Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Communicating About Risks to Environment and Health in Europe
. Ed(S): Gray, Philip C.R.; Stern, Richard M....
Hardback. Presenting case studies on risk communication, this book provides technical and philosophical introductions to risk communication and risk management and research in risk communication. It also addresses the issue of the special circumstances for environmental and health risk communication in central and eastern Europe. Editor(s): Gray, Philip C.R.; Stern, Richard M. (European Centre for Environment and Health, Bilthoven, The Netherlands); Biocca, Marco. Series: Risk, Governance and Society. Num Pages: 410 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KCC; KJMD; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 785.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 410
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792345190
- ISBN
- 9780792345190
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€ 195.50
€ 195.50
Hardback. This book seeks to extend our understanding of the faulting process of natural earthquakes as a complex system. Concepts of stochastic scaling and non-linear scaling law are introduced to represent such complex phenomena of earthquake activities at local, regional and global levels. Series: Modern Approaches in Geophysics. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 470.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344995
- ISBN
- 9780792344995
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Condition: New
€ 123.54
€ 123.54
Hardback. Contains contributions which were presented at the Fifth International Geostatistics Congress held in Wollongong, Australia, in September 1996. This book includes papers that provide a comprehensive account of the geostatistics, including theoretical developments and applications. Editor(s): Baafi, E. Y.; Schofield, N. A. Series: Quantitative Geology and Geostatistics. Num Pages: 665 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; RBG; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1116.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 665
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344964
- ISBN
- 9780792344964
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 362.25
€ 362.25
Microbial Degradation Processes in Radioactive Waste Repository and in...
. Ed(S): Wolfram, J. H.; Rogers, Robin D.; Ga...
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Budapest, Hungary, 9-12 May 1996 Editor(s): Wolfram, J. H.; Rogers, Robin D.; Gazso, Lajos G. (National Research Institute for Radiobiology and Radiohygiene, Budapest, Hungary). Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 1. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNH; THK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344889
- ISBN
- 9780792344889
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.02
€ 193.02
Hardback. Provides an introductory text of 316 charts describing the observed climate trends in Europe with regard to temperature, precipitation, humidity and pressure, based on the 1891-1990 or 1961-1990 periods, including statistical confidence tests. This book offers information on the geographical patterns of climate change for all months or seasons. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JH; 3JJ; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344834
- ISBN
- 9780792344834
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Condition: New
€ 127.74
€ 127.74
Hardback. Granite is the most abundant rock on the continental crust, and this text is devoted to the understanding of its origins and emplacement by studying its internal structures. It covers a range of topics related to the physical aspects of granite magmatism. It is useful to geologists, petrologists, and geophysicists. Editor(s): Bouchez, Jean-Luc; Hutton, D.; Stephens, W. E. Series: Petrology and Structural Geology. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGG; RBGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344605
- ISBN
- 9780792344605
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Condition: New
€ 194.09
€ 194.09
Cytotoxic, Mutagenic and Carcinogenic Potential of Heavy Metals Relate...
Nick D. . Ed(S): Hadjiliadis
Hardback. The idea underlying the present work is to present a multidisciplinary perspective on heavy metals in the environment, affording a better understanding of their action on human organisms and health, aiming to make them less polluting and more environmentally friendly. Editor(s): Hadjiliadis, Nick D. Series: NATO Science Partnership Sub-series 2: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 653 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PNK; PSB; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 1018.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 653
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344322
- ISBN
- 9780792344322
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Condition: New
€ 69.11
€ 69.11
Hardback. Looks at geography as a cognitive science focusing on the processes used for learning and decision-making. This book argues that geographers need a theoretical understanding of how people process spatial information. It also considers how people store and use information they have acquired about environments in a variety of geographic contexts. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 287
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792343752
- ISBN
- 9780792343752
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Condition: New
€ 195.37
€ 195.37
Evaluating Theory-Practice and Urban-Rural Interplay in Planning
. Ed(S): Borri, Dino; Khakee, Abdul (Dept. Of...
Hardback. Explores the evaluation of theory-practice and growth-conservation interactions in planning. This title presents an incentive to examine the evaluation methods used by means of a number of chapters on case studies. Editor(s): Borri, Dino; Khakee, Abdul (Dept. of Political Science, University of Umea, Sweden); Lacirignola, Cosimo. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMVD; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792343264
- ISBN
- 9780792343264
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Condition: New
€ 124.44
€ 124.44
hardcover. Global change is caused mainly by climatic variation and change and activities of human societies. This book aims to describe these facts from the various space scales - global, regional and local - and addresses many of the issues raised in the debate on climate change. Editor(s): Yoshino, Masatoshi. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 408 pages, 43 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBKF; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 769.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1997th Edition
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792343240
- ISBN
- 9780792343240
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Condition: New
€ 195.33
€ 195.33
Hardback. Presents a percolation theory for fluid flow and electric current in heterogeneous porous media. This volume is intended for petroleum engineers, scientists and engineers in reservoir simulation, reservoir characterization, postgraduates and PhD students in petroleum engineering, geophysics, geology and chemical engineering. Series: Theory and Applications of Transport in Porous Media. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGG; TGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792343226
- ISBN
- 9780792343226
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Condition: New
€ 128.15
€ 128.15
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Regional and Global Mercury Cycles: Sources, Fluxes and Mass Balances, Novosibirsk, Russia, July 10-14, 1995 Editor(s): Baeyens, Willy R. G.; Ebinghaus, Ralf; Vasiliev, Oleg. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 591 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBWH; RNC; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1301.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 591
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792343141
- ISBN
- 9780792343141
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 363.43
€ 363.43
Applications of Systems Approaches at the Field Level
. Ed(S): Kropff, M. J.; Teng, P. S.; Aggarwal...
