Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Paperback. Emphasizing the key principles of conservation biology and showing how these principles can be applied to the management of biological resources, this text simplifies many difficult concepts. Each chapter summarizes a specific theme in the field and contains suggestions for further reading. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrationssome col.), maps. BIC Classification: RB; RNF; RNK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 249 x 189 x 21. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471595151
- ISBN
- 9780471595151
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 234.10
€ 234.10
Hardback. In large parts of the developed and developing worlds soil tillage by plough or hoe is the main cause of land degradation. This book brings together the notes, lectures and other contributions of the I World Congress on Conservation Agriculture and provides a view of the environment and economic advantages of CA. Editor(s): Garcia-Torres, L.; Benites, J.; Martinez-Vilela, A.; Holgado-Cabrera, A. Num Pages: 516 pages, 85 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 929.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 516
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011061
- ISBN
- 9781402011061
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.48
€ 244.48
Hardback. This book assesses the latest trends in the adoption of conservation agriculture. Focusing on the most recent technologies to improve agricultural resilience to climate change, as well as increase profitability and sustainability, it takes a continental and sub-regional approach to African agriculture. Editor(s): Friedrich, Theodor; Mkomwa, Saidi; Kassam, Amir H. Num Pages: 278 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; RNKH; TVF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 181 x 251 x 2. Weight in Grams: 890.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780645681
- ISBN
- 9781780645681
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.64
€ 133.64
Hardback. Revised and updated in light of recent developments, this new edition describes the principles of integrated conservation and management that lead to sustainability, identifying the unifying phenomena that regulate the processes within the rainforest and that are fundamental to the ecosystem viability. Num Pages: 364 pages. BIC Classification: 1QMT; RGBL; RNK; RNU. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 10. .
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780641409
- ISBN
- 9781780641409
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.64
€ 133.64
Hardcover. Editor(s): Loeffe, Christian V. Num Pages: 260 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 265 x 183 x 21. Weight in Grams: 756.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781600211256
- ISBN
- 9781600211256
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 158.08€ 107.92
€ 158.08
€ 107.92
Paperback. This second edition presents how genetic information can be used to conserve threatened species, as well as manage ecologically or commercially important species. Num Pages: 624 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, maps, fig. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNKH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 191 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1200.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 624
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470671450
- ISBN
- 9780470671450
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.41
€ 70.41
Paperback. * The first book to examine the issues underlying the sustainable use debate in a fully interdisciplinary manner. Both the theoretical section and the case studies approach the issues using methods from economics, ecology, anthropology and other fields. Num Pages: 424 pages, 150 illustrations. BIC Classification: KCN; RNC; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 692.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865427389
- ISBN
- 9780865427389
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.10
€ 121.10
Hardback. Suitable for conservation biologists' upper-division and graduate level conservation biology courses, as well as for individual reference, this book incorporates chapters, covering various aspects of one of the most dynamic areas in the life sciences. It includes topics such as ecosystem management and the economics of conservation. Editor(s): Fiedler, Peggy L.; Kareiva, Peter M. Num Pages: 534 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1174.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 534
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412096518
- ISBN
- 9780412096518
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.30
€ 245.30
Paperback. Reflecting what a fresh generation of conservation biologists is doing and thinking, this book explores where conservation biology is heading. It addresses ecosystem restoration and biotic invasions as well as the mechanics of population viability analysis, which are a routine facet of conservation efforts. Editor(s): Fiedler, Peggy L.; Kareiva, P.H. Num Pages: 576 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 1998
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412096617
- ISBN
- 9780412096617
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 197.64
€ 197.64
Hardback. Hawaii's forest bird community is the most insular and most endangered in the world and serves as a case study for threatened species globally. Ten have disappeared, nine are critically endangered, and even common species are in decline. This book describes the research and conservation efforts to save Hawaii's forest birds. Editor(s): Pratt, Thane K.; Atkinson, Carter T.; Banko, Mr. Paul C.; Jacobi, James D.; Woodworth, Ms. Bethany L. Num Pages: 640 pages, 97 black-&-white illustrations + 32 colour images. BIC Classification: 1MKPH; PSVW6; RNC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1656.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300141085
- ISBN
- 9780300141085
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.07€ 72.45
€ 95.07
€ 72.45
Hardcover. The late Navjot Sodhi conceived this book as a way of bringing to the forefront of our conservation planning for the tropics the views of people who were actually working and living there. In its 31 chapters, 55 authors present their views on the conservation problems they face and how they deal with them. Editor(s): Sodhi, Navjot S.; Raven, Peter H.; Gibson, Luke. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QMT; PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 189 x 19. Weight in Grams: 812.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470658635
- ISBN
- 9780470658635
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.96
€ 85.96
