Conservation of the environment
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Conservation of the environment
Hardback. Due to the long-term planning horizons and the great variety of natural, economic, and operational hazards affecting forest ecosystems, uncertainty and multiple risk are typical aspects of forest management. This book covers various aspects of risk analysis, including examples of modelling tools. Editor(s): Gadow, Klaus von. Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 27. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792369004
- ISBN
- 9780792369004
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.20
€ 192.20
Hardback. Presents a number of issues that must be considered when discussing new development patterns, which are environmentally friendly and socially fair. This book covers concepts of new development patterns, new energy and water supply, sustainable agriculture, information technology and environment, information disclosure and poverty alleviation. Editor(s): Matsushita, Konosuke. Series: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JM; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792367215
- ISBN
- 9780792367215
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.15
€ 193.15
Hardback. Discusses the case of Venice as an example of some of the relevant problems concerning the relation between the environment and development in the contemporary world that include: the trade-off between preserving an ecosystem and considering it as an economic resource; and, the evolution of different urban growth scenarios. Editor(s): Musu, Ignazio. Series: Economics, Energy and Environment. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DST; KCN; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1260.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 271
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792364580
- ISBN
- 9780792364580
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.53
€ 192.53
Paperback. The concept of ecological integrity is used in environmental policy but is usually left undefined. Based on ecology, thermodynamics, ethics and complex systems approach, this is the study of ecological integrity. It is intended for National parks and protected areas administrators, IUCN, ecologists, and environmental managers. Editor(s): Crabbe, Philippe; Holland, Alan J. (Dept. of Philosophy, Lancaster University, UK); Ryszkowski, Lech; Westra, Laura. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 478 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 478
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363521
- ISBN
- 9780792363521
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 247.45
€ 247.45
Hardback. The concept of ecological integrity is used in environmental policy but is usually left undefined. Based on ecology, thermodynamics, ethics and complex systems approach, this is the study of ecological integrity. It is intended for National parks and protected areas administrators, IUCN, ecologists, and environmental managers. Editor(s): Crabbe, Philippe; Holland, Alan J. (Dept. of Philosophy, Lancaster University, UK); Ryszkowski, Lech; Westra, Laura. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 478 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1910.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 478
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363514
- ISBN
- 9780792363514
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.50
€ 258.50
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
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
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. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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. 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. 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. 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
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
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