Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Hardcover. Mountains, deserts, savannahs and the polar regions are fragile both in their ecologies and the cultures of their inhabitants. These fragile environments are characterised by a marked seasonality, and many human activities are limited to clearly defined times of the year. Editor(s): Price, Martin F. Num Pages: 254 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNSG; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471965848
- ISBN
- 9780471965848
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.43
€ 129.43
Hardcover. A thorough, detailed description of all aspects of wave and beach dynamics, as well as an incorporation of the new and growing fields of beach--dune interactions, large--scale coastal behavior, beach type management, and the human dimension of beach hazards is offered in this information--packed book. Editor(s): Short, Andrew D. Num Pages: 392 pages, references, indexes. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBKC; RGBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 258 x 200 x 27. Weight in Grams: 950.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471965701
- ISBN
- 9780471965701
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 384.36
€ 384.36
Hardcover. Every year a landslide disaster occurs somewhere in Europe. Destructive events are fortunately infrequent but when they do occur they are often tragic in their effects. Europe is heavily populated and development is expanding into areas where natural events are more likely to happen. Editor(s): Dikau, Richard; Brunsden, Denys; Schrott, Lothar; Ibsen, Maia-Laura. Series: International Association of Geomorphologists. Num Pages: 274 pages, photographs, maps, diagrams. BIC Classification: 1D; RBGD; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 179 x 21. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471964773
- ISBN
- 9780471964773
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 394.08
€ 394.08
Paperback. This introductory palaeontology text demonstrates the importance of fossils in geological and biological studies, particularly in understanding evolutionary patterns, palaeoenvironmental analysis and stratigraphy. Num Pages: 426 pages, illustrations facsim., maps, plans. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 171 x 22. Weight in Grams: 702.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 426
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471963516
- ISBN
- 9780471963516
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.79
€ 84.79
Hardcover. Written by specialist and regional contributors, this invaluable book provides an integrated, up--to--date, geographical assessment of land degradation in the worlda s Mediterranean regions. Editor(s): Conacher, Arthur; Sala, Maria. Num Pages: 520 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QSM; RBGB; RNF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 257 x 199 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1244.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471963172
- ISBN
- 9780471963172
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 451.21
€ 451.21
Hardcover. Even in the late 20th Century, there remains a complex web of spatial inter-relationships linking port cities and coastal zones. Cityports, Coastal Zones and Regional Change brings together seventeen authors to explore aspects of these inter-relationships. Editor(s): Hoyle, B. S. Num Pages: 332 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: AMVD; GTF; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471962779
- ISBN
- 9780471962779
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 336.09
€ 336.09
Paperback. This is a concise dictionary of English/Spanish and Spanish/English equivalents and associated words and expressions, covering a wide range of subject specialisms in environmental science and engineering. Num Pages: 324 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CBDX; RN; TN; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471962731
- ISBN
- 9780471962731
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 109.55
€ 109.55
Paperback. This volume contains essays which describe key developments in the areas of human, physical and environmental geography over the 20th century. It also examines how the teaching of geography has changed, highlighting alterations to the structure and character of the educational agenda. Num Pages: 422 pages, line drawings, tables. BIC Classification: HBTB; JNU; PDX; RGB; RGC; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 422
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471962366
- ISBN
- 9780471962366
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 156.59
€ 156.59
Paperback. This superb, concise dictionary comprises over 2,000 entries defining terms and concepts relating to environmental planning, management, conservation and sustainable development. Num Pages: 262 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: GBC; GTF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 162 x 16. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471962205
- ISBN
- 9780471962205
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.18
€ 123.18
Paperback. This book explores the rights and aspirations of the developing world, the need to balance ecology and economics, and the potential impact of policy on climate change, with a focus on the Southern Hemisphere. A thorough reference source valuable to readers in a variety of disciplines. Editor(s): Giambelluca, Thomas W.; Henderson-Sellers, Ann. Series: Research & Developments in Climate & Climatology S. Num Pages: 488 pages, line drawings, halftones. BIC Classification: RBP; RNPG; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 179 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1070.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471962144
- ISBN
- 9780471962144
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 477.45
€ 477.45
Hardcover. Presents the understanding of dispersion processes in the marine environment in relatively simple terms in the hope that it will be helpful to oceanographers and scientists from other disciplines. Global case studies are included in this book. Num Pages: 328 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBKC; RNP; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 182 x 25. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471961628
- ISBN
- 9780471961628
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 313.80
€ 313.80
Hardcover. This volume describes the results of the Covered Catchment Project at Gardsjon in Sweden. This is a major project in which a large (800m2) roof has been erected under a forest canopy to shelter the soil from the acid rain that falls in that area. Editor(s): Hultberg, Hans; Skeffington, Richard. Num Pages: 484 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNC; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 181 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471961512
- ISBN
- 9780471961512
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 307.61
€ 307.61
