Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Hardcover. Interweaving cartographic history with tales of politics and power, this work is located within the struggles of mapmakers to create an orderly process for naming that avoids confusion, preserves history, and serves different political aims. It reveals the map's role as a mediated portrait of the cultural landscape. Num Pages: 240 pages, 25 halftones, 17 line drawings. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBLW; RGV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 184 x 24. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226534657
- ISBN
- 9780226534657
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.08
€ 41.08
Hardcover. Gasoline prices are high and rapidly climbing. Oil and natural gas reserves are dwindling, while demand is poised to skyrocket, as developing nations around the world lead their citizens into the modern energy economy. This book cuts through the hype, alarmism, and confusion to give us an account of where we are, and a map of where we're going. Num Pages: 408 pages, 12 halftones. BIC Classification: KNB; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226535005
- ISBN
- 9780226535005
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.47
€ 51.47
Hardcover. Offers an exploration of the development and relationships of the modern mammal fauna through a series of studies that encompass the last one hundred million years and both Central and South America. Editor(s): Patterson, Bruce D.; Costa, Leonora P. Num Pages: 368 pages, 26 halftones, 13 line drawings, 17 tables. BIC Classification: PSVW7; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226649191
- ISBN
- 9780226649191
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.81
€ 108.81
Hardcover. Covering nearly three-quarters of our planet, the world's oceans are a vast and unique ecosystem from which all life on Earth originated. This book features articles that investigate the origins of the world's oceans, the diversity of life in the water, the state of global fisheries, the dangers of natural disasters, and the perils oceans face. Editor(s): Scientific American. Num Pages: 320 pages, 64 halftones. BIC Classification: RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226740928
- ISBN
- 9780226740928
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.32
€ 101.32
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226744254
- ISBN
- 9780226744254
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.31
€ 84.31
Paperback. Editor(s): Vevier, Charles. Num Pages: 380 pages, black & white halftones, maps, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1FCS; RGR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 24. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin Press
- Edition
- 2, Reprinted
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780299026745
- ISBN
- 9780299026745
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.93
€ 40.93
Paperback. This text studies the movement of people between regions and within cities in such developed countries as the United States, Canada, England and Sweden.The macro approach explains broad patterns of migration, while the micro approach explains why individual people move. Num Pages: 293 pages, 54 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DNS; 1KBB; 1KBC; JFFN; RGC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780299134945
- ISBN
- 9780299134945
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.87
€ 28.87
Hardcover. Examines the perspectives of artists, writers, native peoples and ecologists who recognized the beauty of the prairie. The text considers the connections between aesthetics and economics, landscape and culture, politics and ethics, as illustrated by the prairie in American civilization. Editor(s): Sayre, Robert F. Num Pages: 224 pages, 23 colour & 61 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBNW; DSB; RGBC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780299164607
- ISBN
- 9780299164607
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.69
€ 44.69
Hardcover. Widely regarded as one of the leading environmentalists in American history, Gaylord Nelson is best known as the founder of Earth Day. This political biography tells the rest of the story - how a small town boy from Wisconsin became a national champion of a progressive agenda. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 159 x 32. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780299196400
- ISBN
- 9780299196400
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 29.12
€ 31.99
€ 29.12
Paperback. Num Pages: 305 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), maps. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 203 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1200.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780299284848
- ISBN
- 9780299284848
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.67
€ 41.99
€ 37.67
Paperback. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNK; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 260 x 171 x 20. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780299291549
- ISBN
- 9780299291549
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 36.18
€ 36.99
€ 36.18
Field Guide to Wisconsin Streams: Plants, Fishes, Invertebrates, Amphi...
