Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Hardcover. This book outlines climate change adaptation actions in Bangladesh, covering the impact of sea-level rise on health; strategy and action plans; socio-economic consequences and adaptive applications for agriculture, the livelihood of residents and fisheries. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Mallick, Fuad; Islam, Aminul. Series: Disaster Risk Reduction. Num Pages: 429 pages, 39 black & white tables, 10 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKB; RGC; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 806.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431542483
- ISBN
- 9784431542483
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.64
€ 129.64
Hardcover. Arguably among the regions of the world most vulnerable to climate change, Asia has different mechanisms for Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) activities. This title provides 19 case studies, from 13 countries and regions in Asia, that highlight different aspects of CCA-DRR entry points. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Pulhin, Juan; Pereira, Joy. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 496 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1F; RNA; RNFD; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 41. Weight in Grams: 866.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780857244857
- ISBN
- 9780857244857
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.24
€ 164.24
Hardcover. This is the first academic publication to highlight the linkages between Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). Key issues and challenges related to CCA-DRR synergy and interactions are highlighted throughout, mostly drawing lessons and experiences from the field practices and greatly increasing current awareness. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Pulhin, Juan; Pereira, Joy. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 416 pages, ill. BIC Classification: RNA; RNFD; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 28. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857244871
- ISBN
- 9780857244871
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.12
€ 156.12
Paperback. Climate Change Adaptation and Human Capabilities explores learning, health, mobility, and play as climate capabilities and produces new insights into the depth of climate change impact on social life. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JHBC; JN; JPQB; RGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349493401
- ISBN
- 9781349493401
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.52
€ 126.52
Hardback. Climate Change Adaptation and Human Capabilities explores learning, health, mobility, and play as climate capabilities and produces new insights into the depth of climate change impact on social life. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; RGC; RNPG; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137436276
- ISBN
- 9781137436276
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.90
€ 127.90
Hardcover. Editor(s): Peterson, David. Num Pages: 129 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; RNPG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 165 x 241 x 17. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634829830
- ISBN
- 9781634829830
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.09€ 146.81
€ 195.09
€ 146.81
Hardcover. Climate change adaptation is increasingly recognized as complementary part to climate change mitigation. Climate change affects sea level, the extent of flood prone areas and precipitation patterns among many others. Editor(s): Schmidt-Thome, Philipp; Klein, Johannes. Num Pages: 338 pages, colour illustrations, colour tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1DN; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 187 x 21. Weight in Grams: 914.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470977002
- ISBN
- 9780470977002
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.65
€ 160.65
Paperback. Num Pages: 262 pages, 27 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1FPKS; JFFR; JHB; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 147 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Transcript Verlag Germany
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783837630572
- ISBN
- 9783837630572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.47€ 46.95
€ 59.47
€ 46.95
Hardcover. Editor(s): Abrahams, Cory. Num Pages: 102 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RND; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 161 x 12. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634638395
- ISBN
- 9781634638395
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.09€ 146.81
€ 195.09
€ 146.81
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.75
€ 68.75
Hardcover. Editor(s): Torquebiau, Emmanuel. Num Pages: 348 pages, 114 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, 110 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNPG; RNU; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 244 x 25. Weight in Grams: 828.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401774604
- ISBN
- 9789401774604
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.70
€ 239.70
Paperback. Trends such as the massive growth in availability of air travel and air freight are among those which have led to aviation becoming one of the fastest growing emitters of greenhouse gases. Presenting the science of the environmental issues, this book covers drivers and trends of growth, socio-economics and politics, as well as mitigation options. Editor(s): Gossling, Stefan; Upham, Paul. Series: Earthscan Climate. Num Pages: 408 pages, Figures, tables, index. BIC Classification: KNDV; RNPG; TRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844076208
- ISBN
- 9781844076208
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.76
€ 61.76
Hardcover. 320 pages, 50 illustrations. Editor(s): Reynolds, M.P. Trends in population growth suggest that global food production is unlikely to satisfy future demand under predicted climate change scenarios unless rates of crop improvement are accelerated. This book provides an overview of the essential disciplines required for sustainable crop production in unpredictable environments. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: RNPG; TVK. Dimension: 254 x 181 x 24. Weight: 858.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936334
- ISBN
- 9781845936334
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.94
€ 140.94
