Pollution & threats to the environment
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Pollution & threats to the environment
Paperback. A controversial, timely reassessment of the environmentalist agenda by outstanding historians, scientists, and critics. Editor(s): Cronon, William. Num Pages: 560 pages, Photographs. BIC Classification: JFCX; RNK; RNP; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Number of pages
- 560
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393315110
- ISBN
- 9780393315110
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.16
€ 27.99
€ 26.16
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
€ 159.18
€ 159.18
Paperback. Editor(s): Dunn, Christopher B.; Weiss, James H. Num Pages: 107 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNPG; TVR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 155 x 228 x 8. Weight in Grams: 208.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 107
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781621000051
- ISBN
- 9781621000051
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.69€ 48.54
€ 68.69
€ 48.54
Hardcover. Editor(s): Maeda, Deborah M. Num Pages: 135 pages, tables, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 146 x 14. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 135
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617617669
- ISBN
- 9781617617669
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.40€ 93.93
€ 137.40
€ 93.93
Paperback. Synthesizing theoretical and empirical analyses of the processes that help shape these unique ecosystems, Tropical Rainforests looks at the effects of evolutionary histories, past climate change, and ecological dynamics on the origin and maintenance of tropical rainforest communities. Australian communities. Num Pages: 672 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). BIC Classification: RNF; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1226.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226044682
- ISBN
- 9780226044682
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.23€ 49.92
€ 59.23
€ 49.92
Paperback. The fragmentation of the tropical rain forests is the subject of this study, which looks at the devastating damage caused to these sensitive areas. Covering geographic areas from Southeast Asia and Australia to Madagascar and the New World, the book summarizes contemporary knowledge and research. Num Pages: 632 pages, 4 colour plates, 12 halftones, 33 maps, 93 line drawings 85 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBL; RNPD; TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 177 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1100.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226468990
- ISBN
- 9780226468990
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.23€ 50.37
€ 59.23
€ 50.37
Hardcover. Historically, the conservation of forests and wildlife has focused on the creation of national parks and reserves. However, only 9% of protected areas are larger than 14,000 hectares, likely making them too small to conserve ecosystem services and prevent loss of wide-ranging keystone species such as elephant and leopard. Editor(s): Clark, Dr. Connie J.; Poulsen, Dr. John R. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 260 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QMT; PSAF; RNK; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470673737
- ISBN
- 9780470673737
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.27
€ 135.27
Paperback. Using a case study of tropical deforestation in the upper reaches of the Amazon Basin, this study argues that small landholders and peasants play an active role in the destructive process only when they pool their resources or join with corporations to open up new regions for settlement. Series: Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation. Num Pages: 234 pages, 24 illus. BIC Classification: 1KLSBZ; RGBL; RNF; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press Dublin, Ireland
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231080453
- ISBN
- 9780231080453
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 39.50
€ 54.99
€ 39.50
Hardback. Introduces readers to the important concepts for understanding the environmental challenges and consequences of deforestation. Contributions from scientists and academics in the social sciences and humanities provide readers with an initial tool kit for understanding the concepts central to their disciplinary perspective. Editor(s): Spray, Sharon L.; Moran, Matt. Series: Exploring Environmental Challenges: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Num Pages: 176 pages, figures. BIC Classification: RNPD; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742534810
- ISBN
- 9780742534810
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.45
€ 166.45
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742534827
- ISBN
- 9780742534827
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Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 49.15
€ 50.99
€ 49.15
Hardcover. Editor(s): Livingston, James V. Num Pages: 240 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: RNP; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 270 x 186 x 21. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594543289
- ISBN
- 9781594543289
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.90€ 159.66
€ 236.90
€ 159.66
Hardback. This topical volume covers the intersection between transport and climate change, with papers from the 'Transport & Climate Change' session of the RGS-IBG conference in London, September 2010. It considers the role of transport modes at varying spatial dimensions and a range of perspectives on the relationship between transport and climate change. Editor(s): Ryley, Tim; Chapman, Lee. Series: Transport and Sustainability. Num Pages: 300 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNPG; RPT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 36. Weight in Grams: 728.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780524405
- ISBN
- 9781780524405
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.96
€ 164.96
Transformation Products of Emerging Contaminants in the Environment
. Ed(S): Lambropoulou, Dimitra A.; Nollet, Le...
Hardback. Covering transformation products, rather than primary compounds, this title gathers, specifies, synthesizes, and advances existing knowledge of the most important transformation product (TPs) of the main groups of emerging contaminants with potential concern to human health and the environment. Editor(s): Lambropoulou, Dimitra A.; Nollet, Leo M. L. Num Pages: 964 pages, illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white). BIC Classification: RNP; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 259 x 183 x 64. Weight in Grams: 2142.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 964
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118339596
- ISBN
- 9781118339596
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 455.69
€ 455.69
Paperback. Num Pages: 126 pages, tables. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 9. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 126
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781606924730
- ISBN
- 9781606924730
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Condition: New
€ 58.03€ 41.70
€ 58.03
€ 41.70
Hardcover. Editor(s): Harrington, Jerome M. Num Pages: 84 pages. BIC Classification: RNC; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 304 x 171 x 13. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634823487
- ISBN
- 9781634823487
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.25€ 146.81
€ 194.25
€ 146.81
Paperback. Trace gases are those that are present in the atmosphere at relatively low concentrations. Small changes in their concentrations can have profound implications for major atmospheric fluxes, and thereore, can be used as indicators in studies of global change, global biogeochemical cycling and global warming. Editor(s): Matson, Pamela A.; Harriss, R. C. Series: Ecological Methods & Concepts S. Num Pages: 408 pages, 71 illustrations. BIC Classification: RBP; RNC; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 601.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632036417
- ISBN
- 9780632036417
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 108.83
€ 108.83
Hardcover. An exhaustive volume that provides state-of the-art findings on trace element contamination in the environment and its implications on human health. Provides a unique approach interfacing metal requirements of animals and plants and their nutritional benefits with the increasing problem of trace element contamination. Num Pages: 778 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PN; RNP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1206.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 778
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470180952
- ISBN
- 9780470180952
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 261.13
€ 261.13
Hardcover. Editor(s): Lankford, P.W.; Eckenfelder, Wesley. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 31. Weight in Grams: 702.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471283973
- ISBN
- 9780471283973
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.70
€ 234.70
Hardcover. Written from a chemist's perspective, this book provides coverage of all aspects of the occurrence, toxicity and analysis of toxicants in the aqueous ecosystem. Chapters in the book deal with toxicity measurement, control of pollution regulation and toxicity data. Num Pages: 396 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PNF; PSBT; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 28. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471972723
- ISBN
- 9780471972723
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 461.55
€ 461.55
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- New York University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814770924
- ISBN
- 9780814770924
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.58
€ 32.99
€ 29.58