Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Hardback. Are ecosystems and their components continuously distributed and do they adhere to scaling laws, or are they discontinuous and more complex than early models would have us believe? This book argues that ecosystems are inherently discontinuous and that ecology, economics, and urban studies benefit from this paradigm shift. Editor(s): Allen, Craig R.; Holling, C. S. Series: Complexity in Ecological Systems. Num Pages: 288 pages, 103 illus.; 17 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231144445
- ISBN
- 9780231144445
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Condition: New
€ 131.98€ 99.33
€ 131.98
€ 99.33
Hardback. Weaving together stories from elite science, cutting-edge technology, and popular culture, Fleming examines issues of health and navigation in the 1830s, drought in the 1890s, aircraft safety in the 1930s, and world conflict since the 1940s. Series: Columbia Studies in International and Global History. Num Pages: 344 pages, 43 illus. BIC Classification: RBP; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231144124
- ISBN
- 9780231144124
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 21.88
€ 29.99
€ 21.88
Paperback. Depicts in nontechnical terms the root causes and global environmental effects of human behavior. This title describes trends in population growth, resource use, and global environmental impacts such as greenhouse effects, ozone depletion, water pollution, and species extinctions and introductions. Num Pages: 288 pages, 22 illus. BIC Classification: RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 394.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231139670
- ISBN
- 9780231139670
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Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 30.39
€ 42.99
€ 30.39
Hardback. Depicts in nontechnical terms the root causes and global environmental effects of human behavior. This title describes trends in population growth, resource use, and global environmental impacts such as greenhouse effects, ozone depletion, water pollution, and species extinctions and introductions. Num Pages: 288 pages, 22 illus. BIC Classification: RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231139663
- ISBN
- 9780231139663
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.80€ 88.27
€ 116.80
€ 88.27
Paperback. Environmental aesthetics is a field of study that focuses on nature's aesthetic value as well as on its ethical and environmental implications. This book addresses the complex relationships between aesthetic appreciation and environmental issues and emphasizes the contribution that environmental aesthetics can make to environmentalism. Editor(s): Carlson, Allen; Lintott, Sheila. Num Pages: 472 pages. BIC Classification: HPN; RNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 24. Weight in Grams: 817.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 458
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231138871
- ISBN
- 9780231138871
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.62
€ 40.99
€ 28.62
Paperback. Examines what the United States can do to help prevent climate devastation. This title explores advances made by climate scientists and addresses the various political and economic issues associated with global warming, including the practicality of reducing emissions from automobiles, and the efficacy of taxing energy consumption. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RNPG; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231137119
- ISBN
- 9780231137119
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 26.99
€ 36.99
€ 26.99
Paperback. Editor(s): Jarvis, Devra; Padoch, C.; Cooper, H. D. Num Pages: 512 pages, 34 line drawings, 55 tables. BIC Classification: RNCB; RNK; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231136495
- ISBN
- 9780231136495
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Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 32.90
€ 45.99
€ 32.90
Hardback. Takes a look at how farmers manage, maintain, and benefit from biodiversity in agricultural production systems. This book includes the research and developments done in maintenance of local diversity at genetic, species, and ecosystem levels. It features case studies that show how farmers have used alternative approaches to manage biodiversity. Editor(s): Jarvis, Devra I.; Padoch, Christine; Cooper, H. D. Num Pages: 512 pages, 34 line drawings, 55 tables. BIC Classification: RNCB; TQ; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231136488
- ISBN
- 9780231136488
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.47€ 91.66
€ 121.47
€ 91.66
Hardback. Placing emphasis on the close relationship between humans and their natural environment, this book examines how alterations in the natural world mirror human cultures, societies, and languages. It explores thousands of years of ecological history while addressing important contemporary issues, such as biodiversity and genetic variation and change. Series: Historical Ecology Series. Num Pages: 432 pages, 27 illus. BIC Classification: RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 702.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231135627
- ISBN
- 9780231135627
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.11€ 74.64
€ 98.11
€ 74.64
Paperback. Formulating effective environmental policies requires attention to a range of political, scientific, management, and moral issues. This work integrates these facets to develop a framework for analyzing and improving environmental policy. It discusses New York City's garbage crisis, the problem of leaks from underground storage units, and more. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231135375
- ISBN
- 9780231135375
