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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Paperback. Despite unprecedentedly high prices of natural resources such as oil and gas on the global market, resource-rich countries are home to over 60# of the world's poorest people. This book discusses the counterintuitive phenomenon known as the "resource curse" and how mineral wealth can impoverish countries. Editor(s): Khodeli, Irakli. Series: International Social Science Journal Monograph. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: KCM; KCN; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 174 x 7. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405196970
- ISBN
- 9781405196970
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Condition: New
€ 29.44
€ 29.44
Hardback. * Provides an in-depth and interdisciplinary examination of mortgage market exclusion and the practice of redlining - a tacit agreement among lending institutions to delineate sections of cities into areas where no home mortgages are to be issued * Explores exclusion in mortgage markets across three different countries - the U. Series: Studies in Urban and Social Change. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JFSG; KFFL; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 166 x 19. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405196574
- ISBN
- 9781405196574
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.17
€ 79.17
Paperback. The Politics of Possession investigates how struggles over access to resources and political power constitute property and authority recursively. Such dynamics are integral to state formation in societies characterized by normative and legal pluralism. Editor(s): Sikor, Thomas; Lund, Christian. Series: Development and Change Special Issues. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: JPVH3; RNF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405196567
- ISBN
- 9781405196567
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Condition: New
€ 29.42
€ 29.42
Hardback. This book examines how sustainable urban regeneration is being approached from a social sustainability perspective. It identifies and examines socially sustainable urban regeneration models, vehicles and best practice measurement systems across five key European cities, including exemplar and innovative sustainability metrics and tools. Series: Real Estate Issues. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; AMVD; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 249 x 177 x 23. Weight in Grams: 884.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405194198
- ISBN
- 9781405194198
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.40
€ 128.40
Hardback. The book investigates the impact on the competitiveness of cities developing creative industries (arts, media, entertainment, creative business services, architects, publishers, designers) and knowledge-intensive industries (ICT, R&D, finance, law). Editor(s): Musterd, Sako; Murie, Alan. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JFSG; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 173 x 26. Weight in Grams: 812.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405194150
- ISBN
- 9781405194150
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.26
€ 137.26
Hardback. Plant phenolics are secondary metabolites that constitute one of the most common and widespread groups of substances in plants. Polyphenols have a large and diverse array of beneficial effects on both plants and animals. For example they are famous as antioxidants, hormones, constituents of essential oils and natural neurotransmitters. Editor(s): Santos-Buelga, Celestino; Escribano-Bailon, Maria Teresa; Lattanzio, Vincenzo. Series: Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PS; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 176 x 25. Weight in Grams: 928.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 2
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405193993
- ISBN
- 9781405193993
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Condition: New
€ 238.05
€ 238.05
Hardback. This book demonstrates that trade-offs can be very important for conservationists. Its various chapters show how and why trade-offs are made, and why conservationists need to think very hard about what, if anything, to do about them. Editor(s): Leader-Williams, Nigel; Adams, William M.; Smith, Robert J. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 167 x 27. Weight in Grams: 924.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405193849
- ISBN
- 9781405193849
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Condition: New
€ 172.70
€ 172.70
Paperback. This is a unique collection of reviews of the significance of geochemistry in the earth sciences, with contributions from a range of internationally distinguished scientists. It deals with both the historical contribution and the current and likely future importance of the subject in dealing with key environmental issues. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white tables, maps, figures, colour plates. BIC Classification: RBGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 192 x 17. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405193375
- ISBN
- 9781405193375
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 77.78
€ 77.78
Hardback. Locating Neoliberalism in East Asia: Neoliberalizing Spaces in Developmental States examines the influence of neo-liberal ideologies on urban and regional policies and practices in several Asian Pacific nations. Editor(s): Park, Bae-Gyoon; Hill, Richard Child; Saito, Asato. Num Pages: 332 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1F; JPFK; RPC; RPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405192804
- ISBN
- 9781405192804
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.10
€ 79.10
