Conservation of the environment
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Conservation of the environment
Paperback. After considering how decisions on environmental policy in the EU are made, and the balance of power between business and environmental interests, this book draws on the specialisms of the authors to look in depth at the areas of global warming, water pollution and air pollution. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPSN2; KCN; RNK; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333730669
- ISBN
- 9780333730669
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.79
€ 61.79
Hardcover. By applying his theoretical framework describing international relations to a study of the environmental protection of the River Rhine and the Great Lakes, Marco Verweij offers an explanation of how transboundary environmental problems have been, and can be, solved. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DD; 1KB; JPA; JPS; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 23. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333915639
- ISBN
- 9780333915639
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.85
€ 118.85
Hardback. Provides critical reviews of timely advances, philosophy, and significant areas of accomplished or needed endeavor in the total field of xenobiotics in any segment of the environment, as well as toxicological implications. Editor(s): Ware, Dr. George W. Series: Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Num Pages: 141 pages, 35 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNK; RNP; TQ; YQSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 387.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 141
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387006208
- ISBN
- 9780387006208
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.64
€ 121.64
Hardback. Dealing with one of the success stories of wildlife conservation, this book takes the position that sustainability is not guaranteed by sustainable use, and that both education and regulation are needed to prevent the proliferation of unsustainable practices. Editor(s): Gordon, Iain J. Num Pages: 256 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSVS; PSVW7; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387094755
- ISBN
- 9780387094755
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Hardback. Presents a pragmatic approach for preserving biological diversity. This title deals with basic questions such as how we should define biodiversity and how we should determine what is most important to save. It focuses on how we can place an economic value on biological diversity. Editor(s): Askins, Robert; Dreyer, Glen; Visgilio, Gerald R.; Whitelaw, Diana M. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNKH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387095660
- ISBN
- 9780387095660
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.48
€ 123.48
hardcover. Includes proceedings that provide a forum for chemical scientists and engineers dedicated to making a cleaner, healthier world for everyone. Editor(s): Mournighan, Robert; Dudzinska, Marzenna R.; Barich, John; Gonzalez, Marjorie A. (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory); Black, Robin K. (University of Hawaii at Hilo Conference Center). Series: Environmental Science Research. Num Pages: 288 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 17. Weight in Grams: 745.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387230207
- ISBN
- 9780387230207
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 240.37
€ 240.37
Hardback. Integrates information from restoration projects around the world with the developments in successional theory. This title recognizes the critical roles of disturbance ecology, landscape ecology, ecological assembly, invasion biology, ecosystem health, and historical ecology in habitat restoration. Editor(s): Walker, Lawrence R.; Walker, Joe; Hobbs, Richard J. Series: Springer Series on Environmental Management. Num Pages: 200 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNC; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 12. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387353029
- ISBN
- 9780387353029
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.71
€ 124.71
Handbook of Operations Research in Natural Resources
. Ed(S): Weintraub, A.; Romero, C.; Bjorndal,...
