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Paperback. Dealing with the imminent decline of cheap oil, this book shows how oil and war have been closely related in the 20th century. Tracing the crucial role of fossil fuels in the rise of industrialism, it discusses the degree to which energy alternatives can compensate for oil, and recommends a global programme of resource conservation and sharing. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: RNF; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 514. Oil, War and the Fate of Industrial Societies. 320 pages. Dealing with the imminent decline of cheap oil, this book shows how oil and war have been closely related in the 20th century. Tracing the crucial role of fossil fuels in the rise of industrialism, it discusses the degree to which energy alternatives can compensate for oil, and recommends a global programme of resource conservation and sharing. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: RNF; RNT. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 27. Weight: 518.
- Publisher
- TEMPLE LODGE PUBLISH
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 2New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905570003
- ISBN
- 9781905570003
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.21
€ 17.99
€ 14.21
Paperback. Includes an overview of the likely impacts of oil and natural gas depletion and then outlines four options for industrial societies. This book explores how three important groups within global society - the power elites, the organized opposition to the elites (the 'activist' movements), and ordinary people - are likely to respond to these options. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNB; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 406. Options and Actions for a Post-carbon Society. 224 pages, Illustrations. Includes an overview of the likely impacts of oil and natural gas depletion and then outlines four options for industrial societies. This book explores how three important groups within global society - the power elites, the organized opposition to the elites (the 'activist' movements), and ordinary people - are likely to respond to these options. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: KNB; RNF. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 19. Weight: 404.
- Publisher
- Clairview Books
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905570102
- ISBN
- 9781905570102
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.39
€ 16.99
€ 13.39
Paperback. The 20th century saw unprecedented growth in population, food production and energy consumption. As the population shifted from rural areas to urban cities, the human impact on the environment increased dramatically. This book addresses various cultural, psychological and practical changes we need to make as nature rapidly dictates our new limits. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 402. Waking Up to the Century of Decline in Earth's Resources. 224 pages, Illustrations. The 20th century saw unprecedented growth in population, food production and energy consumption. As the population shifted from rural areas to urban cities, the human impact on the environment increased dramatically. This book addresses various cultural, psychological and practical changes we need to make as nature rapidly dictates our new limits. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: RNF. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 20. Weight: 402.
- Publisher
- Clairview Books
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905570133
- ISBN
- 9781905570133
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.21
€ 17.99
€ 14.21
Paperback. No body of international law regulates access to fresh water supplies. This work calls for a "world water contract". It exposes how corporate interests prevent adequate responses and describes a market-oriented system that sees water as a commodity and not a community resource and human right. Translator(s): Camiller, Patrick. Series: Global Issues S. Num Pages: 160 pages, maps, tables, figures, notes. BIC Classification: GTF; KCM; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 129 x 12. Weight in Grams: 150. Very good copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Zed Books
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0012705
- ISBN
- 9781856499064
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. Editor(s): Gargano, Monte. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 259 x 182 x 21. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608762040
- ISBN
- 9781608762040
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 293.65€ 200.01
€ 293.65
€ 200.01
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845931742
- ISBN
- 9781845931742
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.81
€ 160.81
Paperback. Recognizing the need to engage experts across the life, social, and legal sciences as well as the humanities, this title draws together a wide variety of ecologists, historians, economists, legal scholars, policy makers, and communications scholars, to facilitate a dialogue among these disciplines and understand the invasive species phenomenon. Editor(s): Keller, Reuben P.; Cadotte, Marc William; Sandiford, Glenn. Num Pages: 416 pages, 10 colour plates, 34 halftones, 15 line drawings, 13 tables. BIC Classification: RND; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226166186
- ISBN
- 9780226166186
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 40.19
€ 51.99
€ 40.19
Paperback. Editor(s): Herrera, Remy; Lau, Kin Chi. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: GTF; KNAC; RNFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 135 x 14. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Pluto Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745335940
- ISBN
- 9780745335940
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.66
€ 37.99
€ 29.66
Paperback. As fundamental changes in supplier-purchaser relationships are sweeping the industry, this newly revised handbook offers timely analysis and practical strategies for operating in this new environment. Num Pages: 328 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KJVD; KNBL; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471112686
