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Conservation of the environment

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Conservation of the environment

Paperback. The 1978 decision in TVA v Hill, the Court's first decision interpreting the Endangered Species Act, remains one of the most instructive cases in American environmental law. This work reveals that the snail darter case was just one part of a long struggle over whether the TVA should build the Tellico Dam. Series: Landmark Law Cases and American Society. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPL; HBTB; LAZ; RNKH1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 313.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Univ Pr of Kansas
Condition
New
SKU
V9780700615056
ISBN
9780700615056
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.86

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 1KBBWS; RBKF; RNF; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 456.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Oregon State University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870716072
ISBN
9780870716072
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.93

Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages, 130 Photographs. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; RNKH; WNH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 229 x 17. Weight in Grams: 546.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Random House Struik
Condition
New
SKU
V9781431702459
ISBN
9781431702459
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 24.61

Paperback. As environmental issues increasingly impinge on society, sociologists have turned their attention to nature and the environment. This book concentrates on empirical studies in environmental sociology, showing what sociologists bring to current debates and demonstrating how sociologists can best pursue practical work on environmental topics. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; RNB; RNK; RNT; YQG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 276.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
212
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230237117
ISBN
9780230237117
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 126.58

Hardback. Series: Higher Education and Society. Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; JNB; JNM; RBGD; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 460.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
259
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230622036
ISBN
9780230622036
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 163.61
€ 132.90

Hardback. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; KC; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 535.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9780312230104
ISBN
9780312230104
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.27

Paperback. Reviews the quantitative tools used in the study of such subjects as biodiversity, resource management, and endangered species preservation. This book covers topics such as population viability analysis, population dynamics, metapopulation models, estimating risks and timing of extinctions, quasi-extinction, recovery dynamics, land use, and more. Editor(s): Ferson, Scott; Burgman, Mark. Num Pages: 322 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 33 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1040.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
Number of pages
322
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387954868
ISBN
9780387954868
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 131.61

Hardback. This guide provides readers from diverse, nonscientific backgrounds with a working knowledge of how and why exurbanization impacts environmental systems. It includes relevant concepts and processes, and the know-how to apply science to land-use decisions. Editor(s): Esparza, Adrian X.; McPherson, Guy. Num Pages: 258 pages, 12 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 573.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2009
Number of pages
258
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387981666
ISBN
9780387981666
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.13

Hardback. Using the history of the concept of extinction with the dodo as a case study, this title weaves together story fragments to give a cohesive view of 17th century exploration and the grave ramifications it had for the survival and extinction of many species. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PSVW6; RNKH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 291 x 25. Weight in Grams: 542.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387988764
ISBN
9780387988764
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 38.69

Hardback. Suitable for conservation biologists' upper-division and graduate level conservation biology courses, as well as for individual reference, this book incorporates chapters, covering various aspects of one of the most dynamic areas in the life sciences. It includes topics such as ecosystem management and the economics of conservation. Editor(s): Fiedler, Peggy L.; Kareiva, Peter M. Num Pages: 534 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1174.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
534
Condition
New
SKU
V9780412096518
ISBN
9780412096518
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 254.21

Paperback. Reflecting what a fresh generation of conservation biologists is doing and thinking, this book explores where conservation biology is heading. It addresses ecosystem restoration and biotic invasions as well as the mechanics of population viability analysis, which are a routine facet of conservation efforts. Editor(s): Fiedler, Peggy L.; Kareiva, P.H. Num Pages: 576 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 953.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Edition
2nd ed. 1998
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9780412096617
ISBN
9780412096617
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 205.04

Paperback. Num Pages: 395 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 632.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1973
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1973
Number of pages
395
Condition
New
SKU
V9780412113307
ISBN
9780412113307
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.20

Hardback. A discussion of monitoring techniques for conservation and ecology, for plant, insect and animal populations. The book covers monitoring at field and county levels and monitoring overseas, as well as detailing methods for the calculation of index numbers from wildlife monitoring data. Series: Conservation Biology. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1310.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Number of pages
275
Condition
New
SKU
V9780412355905
ISBN
9780412355905
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.46

Paperback. A discussion of monitoring techniques for conservation and ecology, for plant, insect and animal populations. The book covers monitoring at field and county levels and monitoring overseas, as well as detailing methods for the calculation of index numbers from wildlife monitoring data. Series: Conservation Biology. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 456.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
Number of pages
275
Condition
New
SKU
V9780412356001
ISBN
9780412356001
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.81

Hardback. Provides an account of the factors that have to be weighed in making decisions about the air we breathe, about energy sources, land use, animal welfare, commercial profit and so on. This book is intended for managers, historians, sociologists, and for environmental scientists who are forced to make decisions on imperfect or incomplete evidence. Editor(s): Berry, R. J. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1320.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Number of pages
271
Condition
New
SKU
V9780412398001
ISBN
9780412398001
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.53

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

€ 199.49

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

€ 129.59

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

€ 200.47

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

€ 66.88

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

€ 131.99

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