Hardback. Presents the alternative perspectives of developing countries on opportunities to benefit from the current and emerging global negotiations, institutions, and mechanisms to address climate change. This book provides basic information, analysis, and interpretation of various aspects relevant to climate change. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 304 pages, 47 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; RBP; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 603.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402001048
- ISBN
- 9781402001048
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.25
€ 129.25
Paperback. Series: Routledge Perspectives on Development. Num Pages: 392 pages, 60 black & white illustrations, 13 black & white tables, 14 black & white halftones, 46 b. BIC Classification: GTF; RNPG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415664271
- ISBN
- 9780415664271
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.06
€ 59.06
Paperback. Focusing on S.E. Asia, the economics of climate change and the relationship between climate change and economic development, this book examines the region's vulnerability to the impact of climate change, forecasts environmental and economic outcomes and opportunities these factors provide for policy actions towards alleviating this vulnerability. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCM; KCN; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349360345
- ISBN
- 9781349360345
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Hardback. Focusing on S.E. Asia, the economics of climate change and the relationship between climate change and economic development, this book examines the region's vulnerability to the impact of climate change, forecasts environmental and economic outcomes and opportunities these factors provide for policy actions towards alleviating this vulnerability. Num Pages: 216 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FM; KCM; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 16. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 2007 ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230542792
- ISBN
- 9780230542792
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.77
€ 66.77
Hardback. Provides an analysis of European efforts to implement and secure global action on climate change, and how this relates to wider questions about the role of European and global sustainability. This book also looks at the underlying theoretical disputes that led to a wide range of divergent standpoints within the EU. Editor(s): Gupta, Joyeeta; Grubb, M. J. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 346 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KCN; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792364665
- ISBN
- 9780792364665
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.41
€ 201.41
Hardcover. Climate Change and Food Security in West Asia and North Africa Editor(s): Sivakumar, Mannava V. K.; Lal, Rattan; Ramasamy, Selvaraju; Hamdan, Ibrahim. Num Pages: 423 pages, 50 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 1HB; KNAC; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 167 x 22. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400767508
- ISBN
- 9789400767508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.54
€ 197.54
Hardback. Editor(s): Zimmerer, Jurgen. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; JPVH; RNPG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 174. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138886421
- ISBN
- 9781138886421
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 175.17
€ 175.17
hardcover. Written by international experts, this book is a comprehensive examination of the potential effects climate change, particularly greenhouses gases, will have on agrosystems. It also reviews the effects such systems have on climate change itself. Editor(s): Reddy, K. R.; Hodges, H.F. Num Pages: 488 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNPG; TQ; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1021.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1.
- SKU
- V9780851994390
- ISBN
- 9780851994390
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.93
€ 176.93
Hardcover. An analysis of the global climate talks and the key human systems threatened by increased greenhouse gas emissions including health, refugee management, energy production, carbon markets and local government. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPSL; KCP; RNPG; RNT; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 505.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137006110
- ISBN
- 9781137006110
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.90
€ 127.90
Hardcover. Climate change is increasing the severity of disasters and adverse weather conditions worldwide, with particularly devastating effects on developing countries and on individuals with lower resources. This book outlines areas of impact on human well being, consider specific populations, and shed light on mitigating the impact of climate change. Editor(s): Weissbecker, Inka. Series: International and Cultural Psychology. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBPK; RNPG; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 169 x 19. Weight in Grams: 490. Series: International and Cultural Psychology. 238 pages, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Weissbecker, Inka. Climate change is increasing the severity of disasters and adverse weather conditions worldwide, with particularly devastating effects on developing countries and on individuals with lower resources. This book outlines areas of impact on human well being, consider specific populations, and shed light on mitigating the impact of climate change. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: MBPK; RNPG; RNT. Dimension: 240 x 169 x 19. Weight: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441997418
- ISBN
- 9781441997418
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.15
€ 128.15
Climate Change and Individual Responsibility: Agency, Moral Disengagem...
Peeters, Wouter, de Smet, Andries, Dirix, Jo,...
Hardcover. This book discusses the agency and responsibility of individuals in climate change, and argues that these are underemphasized, enabling individuals to maintain their consumptive lifestyles without having to accept moral responsibility for their luxury emissions. Num Pages: 162 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JFFC; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 23. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137464491
- ISBN
- 9781137464491
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.32
€ 66.32