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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning

Paperback. .
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742534827
ISBN
9780742534827
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.99
€ 50.21

Hardback. Introduces readers to the important concepts for understanding the environmental challenges and consequences of deforestation. Contributions from scientists and academics in the social sciences and humanities provide readers with an initial tool kit for understanding the concepts central to their disciplinary perspective. Editor(s): Spray, Sharon L.; Moran, Matt. Series: Exploring Environmental Challenges: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Num Pages: 176 pages, figures. BIC Classification: RNPD; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742534810
ISBN
9780742534810
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 166.93

Paperback. Using a case study of tropical deforestation in the upper reaches of the Amazon Basin, this study argues that small landholders and peasants play an active role in the destructive process only when they pool their resources or join with corporations to open up new regions for settlement. Series: Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation. Num Pages: 234 pages, 24 illus. BIC Classification: 1KLSBZ; RGBL; RNF; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Columbia University Press Dublin, Ireland
Number of pages
252
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231080453
ISBN
9780231080453
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 39.95

hardcover. Tropical coastal deltas represent one of the most diverse biophysical regions in the developing world. Focusing on the developing countries of Asia, Africa and South America, this title explores the diverse livelihoods of people in these areas and the impact of land-water management on the environment. Series: Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture Series. Num Pages: 496 pages, 122 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFG; RGBP; RNF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1240.
Format
Hardback
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
Publication date
2010
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781845936181
ISBN
9781845936181
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 190.94

Hardback. Explains why the world's tropical rain forests are so universally rich in species, what factors may contribute to high species richness, and how ecologists investigate the complex interrelationships among flora and fauna. This book covers tropical montane ecology, riverine ecosystems, savanna, dry forest - and more. Num Pages: 704 pages, 732 color illus. 10 line illus. BIC Classification: RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 259 x 204 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1982.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
640
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1/29/11
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691115139
ISBN
9780691115139
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 160.98

Hardcover. Research on the large array of tropical estuarine fishes has increased markedly in recent years and hence scientific knowledge about most aspects of these important fishesa biology and ecology is now catching up with that of their temperate equivalents. Series: Fish and Aquatic Resources. Num Pages: 384 pages, 110 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QMT; KNAF; PSVW1; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 990.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632056552
ISBN
9780632056552
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 287.77

This book tells the story of 4 decades of research to domesticate new forage legume plants for heavy-clay soils, from discovery and selection of new germplasm to commercialisation Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: 1QMT; RBGB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 181 x 252 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1120.
Publication date
2016
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780646282
ISBN
9781780646282
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 190.94

Hardcover. Historically, the conservation of forests and wildlife has focused on the creation of national parks and reserves. However, only 9% of protected areas are larger than 14,000 hectares, likely making them too small to conserve ecosystem services and prevent loss of wide-ranging keystone species such as elephant and leopard. Editor(s): Clark, Dr. Connie J.; Poulsen, Dr. John R. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 260 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QMT; PSAF; RNK; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 592.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
260
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470673737
ISBN
9780470673737
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 136.88

Paperback. Long-term Forest Dynamics Plots (FDPs) allow ecologists to explain patterns in diversity and dynamics in tropical forests around the world. In this collection, Elizabeth Losos and Egbert Giles Leigh Jr. Num Pages: 688 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 149 x 36. Weight in Grams: 870.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
688
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226493466
ISBN
9780226493466
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.53
€ 46.16

Paperback. The fragmentation of the tropical rain forests is the subject of this study, which looks at the devastating damage caused to these sensitive areas. Covering geographic areas from Southeast Asia and Australia to Madagascar and the New World, the book summarizes contemporary knowledge and research. Num Pages: 632 pages, 4 colour plates, 12 halftones, 33 maps, 93 line drawings 85 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBL; RNPD; TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 177 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1100.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
632
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226468990
ISBN
9780226468990
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.48
€ 50.94

Hardback. Translator(s): Schoch, Cynthia. Series: CERI Series in International Relations and Political Economy. Num Pages: 279 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPF; JPS; KCN; RNB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 430.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
279
Condition
New
SKU
V9781403962034
ISBN
9781403962034
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.96

Hardcover. Editor(s): Todorov, Svetoslav Dimitrov; Ivanova, Iskra Vitanova. Num Pages: 171 pages. BIC Classification: RNFF; TDCT; TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 189 x 263 x 17. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Nova Science Pub Inc
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634635479
ISBN
9781634635479
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 201.03
€ 137.74

