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Current Issues in the Economics of Water Resource Management
. Ed(S): Pashardes, Panos; Swanson, Timothy M...
Hardback. Water resource management is complicated in practice on account of the diverse nature of the resource and its many uses. This volume reports economic research on the theory, practice, and policy of water management. It is distinguished by the number and the range of the applications it considers. Editor(s): Pashardes, Panos; Swanson, Timothy M.; Xepapadeas, Anastasios. Series: Economy and Environment. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005428
- ISBN
- 9781402005428
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€ 127.89
€ 127.89
Paperback. The world's burgeoning cities are a critical fact of the 21st Century. Cities are far more than the sinks of energy and obstacles to sustainable development. This book claims that contrary to conventional wisdom, that cities distort natural processes, just the opposite is true. It provides ideas for managing the mega-cities. Editor(s): Moavenzadeh, Fred James (Mason Crafts Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA); Hanaki, Keisuke; Baccini, Peter. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 240 pages, 48 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 13. Weight in Grams: 359.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005411
- ISBN
- 9781402005411
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€ 125.37
€ 125.37
Hardback. Cities are far more than the sinks of energy, vast drains of natural resources, and obstacles to sustainable development. Properly managed, cities can be transformative arenas in which raw materials may be rationally and economically developed to support people and whole regions sustainably. This book provides ideas for managing the mega-cities. Editor(s): Moavenzadeh, Fred James (Mason Crafts Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA); Hanaki, Keisuke; Baccini, Peter. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 240 pages, 48 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 589.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005404
- ISBN
- 9781402005404
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Condition: New
€ 124.12
€ 124.12
Hardback. A compilation that fulfils a demand for a laboratory manual on mycorrhizal research describing the basic techniques, and contains chapters by eminent Indian mycorrhizologists. Editor(s): Mukerji, K. G.; Manoharachary, C. (Osmania University); Chamola, B.P. Num Pages: 554 pages, 39 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 968.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 554
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005329
- ISBN
- 9781402005329
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Condition: New
€ 361.97
€ 361.97
The Sustainability of Rural Systems. Geographical Interpretations.
. Ed(S): Bowler, I.R.; Bryant, C.R.; Cocklin,...
Hardback. A Study Initiated by the International Geographical Union's Commission on The Sustainability of Rural Systems Editor(s): Bowler, I.R.; Bryant, C.R.; Cocklin, Chris. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RG; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005138
- ISBN
- 9781402005138
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Condition: New
€ 192.90
€ 192.90
Paperback. Offers an assessment of the complex elements needed to structure air quality policy in the 21st century using the Mexico City Metropolitan Area as a case study. This book provides a list of policy recommendations, emphasizing the value of integrated assessment and a long-term perspective. Editor(s): Molina, Luisa T.; Molina, Mario J. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 695.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005077
- ISBN
- 9781402005077
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Condition: New
€ 123.64
€ 123.64
Hardback. The issue of nuclear waste is about managing some of the most dangerous material ever to exist. This book reports a study which analyses in detail the highly controversial decisions on how to finally dispose of nuclear waste in Sweden, a country considered a forerunner in nuclear waste management. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNS; JPQB; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 167 x 21. Weight in Grams: 524.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004773
- ISBN
- 9781402004773
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Condition: New
€ 192.20
€ 192.20
Hardback. Proceedings of the IV Symposium of the European Association of Acarologists Editor(s): Bernini, Fabio; Nannelli, Roberto (Isti tuto Sperimentale di Zoologia Agraria, Firenze, Italy); Nuzzaci, Giorgio (Universita degli Studi di Bari, Italy); Lillo, Enrico de (Universita degli Studi di Bari, Italy). Num Pages: 451 pages, 111 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT6; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1031.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 451
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004650
- ISBN
- 9781402004650
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Condition: New
€ 241.86
€ 241.86
hardcover. Proceedings of a workshop organized by the Center for Development Research at the University of Bonn (ZEF Bonn), Germany, 7-10 June 1999 Editor(s): Martius, Christopher; Tiessen, Holm; Vlek, Paul L. G. Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; RBGB; RBGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2002nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004551
- ISBN
- 9781402004551
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Condition: New
€ 130.12
€ 130.12
Analytical Tools for Environmental Design and Management in a Systems ...
. Ed(S): Wrisberg, Nicoline (Centre Of Enviro...
