Global Biodiversity Assessment are presented in this 1995 Summary for Policy-Makers. Editor(s): Heywood, V. H.; Watson, R.T.; Baste, I.; Dias, B.; Gamez, R.; Reid, W.; Ruark, Gibbons. Num Pages: 56 pages, 16 b/w illus. BIC Classification: RNC; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 244 x 5. Weight in Grams: 112.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 56
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521564809
- ISBN
- 9780521564809
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.86
€ 59.86
Paperback. Drawing together the diffuse body of information available on the organization and dynamics of ecological communities, this text attempts a synthesis of the main issues, aims to reconcile apparent conflict or contradiction and offers a simple overview of the major concepts and principles. Num Pages: 190 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412545009
- ISBN
- 9780412545009
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.44
€ 123.44
Paperback. In this book, the author addresses the question of how, in many temporate ecosystems, diverse and species-rich assemblies of ungulates manage to co-exist despite often quite extensive overlap in ecological requirements. The behaviour and ecology of particular species is also examined. Series: Chapman and Hall Wildlife Ecology and Behaviour Series. Num Pages: 131 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW7; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 281.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
- Number of pages
- 131
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412612404
- ISBN
- 9780412612404
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.24
€ 121.24
Paperback. Series: Social Movements, Protest and Contention. Num Pages: 296 pages, 3 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: JPQB; JPW; RNC; TQ; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816647620
- ISBN
- 9780816647620
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.12
€ 26.99
€ 25.12
Paperback. Explores rocky, sandy and muddy shores worldwide. Num Pages: 356 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412299605
- ISBN
- 9780412299605
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 179.62
€ 179.62
Hardback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 5. BIC Classification: RNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 223 x 18. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816694112
- ISBN
- 9780816694112
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.56
€ 93.56
paperback. This timely work uses scientific studies to show us how to wisely manage old field ecosystems in the neotropics, where conversion of land to cropping systems is the most common kind of disturbance and many landscapes are defined by areas recovering from agriculture. Editor(s): Myster, Randall W. (University of Central Oklahoma). Num Pages: 308 pages, 46 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; RBGB; RNC; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441922175
- ISBN
- 9781441922175
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 163.84
€ 163.84
Hardback. This book explores how ecotones between forest and grassland have changed in the past, how they are changing today and how they are likely to change in the future. Offers global insight, with a special focus on South American and Neotropical ecotones. Editor(s): Myster, Randall W. (University of Central Oklahoma). Num Pages: 344 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNCB; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 693.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461437963
- ISBN
- 9781461437963
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.83
€ 186.83
Paperback. This book explores how ecotones between forest and grassland have changed in the past, how they are changing today and how they are likely to change in the future. Offers global insight, with a special focus on South American and Neotropical ecotones. Editor(s): Myster, Randall W. (University of Central Oklahoma). Num Pages: 344 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; RNCB; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489995711
- ISBN
- 9781489995711
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.03
€ 185.03
Paperback. Presents information to help environmental scientists further understand the relationships between ecosystem health and human health by exploring preventative, diagnostic and prognostic aspects of ecosystem management. The book uses case study examples to explain both theory and practice Editor(s): Rapport, D. J.; Gaudet, Connie L. Num Pages: 384 pages, 55. BIC Classification: MBNH2; RNC; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 180 x 22. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632043682
- ISBN
- 9780632043682
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.85
€ 119.85
Hardcover. Num Pages: 224 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 267 x 192 x 21. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604562538
- ISBN
- 9781604562538
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.63€ 108.35
€ 157.63
€ 108.35
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851987866
- ISBN
- 9780851987866
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.18
€ 177.18
Hardback. Illuminates a topic at the forefront of global ecology - biological invasions, or organisms that come to live in the wrong place. This title addresses various aspects of this subject at a global level - including invasions by animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria - in succinct, alphabetically arranged articles. Editor(s): Simberloff, Daniel; Rejmanek, Marcel. Series: Encyclopedias of the Natural World. Num Pages: 792 pages, 400 color illustrations, 58 tables. BIC Classification: GBC; PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 223 x 49. Weight in Grams: 2798. Series: Encyclopedias of the Natural World. 792 pages, Illustrations, maps. Editor(s): Simberloff, Daniel; Rejmanek, Marcel. Illuminates a topic at the forefront of global ecology - biological invasions, or organisms that come to live in the wrong place. This title addresses various aspects of this subject at a global level - including invasions by animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria - in succinct, alphabetically arranged articles. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: GBC; PSAF; RNC. Dimension: 279 x 223 x 49. Weight: 2798.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 792
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520264212
- ISBN
- 9780520264212
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.56€ 80.62
€ 99.56
€ 80.62
Hardback. This volume outlines the Islamic view of the cosmic order and reviews the ways an Islamic world view can be interpreted, reassessed and applied to such environmental problems as pollution and water scarcity. Series: Harvard Centre for the Study of World Religions / Religions of the world & ecology. Num Pages: 632 pages, 3 line drawings. BIC Classification: HRH; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 244 x 42. Weight in Grams: 952.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780945454397
- ISBN
- 9780945454397
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.09€ 48.32
€ 52.09
€ 48.32