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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning

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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning

Hardcover. The author here examines eighteen farming communities of Tanga Region, Tanzania, an area of rural poverty with a long history of drought, floods, food shortages, famine, and social and economic disruption to understand what the farmers there know about their environment and which historical and economic factors play into the lack of food security. Series: University of Chicago Geography Research Papers S. Num Pages: 288 pages, 28 halftones, 51 line drawings, 58 tables. BIC Classification: 1HFGT; KNAC; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 180 x 23. Weight in Grams: 574.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780226675800
ISBN
9780226675800
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.98
€ 60.12

Hardcover. As concepts of globalization and transnationalism have given rise to an intense interest in the concept of creolization, more scholars and activists are turning to the Caribbean as a way of exploring notions of cultural hybridity, multiculturalism, and plurality in contemporary society. Editor(s): Scher, Philip W.; Yelvington, Kevin A. Series: Global Perspectives. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HB; JHM; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 181 x 23. Weight in Grams: 722.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405105651
ISBN
9781405105651
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.13

Hardback. This book shows how sociologists have responded to the challenge of environmental issues such as global warming, ozone depletion, biodiversity loss and marine pollution. It also covers sociological ideas such as risk, interpretations of nature, environmental realism, and globalization. It assumes no specialist knowledge on the part of readers. Num Pages: 208 pages, 1. BIC Classification: JH; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 179 x 17. Weight in Grams: 502.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745634326
ISBN
9780745634326
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.77

Paperback. This book shows how sociologists have responded to the challenge of environmental issues such as global warming, ozone depletion, biodiversity loss and marine pollution. It also covers sociological ideas such as risk, interpretations of nature, environmental realism, and globalization. It assumes no specialist knowledge on the part of readers. Num Pages: 202 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 171 x 12. Weight in Grams: 352.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
202
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745634333
ISBN
9780745634333
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.82

Paperback. Providing important insights into political geography, the politics of peace, and South Asian studies, this book explores everyday peace in northern India as it is experienced by the Hindu-Muslim community. Series: RGS-IBG Book Series. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JFSR2; JP; RGCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 259 x 228 x 14. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118837801
ISBN
9781118837801
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.90

Hardcover. Winner of the 2016 Julian Minghi Distinguished Book Award of the Political Geography Specialty Group at the AAG Providing important insights into political geography, the politics of peace, and South Asian studies, this book explores everyday peace in northern India as it is experienced by the Hindu-Muslim community. Series: RGS-IBG Book Series. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JFSR2; JP; RGCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781118837818
ISBN
9781118837818
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.10

Hardback. Num Pages: 150 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 237 x 14. Weight in Grams: 394.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848217775
ISBN
9781848217775
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 179.03

Paperback. This is a provocative look at contemporary conflicts--wars taking place in resource rich countries filled with impoverished people. It focuses on three key resources: oil, diamonds, and timber. Th author is critical of the role of developed countries in such conflicts and offers solutions to end the plunder of Africa and Asia. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: GTJ; HBWS; JWA; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 482.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849041454
ISBN
9781849041454
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 28.12

Hardback. The book will focus on the knowledge base on extreme coastal storms (including storm surges) and include discussions on early warning system for the reliable prediction of morphological impacts due to marine storm events in support of civil protection mitigation strategies. Editor(s): Quevauviller, Philippe. Num Pages: 188 pages. BIC Classification: RBKC; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 666.
Publisher
ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848217621
ISBN
9781848217621
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 179.63

Hardcover. Editor(s): Warey, Phillip B. Num Pages: 422 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: RNH; TQSR3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 187 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1088.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
422
Condition
New
SKU
V9781600212567
ISBN
9781600212567
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 246.05
€ 167.30

Hardcover. The soil which is found in large cities offer distinctive challenges to the landscape architect or horticulturist responsible for maintaining these urban plantings. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AMV; RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 27. Weight in Grams: 702.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471189039
ISBN
9780471189039
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 184.10

Hardcover. Presents essential information on the fundamental properties of soils and how they are affected under urban conditions. Num Pages: 416 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: AMV; RBGB; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 166 x 28. Weight in Grams: 764.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471805984
ISBN
9780471805984
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 211.94

Hardcover. Editor(s): Phillips, Jon M. Num Pages: 230 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 182 x 260 x 18. Weight in Grams: 584.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
SKU
V9781613245842
ISBN
9781613245842
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 230.68
€ 157.04

Paperback. Editor(s): Phillips, Radcliff E.; Cook, Jamison B. Num Pages: 121 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; RNFY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 168 x 229 x 9. Weight in Grams: 204.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
121
Condition
New
SKU
V9781620818145
ISBN
9781620818145
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 93.45
€ 65.38

Hardcover. This book critically discusses these new practices and the actors engaged in them. In doing so, it deals with several countries in three different continents (Asia, South America and Europe). It proposes new concepts and approaches for a better understanding of the re-emergence of peasants as indispensable part of modern societies. Editor(s): Milone, Pierluigi; Ventura, Flaminia; Ye, Jingzhong. Series: Research in Rural Sociology & Development. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: JFSF; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 236 x 32. Weight in Grams: 646.
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784416225
ISBN
9781784416225
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 148.39

Hardcover. Editor(s): Haines, Pierre A.; Hendrickson, Milton D. Num Pages: 361 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PNN; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 188 x 25. Weight in Grams: 836.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
361
Condition
New
SKU
V9781607414629
ISBN
9781607414629
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 293.38
€ 198.43

Paperback. Series: Special Papers in Palaeontology. Num Pages: 164 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 272 x 206 x 9. Weight in Grams: 514.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
164
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118730638
ISBN
9781118730638
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 97.08

Paperback. Editor(s): Guidotti, Tee L.; Gosselin, Pierre. Num Pages: 340 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1KBC; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 202 x 143 x 23. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University of Alberta Press Canada
Number of pages
322
Condition
New
SKU
V9780888642936
ISBN
9780888642936
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.92

Hardback. This book discusses the key concepts of the technologies that underpin the drive towards sustainability in today s complex world. Num Pages: 432 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCN; KJM; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 242 x 31. Weight in Grams: 848.
Publisher
ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848218420
ISBN
9781848218420
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 179.03

Paperback. .
Publisher
Springer
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642789410
ISBN
9783642789410
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 130.12
€ 46.67

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