- ISBN
- 9780471112686
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 448.63
€ 448.63
Paperback. BIC Classification: HBJM; HBLL; HBLW; HBTB; RNFD. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Publisher
- Monash University Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781925495430
- ISBN
- 9781925495430
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 23.98
€ 32.99
€ 23.98
Paperback. A lavishly illustrated, comprehensive, interdisciplinary study of the natural and human elements that comprise the Upper Connecticut River watershed Editor(s): Brown, Rebecca A. Num Pages: 284 pages, 206 illus. (178 colour), 32 colour figures, 51 col. BIC Classification: 1KBBEH; 1KBBEV; RBKF; RGL; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 305 x 254 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1451.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University Press of New England United States
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781584657651
- ISBN
- 9781584657651
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.83
€ 37.99
€ 29.83
Hardcover. Due to the decline of wood harvests in the Pacific Northwest, the pressure is on the hardwood forests of the Eastern United States, from New York to Georgia to Missouri, to make up the difference. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 198 x 26. Weight in Grams: 809.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471137580
- ISBN
- 9780471137580
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 268.54
€ 268.54
Hardcover. Phytoremediation is a cleanup method for heavy metal contamination in soil and water that draws upon the metal accumulating properties of certain plants. Sufficiently low cost to allow the cleanup of sites previously considered unfeasible, it also preserves topsoil and reduces the amount of hazardous materials generated during cleanup. Editor(s): Raskin, Ilya; Ensley, Burt D. Num Pages: 304 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PST; RNF; RNP; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471192541
- ISBN
- 9780471192541
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 225.86
€ 225.86
Hardcover. Editor(s): Osborne, Ramon. Num Pages: 114 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNFY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 231 x 14. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634847315
- ISBN
- 9781634847315
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 178.79€ 135.00
€ 178.79
€ 135.00
Hardback. Water is the key to human civilization. Most of the ancient civilization had its roots to river basins, where people-water interaction was the key aspect. This book offers analytical case studies on different aspects of water communities, which is defined as the human-water interaction process. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Thaitakoo, Danai. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Srinivas, Hari. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 210 pages, ill. BIC Classification: RNA; RNFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849506984
- ISBN
- 9781849506984
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.79
€ 118.79
Hardcover. This is the first academic publication to highlight the linkages between Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). Key issues and challenges related to CCA-DRR synergy and interactions are highlighted throughout, mostly drawing lessons and experiences from the field practices and greatly increasing current awareness. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Pulhin, Juan; Pereira, Joy. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 416 pages, ill. BIC Classification: RNA; RNFD; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 28. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857244871
- ISBN
- 9780857244871
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.11
€ 155.11
Hardcover. Arguably among the regions of the world most vulnerable to climate change, Asia has different mechanisms for Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) activities. This title provides 19 case studies, from 13 countries and regions in Asia, that highlight different aspects of CCA-DRR entry points. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Pulhin, Juan; Pereira, Joy. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 496 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1F; RNA; RNFD; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 41. Weight in Grams: 866.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780857244857
- ISBN
- 9780857244857
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.17
€ 163.17
Hardcover. The Asian monsoon region is one of these areas where consecutive years of droughts are causing severe problems for the lives and livelihoods of the communities. This book outlines the characteristics and challenges of the Asian monsoon drought and highlights innovative solutions and approaches undertaken in different parts of the region. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Nguyen, Huy. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 206 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1F; RNFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857248633
- ISBN
- 9780857248633
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.53
€ 125.53
Hardback. Sustainability Challenges in the Agrofood Sector covers a wide range of agrofood-related concerns, including urban and rural agriculture and livelihoods, water-energy management, food and environmental policies, diet and human health. Num Pages: 712 pages. BIC Classification: RNFF; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119072768
- ISBN
- 9781119072768
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 263.84
€ 263.84
Hardcover. Num Pages: 294 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; JP; KNAL; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Government of British Columbia Canada
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780772654601
- ISBN
- 9780772654601
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.99
€ 25.99
€ 23.99