Hardback. Worlding Cities is the first serious examination of Asian urbanism to highlight the connections between different Asian models and practices of urbanization. It includes important contributions from a respected group of scholars across a range of generations, disciplines, and sites of study. Editor(s): Roy, Ananya; Ong, Aihwa. Series: Studies in Urban and Social Change. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; JFFS; JFSG; JHB; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 161 x 27. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405192774
- ISBN
- 9781405192774
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.17
€ 79.17
Paperback. Worlding Cities is the first serious examination of Asian urbanism to highlight the connections between different Asian models and practices of urbanization. It includes important contributions from a respected group of scholars across a range of generations, disciplines, and sites of study. Editor(s): Roy, Ananya; Ong, Aihwa. Series: Studies in Urban and Social Change. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; JFFS; JFSG; JHB; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 229 x 19. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405192767
- ISBN
- 9781405192767
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.51
€ 27.51
Hardback. Large predators are among the most threatened species on the planet and ways of conserving them in the face of increasing human populations and associated resource requirements are becoming critical. Editor(s): Hayward, Matt W.; Somers, Michael. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 168 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1128.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405192736
- ISBN
- 9781405192736
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.49
€ 202.49
Hardback. Sustainable development is one of the most important challenges facing all stakeholders in the built environment. Since the first edition of Evaluating Sustainable Development was published, sustainable development has become prominent and behaviour around the globe is beginning to change. Yet few have addressed the question of measurement. Num Pages: 280 pages, ill. BIC Classification: RNU; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 173 x 20. Weight in Grams: 762.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405192583
- ISBN
- 9781405192583
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.70
€ 104.70
Hardback. * Analyses the intersection of urban design, public policy and property development * Will extend the scope, effectiveness and potential reach of urban design * Describes which policy took work - and why . Series: Real Estate Issues. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KF; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 178 x 245 x 23. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405192194
- ISBN
- 9781405192194
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.85
€ 126.85
Hardback. Utilizing environmental archival materials from the UK, State, Science and the Skies presents a groundbreaking historical account of the development of a state science of atmospheric pollution. Series: RGS-IBG Book Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white tables, figures, charts, graphs. BIC Classification: 1DB; PDK; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405191746
- ISBN
- 9781405191746
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.10
€ 79.10
Paperback. Utilizing environmental archival materials from the UK, State, Science and the Skies presents a groundbreaking historical account of the development of a state science of atmospheric pollution. Series: RGS-IBG Book Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DB; PDK; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405191739
- ISBN
- 9781405191739
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.82
€ 34.82
Hardback. Places of Possibility reveals how community land ownership can lead to more socially just and sustainable possibilities than the privatization espoused by neoliberalism. Drawing on comprehensive qualitative research in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, environmental geography specialist A. Fiona D. Series: Antipode Book Series. Num Pages: 270 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RG; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 235 x 20. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405191722
- ISBN
- 9781405191722
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.75
€ 78.75
Paperback. Places of Possibility reveals how community land ownership can lead to more socially just and sustainable possibilities than the privatization espoused by neoliberalism. Drawing on comprehensive qualitative research in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, environmental geography specialist A. Fiona D. Series: Antipode Book Series. Num Pages: 270 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RG; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 228 x 14. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405191715
- ISBN
- 9781405191715
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.48
€ 28.48
Paperback. Despite many successes in the field of conservation, species extinction rates continue to climb and wild areas and habitats continue to be lost. Many look to more (or better) biology and ecology to solve the problem but the obstacles are not just scientific but political. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 754.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405190145
- ISBN
- 9781405190145
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.84
€ 58.84
Hardback. Updated to reflect the most current thinking on urban studies, The Blackwell City Reader , Second Edition features a comprehensive selection of multidisciplinary readings relating to the analysis and experience of global cities. Editor(s): Bridge, Gary; Watson, Sophie. Num Pages: 472 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSG; JHBA; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 249 x 175 x 31. Weight in Grams: 936.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405189835
- ISBN
- 9781405189835
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.97
€ 113.97