Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Hardcover. The globalized economy depends on local and context-specific factors. This edited volume addresses local-global nexuses via case studies of global interactions in developed and developing areas, and of particular firms' approaches to these issues. The chapters build up a prospectus on how best to create globally capable localities. Editor(s): Dallago, Bruno; Guglielmetti, Chiara. Num Pages: 304 pages, 44, 25 black & white tables, 17 figures, 2 maps. BIC Classification: KCG; KCM; KJH; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 145 x 23. Weight in Grams: 480. 304 pages, 44, 25 black & white tables, 17 figures, 2 maps. Editor(s): Dallago, Bruno; Guglielmetti, Chiara. The globalized economy depends on local and context-specific factors. This edited volume addresses local-global nexuses via case studies of global interactions in developed and developing areas, and of particular firms' approaches to these issues. The chapters build up a prospectus on how best to create globally capable localities. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KCG; KCM; KJH; RGCM. Dimension: 226 x 145 x 23. Weight: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230252721
- ISBN
- 9780230252721
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.31
€ 67.31
Paperback. With the nuclear issue back on the agenda worldwide, this highly topical collection steers a path through the controversies, presenting the views of proponents of nuclear expansion, examining the challenges that face them and exploring the arguments of those who support alternative approaches. Editor(s): Elliott, David. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 290 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JWL; RNK; RNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 136 x 16. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230241732
- ISBN
- 9780230241732
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardcover. An exploration of how and why Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China and India have initiated and developed nuclear energy programs and what challenges they face today. Were the nuclear programmes driven by the low energy endowment, a desire to pursue international prestige, national security concerns, environmental pollution or economic development? Editor(s): Yi-chong, Xu. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; KNBN; RNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230240247
- ISBN
- 9780230240247
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.29
€ 128.29
Hardcover. This compendium looks at Asian and European policies for dealing with climate change, and possible impacts on conflicts and security. It clarifies the impacts of climate change on natural resources, on the frequency and expansion of natural disasters and the repercussions for environmentally-induced migration. Editor(s): Marquina, Antonio. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 528 pages, 53 black & white illustrations, 21 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1D; 1F; GTJ; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 165 x 34. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230237711
- ISBN
- 9780230237711
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.00
€ 130.00
Hardcover. Ecocriticism is one of the most vibrant fields of cultural study today, and environmental issues are controversial and topical. This volume captures the excitement of green reading, reflects on its relationship to the modern academy, and provides practical guidance for dealing with global scale, interdisciplinarity, apathy and scepticism. Editor(s): Garrard, Greg. Num Pages: 192 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSA; DSBH; JNU; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 145 x 16. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230235038
- ISBN
- 9780230235038
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.60
€ 127.60
Hardcover. Interrogates the idea of capacity building theoretically and explores the variety of meanings, constructions and practices of capacity building. This book examines capacity building in both developing and developed countries and takes the position that fragile communities are present in all societies. Editor(s): Kenny, Sue; Clarke, Matthew. Series: Rethinking International Development Series. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPS; RP; YQG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230233232
- ISBN
- 9780230233232
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.16
€ 67.16
Hardcover. How can we determine if current growth patterns are sustainable, and what changes to we need to make to make them more so? This volume addresses these issues in a rigorous yet accessible fashion, presenting the current research of some of the world's leading scholars. Editor(s): Heal, Geoffrey. Series: International Economic Association. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230232471
- ISBN
- 9780230232471
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.05
€ 128.05
Hardcover. New Waves in Philosophy of Science captures the diverse array of issues in the rapidly developing area of philosophy of science by bringing together a pool of talented young philosophers from across the globe to debate the field and show where it's heading. Editor(s): Magnus, P. D.; Busch, Jacob. Series: New Waves in Philosophy. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF; PDA; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222632
- ISBN
- 9780230222632
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.17
€ 128.17
Paperback. Environmental History as a distinct discipline is now over a generation old, with a large and diverse group of practitioners around the globe. This book provides a reflection on the achievements, diversity, and direction of environmental history in its varied national, international and continental contexts. Editor(s): Sorlin, Sverker; Warde, Paul. Num Pages: 380 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBAH; HBTB; RNA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203471
- ISBN
- 9780230203471
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.63
€ 128.63