Paperback. This book dwells on the trees and other plants that make up the forests in which the animals live. The principal aim is to show the importance of change and diversity in the rain forest, and to try to indicate how humans and their habits are involved in this. Series: Tertiary Level Biology. Num Pages: 300 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 464.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9780216931480
ISBN
9780216931480
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.81

Paperback. This is a comprehensive, attractive, and readable introduction to tropical rain forest ecology, biogeography, and management. It tackles the subject at local, regional, and global scales, and is both up-to-date and fully integrated across disciplines. Num Pages: 536 pages, 200 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS; RGBL; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 189 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1168.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
536
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199285884
ISBN
9780199285884
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 108.31

Hardback. Proceedings of the conference held in Bandar Seri Begawan, April 1993 Editor(s): Edwards, D. S.; Booth, W. E.; Choy, S. C. (University of Brunei Darussalam). Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 576 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTD; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 2170.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792340386
ISBN
9780792340386
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 269.78

Paperback. Containing articles from experts in various fields and an introduction by the editor, this book provides an overview of the complex issues of tropical deforestation. It gives a variety of perspectives on the complex relationship between society and nature on the rainforest frontiers of Latin America. Editor(s): Place, Susan E. Series: Jaguar Books on Latin America. Num Pages: 244 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KL; RNF; RNPD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
SKU
V9780842029087
ISBN
9780842029087
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.16

hardcover. Containing articles from experts in various fields and an introduction by the editor, this book provides an overview of the complex issues of tropical deforestation. It gives a variety of perspectives on the complex relationship between society and nature on the rainforest frontiers of Latin America. Editor(s): Place, Susan E. Series: Jaguar Books on Latin America. Num Pages: 244 pages. BIC Classification: 1KL; RNF; RNPD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
Edition
Second Edition, Revised and Updated
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
SKU
V9780842029070
ISBN
9780842029070
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 172.58

Paperback. A work designed to clarify the many issues involved in saving Latin America's endangered rainforests. The 30 articles are derived from many different fields, including natural history, sociology, history, anthropology, economics and fiction. Editor(s): Place, Susan E. Series: Jaguar Books on Latin America. Num Pages: 222 pages, maps, bibliographical references, suggested reading and films. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLS; GTF; RGBL; RNC; RNF; RNPD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 354. "Commissioning organisation: Place, Susan E (Editor) 229p. Paperback. P.B." Keywords: "Science & Nature - Environment & Ecology - Biodiversity,Science & Nature - Environment & Ecology - Deforestation,Subjects - Science & Na"
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S.
Number of pages
222
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Edition
First Edition
SKU
KON0587581
ISBN
9780842024273
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Synthesizing theoretical and empirical analyses of the processes that help shape these unique ecosystems, Tropical Rainforests looks at the effects of evolutionary histories, past climate change, and ecological dynamics on the origin and maintenance of tropical rainforest communities. Australian communities. Num Pages: 672 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). BIC Classification: RNF; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1226.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226044682
ISBN
9780226044682
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.48
€ 50.94

Hardback. Focuses on specific issues related to the chemistry of polluted atmospheres. This book covers areas such as modelling, emission inventories, chemical transformation as well as transport of pollutants on an urban/regional scale. It is aimed at advanced researchers in tropospheric chemistry, from the PhD or post-doctoral levels and beyond. Editor(s): Seiler, W.; Becker, K. H.; Schaller, E. Num Pages: 492 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1004.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Reprinted from JOURNAL OF ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY,
Number of pages
492
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402006944
ISBN
9781402006944
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 197.75

Hardback. Troubled Waters provides readers with an appreciation of the central role of religious meanings and ritual practices surrounding water, arriving at creative new ways to approach the growing water crisis worldwide. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRLF; JHMC; RBKF; RNF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742552449
ISBN
9780742552449
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 154.41

Hardcover. Editor(s): Maeda, Deborah M. Num Pages: 135 pages, tables, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 146 x 14. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
135
Condition
New
SKU
V9781617617669
ISBN
9781617617669
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 137.98
€ 95.53

Paperback. Troubled Waters provides readers with an appreciation of the central role of religious meanings and ritual practices surrounding water, arriving at creative new ways to approach the growing water crisis worldwide. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRLF; JHMC; RBKF; RNF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 358.
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742552456
ISBN
9780742552456
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 47.49

Hardback. One of the most critical environmental challenges facing both Californians and Australians in the 1860s involved the aftermath of the gold rushes. This book demonstrates how Californians and Australians shared plants, insects, technology, and dreams, creating a system of environmental exchange that transcended national and natural boundaries. Num Pages: 327 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1MBF; 3JH; 3JJ; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
327
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520213463
ISBN
9780520213463
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 69.00
€ 53.97

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