Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
In the wake of evidence demonstrating the irreparable damage humans have inflicted on the planet, some have adopted a defeatist attitude toward environmental crises. This book illustrates how local groups in both Japan and the United States are refusing to surrender the earth to a depleted and polluted fate. Editor(s): Karan, Pradyumna P.; Suganuma, Unryu. Num Pages: 336 pages, 60 photographs, 17 illustrations, 29 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; RGL; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1134.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813124889
- ISBN
- 9780813124889
Condition: New
€ 52.86
€ 52.86
The Indian Ocean Tsunami. The Global Response to a Natural Disaster.
. Ed(S): Karan, Pradyumna P.; Subbiah, Shanmu...
Editor(s): Karan, Pradyumna P.; Subbiah, Shanmugam P. Num Pages: 328 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QSN; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 27. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813126524
- ISBN
- 9780813126524
Condition: New
€ 49.86
€ 49.86
paperback. An examination of contemporary cultural and political changes in Europe as they are reflected in the region's borderlands. The text employs a variety of perspectives on globalization, the rise of national and ethnic identities, contemporary European integration, and the enlargement of the EU. Editor(s): Kaplan, David H.; Hakli, Jouni. Num Pages: 304 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1D; JPSL; RGCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780847698837
- ISBN
- 9780847698837
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.81
€ 84.81
Hardback. An examination of contemporary cultural and political changes in Europe as they are reflected in the region's borderlands. The text employs a variety of perspectives on globalization, the rise of national and ethnic identities, contemporary European integration, and the enlargement of the EU. Editor(s): Kaplan, David H.; Hakli, Jouni. Num Pages: 304 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1D; JPSL; RGCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847698820
- ISBN
- 9780847698820
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.47
€ 192.47
Gathers top most foreign policy and energy experts and leaders to assess how the United States can integrate its energy and national security interests. This book offers analysis and insight into: fundamental shifts in the global energy balance; the revolution in shale gas and oil; and new energy frontiers, from ultra deepwater to the Arctic. Editor(s): Kalicki, Jan H.; Goldwyn, David L. Num Pages: 664 pages, 49, 49 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPS; RNFY. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 161 x 237 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1012.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 664
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421411699
- ISBN
- 9781421411699
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.69€ 64.51
€ 66.69
€ 64.51
Hardback. The latest in the NBER's influential Studies in Income and Wealth series, which has played a key role in the development of national account statistics in the United States and other nations, this book explores collaborative solutions between academics, policy researchers, and official statisticians to economic measurement challenges. Editor(s): Jorgenson, Dale W.; Landefeld, J. Steven; Schreyer, Paul. Series: National Bureau of Economic Research Studies in Income and Wealth. Num Pages: 808 pages, 80 line drawings, 121 tables. BIC Classification: JPQB; KCM; KCP; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1043.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 808
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226121338
- ISBN
- 9780226121338
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 172.57
€ 172.57
Northscapes: History, Technology, and the Making of Northern Environme...
. Ed(S): Jorgensen, Dolly; Sorlin, Sverker
hardcover. Northscapes examines concepts of North and the way in which different northern environments are shaped by the intersection of technology and human societies. Editor(s): Jorgensen, Dolly; Sorlin, Sverker. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white). BIC Classification: RGCM; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 26. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- UBC Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774825719
- ISBN
- 9780774825719
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.87
€ 109.87
Hardback. Although anthropologists and cultural geographers have explored placeA" in various senses, little cross-cultural examination of kinds of place,A" or ecotopes, has been presented from an ethno-ecological perspective. In this volume, indigenous and local understandings of landscape are investigated in order to better understand.. Editor(s): Johnson, Leslie Main; Hunn, Eugene S. Series: Environmental Anthropology and Ethnobiology. Num Pages: 332 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMC; RGC; RNF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 24. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845456139
- ISBN
- 9781845456139
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.18
€ 157.18
Hardback. Presents ethnographically informed portraits of young people facing rapid changes in society and politics from different parts of the world. This work provides insights into the active and creative ways these youths address social and political challenges such as war, hunger and homelessness. Editor(s): Jeffrey, Craig; Dyson, Jane. Num Pages: 232 pages, 15 halftones, 1 map. BIC Classification: JFSP2; RGC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 534. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781592139309
- ISBN
- 9781592139309
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.06
€ 77.06
This book provides practical and innovative approaches to biosecurity surveillance. It explains the foundation and concepts behind surveillance design, with examples of methods and tools created to deal with surveillance challenges. With supporting case studies, it covers detectability, single and multi-species detection and risk assessment. Editor(s): Jarrad, Frith; Low Choy, Sama; Mengersen, Kerrie. Series: CABI Invasives Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1048.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643595
