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Environmental Issues in Latin America and the Caribbean
. Ed(S): Romero, Aldemaro; West, Sarah E. (Ma...
Hardback. Containing 12 essays, this book analyzes environmental issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. It is organized into: conservation challenges; national policies, local communities, and rural development; market mechanisms for protecting public goods; public participation and environmental justice; and the effects of development policies. Editor(s): Romero, Aldemaro; West, Sarah E. (Macalester College). Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KJ; 1KL; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402037733
- ISBN
- 9781402037733
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.97
€ 124.97
Desertification in the Mediterranean Region, a Security Issue
. Ed(S): Kepner, William G.; Rubio, Jose L.; ...
paperback. Focuses on two basic concepts: security and desertification in the Mediterranean Region and their linkages. The scope of this book includes the identification of the physical processes of desertification specific to both the north and south Mediterranean Region. Editor(s): Kepner, William G.; Rubio, Jose L.; Mouat, David A.; Pedrazzini, Fausto. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 593 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QRM; JWK; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 32. Weight in Grams: 993.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 593
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402037597
- ISBN
- 9781402037597
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 356.19
€ 356.19
Desertification in the Mediterranean Region, A Security Issue
. Ed(S): Kepner, W.G. (U.S. Environmental Pro...
Hardback. Focuses on two basic concepts: security and desertification in the Mediterranean Region and their linkages. This book provides a multi-lateral forum for cooperation, information exchange, and dialogue among the environmental, development, foreign and security policy communities within the Mediterranean Region. Editor(s): Kepner, W.G. (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency); Rubio, Jose L.; Mouat, David A.; Pedrazzini, Fausto. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 593 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QRM; JWK; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1056.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 593
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402037580
- ISBN
- 9781402037580
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 349.18
€ 349.18
Environmental UV Radiation: Impact on Ecosystems and Human Health and ...
. Ed(S): Ghetti, Francesco; Checcucci, Giovan...
Hardback. Structured into four sections, this book offers not only basic information on the action mechanisms of UV radiation on ecosystems and various biological systems, but also a picture of the possible scenarios of the long-term global increase of environmental UV radiation, placing an emphasis on the research aspects. Editor(s): Ghetti, Francesco; Checcucci, Giovanni; Bornman, Janet F. (Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences). Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402036958
- ISBN
- 9781402036958
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.47
€ 124.47
Hardback. Focuses on the potential impacts of global change on coastal environments in the Asia-Pacific region. This book identifies important global change issues which can be relevant for the future management of coastal environments in the Asia-Pacific region. Editor(s): Harvey, Nick. Series: Coastal Systems and Continental Margins. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 754.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402036279
- ISBN
- 9781402036279
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.73
€ 182.73
Hardback. This important book gives an overview of the state-of-the-art understanding on the drivers, state, and responses to the coastal environmental changes in the Asia and Pacific region. It uses the latest data to provide an objective perspective on the problem. Editor(s): Mimura, Nobuo. Series: Coastal Systems and Continental Margins. Num Pages: 367 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 806.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 367
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402036262
- ISBN
- 9781402036262
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.07
€ 183.07
Paperback. Presents a compendium of papers from the 2004 NATO Workshop at Windsor Castle organized by the Windsor Energy Group and MEC International. This book includes background papers on the World Energy Market, covering such issues as the Geo-Political Future of the Gulf, and regional briefings on Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Central Asia and the Caspian Basin. Editor(s): McPherson, Hugo; Wood, W. Duncan (Institute for Applied Science); Robinson, Derek M. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035685
- ISBN
- 9781402035685
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 235.86
€ 235.86
Emerging Threats to Energy Security and Stability: Proceedings of the ...
. Ed(S): McPherson, Hugo; Wood, W. Duncan (In...
hardcover. Presents a compendium of papers from the 2004 NATO Workshop at Windsor Castle organized by the Windsor Energy Group and MEC International. This book includes background papers on the World Energy Market, covering such issues as the Geo-Political Future of the Gulf, and regional briefings on Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Central Asia and the Caspian Basin. Editor(s): McPherson, Hugo; Wood, W. Duncan (Institute for Applied Science); Robinson, Derek M. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402035661
- ISBN
- 9781402035661
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.27
€ 238.27
The Current Role of Geological Mapping in Geosciences. Proceedings of ...
Stanislaw R. (University Of Silesia) . Ed(S):...
Paperback. Contains private views of experts from various countries on the role of geological mapping in sustainable development. This book is addressed to cartographers in Geological Surveys, geologists and geographers co-operating with landuse planners, ecologists and decision makers. Editor(s): Ostaficzuk, Stanislaw R. (University of Silesia). Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 289 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 289
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035500
- ISBN
- 9781402035500
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 232.42
€ 232.42
The Current Role of Geological Mapping in Geosciences. Proceedings of ...
Stanislaw R. (University Of Silesia) . Ed(S):...
