Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 311
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843835073
- ISBN
- 9781843835073
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.26
€ 33.99
€ 28.26
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Edward Elgar Pub
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840643787
- ISBN
- 9781840643787
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.27
€ 144.27
Hardback. Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management provides a series of cross-disciplinary approaches and methods which are exemplified by case studies from different parts of the world. Volume 18 looks at how cities and countries recover from catastrophic disasters with a specific focus on Asia. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: 1F; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781786352965
- ISBN
- 9781786352965
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.70
€ 112.70
Paperback. New Perspectives in Climate Change is a unique collection of articles that discuss key areas of research among academics in the field. These include the following: - Climate change adaptation - Vulnerability to and mitigation of climate change This collection provides an unparalleled insight into the subject of climate change Series: Emerald Gems. Num Pages: 196 pages. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 167 x 242 x 19. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785608797
- ISBN
- 9781785608797
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.32
€ 55.32
Paperback. New Perspectives in Global Environmental Disasters is a collection of articles that represent high levels of scholarship in emergent themes and key issues. These include the following: - Crisis management - Emergency planning - Community-based disaster management Series: Emerald Gems. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JFFC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 166 x 240 x 18. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785608094
- ISBN
- 9781785608094
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.32
€ 55.32
Hardback. This book offers global perspectives on institutions and regulations promoting sustainable economic growth in the Post 2015 development agenda. It addresses sustainability issues from multidisciplinary viewpoints. This second volume, focusing on The UN Global Compact, advances perspectives on the non-compulsory alternative to market regulations. Series Editor(s): Leonard, Liam. Series: Advances in Sustainability and Environmental Justice. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: JPSN; KJG; RND. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 159 x 32. Weight in Grams: 614.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785605581
- ISBN
- 9781785605581
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.70
€ 145.70
Hardback. Ideas about sustainability have changed considerably since the Climate Change Convention was agreed in Rio de Janeiro 20 years ago. This volume re-examines the concept of sustainability and considers what issues are now considered pertinent around the world. Series: Developments in Corporate Governance and Responsibility. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: RND; RNK; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785604454
- ISBN
- 9781785604454
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.90
€ 125.90
Hardback. Food insecurity can result from various events. While an adequate food supply is necessary, when food is abundant the entitlement to food is limited by endowments, the ability to trade, and potential transfers. This volume considers trends in economic growth, agricultural productivity growth, income and other policies that shape food security. Series: Frontiers of Economics and Globalization. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: KCM; RNFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785602153
- ISBN
- 9781785602153
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.30
€ 119.30
Paperback. The story of the 1882 Palmer Sinai Expedition, a spying and terrorist mission that ended in the murder of its participants and was one of the great cause celebre of the nineteenth century. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 3JH; HBTP; RGR; WTLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Hunt Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785352423
- ISBN
- 9781785352423
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.29
€ 20.99
€ 19.29
The UN Global Compact: Fair Competition and Environmental and Labour J...
Maria Alejandra Gonzalez-Perez (Ed.)
Hardcover. Since the launch of the UN Global Compact, over 12,000 organisations worldwide have voluntarily adopted and promoted its values and Ten Principles. This edited volume brings together international contributions that explore specific implications for business from managerial, legal, behavioural and sociological perspectives. Editor(s): Gonzalez-Perez, Maria-Alejandra; Leonard, Liam. Series: Advances in Sustainability and Environmental Justice. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JPSN2; KJG; RND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 159 x 24. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784412951
- ISBN
- 9781784412951
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.46
€ 136.46
Hardcover. This volume presents papers which address both individual and societal levels of environment in relation to disability and shed new light on the processes involved with creating or modifying these environmental supports or barriers. Editor(s): Altman, Barbara Mandell; Barnartt, Sharon N. Series: Research in Social Science and Disability. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: JFFG; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784412630
- ISBN
- 9781784412630
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.38
€ 144.38
Hardback. In a world which continues to experience dramatic suffering as a result of natural hazards, local level disaster risk reduction efforts are of increasing importance. With reference to examples in the Philippines, this book analyses a local disaster risk resilience approach and suggests an effective model for enhancing such efforts in the future. Editor(s): Matsuoka, Yuki; Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: RNR; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783509270
- ISBN
- 9781783509270
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.87
€ 143.87
Hardback. How do urban communities in Asian cities experience the impacts of urbanisation and climate change? This key issue forms the discussion point for this book. Particular reference is made to cities in India, and the capability of such urban communities of responding to climate-related disasters. Editor(s): Joerin, Jonas; Shaw, Rajib; Krishnamurthy, R. R. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1F; JFSG; RNR; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 147 x 22. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783509058
- ISBN
- 9781783509058
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.03
€ 132.03
Hardback. Concerns about environmental risks have focused the minds of a generation. New movements are emerging to challenge those who would put profits before the planet. This volume represents the cutting edge of international research on global environmental movements and contributes to the on-going debates which may shape our future. Editor(s): Leonard, Liam; Kedzior, Sya B. Series: Advances in Sustainability and Environmental Justice. Num Pages: 275 pages. BIC Classification: RNB; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 29. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783506972
- ISBN
- 9781783506972
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.07
€ 153.07
Hardback. Essays on aspects of the natural world, its heritage, and how best to preserve it. Num Pages: 352 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; GM; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 178 x 247 x 26. Weight in Grams: 970.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783271474
- ISBN
- 9781783271474
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.21
€ 67.21
Paperback. Norfolk played a unique role in the development of conservation. This book narrates the story of the movement, from its origins five hundred years ago to the present day. Num Pages: 204 pages, 41 black & white illustrations, 12 colour illustrations, 3 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAN; 3J; RNA; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 246 x 17. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783270071
- ISBN
- 9781783270071
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.25
€ 26.99
€ 23.25
Hardback. This book critically analyses the associated social issues of increasing water scarcity in countries such as India. It documents the social impacts and predicament of water scarcity through topics such as arsenic contamination, the impact of salinity on livelihood and mitigation, and drought resilience, adaptation and policy. Editor(s): Abedin, M. A.; Habiba, Umma; Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white halftones, maps, figures. BIC Classification: RNFD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781908822
- ISBN
- 9781781908822
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.85
€ 131.85
Hardback. This volume presents a range of views on the current state of global nuclear disarmament from eminent scholars from India, Israel and France. Chapters present and analyse the relationships between India, Pakistan and the USA, Russia and the USA, the position of the EU and of Israel. Editor(s): Kamath, P. M. Series: Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPSF; JWLP; RNQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781907221
- ISBN
- 9781781907221
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.03
€ 132.03
Hardback. This is the second in a two volume study of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and corporate behaviour from around the world, taking in viewpoints from five continents and over ten countries. These case studies represent one of the most comprehensive collections on contemporary business practices in the significant area of Corporate Social Respo Editor(s): Gonzalez-Perez, Maria-Alejandra; Leonard, Liam. Series: Advances in Sustainability and Environmental Justice. Num Pages: 249 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: KJC; KJG; RNU. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 249
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781906279
- ISBN
- 9781781906279
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.36
€ 133.36
Hardback. This is the first in a two volume study of Corporate Social Responsibility and corporate behaviour from around the world, taking in viewpoints from five continents and over ten countries. These case studies present a detailed analysis of best practice in the corporate world in the areas of social ethics and community engagement. Editor(s): Gonzalez-Perez, Maria-Alejandra; Leonard, Liam. Series: Advances in Sustainability and Environmental Justice. Num Pages: 271 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJG; KJK; RNU. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 26. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 271
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781906255
- ISBN
- 9781781906255
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.36
€ 133.36