Miller, Michael A., Songer, Katie, Dolen, Ron
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBNW; RBKF; WNCS2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780299294540
- ISBN
- 9780299294540
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 27.91
€ 31.99
€ 27.91
Hardcover. The first book to explore the critical problem of provisioning the megacity. A historical study of Manila looks at the continuing challenges of getting food, water, and services to the millions of people who live in the world s megacities." Series: New Perspectives in Southeast Asian Studies. Num Pages: 536 pages, 38 illustrations, 10 maps. BIC Classification: 1FMP; JFSG; RGC; RNFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 825.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780299305109
- ISBN
- 9780299305109
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.87
€ 100.87
Paperback. Sand dunes are among the beautiful natural features of the Lake Michigan and Lake Superior shorelines. This book describes the environmental factors necessary for dune creation in an easy-to-understand format. Illustrated with color photographs and line drawings, it explains distinct types of dunes encountered along the Great Lakes shoreline. Num Pages: 72 pages, 125 colour photographs, 2 maps, 7 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBBNG; PSAF; RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 6. Weight in Grams: 213.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The University of Michigan Press United States
- Number of pages
- 72
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472031726
- ISBN
- 9780472031726
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.86
€ 15.99
€ 14.86
Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBSL; 1KBBSM; JFFC; RBP; RNR. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 463.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The University of Michigan Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472032402
- ISBN
- 9780472032402
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 22.48
€ 24.99
€ 22.48
Paperback. A guide to sustainable climate policy for business leaders and corporate change-makers. It describes specific steps a business can take to implement climate-related corporate policies. It presents real-life ""lessons learned"" at each step of the climate-strategy development process, and concludes with seven case studies from various industries. Num Pages: 192 pages, 20 illustrations, 3 tables. BIC Classification: KJG; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 277 x 216 x 12. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The University of Michigan Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472032655
- ISBN
- 9780472032655
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 38.34
€ 42.99
€ 38.34
Paperback. How has northern Michigan evolved over the years? This book shows how the area has changed since pre-European settlement. Editor(s): Nadelhoffer, Knute J.; Hogg, Alan J.; Hazlett, Brian A. Num Pages: 240 pages, 177 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBNG; PSV; RNC; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 13. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN REGIONAL
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472050758
- ISBN
- 9780472050758
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.76
€ 27.99
€ 26.76
Paperback. Explores the convergences of U.S. water policy and the literature of the American West Series: Studies in Literature & Science. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; 2ABM; 3JJ; DSB; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472067565
- ISBN
- 9780472067565
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.05
€ 38.05
Paperback. A passionately intelligent, exquisitely illustrated guide to the native trees of the North American continent that offers an informative and entertaining blueprint for rebuilding the biosphere Num Pages: 214 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RGBL; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 277 x 13. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN REGIONAL
- Edition
- First Printing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472068517
- ISBN
- 9780472068517
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.93
€ 36.99
€ 33.93
Paperback. Environmental change is a pressing public issue, and not just in the rich countries of the northern hemisphere. This book seeks to lend some historical depth to debates about modifications of ecological processes, and to explore the global dimensions of the dynamic. It shows how ecology, culture, and market interact to change the value of nature. Editor(s): Squatriti, Paolo. Series: Comparative Studies in Society & History S. Num Pages: 392 pages, 5 maps, 2 photos, 2 figures, 5 tables. BIC Classification: PDX; RNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472069606
- ISBN
- 9780472069606
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.04
€ 55.04
Hardcover. Num Pages: 272 pages, 8 black & white images. BIC Classification: AB; DSBH; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472073023
- ISBN
- 9780472073023
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.13
€ 82.13
Hardcover. An examination of the role of the citizen in a society in which specialized knowledge confers power Series: Social History, Popular Culture and Politics in Germany. Num Pages: 264 pages, 2M. BIC Classification: JPH; JPQB; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 229. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472105533
- ISBN
- 9780472105533
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.90
€ 111.90
Hardcover. A fascinating study of early geographical knowledge Series: Recentiores: Later Latin Texts & Contexts S. Num Pages: 182 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KL; 3D; 3F; RGR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472111329
- ISBN
- 9780472111329
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.92
€ 89.92
Category 5: The Story of Camille, Lessons Unlearned from America's Mos...
Judith A. Howard Ernest Zebrowski
Hardcover. Late in the day of August 17, 1969, Hurricane Camille slammed into the Mississippi coast near Biloxi with a force of near-biblical proportions. This is the story of Camille, the violent hurricane, and of the lessons that remain to be learned about human failing in the face of nature's fury. Num Pages: 344 pages, 24 photographs, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBSL; 1KBBSM; HBT; JFFC; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472115259
- ISBN
- 9780472115259
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.19
€ 65.19