Geography
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Geography
hardcover. Geographers regard fieldwork as a vital instrument for understanding our world through direct experience, for gathering basic data about this world, and as a fundamental method for enacting geographical education. This book demonstrates that the concept of fieldwork has a considerable history in the field of geography. Editor(s): Gerber, Rodney; Chuan, Goh Kim. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1260.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2000th Edition
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363293
- ISBN
- 9780792363293
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.52
€ 128.52
Hardback. Examines the impact of globalization on frontier cities, and how various frontier cities in different regions have responded to these forces. This book explores various aspects of global change, including the economic, spatial and geopolitical dimensions. Editor(s): Lithwick, Harvey; Gradus, Yehuda. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 348 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFS; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 691.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792360612
- ISBN
- 9780792360612
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.99
€ 193.99
Hardback. Deals with the logic and functioning of international seaport administration. This volume offers insights for the deregulation, privatisation, liberalisation and deconcentration of former government duties. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNGS; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792359791
- ISBN
- 9780792359791
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.37
€ 194.37
Hardback. Examines Australia's external relations from a political-geographical perspective. This book stresses on changing orientation of these relationships towards the Asia-Pacific region. It takes a realistic perspective, emphasising the internal relationships among environment, society, economy and politics in a spatial context. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1MBF; 1QSPS; JPS; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792359166
- ISBN
- 9780792359166
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.42
€ 193.42
Hardback. Comprises a collection of 40 chapters by experts dealing with the application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, cartography, visualisation and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to coastal and marine environments around the world. This book is aimed primarily at the practising marine and coastal zone manager. Editor(s): Green, David R.; King, Stephen D. Series: Coastal Systems and Continental Margins. Num Pages: 616 pages, 204 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBKC; RGW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1039.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 616
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792356868
- ISBN
- 9780792356868
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 416.37
€ 416.37
Hardback. Presents 20 essays, which explore diverse cultural interpretations of the earth's surface. This volume shows how individual cultures see their own histories as offering protection for nature, while often viewing others as lacking such ethical restraints. Editor(s): Buttimer, Anne; Wallin, L. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RGC; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792356516
- ISBN
- 9780792356516
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.44
€ 194.44
Hardback. Contributions from the First International Workshop on Vrancea Earthquakes, Bucharest, November 1-4, 1997 Editor(s): Wenzel, F.; Lungu, D. (Technical University of Civil Engineering, Bucharest, Romania). Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 375 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVWR; RBC; RGY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 375
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792352839
- ISBN
- 9780792352839
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.96
€ 194.96
Hardback. Provides a comprehensive and dynamic picture of the state of research in urban and regional planning evaluation, integrating contributions from key scholars in the field. This volume covers a variety of aspects, including methodological issues, analysis of practice, and epistemological and theoretical questions. Editor(s): Lichfield, Nathaniel; Barbanente, Angela (School of Environmental Engineering, Polytechnic of Bari, Taranto, Italy); Borri, Dino; Khakee, Abdul (Dept. of Political Science, University of Umea, Sweden); Prat, Anna (Dalia and Nathaniel Lichfield Associates, London, UK). Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RGC; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792351771
- ISBN
- 9780792351771
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.81
€ 194.81
Hardback. This text deals with the CENAS Project funded by the EU as part of the Environmental Programme 1990-1994 and addresses the issue of the coastland evolution of the Eastern Po Plain and future stability of the Upper Adriatic coastline in relation to mean sea level rise, natural and land subsidence. Editor(s): Gambolati, Giuseppe. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 359 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKF; RGBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 789.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 359
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792351191
- ISBN
- 9780792351191
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.51
€ 189.51
Hardback. This volume explores the history of the urban university and its political and cultural traditions. Case studies taken from the West and China analyze the locations of the universities within cities and the ways in which their administrators present the university in the local political arena. Editor(s): Wusten, Herman van der. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNM; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 14. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792348702
- ISBN
- 9780792348702
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.37
€ 127.37
Hardback. Provides information on human activities and the tropical rainforest. This book poses more questions than answers about the rainforest and it is hoped that it encourages readers to think about the rainforest in a wider way than hitherto. It is aimed at geographers, social anthropologists, archaeologists, pedologists, and foresters. Editor(s): Maloney, Bernard K. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792348580
- ISBN
- 9780792348580
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.01
€ 126.01
Hardback. Presenting an international comparison of segregation patterns of immigrants and policy reactions at local and state level, this book sets out to give an insight into the European experience with ethnic segregation in metropolitan areas. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 209 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBC; JFSL1; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 209
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792348542
- ISBN
- 9780792348542
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.52
€ 127.52
hardcover. Presents research and a multidisciplinary analysis of the spatial aspects of migration. This book considers the spatial results of two diametrically opposed policies: planning from above to settle the North African and Asian newcomers in the 1950s, and planning by market forces for immigrants from the former Soviet Union in the 1990s. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 172 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 1FBH; 3JJP; JFFN; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1998th Edition
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792348504
- ISBN
- 9780792348504
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.73
€ 126.73
Coastal Zone Management Imperative for Maritime Developing Nations
Haq, Bilal U.; Haq, S. M.; Kullenberg, G.. Ed...