Paperback. This book explains how and why cities on the African continent have grown at such a rapid pace, how municipal authorities have tried to cope with this massive influx of people, and how long-time urban residents and new-comers interact, negotiate, and struggle over access to limited resources. Editor(s): Murray, Martin J.; Myers, Garth Andrew. Num Pages: 332 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; JFSG; RGC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 21. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230116641
- ISBN
- 9780230116641
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.12
€ 128.12
Hardcover. This path-breaking collection covers the significance of China's extreme environmental challenges for both Chinese society and the world, how these challenges are impacting domestic Chinese society and its political institutions, and how these institutions are responding in their efforts to address the environmental problems. Editor(s): Kassiola, Joel Jay; Guo, Sujian. Series: Environmental Politics and Theory. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPS; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 137 x 18. Weight in Grams: 352. Domestic and Global Political Impacts and Responses. Series: Environmental Politics and Theory. 240 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Kassiola, Joel Jay; Guo, Sujian. This path-breaking collection covers the significance of China's extreme environmental challenges for both Chinese society and the world, how these challenges are impacting domestic Chinese society and its political institutions, and how these institutions are responding in their efforts to address the environmental problems. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPS; RN. Dimension: 217 x 137 x 18. Weight: 352.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230106642
- ISBN
- 9780230106642
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.60
€ 127.60
Hardcover. This book addresses the key challenges of balancing economic growth, poverty alleviation, and environmental protection in the development of major physical infrastructure, ranging from transport to energy. Editor(s): Ascher, William; Krupp, Corinne. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 149 x 19. Weight in Grams: 420. Balancing the Growth, Equity, and Environment Imperatives. 256 pages, Illustrations, maps. Editor(s): Ascher, William; Krupp, Corinne. This book addresses the key challenges of balancing economic growth, poverty alleviation, and environmental protection in the development of major physical infrastructure, ranging from transport to energy. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KCM; RPT. Dimension: 215 x 149 x 19. Weight: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230100305
- ISBN
- 9780230100305
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.19
€ 67.19
Hardcover. Cultural diversity and difference is increasing in European cities, driven by economic integration, migration and EU enlargement, but against a background of cultural friction. This book is concerned with how governance approaches to urban management and grass roots community dialogue can foster a sense of citizenship. Editor(s): Neill, William J. V.; Schwedler, Hanns-Uve. Num Pages: 325 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; GTB; JFFN; JFSL; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007642
- ISBN
- 9780230007642
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.32
€ 128.32
Hardcover. By examining the issues of environmental policy formation and implementation linked to economic development, and reviewing the Japanese experiences and the examples of other Asian countries, this book reveals factors of dynamism between environmental policy and social change in a domestic, regional and global context. Editor(s): Terao, Tadayoshi; Otsuka, Kenji. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 302 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; KCM; KCN; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 221 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230004702
- ISBN
- 9780230004702
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.29
€ 128.29
Hardcover. Editor(s): Caldicott, Helen. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JPS; JWMN; RNQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- The New Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620972465
- ISBN
- 9781620972465
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 25.21
€ 29.99
€ 25.21
Hardcover. Editor(s): Potter, Gary R.; Nurse, Angus; Hall, Matthew. Series: Palgrave Studies in Green Criminology. Num Pages: 263 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JKV; JKVM; LNKJ; RGB; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 218 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137538420
- ISBN
- 9781137538420
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.92
€ 160.92
Hardcover. Editor(s): Froland, Hans Otto; Ingulstad, Mats; Scherner, Jonas. Series: Palgrave Studies in Economic History. Num Pages: 487 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBWQ; KCN; KCS; KCZ; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 217 x 32. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137534224
- ISBN
- 9781137534224
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.68
€ 184.68
Hardcover. Editor(s): Brickell, Dr. Katherine; Fernandez Arrigoitia, Melissa; Vasudevan, Alexander. Num Pages: 230 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 6 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHB; JPA; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. Weight in Grams: 447.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137511263
- ISBN
- 9781137511263
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.37
€ 105.37
Hardcover. Editor(s): Mayer, Margit; Thorn, Hakan. Series: Palgrave Studies in European Political Sociology. Num Pages: 368 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; HBTV; JFF; JHBA; RGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 220 x 25. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137504920
- ISBN
- 9781137504920
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.05
€ 162.05
Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; RNH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 603.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349034697
- ISBN
- 9781349034697
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.53
€ 73.53