Hardback. Links demand and supply of environmental information in the field of Life Cycle Management. This title is based on the results of the CHAINET concerted action financed by EU-DGXII for the work period 1998-2000, and is intended to build bridges between the different scientific communities in the field of Life Cycle Management. Editor(s): Wrisberg, Nicoline (Centre of Environmental Science, Leiden University, The Netherlands); Udo de Haes, Helias A. (Centre of Environmental Science, Leiden University, Netherlands); Triebswetter, Ursula; Eder, Peter; Clift, Roland. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 589.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004537
- ISBN
- 9781402004537
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Condition: New
€ 124.55
€ 124.55
Hardback. Features experts in atmospheric sciences, human health, economics, social and political sciences contributing to an assessment of the complex elements needed to structure air quality policy in the 21st century. This analysis is developed through a case study of the Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Editor(s): Molina, Luisa T.; Molina, Mario J. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 852.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004520
- ISBN
- 9781402004520
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Condition: New
€ 125.79
€ 125.79
Hardback. Covers such diverse areas as shifts in precipitation patterns in a global climate, the implications for floods or drought, and considerations of managing water resources stressed by poor management practices, overexploitation, and climatic change. This book is intended for advanced academic research, from PhD or post-doctoral levels and beyond. Editor(s): Beniston, Martin. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 504 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 912.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004445
- ISBN
- 9781402004445
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Condition: New
€ 250.33
€ 250.33
Hydrological Dimensioning and Operation of Reservoirs
Nagy, Imre V.; Asante-Duah, D. Kofi; Zsuffa, ...
Hardback. Elaborates some very important concepts, tools, and methodologies that can be used to help resolve multiple reservoir capacity allocation problems in a consistent, efficient, and cost-effective way. This book is of interest to practising hydrologists, water resources systems analysts, and civil engineers. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 239 pages, 14 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBK; RNF; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 13. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004384
- ISBN
- 9781402004384
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Condition: New
€ 126.18
€ 126.18
Hardback. Attempts a multi-disciplinary approach to understanding how terrain has affected the outcome of warfare in history. This book examines the American Civil War, the Anglo-Zulu War, the Boer War, the Great War of 1914-1918, the Spanish Civil War and the Second World War. Editor(s): Doyle, Peter; Bennett, Matthew R. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 390 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004339
- ISBN
- 9781402004339
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.29
€ 248.29
Hardback. Focuses on different forms of collaboration emerging between various actors. This book explores the different roles and relationships between partnership and leadership. It assumes that the path towards sustainability can be paved by parties coming together, taking some initiative collaborating. Editor(s): Bruijn, Theo de; Tukker, Arnold. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 322 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004315
- ISBN
- 9781402004315
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Condition: New
€ 193.19
€ 193.19
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Lichen Monitoring, Wales, United Kingdom, 16-23 August 2000 Editor(s): Nimis, Pier Luigi; Scheidegger, Christoph; Wolseley, Patricia A. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 408 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTV; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 606.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004308
- ISBN
- 9781402004308
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 245.87
€ 245.87
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Lichen Monitoring, Wales, United Kingdom, 16-23 August 2000 Editor(s): Nimis, Pier Luigi; Scheidegger, Christoph; Wolseley, Patricia A. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 408 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTV; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 769.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004292
- ISBN
- 9781402004292
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Condition: New
€ 248.66
€ 248.66
Paperback. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVJ; RBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402003738
- ISBN
- 9781402003738
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Condition: New
€ 64.63
€ 64.63
Paperback. Considers phytosociological and animal-ecological fields, as well as theoretical approaches to biodiversity and aspects of its application in nature and landscape protection and preservation. Series: Tasks for Vegetation Science. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 355.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402002809
- ISBN
- 9781402002809
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Condition: New
€ 186.50
€ 186.50
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Budapest, Hungary, from 21 to 23 January 1999 Editor(s): Petzold-Bradley, Eileen; Carius, Alexander; Vincze, Arpad. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 308 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1020.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402002311
- ISBN
- 9781402002311
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Condition: New
€ 127.00
€ 127.00
Hardback. A book on the oceanography of the Adriatic Sea. It is a synthesis between the physical oceanography of the Adriatic Sea, its water masses, overall circulation and regional dynamics as well as its connection to the rest of the Mediterranean Sea. Editor(s): Cushman-Roisin, Benoit; Gacic, Miroslav (Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale, Trieste, Italy); Poulain, Pierre-Marie (Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale, Trieste, Italy); Artegiani, Antonio (Istituto di Recerche sulla Pesca Maritima, Ancona, Italy). Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QSM; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402002250
- ISBN
- 9781402002250
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 221.01
€ 221.01
Hardback. Presents the stocks, productions, prices, trade flows, uses and applications, recovery and recycling, as well as the (eco)toxicological characteristics of mercury, cadmium and lead. This book analyses these metals for consistency, future developments and trends and, their consequences for sustainable development and future policy and regulation. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 525 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 934.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 525
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402002243
- ISBN
- 9781402002243
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.95
€ 250.95
Hardback. Land use change is driven by a variety of forces, including spatial policies formulated at international, national, regional and local levels. The main focus of this book is to contextualize, explain and illustrate a new methodology for simulating land use change in different parts of Europe. Editor(s): Stillwell, John; Scholten, Henk J. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 302 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; RG; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 729.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402002137
- ISBN
- 9781402002137
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Condition: New
€ 188.90
€ 188.90
Hardback. This text presents a view of the state of tsunami research at the end of the 20th century. It displays progress both in data recovery and reconstructions of historical tsunamis and in detailed examination of disasters. Editor(s): Hebenstreit, Gerald T. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 282 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; RBKC; RNR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402002038
- ISBN
- 9781402002038
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.52
€ 124.52