Hardback. Brings together contributions by specialists both on basic concepts and on applications of coastal management. This work deals with the conceptual framework of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM); regional and global aspects of coastal management; environmental assessment in ICZM; and capacity building and technology transfer. Editor(s): Haq, Bilal U. Series: Coastal Systems and Continental Margins. Num Pages: 394 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RGBP; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792347651
- ISBN
- 9780792347651
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 280.39
€ 280.39
Hardback. Looks at geography as a cognitive science focusing on the processes used for learning and decision-making. This book argues that geographers need a theoretical understanding of how people process spatial information. It also considers how people store and use information they have acquired about environments in a variety of geographic contexts. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 287
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792343752
- ISBN
- 9780792343752
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.91
€ 190.91
The Arid Frontier. Interactive Management of Environment and Developme...
. Ed(S): Bruins, Hendrik J.; Lithwick, Harvey
Hardback. This text presents a conceptual framework with case studies in dryland development and management. The option of a rational and ethical discourse for development that is beneficial for both the environment and society is emphasized, avoiding extreme environmentalism and human destructionism. Editor(s): Bruins, Hendrik J.; Lithwick, Harvey. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 385 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RG; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 385
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792342274
- ISBN
- 9780792342274
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.97
€ 192.97
Hardback. This text introduces the ten-nation region of Southeast Asia, taking into consideration its diversity, differential development, socio-economic and political changes. Physical, political, cultural, economplanological aspects are covered. Editor(s): Dutt, Ashok K. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; HBJF; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 334
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792341710
- ISBN
- 9780792341710
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.66
€ 191.66
Hardback. Northern Ireland's problems are rooted in physical and historical geography: small resource base, peripheral location, violent conquest, repression and ruthless emargination of the native population by the Protestant settlers. At the time of partition, many areas already had a Catholic majority, and the Catholic population is increasing faster. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; HBJD1; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1170.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792340461
- ISBN
- 9780792340461
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.65
€ 126.65
Proceedings of the Fourth European Conference on Computer-supported Co...
. Ed(S): Marmolin, Hans; Sundblad, Y. (Kth, S...
Hardback. Computer Supported Co-operative Work (CSCW) is an area which explores the designing of computer-based systems that enhance the abilities to co-operate and integrate activities. This volume is a selection of papers that represent both practical and theoretical approaches to CSCW. Editor(s): Marmolin, Hans; Sundblad, Y. (KTH, Stockholm, Sweden); Schmidt, K. (IT University of Copenhagen, Denamrk). Num Pages: 353 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJ; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 353
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792336976
- ISBN
- 9780792336976
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.32
€ 130.32
Cognitive Aspects of Human-Computer Interaction for Geographic Informa...
. Ed(S): Nyerges, Timothy L.; Mark, D. M.; La...
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, March 20--25, 1994 Editor(s): Nyerges, Timothy L.; Mark, D. M.; Laurini, Robert; Egenhofer, Max J. Series: NATO Science Series D:. Num Pages: 435 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 807.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 435
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792335955
- ISBN
- 9780792335955
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.16
€ 249.16