Paperback. Provides clear definitions and common understanding of the evidence and theory behind surrogate species. This title offers systematic definitions of surrogate species concepts, explores the theories behind them, considers how they are chosen, examines evidence for and against their utility, and makes recommendations for their continued use. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, frontispiece. BIC Classification: RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 2nd None ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597261937
- ISBN
- 9781597261937
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 51.13
€ 54.99
€ 51.13
Hardback. This important new text introduces conservation criminology as the interdisciplinary study of environmental exploitation and risks at the intersection of human and natural systems. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: LNKJ; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118935484
- ISBN
- 9781118935484
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.72
€ 89.72
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198716693
- ISBN
- 9780198716693
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 85.09
€ 85.09
Hardback. Editor(s): Amato, George; DeSalle, Rob; Ryder, Oliver A.; Rosenbaum, Howard C. Series: American Museum of Natural History, Center for Biodiversity Conservation, Series on Biodiversity. Num Pages: 264 pages, 2 halftones, 13 color illus., 6 line drawings, 8 tables. BIC Classification: PSAK; RNKH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231128322
- ISBN
- 9780231128322
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.07€ 72.21
€ 95.07
€ 72.21
Paperback. Editor(s): Freeman, Milton M. R.; Hudson, Robert J.; Foote, A. Lee. Series: Occasional Publications Series. Num Pages: 112 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBC; RNB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 170 x 7. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- CCI Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781896445359
- ISBN
- 9781896445359
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.28
€ 18.99
€ 15.28
Paperback. Conservation became the first nationwide political movement in American history to grapple with environmental problems like waste, pollution, resource exhaustion, and sustainability. This title places conservation in historical context, using the words of participants in and opponents to the movement. Series: Weyerhaeuser Environmental Classics. Num Pages: 112 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJK; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 196 x 273 x 12. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295983752
- ISBN
- 9780295983752
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.88
€ 20.88
Paperback. The Politics of Ecology in Papua New Guinea. Series: New Ecologies for the Twenty-first Century. 312 pages, 25 illustrations. Presents an ethnographic examination of the social effects of conservation and development efforts in Papua New Guinea. This book focuses on the area that was the site of a biodiversity conservation project. It demonstrates the capacity of ethnography to illuminate the relationship between trans-national processes and individual lives. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FM; 1MKLP; GTB; JHMP; RNK. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 22. Weight: 502.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822337492
- ISBN
- 9780822337492
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.51
€ 32.99
€ 29.51
Hardback. This text applies research knowledge to the solution of practical problems facing wildlife conservation in freshwater habitats. Subjects covered include: evaluation of the conservation interest of sites; and practical protection and management of freshwater habitats. Series: Conservation Biology. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 233
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412594106
- ISBN
- 9780412594106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.66
€ 191.66
Hardback. Presents a merger between the elements of wildlife conservation and habitat conservation, and explains how these disciplines can be used to promote the conservation of vertebrates in forests around the world. Editor(s): DeGraaf, Richard M.; Miller, R.I. Series: Conservation Biology. Num Pages: 634 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1273.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 634
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412618901
- ISBN
- 9780412618901
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.96
€ 245.96
Hardcover. Num Pages: 500 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 175 x 247 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1154.
- Publisher
- Tapir Academic Press Norway
- Number of pages
- 500
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788251926010
- ISBN
- 9788251926010
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.61€ 47.35
€ 60.61
€ 47.35
Paperback. Experts from both the natural and social sciences provide vital information for understanding the interactions of forest peoples and forest resources in the lowland tropics of Central and South America. They investigate patterns of traditional resource use, evaluate existing research, and explore new directions for furthering the conservationist agenda. Editor(s): Redford, Kent H. (Wildlife Conservation Society, New York); Padoch, Christine. Series: Biology and Resource Management Series. Num Pages: 475 pages, 12 figs. BIC Classification: RGBL; RNF; RNK; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 27. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 475
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231076036
- ISBN
- 9780231076036
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 36.35
€ 50.99
€ 36.35
Hardback. Experts from both the natural and social sciences provide vital information for understanding the interactions of forest peoples and forest resources in the lowland tropics of Central and South America. They investigate patterns of traditional resource use, evaluate existing research, and explore new directions for furthering the conservationist agenda. Editor(s): Redford, Kent H. (Wildlife Conservation Society, New York); Padoch, Christine. Series: Biology and Resource Management Series. Num Pages: 475 pages, 12 figs. BIC Classification: RGBL; RNF; RNK; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 160 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1044.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 475
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231076029
- ISBN
- 9780231076029
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.28€ 101.83
€ 134.28
€ 101.83
Paperback. With a readable style, analytical rigor, and hundreds of examples drawn from around the world, this up-do-date book provides the conceptual basis for applying population ecology to wildlife conservation decision-making. Num Pages: 342 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 188 x 16. Weight in Grams: 766.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 342
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470671498
- ISBN
- 9780470671498
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.37
€ 67.37