Hardback. A handbook of quantitative modeling natural resource problems, their allocated efficient use, and societal and economic impact. Editor(s): Weintraub, A.; Romero, C.; Bjorndal, Trond; Epstein, R. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 640 pages, 65 black & white illustrations, 35 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; KJT; KNAC; RNK; RP; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1112.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387718149
- ISBN
- 9780387718149
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.91
€ 184.91
Hardback. A guide to planning new studies by covering various aspects of study design, including surveys of major types of studies and variables, impact assessment, statistics, sampling techniques, inventorying and monitoring, and analysis of data. Series: Springer Series on Environmental Management. Num Pages: 386 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVS; RNF; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 167 x 30. Weight in Grams: 784.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387755274
- ISBN
- 9780387755274
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.81
€ 126.81
Hardback. This comparative assessment of the lifestyles and environmental impact of Maasai tribespeople in Kenya and Tanzania analyzes what people do and why, and traces the complex interaction between conservation and development in this remote part of Africa. Editor(s): Homewood, Katherine; Kristjanson, Patti; Trench, Pippa. Series: Studies in Human Ecology and Adaptation. Num Pages: 418 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFGK; 1HFGT; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 811.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387874913
- ISBN
- 9780387874913
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.07
€ 183.07
Paperback. Editor(s): Naiman, Robert J. Num Pages: 542 pages, 27 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1710.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1992. 2nd printing 1994
- Number of pages
- 542
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387942322
- ISBN
- 9780387942322
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.88
€ 126.88
Hardback. Provides methods for learning how ocean systems function, how natural and human actions put them in peril, and how we can influence the marine world in order to maintain biodiversity. This book demonstrates dynamic modeling through the use of the STELLA modeling program and case studies from marine conservation. Editor(s): Ruth, Mattias; Lindholm, James. Series: Modeling Dynamic Systems. Num Pages: 449 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSPM; RNC; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 924.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2002
- Number of pages
- 449
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387953175
- ISBN
- 9780387953175
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.44
€ 65.44
Paperback. Landscape ecology and conservation biology are rapidly developing disciplines. This book brings together contributions from leaders in landscape ecology, and addresses the issue of how landscape ecology can help us understand, manage and maintain biodiversity. Editor(s): Gutzwiller, Kevin. Num Pages: 518 pages, 24 black & white tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 518
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387953229
- ISBN
- 9780387953229
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.04
€ 122.04
Hardback. The environmental studies of pollution in the Mexico City Air Basin serve as models for urban areas. This book reviews the research and synthesizes a study of the effects of air pollution on forests. It also provides a discussion of regional geology, climate and hydrology and the sociological factors affecting air pollution in the area. Editor(s): Fenn, Mark E.; Bauer, L.I. de; Hernandez-Tejeda, Tomas. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 416 pages, 92 black & white illustrations, 14 colour illustrations, 50 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; RGBL; RNK; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 872.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387953373
- ISBN
- 9780387953373
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.47
€ 183.47
Paperback. An homage to the West and to two great writers who set the standard for all who celebrate and defend it. Num Pages: 368 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393352375
- ISBN
- 9780393352375
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.74
€ 18.99
€ 17.74
Hardcover. This text brings together disparate bodies of ecological knowledge pertinent to countryside areas used for recreation. The book summarizes our understanding of recreation as an ecological factor and outlines the problems needing further research. Series: Conservation Biology. Num Pages: 660 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1372.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman & Hall
- Edition
- 1997th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412266300
- ISBN
- 9780412266300
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 237.24
€ 237.24
Hardcover. Offers an overview of research on different aspects of amphibian ecology and behaviour and illustrates its application to practical conservation measures for this major group of animals. This book is suitable for students of general biology, ecology and conservation. Series: Conservation Biology. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KB; PSVW3; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 165 x 243 x 21. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1996th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412624100
- ISBN
- 9780412624100
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.86
€ 184.86
Paperback. Biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation are both important societal goals demanding increasing international attention. While they may seem to be unrelated, the international policy frameworks that guide action to address them make an explicit assumption that conserving biodiversity will help to tackle global poverty. Editor(s): Roe, Dilys; Elliott, Joanna; Sandbrook, Chris; Walpole, Matt. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 350 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFFA; RNCB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 17. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470674789
- ISBN
- 9780470674789
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 97.47
€ 97.47
The first book to focus exclusively on the subject, Geodiversity, Second Edition describes the interrelationships between geodiversity and biodiversity, the value of geodiversity to society, as well as current threats to its existence. Num Pages: 508 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & w. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 169 x 31. Weight in Grams: 942.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470742143
- ISBN
- 9780470742143
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 178.00
€ 178.00
Hardcover. This comprehensive manual provides guidance to the legal mechanisms used to protect wildlife and to conserve nature in the UK. For each section (e.g. trees, hedgerows, SSIs, protected species) there is an introduction covering the scale of the problem, the level of decline of the species and why there is a need to protect. Num Pages: 440 pages, 57 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; KNJC; LNKJ; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 177 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1068.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632057436
- ISBN
- 9780632057436
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.94
€ 163.94