- ISBN
- 9781780643595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.79
€ 67.79
Hardback. Explores the implications of an idea: we must understand the oceans of the past to protect the oceans of the future. This title shows how skewed visions of the past have led to disastrous marine policies and why historical perspective is critical to revitalize fisheries and ecosystems. Editor(s): Jackson, Jeremy B.C.; Alexander, Karen; Sala, Enric. Num Pages: 284 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps. BIC Classification: KNAF; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781610910002
- ISBN
- 9781610910002
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.77
€ 100.77
Poplars and willows form an important component of forestry and agricultural systems, providing a wide range of wood and non-wood products. This book synthesizes the latest research in an accessible format, providing a practical worldwide overview and guide to their basic characteristics, cultivation and use, and issues, problems and trends. Editor(s): Isebrands, J G; Richardson, J (Loughborough University). Num Pages: 634 pages, 19. BIC Classification: KNAL; RN; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 171 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1656.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780641089
- ISBN
- 9781780641089
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.77
€ 194.77
hardcover. Examines the interactions between forestry and environmental change, from a social, economic, and political perspective. This book presents insights into topics such as the influence of forest reserves on timber prices, the relationship between forestry and aboriginal populations, and the issues facing forests in transition countries. Editor(s): Innes, J. L.; Hickey, G. (University of British Columbia, Canada); Hoen, H. F. (Agricultural University of Norway). Series: IUFRO Research S. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCN; KNAL; RGBL; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2006
- SKU
- V9780851990026
- ISBN
- 9780851990026
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.95
€ 109.95
Air Pollution and the Forests of Developing and Rapidly Industrialisin...
. Ed(S): Innes, J. L.; Haron, A.H.; Hassan, H...
hardcover. This text examines the importance of air pollution for the forests of rapidly industrializing countries and regions. The problems presented by air pollution are placed within the more general context of sustainable development and the historical legacy that they are attempting to deal with. Editor(s): Innes, J. L.; Haron, A.H.; Hassan, Haron Abu (Institute of Foresters, Malaysia). Series: IUFRO Research S. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; 1KL; 1QFG; RGBL; RNP; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994819
- ISBN
- 9780851994819
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.09
€ 139.09
The Gold Coast Transformed. From Wilderness to Urban Ecosystem.
. Ed(S): Hundloe, Tor; McDougall, Bridgette; ...
Paperback. Looks at the impacts of environmentally destructive development on the Gold Coast's beaches, wildlife, and terrestrial and marine environments. Editor(s): Hundloe, Tor; McDougall, Bridgette; Page, Craig. Num Pages: 224 pages, Colour photographs, Maps, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBFQ; RNP; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 170. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing Australia
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781486303298
- ISBN
- 9781486303298
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.55
€ 70.55
Paperback. Editor(s): Hornidge, Anna-Katharina; Antweiler, Christoph. Num Pages: 284 pages, 43 b/w illus. BIC Classification: AMCR; JFFS; JPQB; RND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 150 x 21. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Transcript Verlag Germany
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783837619591
- ISBN
- 9783837619591
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 35.22
€ 48.99
€ 35.22
Paperback. Focuses on response phase monitoring for maritime spills. Editor(s): Hook, Sharon; Batley, Graeme; Ross, Andrew; Holloway, Michael; Irving, Paul. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: RBKC; RNF; RNFD; V. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing Australia
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781486306343
- ISBN
- 9781486306343
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.98
€ 79.98
Hardback. 75.00 Editor(s): Homer-Dixon, Thomas; Blitt, Jessica. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFE; RNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 503.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847688692
- ISBN
- 9780847688692
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.60
€ 115.60
Paperback. Models of Immigrant Political Incorporation brings together a multidisciplinary group of researchers. Each develops a systematic model permitting the study of who is an immigrant, what is politics, and how incorporation occurs or is blocked. Ranging across North America and Western Europe, it is indispensable for analysts and activists alike. Editor(s): Hochschild, Jennifer; Chattopadhyay, Jacqueline; Gay, Claudine; Jones-Correa, Michael. Num Pages: 368 pages, 30 b&w line illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHB; JPS; RGCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199311323
- ISBN
- 9780199311323
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 81.88
€ 81.88
Climate Change and Agricultural Water Management in Developing Countri...
. Ed(S): Hoanh, Chu Thai; Smakhtin, Vladimir;...
Examines the social vulnerability to climate change among farmers at different scales, the linking of climate change with policy in agricultural water management, and results of water management on green-house gas emission as an effort in climate change mitigation. Editor(s): Hoanh, Chu Thai; Smakhtin, Vladimir; Johnston, Robyn. Series: CABI Climate Change Series. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1QFG; RNFD; RNPG; TV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 189. .
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643663
- ISBN
- 9781780643663
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.79
€ 67.79