Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Paperback. The key challenges of balancing economic growth, poverty alleviation, and environmental protection in the development of major physical infrastructure, ranging from transport to energy are addressed in this book. Editor(s): Ascher, William; Krupp, Corinne. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNB; KNG; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230338364
- ISBN
- 9780230338364
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.41
€ 66.41
The Political Economy of Local Regulation. Theoretical Frameworks and ...
. Ed(S): Asquer, Alberto; Becchis, Franco; Ru...
Hardback. Editor(s): Asquer, Alberto; Becchis, Franco; Russolillo, Daniele. Series: Studies in the Political Economy of Public Policy. Num Pages: 402 pages, 13 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPB; JPP; KCP; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 26. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 402
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137588272
- ISBN
- 9781137588272
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.71
€ 128.71
Late Paleocene-Early Eocene Biotic and Climatic Events in the Marine a...
. Ed(S): Aubrey, Marie-Pierre; Lucas, Spencer...
Hardback. This book is a comprehensive collection of the best scholarship available on the transition between the Paleocene and Eocene epochs-when the earth experienced the warmest climatic episode of the Cenozoic era. These 21 contributions detail the major turnover among marine and terrestrial organisms that resulted from sudden global warming. Editor(s): Aubrey, Marie-Pierre; Lucas, Spencer G.; Berggren, William A. Num Pages: 508 pages, 154 illus, 34 photo. BIC Classification: RBG; RBX; WNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1679.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231102384
- ISBN
- 9780231102384
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 208.97
€ 208.97
The Political Economy of Agro-Food Markets in China: The Social Constr...
. Ed(S): Augustin-Jean, Louis; Alpermann, Bjo...
paperback. China's agricultural production and food consumption have increased tremendously, leading to a complete evolution of agro-food markets.The book is divided into two parts; the first part reviews the theoretical framework for the 'social construction of the markets, ' while the second part presents the implication for the agro-food markets in China Editor(s): Augustin-Jean, Louis; Alpermann, Bjorn. Num Pages: 345 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM; KCP; KCZ; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 345
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2014
- SKU
- V9781349447473
- ISBN
- 9781349447473
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.69
€ 127.69
Hardback. Offers a comparative review of spin electronics ("spintronics") research and development activities in the US, Japan, and Western Europe. This book covers materials, fabrication and characterization of magnetic nanostructures, magnetism and spin control in magnetic nanostructures, magneto-optical properties of semiconductors, and magneto devices. Editor(s): Awschalom, David D.; Buhrman, Robert A. (Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA); Daughton, James M. (NVE Corporation, Eden prairie, MN, USA); Molnar, Stephan von (Center for Materials Research and Technology, Florida State University); Roukes, Michael Lee (Condensed Matter Physics, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, USA). Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RBX; TJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018022
- ISBN
- 9781402018022
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.05
€ 132.05
Hardback. Contains contributions which were presented at the Fifth International Geostatistics Congress held in Wollongong, Australia, in September 1996. This book includes papers that provide a comprehensive account of the geostatistics, including theoretical developments and applications. Editor(s): Baafi, E. Y.; Schofield, N. A. Series: Quantitative Geology and Geostatistics. Num Pages: 665 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; RBG; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1116.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 665
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344964
- ISBN
- 9780792344964
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 375.34
€ 375.34
Recent Progress in Desalination, Environmental and Marine Outfall Syst...
. Ed(S): Baawain, Mahad Said; Choudri, B. S.;...
Hardback. Recent Progress in Desalination, Environmental and Marine Outfall Systems Editor(s): Baawain, Mahad Said; Choudri, B. S.; Ahmed, Mushtaque; Purnama, Anton. Num Pages: 365 pages, 56 black & white illustrations, 134 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNP; TQD; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 805.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 365
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319191225
- ISBN
- 9783319191225
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.37
€ 138.37
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Cracow, Poland, 9-13 November 1998 Editor(s): Baca, Thomas E.; Florkowski, Tadeusz. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 1. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792362036
- ISBN
- 9780792362036
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 132.29
€ 132.29
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Environmental Reconstruction in Headwater Areas in Liberec and Prague, Czech Republic, November 21-26, 1997 Editor(s): Bach, Martin F.; Haigh, Martin; Krecek, Josef. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792362951
- ISBN
- 9780792362951
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.54
€ 127.54
"This work is a co-publication between the American Geophysical Union and John Wiley & Sons, Inc." Editor(s): Badro, James; Walter, Michael J. Series: Geophysical Monograph Series. Num Pages: 194 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 288 x 18. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118860571
- ISBN
- 9781118860571
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Condition: New
€ 164.91
€ 164.91
The Politics of Chemical Risk. Scenarios for a Regulatory Future.