Hardback. Suitable for cartographers in Geological Surveys, geologists and geographers co-operating with landuse planners, ecologists and decision makers, this title contains private views of experts from various countries on the role of geological mapping in sustainable development. Editor(s): Ostaficzuk, Stanislaw R. (University of Silesia). Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 289 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 289
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035494
- ISBN
- 9781402035494
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 233.41
€ 233.41
Hardback. Gathers comprehensive information on the contemporary range of toxicity testing procedures and hazard assessment procedures. This title provides a consistent, template-based approach, linking relevant information on background, theory and practice to each bioassay. It examines hazard assessment schemes. Editor(s): Blaise, Christian; Ferard, Jean-Francois (Paul Verlaine University). Num Pages: 422 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 168 x 249 x 23. Weight in Grams: 890.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 422
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035432
- ISBN
- 9781402035432
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.19
€ 183.19
Hardback. Points out the need of a multidisciplinary approach in the field of risk assessment and management. This title provides an overview of the problems, approaches and common practices directly related to earthquake risk mitigation and, in particular, to the preparation of earthquake emergency plans. Editor(s): Oliveira, Carlos Sousa; Roca, Antoni; Goula, Xavier. Series: Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering. Num Pages: 570 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 570
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035241
- ISBN
- 9781402035241
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.12
€ 236.12
Hardcover. Serves as a reference source for travertine, covering aspects of travertine origins, formation, composition, flora and fauna, occurrence and utilisation, as well as allied continental carbonates such as lake marls, calcretes and beachrocks. This work is aimed at carbonate sedimentologists, hydrobiologists, palaeoclimatologists, and others. Num Pages: 446 pages, 204 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBG; TGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1008.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 460
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035234
- ISBN
- 9781402035234
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.52
€ 122.52
Paperback. Presents an overview of the state of research in fields pertaining to the detection, understanding and prediction of global change impacts in mountain regions. This book compiles more than sixty contributions from paleoclimatology, cryospheric research, hydrology, ecology, and development studies. It is of interest to geologists and botanists. Editor(s): Huber, Uli M. (University of Bern); Bugmann, Harald K. M. (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology); Reasoner, Mel A. (The Mountain Research Initiative). Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 652 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1109.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 652
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035074
- ISBN
- 9781402035074
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 186.37
€ 186.37
Hardback. Gives an overview of the research in fields pertaining to the detection, understanding and prediction of global change impacts in mountain regions. This book compiles more than sixty contributions from paleoclimatology, cryospheric research, hydrology, ecology, and development studies. Editor(s): Huber, Uli M. (University of Bern); Bugmann, Harald K. M. (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology); Reasoner, Mel A. (The Mountain Research Initiative). Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 652 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 652
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035067
- ISBN
- 9781402035067
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.87
€ 186.87
Hardback. The long-term governance of radioactive waste continues to be a major complex and unresolved socio-technical issue. Previous technocratic approaches have so far failed. This empirically based study provides a novel approach to complementing technical expertise and economic/political power with stakeholder involvement. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 357 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 357
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034800
- ISBN
- 9781402034800
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.93
€ 187.93
Hardback. Provides a critique of neoclassical economic approaches and their limitations with respect to sustainability. This book discusses theoretical perspectives about appropriate institutions for sustainable forest management, markets for environmental services, and deforestation and specialization. Editor(s): Kant, Shashi; Berry, R.Albert. Series: Sustainability, Economics, and Natural Resources. Num Pages: 362 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJ; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 362
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034794
- ISBN
- 9781402034794
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.88
€ 187.88
Hardback. Forest resources are an ideal starting point for economic analysis of sustainability. This book discusses key aspects of sustainability and sustainable forest management including complexity, ethical issues, consumer choice theory, intergenerational equity, non-convexities, and multiple equilibria. Editor(s): Kant, Shashi; Berry, R.Albert. Series: Sustainability, Economics, and Natural Resources. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034657
- ISBN
- 9781402034657
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.09
€ 186.09
Tree Species Effects on Soils - Implications for Global Change
. Ed(S): Binkley, Dan; Menyailo, Oleg
Paperback. Examines the state of knowledge of the effects of tree species on soils, considering evidence from natural gradients in species distributions, and from "common garden" experiments. This work contains case studies that illustrate the key role played by tree species in determining long-term development and sustainability of soils. Editor(s): Binkley, Dan; Menyailo, Oleg. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 358 pages, biography. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 527.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034466
- ISBN
- 9781402034466
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.22
€ 185.22
Tree Species Effects on Soils - Implications for Global Change
. Ed(S): Binkley, Dan; Menyailo, Oleg
Hardback. Tree species differ in their effects on soil properties and biogeochemical cycles. This book examines the state of knowledge of the effects of tree species on soils, considering evidence from broad natural gradients in species distributions, and from 'common garden' experiments where several species have been planted on the same site. Editor(s): Binkley, Dan; Menyailo, Oleg. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 358 pages, biography. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034459
- ISBN
- 9781402034459
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.62
€ 187.62