Conservation of the environment
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Conservation of the environment
Paperback. Focuses on concrete, achievable measures that can be implemented in a market economy giving it broad appeal to professionals and engaged citizens across the political spectrum Num Pages: 15 illus. BIC Classification: AMVD; RNK; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 179 x 17. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295991719
- ISBN
- 9780295991719
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.26
€ 36.26
Hardcover. Shared concern for nature can be a way of transcending national, ethnic, religious, and cultural boundaries, yet conservation efforts often pit the interests of historically rooted or indigenous people against the state and international environmental organizations. This title examines the cultural politics around nature conservation. Series: Culture, Place, and Nature. Num Pages: 328 pages, 5 illus. BIC Classification: 1DSTA; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 22. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295989983
- ISBN
- 9780295989983
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.93
€ 131.93
Paperback. Can grassroots interest groups ever win the wars they wage in the political arena against big business in America? This book asserts that viable strategies are available to environmental, food safety, animal rights, and gun control organizations that seek to challenge business interests in the political arena. Series: Power, Conflict, and Democracy: American Politics into the 21st Century. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPQB; JPWD; KN; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231113113
- ISBN
- 9780231113113
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.37
€ 53.37
Paperback. Places the converging disciplines of wildlife management and captive management in the context of the developing field of population and habitat viability analysis. The contributors explore the science of the demographic management of small populations, both in zoos and in the wild. Editor(s): Ballou, Jonathan D.; Gilpin, Michael; Foose, Thomas J. Series: Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation. Num Pages: 375 pages, 20 tables,72 figs. BIC Classification: PSVS; RNF; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 212 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 375
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231101776
- ISBN
- 9780231101776
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.81
€ 74.81
Global Commodity Governance: State Responses to Sustainable Forest and...
Gale, Fred, Haward, Marcus
Hardcover. The Forest and the Marine Stewardship Councils constitute new global governance institutions using voluntary certification and labelling as market incentives to encourage sustainable management. Utilizing a comparative political economic framework, the authors analyse shifting British, Canadian and Australian responses to the stewardship councils. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 331 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; KNAF; KNAL; RNF; RNK; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230516632
- ISBN
- 9780230516632
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.15
€ 63.15
paperback. This is a textbook for Natural Resource Management, Resource Conservation and Ecosystem Management, as well as other related or more specialized courses. The book provides a new framework for resource management based on the necessity of managing resources. Illustrator(s): Chapin, M. C. Editor(s): Kofinas, Gary P.; Folke, Carl. Num Pages: 413 pages, 28 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: LNKJ; PSAF; RNF; RNK; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 802.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 413
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- SKU
- V9781489996503
- ISBN
- 9781489996503
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.28
€ 75.28
hardcover. Ponds and pools are a common feature of our landscape -- there are at least ten times as many ponds as lakes in the UK -- and they are also important wildlife habitats. This book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of these freshwater habitats. Series: Collins New Naturalist Library. Num Pages: 288 pages, 150 b/w, 32 col illus, With index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; PSPF; RBKF; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 155. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2023
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780002200851
- ISBN
- 9780002200851
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.82€ 57.47
€ 76.82
€ 57.47
Hardcover. An Ecological Appraisal for the Indian Subcontinent. 328 pages, 107 illustrations. Editor(s): Bhatt, J. R.; Singh, J. S.; Singh, S. P.; Tripathi, R. S.; Kohli, R. K. Invasive alien species are a major threat to biodiversity and ecosystems throughout the world. This book reveals existing and potential invaders, evaluates the level of risk they pose to native species and suggests steps to manage spread and limit damage. It is suitable for policy-makers and for researchers of invasive plants worldwide. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FK; PST; RNK. Dimension: 174 x 248 x 24. Weight: 880.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845939076
- ISBN
- 9781845939076
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.08
€ 144.08
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936655
- ISBN
- 9781845936655
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.57
€ 108.57
Hardcover. Conservation in protected areas has focused on preserving biodiversity of ecosystems, whereas conserving the genetic diversity contained within species has historically been ignored. This book presents a set of management guidelines that can be used for the conservation of plant genetic diversity of crop wild relatives in protected areas. Editor(s): Iriondo, Jose M.; Maxted, Nigel; Dulloo, M. Ehsan. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations (some col.), map. BIC Classification: PST; RNK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 175 x 10. Weight in Grams: 717.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932824
- ISBN
- 9781845932824
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.40
€ 143.40
Paperback. The ultimate goal of 'Global Forest Fragmentation' is to provide a detailed scientific base to support future forest landscape management and planning to meet global environmental and societal needs. Editor(s): Kettle, Chris J.; Koh, Lian Pin. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: RGBL; RNKH. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 173 x 244 x 11. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780644974
- ISBN
- 9781780644974
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 50.62
€ 53.99
€ 50.62
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851990224
- ISBN
- 9780851990224
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.99
€ 101.99
Paperback. With over 25 per cent of its land set aside in national parks and other protected areas, Costa Rica is renowned worldwide as 'the green republic'. This book explores the establishment of the country's national park system as a response to the rapid destruction of its tropical ecosystems due to the expansion of export-related agriculture. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 451.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 335
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292721012
- ISBN
- 9780292721012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.39
€ 32.99
€ 29.39
Nature-based Tourism, Environment and Land Management (Ecotourism Seri...
Buckley, Ralf C., Pickering, Catherine, Weave...
Paperback. Environment and Land Management. Series: Ecotourism Series. 224 pages, illustrations. Editor(s): Buckley, R.; Pickering, C.; Weaver, D B. Tourism based on natural environments is a significant and growing international industry, and one that requires access to land with scenery, native plants and wildlife. In turn, land managers need money to maintain their land and its natural resources. This book looks at the economic, social and environmental consequences of nature-based tourism. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: KNSG; RNK. Dimension: 243 x 172 x 11. Weight: 492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934552
- ISBN
- 9781845934552
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 44.92
€ 47.99
€ 44.92
hardcover. Talks about the emergence of transfrontier conservation in Africa against international experiences in bioregional planning. This book analyses the roles of the state and local populations, as well as the ecological, socio-economic and political implications. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JPS; KCM; KCP; RNKH. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 18. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845932213
- ISBN
- 9781845932213
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.21
€ 115.21
hardcover. As a result of the ongoing growth in the tourism industry, many destinations around the world are undergoing transformations. This book describes both the positive and negative effects of tourism on the host community. Editor(s): Singh, S.; Timothy, Professor Dallen J.; Dowling, R.K. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: KNSG; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780851996110
- ISBN
- 9780851996110
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.57
€ 108.57
hardcover. The global tourism industry continues a trend of sustained growth, often at the expense of the social and ecological integrity of destination regions. This book provides an objective overview of the extent of international ecotourism policy. Editor(s): Fennell, David A.; Dowling, R.K. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNSG; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 907.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996097
- ISBN
- 9780851996097
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.50
€ 137.50
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 155
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851994628
- ISBN
- 9780851994628
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.11
€ 67.11
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851991832
- ISBN
- 9780851991832
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.35
€ 118.35
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851989822
- ISBN
- 9780851989822
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.85
€ 161.85