Hardback. Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Systems Approaches for Agricultural Development, held at IRRI, Los Banos, Philippines, 6-8 December 1995 Editor(s): Kropff, M. J.; Teng, P. S.; Aggarwal, P.K.; Bouma, Johan; Bouman, B. A. M.; Jones, John W.; Laar, H. H. van. Series: System Approaches for Sustainable Agricultural Development. Num Pages: 468 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 851.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 468
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792342861
- ISBN
- 9780792342861
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.81
€ 246.81
Applications of Systems Approaches at the Farm and Regional Levels
. Ed(S): Teng, P. S.; Kropff, M. J.; Berge, H...
Hardback. Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Systems Approaches for Agricultural Development, held at IRRI, Los Banos, Philippines, 6-8 December 1995 Editor(s): Teng, P. S.; Kropff, M. J.; Berge, H. F. M. ten; Dent, J. B.; Lansigan, F. P.; Laar, H. H. van. Series: System Approaches for Sustainable Agricultural Development. Num Pages: 468 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 851.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 468
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792342854
- ISBN
- 9780792342854
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Condition: New
€ 252.59
€ 252.59
Hardback. International Symposium, Cottbus, Germany, 6-8 June 1994 Editor(s): Huttl, R. F.; Heinkele, Thomas (Brandenburg Technical University of Cottbus, Chair of Soil Protection and Recultivation, Germany); Wisniewski, Joe. Num Pages: 161 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; TNFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 424.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from WATER, AIR, & SOIL POLLUTION, 91:1
- Number of pages
- 161
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792342458
- ISBN
- 9780792342458
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Condition: New
€ 123.23
€ 123.23
Hardback. This volume integrates population biology theory and practice with management of fragmented ecosystems. Reviews on the current state of the art in connection with fragmentation research (population biology and genetics) are presented. Editor(s): Settele, Josef; Margules, Chris (Div. of Wildlife and Ecology, CSIRO, Canberra, Australia); Poschlod, Peter (Dept. of Nature Conservation II, Faculty of Biology, Philipps-University of Marburg, Germany); Henle, Klaus (Dept. of Semi-Natural Landscapes, UFZ, Centre for Environmental Research Leipzig-Halle Ltd., Germany). Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PS; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 765.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792342397
- ISBN
- 9780792342397
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Condition: New
€ 240.23
€ 240.23
The Arid Frontier. Interactive Management of Environment and Developme...
. Ed(S): Bruins, Hendrik J.; Lithwick, Harvey
Hardback. This text presents a conceptual framework with case studies in dryland development and management. The option of a rational and ethical discourse for development that is beneficial for both the environment and society is emphasized, avoiding extreme environmentalism and human destructionism. Editor(s): Bruins, Hendrik J.; Lithwick, Harvey. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 385 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RG; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 385
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792342274
- ISBN
- 9780792342274
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Condition: New
€ 192.97
€ 192.97
Hardback. This text provides a comprehensive treatment of GIS technology and its application to a range of hydrologic problems. It contains 16 chapters, written by leading scientists from around the globe, that provide an in-depth discussion of GIS applications. Editor(s): Singh, Vijay P.; Fiorentino, M. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 462 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 245 x 165 x 31. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 462
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792342267
- ISBN
- 9780792342267
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Condition: New
€ 194.14
€ 194.14
Hardback. A scientific monograph that deals with coccinellids (ladybirds), a group of beetles which are beneficial predators of aphids, scale insects and mites, and are also one of the most popular insects. It is suitable for extension agriculture specialists. Series: Series Entomologica. Num Pages: 464 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 851.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792341772
- ISBN
- 9780792341772
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Condition: New
€ 367.11
€ 367.11
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on 'New Approaches to the Development of Bioindicator Systems for Soil Pollution', Moscow, Russia 24-28 April 1995 Editor(s): Straalen, N. M. van; Krivolutsky, D.A. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PS; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 559.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792341758
- ISBN
- 9780792341758
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Condition: New
€ 194.53
€ 194.53
Hardback. This text introduces the ten-nation region of Southeast Asia, taking into consideration its diversity, differential development, socio-economic and political changes. Physical, political, cultural, economplanological aspects are covered. Editor(s): Dutt, Ashok K. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; HBJF; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 334
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792341710
- ISBN
- 9780792341710
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Condition: New
€ 196.13
€ 196.13
Hardback. Describes various aspects of the UHP rocks in the Dabieshan-Sulu region, including the geotectonic setting, mode of occurrence, mineralogy and petrology, isotope chronology, major and trace element chemistry, and metamorphic PTt path. This book also discusses geodynamic mechanisms involved in the deep subduction and rapid exhumation of UHP rocks. Editor(s): Bolin, Cong. Series: Petrology and Structural Geology. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; RBGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 14. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792341635
- ISBN
- 9780792341635
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Condition: New
€ 196.13
€ 196.13
Hardback. This monograph presents an integrated view of the origin of continents, ocean basins, mountain belts and other tectonic features. It is shown that all tectonic belts originate through a single mechanism and that this mechanism can be described in terms of the laws of physics. Series: Solid Earth Sciences Library. Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792341567
- ISBN
- 9780792341567
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Condition: New
€ 196.03
€ 196.03
Hardback. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Nitrogen Economy in Tropical Soils held January 9-14, 1994 in Trinidad, W.I. Editor(s): Ahmad, N. Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 442 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1004.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Partly reprinted from FERTILIZER RESEARCH, 42:1-3
- Number of pages
- 442
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792340942
- ISBN
- 9780792340942
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 357.80
€ 357.80