Hardcover. Dynamic unbounded medium-structure interactions occur in many fields of engineering and physical science, such as wave propagation in soil-structure and fluid-structure interactions, acoustics and electromagnetism and as diffusion in heat conduction and consolidation. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; TBJ; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 182 x 26. Weight in Grams: 786.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471961345
- ISBN
- 9780471961345
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 327.42
€ 327.42
Hardcover. Regolith is the layer of broken and unconsolidated rock and soil material that forms the surface of the land and covers the bedrock nearly everywhere. An understanding of its properties and structure is very important in topics such as groundwater supply, soil conservation and exploration efforts for economic materials. Num Pages: 326 pages, glossary. BIC Classification: RBGF; RBGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 253 x 194 x 24. Weight in Grams: 844.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471961215
- ISBN
- 9780471961215
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 454.92
€ 454.92
Hardcover. Recent years have witnessed the most substantial changes in the world system of states and their boundaries since World War II. The key division between the states in the world system the former deep ideological divide between East and West has disappeared. Series: Studies in Political Geography. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DNF; 1DVUA; JPSL; RGCP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 702.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471961192
- ISBN
- 9780471961192
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.43
€ 51.43
Paperback. The disposal of radioactive waste is a central issue in the future of nuclear power and poses considerable technical, political and social issues. This book addresses these topics in an integrated fashion using performance assessment of the disposal concept as a unifying theme. Editor(s): Savage, David. Num Pages: 454 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNH; RNQ; THK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 31. Weight in Grams: 842.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 454
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471960904
- ISBN
- 9780471960904
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 407.88
€ 407.88
Hardcover. It is not only green thinkers who value the environment. Decisions on how to respond to global environmental change, energy policy or where to site a new road are all informed by values. Editor(s): Guerrier, Yvonne; Alexander, Nicholas; Chase, Jonathan; O'Brien, Martin. Num Pages: 238 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 165 x 19. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471960478
- ISBN
- 9780471960478
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 404.93
€ 404.93
Hardcover. The IUPAC Series on Analytical and Physical Chemistry of Environmental Systems provides the scientific community with a critical evaluation of the state of the art on physicochemical structures and reactions in environmental systems, as well as on the analytical techniques required to study and monitor these systems. Editor(s): Harrison, Roy M.; Grieken, Rene van. Series: Series on Analytical and Physical Chemistry of Environmental Systems. Num Pages: 622 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PHVJ; PNR; RGW; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1040.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 622
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471959359
- ISBN
- 9780471959359
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 612.12
€ 612.12
Paperback. In the stratosphere, ozone performs a vital role by absorbing ultraviolet (UV) radiation and acting as a protective layer for life on Earth. Ultraviolet Reflections: Life Under a Thinning Ozone Layer examines the effects of increasing UV radiation on people, plants and animals. Num Pages: 164 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNC; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471958437
- ISBN
- 9780471958437
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 156.59
€ 156.59
Hardcover. This text addresses the hazard posed to engineering structures by salt weathering, which is an increasing one because of such diverse factors such as the spread of irrigation and high levels of atmospheric pollution. Num Pages: 256 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBGD; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471958420
- ISBN
- 9780471958420
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 288.91
€ 288.91
Hardcover. Metal Speciation and Bioavailability in Aquatic Systems is the first comprehensive review to deal with fundamental concepts and models, speciation measurements and field applications in metal speciation and bioavailability in aquatic environments. Editor(s): Tessier, Andre; Turner, David R. Series: Series on Analytical and Physical Chemistry of Environmental Systems. Num Pages: 696 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSBT; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1116.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 696
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471958307
- ISBN
- 9780471958307
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 925.30
€ 925.30
Hardcover. The use of systems models is becoming increasingly popular in the energy industry to investigate regulatory prices, environmental issues, strategic competitive behavior, broader markets and the impact of privatizations. This book addresses the new challenges to modelling as a result of the trend away from planned economies to new market structures. Editor(s): Bunn, Derek W.; Larsen, Erik R. Num Pages: 342 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJQ; KNB; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471957942
- ISBN
- 9780471957942
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.11
€ 180.11
Hardcover. This book explores the complex and rapidly changing human geography of the Balkans. It examines the cultural, social and political geographies of the region and its neighbors. It addresses the implications of the break-up of Yugoslavia and examines the origins of ethnic conflict. It also discusses the impact of neighboring states. Editor(s): Hall, Derek R. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DV; JFC; RGC; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 197 x 22. Weight in Grams: 766.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471957584
- ISBN
- 9780471957584
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 327.42
€ 327.42
Hardcover. Geomorphology and Groundwater is an up--to--the--minute collection dealing with the overlap between geomorphology and hydrogeology. These two disciplines have much to offer each other in several fields such as river groundwater interactions, the location and evolution of aquifers, karst and landform evolution. Editor(s): Brown, A. G. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBG; RBKF; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 251 x 179 x 20. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471957546
- ISBN
- 9780471957546
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 445.01
€ 445.01