Conservation of the environment
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Conservation of the environment
Paperback. Contains pertinent examples and case studies from around the world illustrating the issues faced by conservationists. This book summarizes large amount of material from the scientific literature. Series: Conservation Biology. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412442803
- ISBN
- 9780412442803
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 192.30
€ 192.30
Hardback. Presents details of the harnessing of technologies being used in different parts of the world to map biological diversity such as aerophotography, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and modern methods of field survey. Editor(s): Miller, R.I. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 723.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412455100
- ISBN
- 9780412455100
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.11
€ 125.11
Hardback. Many countries have areas with special natural qualities characterized by the harmonious interaction between resident populations and the land. This book sets out the varied approaches to establishing such areas as protected landscapes. It provides guidance on criteria for selection of landscapes. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 160 x 235 x 24. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412455308
- ISBN
- 9780412455308
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.25
€ 193.25
Paperback. An analysis of the changes (both positive and negative) that have occurred in the environment in the past two decades. It focuses not only on the state of the environment but also on the interactions between development activities and the environment. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 297
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412473906
- ISBN
- 9780412473906
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.62
€ 64.62
Hardback. There is a growing literature on the interface between the two disciplines of ecology and economics. This book includes a number of topics on environmental resource utilization which concern scientists, ecologists, policy decision makers, and economists. Editor(s): Barbier, Edward. Num Pages: 205 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 493.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412481802
- ISBN
- 9780412481802
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.28
€ 127.28
Paperback. The huge potential use of drugs and other chemically active substances from plants has only recently been recognized. Due to widespread destruction of the plants' habitats and the ethnic groups that possess knowledge of their potential, "ethnobotany" development is urgent. Series: WWF Manuals in Plant Conservation. Num Pages: 296 pages, 10 photographs, 25 line drawings, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: GTF; JHM; PSTS; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Nelson Thornes Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412483707
- ISBN
- 9780412483707
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.26
€ 123.26
Hardback. This text applies research knowledge to the solution of practical problems facing wildlife conservation in freshwater habitats. Subjects covered include: evaluation of the conservation interest of sites; and practical protection and management of freshwater habitats. Series: Conservation Biology. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 233
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412594106
- ISBN
- 9780412594106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.66
€ 191.66
Hardback. Presents a merger between the elements of wildlife conservation and habitat conservation, and explains how these disciplines can be used to promote the conservation of vertebrates in forests around the world. Editor(s): DeGraaf, Richard M.; Miller, R.I. Series: Conservation Biology. Num Pages: 634 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1273.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 634
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412618901
- ISBN
- 9780412618901
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.96
€ 245.96
Paperback. Insects are the major component of the world's biodiversity. By their vast numbers, they are vital determinants of the terrestrial ecological processes. This work covers a range of topics from single species to landscape conservation. Series: Conservation Biology. Num Pages: 374 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412634505
- ISBN
- 9780412634505
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.80
€ 127.80
Hardback. This volume presents a selection of edited papers from a conference held in November 1994, and jointly organized by the Universities' Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) and the Mammal Society. It contains case studies and overviews of the status, conservation and welfare of mammal populations. Editor(s): Taylor, V.J.; Dunstone, N. Num Pages: 415 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 415
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412644207
- ISBN
- 9780412644207
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.70
€ 195.70
Paperback. How we see the world profoundly affects the way we deal with it. Written by ecologists, nature conservationists and environmental philosophers, this text explores how the theoretical approach works in practice. Editor(s): Cooper, N.; Cooper, R.C.J. Num Pages: 184 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNC; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412709807
- ISBN
- 9780412709807
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.61
€ 122.61
Hardback. One of the major challenges of sustainable development is the interdisciplinary nature of the issues involved. Using the African savannas as an example, this book shows that in many instances sustainable wildlife utilization comprises an even better form of land use than livestock keeping. Editor(s): Prins, Herbert H. T.; Grootenhuis, Jan Geu; Dolan, Thomas T. (Livestock Services, Nairobi, Kenya). Series: Conservation Biology. Num Pages: 496 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 896.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412797309
- ISBN
- 9780412797309
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.45
€ 250.45
Hardback. This text represents several contributions to a seminar held in April 1995 and sponsored by the British Council. Three basic issues were addressed: the contemporary role of protected areas; evolving policies for their management; and their potential for sustainable utilization. Editor(s): Walkey, Michael; Swingland, Ian R.; Russel, Shaun (The Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology, University of Kent, Canterbury). Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 299
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412803604
- ISBN
- 9780412803604
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.33
€ 193.33
hardcover. Evolved out of masters level courses in Conservation and Environmental Economics taught at University College London. This book covers a spectrum of disciplines. Editor(s): Goldsmith, F.B. Series: Conservation Biology. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; 1KLS; PSAF; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 791.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1998th Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412815102
- ISBN
- 9780412815102
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.65
€ 195.65
Paperback. Evolved out of successful masters level courses in Conservation and Environmental Economics taught for several years at University College London. Editor(s): Goldsmith, F.B. Series: Conservation Biology. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; 1KLS; PSAF; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 613.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412815201
- ISBN
- 9780412815201
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 191.12
€ 191.12
Paperback. Editor(s): Ladha, J. K. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 210 x 16. Weight in Grams: 743.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
- Number of pages
- 297
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792334149
- ISBN
- 9780792334149
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 125.37
€ 125.37
Hardback. This study offers a number of perspectives to stimulate and inform future discussion on the importance and consequences of ecological integrity for science, morality and public policy. Editor(s): Westra, Laura; Lemons, John. Series: Environmental Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 279 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNC; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 17. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 279
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792337348
- ISBN
- 9780792337348
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.84
€ 128.84
Hardback. Reflects the state of the art of thinking on the necessary concepts, tools and instruments likely to help producers, consumers and governments to adjust their policies and practices. This book covers theories and concepts, practical approaches and visions of industry and government. Editor(s): Vellinga, Pier; Berkhout, Frans; Gupta, Joyeeta. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 349 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 691.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 349
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792351535
- ISBN
- 9780792351535
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.69
€ 128.69
Hardback. By adopting of Agenda 21, most governments have acknowledged the need for sustainable development. This volume presents, tests and illustrates a theoretically well-founded procedure for discovering regional opportunities for sustainable development, based on a systems approach to decision making. Series: Studies in Ecological Economics. Num Pages: 356 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNK; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792356936
- ISBN
- 9780792356936
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.06
€ 194.06
Paperback. Editor(s): Rijksen. Num Pages: 480 pages, 260 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 847.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792357551
- ISBN
- 9780792357551
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.23
€ 67.23