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.70
€ 40.99
€ 28.70
Paperback. The fragmenting of habitats is endangering animal populations. To address this problem, conservationists have turned to biological corridors, areas of land set aside to facilitate movement of species and ecological processes. This book offers an overview of knowledge on corridors, their design, and their implementation. Series: Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231134118
- ISBN
- 9780231134118
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Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 38.90
€ 54.99
€ 38.90
Paperback. Num Pages: 248 pages, 46 illus. BIC Classification: PBWH; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 144 x 15. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231132138
- ISBN
- 9780231132138
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.25
€ 33.99
€ 24.25
Hardback. Shows that the quantitative mathematical models policy makers and government administrators use to form environmental policies are seriously flawed. This book argues that based on unrealistic and sometimes false assumptions, these models often yield answers that support unwise policies. Num Pages: 248 pages, 46 illus. BIC Classification: PBWH; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231132121
- ISBN
- 9780231132121
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.44€ 71.81
€ 93.44
€ 71.81
Hardback. Drawing on environmental and medical sociology, environmental justice, and social movement studies, this work looks at the ways scientific findings are made available to the public and the changing nature of policy offers a new perspective on health and the environment and the relationship among people, knowledge, power, and authority. Num Pages: 392 pages, 12 illus. BIC Classification: MBNH2; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 241 x 28. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231129480
- ISBN
- 9780231129480
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 38.90
€ 54.99
€ 38.90
Paperback. A collection of papers that provides a scientific foundation for justifying the use of and a solid framework for examining the ambiguities inherent in emulating natural forest landscape disturbance. It explores the understanding of natural disturbance regimes, including the two most prevalent in North America: fire and insects. Editor(s): Perera, Ajith H. (Ontario Forest Research Institute); Buse, Lisa J.; Weber, Michael G. Num Pages: 352 pages, 101 illus. BIC Classification: RNPD; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231129176
- ISBN
- 9780231129176
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 38.90
€ 54.99
€ 38.90
Hardback. By focusing on a set of critical issues and case studies, this book explores of the polarized debate over production-oriented forestry and the chances of achieving forest conservation through sustainable management. Editor(s): Zarin, Daniel J.; Alavalapati, Janaki R. R.; Putz, Frances E.; Schmink, Marianne. Series: Biology and Resource Management Series. Num Pages: 416 pages, 46 illus. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231129060
- ISBN
- 9780231129060
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.65€ 102.74
€ 136.65
€ 102.74
Hardback. Introduces the concepts of emergy and transformity. This book presents natural energies such as solar radiation and the cycling of water, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen diagrammed in terms of energy and emergy flow. It reveals the similarities between human economic and social systems and the ecosystems of the natural world. Num Pages: 432 pages, 216 line drawings, 17 tables. BIC Classification: KNB; RNA; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 29. Weight in Grams: 998.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231128865
- ISBN
- 9780231128865
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.99€ 109.54
€ 145.99
€ 109.54
Hardback. Editor(s): Amato, George; DeSalle, Rob; Ryder, Oliver A.; Rosenbaum, Howard C. Series: American Museum of Natural History, Center for Biodiversity Conservation, Series on Biodiversity. Num Pages: 264 pages, 2 halftones, 13 color illus., 6 line drawings, 8 tables. BIC Classification: PSAK; RNKH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231128322
- ISBN
- 9780231128322
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.44€ 71.25
€ 93.44
€ 71.25
Paperback. Highlights South and Central American approaches to wildlife conservation and documents the state and the historical development of a Latin American conservation and management strategy. This book addresses the threats to bio-diversity caused by ranching, fishing, and hunting and assesses the benefits and risks of continued human use of wildlife. Editor(s): Silvius, Kirsten M.; Bodmer, Richard E.; Fragoso, Jose M. V. Num Pages: 464 pages, 58 line drawings, 2 halftones, 3 color figs, 73 tables. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLS; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231127837
- ISBN
- 9780231127837
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 38.86
€ 54.99
€ 38.86
Paperback. This book explores both the theoretical and practical underpinnings of integrated conservation and development. It synthesizes existing experience to better inform conservationists and decision makers of the role ICDPs play in conservation and management and analyzes their successes and shortcomings. Editor(s): McShane, Thomas O.; Wells, Michael P. Series: Biology and Resource Management Series. Num Pages: 464 pages, 26 illus. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 151 x 25. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231127653
- ISBN
- 9780231127653
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.56€ 41.45
€ 52.56
€ 41.45