. Ed(S): Bal, Roland; Halffman, Willem
Hardback. Presenting the experiences and insights of both people from within the worlds of risk assessment and management and from the field of Science Studies, this book discusses the Politics of Chemical Risk. It offers an agenda for environmental and occupational scientists, policy-makers and students of science and technology alike. Editor(s): Bal, Roland; Halffman, Willem. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD; RN; TDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792348917
- ISBN
- 9780792348917
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.97
€ 195.97
Hardback. Contains presentations made at the Second International Conference on Earthquake Hazard and Seismic Risk Reduction held in Yerevan, Armenia, on 14-21 September 1998. This book is suitable for seismologists, geophysicists, earth scientists, engineers, architects, and psychologists interested in earthquake hazard and seismic risk research. Editor(s): Balassanian, Serguei; Cisternas, Armando; Melkumyan, Mikael. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 447 pages, 314 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 824.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 447
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363903
- ISBN
- 9780792363903
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.81
€ 196.81
Hardback. This is a review of emerging knowledge-intensive technologies and decision aids for improved nutrient management in rice, technology adoption constraints at the farm level, and innovative approaches for field evaluation and promotion of new technologies to farmers. Editor(s): Balasubramanian, V.; Ladha, J. K.; Denning, G. L. Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; RBGB; TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 875.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Partly reprinted from NUTRIENT CYCLING IN AGROECO
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792351993
- ISBN
- 9780792351993
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.78
€ 204.78
Automatic Extraction of Man-Made Objects from Aerial and Space Images ...
. Ed(S): Baltsavias, E. P.; Henricsson, O.
Hardback. This text contains contributions from around the world, which cover both theoretical and practical aspects of removing man-made objects (buildings, roads and so on) from digital aerial or satellite imagery. Editor(s): Baltsavias, E. P.; Henricsson, O. Series: Monte Verita. Num Pages: 405 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RGV; RGW; TTB; UYQV; UYS; UYT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 23. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 405
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783764357887
- ISBN
- 9783764357887
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.35
€ 257.35
Hardback. Editor(s): Bankhoff, Greg; Christensen, Joseph. Series: Palgrave Series in Indian Ocean World Studies. Num Pages: 318 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 25 colour illustrations, 10 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: 1QSN; JFFC; JHB; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349948567
- ISBN
- 9781349948567
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.42
€ 161.42
Urban transport systems need to be analyzed from various perspectives: the offer on one hand, the demand on the other hand, but also their negative externalities (risks of transport systems). These three dimensions are rarely apprehended in an integrated perspective. Editor(s): Banos, Arnaud; Thevenin, Thomas. Num Pages: 284 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848212282
- ISBN
- 9781848212282
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.05
€ 180.05
Hardback. The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Economic Geography presents students and researchers with a comprehensive overview of the field, put together by a prestigious editorial team, with contributions from an international cast of prominent scholars. Editor(s): Barnes, Trevor J.; Peck, Jamie; Sheppard, Eric. Series: Wiley Blackwell Companions to Geography. Num Pages: 664 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 180 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1160.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 664
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444336801
- ISBN
- 9781444336801
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.23
€ 252.23
Hardback. Editor(s): Barry, Dana M.; Kanematsu, Hideyuki. Num Pages: 314 pages, 99 black & white illustrations, 56 colour illustrations, 26 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: RNU; TDCK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 665.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431559559
- ISBN
- 9784431559559
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.99
€ 206.99
hardcover. Editor(s): Bartfeld, Judith; Gundersen, Craig; Smeeding, Timothy; Ziliak, James P. Series: Studies in Social Inequality. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 20. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804794466
- ISBN
- 9780804794466
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.97
€ 128.97
Hardback. Gives a representation of landscape ecology. Both the theoretical basis and practical application of landscape ecology are considered. This book is useful for landscape planners, managers, conservationists and architects, biologists and geographers, colleges, universities, authorities, and those interested in ecological issues. Editor(s): Bastian, Olaf; Steinhardt, Uta. Num Pages: 498 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 923.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 498
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009198
- ISBN
- 9781402009198
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.87
€ 259.87
Paperback. This comprehensive sourcebook on human ecology combines 25 source articles published in the journal Human Ecology, enhanced with new research updates and thematic commentary. Each article includes a concise introduction, giving necessary context. Editor(s): Bates, Daniel G.; Tucker, Judith E. Num Pages: 377 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHM; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1210.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 377
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461415145
- ISBN
- 9781461415145
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.97
€ 71.97
Innovations as Key to the Green Revolution in Africa
. Ed(S): Bationo, A.; Waswa, B.; Okeyo, Jerem...
Hardback. Africa can achieve self sufficiency in food production through adoption of innovations in the agriculture sector. The agricultural sector also needs to be supported by functional institutions and policies that will be able to respond to emerging challenges of globalization and climate change. Editor(s): Bationo, A.; Waswa, B.; Okeyo, Jeremiah M.; Maina, Fredah. Num Pages: 1363 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; RBGB; RN; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 193 x 84. Weight in Grams: 3080.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 1363
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048125418
- ISBN
- 9789048125418
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 608.78
€ 608.78
The People and Their Planet. Searching for Balance.
. Ed(S): Baudot, Barbara Sundberg; Moomaw, Wi...
Hardback. Collects research on the relations between people and the planet's living and non-living resources. Contributors focus on areas including a search for balance between people and the other elements of the biosphere through understanding and overcoming destructive forces. Editor(s): Baudot, Barbara Sundberg; Moomaw, William R. Num Pages: 337 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; JP; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 27. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 337
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333688113
- ISBN
- 9780333688113
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.60
€ 128.60
Hardback. As the world shrinks and globalization continues apace, efficient communications systems allow firms to operate easily over vast distances. These papers consider the strategic management of space and place from both an academic and practical point of view. Editor(s): Baum, Joel; Sorenson, Olav. Series: Advances in Strategic Management. Num Pages: 408 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJC; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 29. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762310340
- ISBN
- 9780762310340
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 218.66
€ 218.66