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Pollution & threats to the environment
Paperback. Climate change is arguably the great problem confronting humanity, but we have done little to head off this looming disaster. In The Perfect Moral Storm, Stephen Gardiner illuminates our dangerous inaction by placing the environmental crisis in an entirely new light, considering it as an ethical failure. Series: Environmental Ethics & Science Policy Series. Num Pages: 518 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFM; RNP; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199985142
- ISBN
- 9780199985142
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.26
€ 49.26
Environmental Policies for Agricultural Pollution Control
Shortle, J.S.; Abler, D.G.. Ed(S): Shortle, J...
hardcover. Environmental problems associated with these of pesticides, chemical fertilizers and the disposal of wastes have become major policy issues in many countries. This book provides a review and guide to policy options and their economic, administrative and political merits. Editor(s): Shortle, J.S.; Abler, D. (Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, Pennsylvania State University, USA). Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; RNP; TQK; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851993997
- ISBN
- 9780851993997
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.79
€ 117.79
hardcover. Written by international experts, this book is a comprehensive examination of the potential effects climate change, particularly greenhouses gases, will have on agrosystems. It also reviews the effects such systems have on climate change itself. Editor(s): Reddy, K. R.; Hodges, H.F. Num Pages: 488 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNPG; TQ; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1021.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1.
- SKU
- V9780851994390
- ISBN
- 9780851994390
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.23
€ 176.23
paperback. This text has been developed from a workshop on "Technological Change in Agriculture and Tropical Deforestation" organized by the Center for International Forestry Research and held in Costa Rica in March, 1999. It explores how intensification of agriculture affects tropical deforestation. Editor(s): Angelsen, A.; Kaimowitz, David. Num Pages: 440 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QMT; RNPD; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994512
- ISBN
- 9780851994512
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 103.84
€ 103.84
paperback. The purpose of this short book is to provide a review of: information on the scale of manufacture, import, export and use of chemical pesticides; examples of direct risks to human welfare; and examples of problems with storage of obsolete stocks of pesticides in developing countries. Series: Biopesticides S. Num Pages: 90 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; KNDC; MBN; RNP; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 5. Weight in Grams: 113.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 90
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994765
- ISBN
- 9780851994765
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 52.93
€ 54.99
€ 52.93
Air Pollution and the Forests of Developing and Rapidly Industrialisin...
. Ed(S): Innes, J. L.; Haron, A.H.; Hassan, H...
hardcover. This text examines the importance of air pollution for the forests of rapidly industrializing countries and regions. The problems presented by air pollution are placed within the more general context of sustainable development and the historical legacy that they are attempting to deal with. Editor(s): Innes, J. L.; Haron, A.H.; Hassan, Haron Abu (Institute of Foresters, Malaysia). Series: IUFRO Research S. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; 1KL; 1QFG; RGBL; RNP; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994819
- ISBN
- 9780851994819
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.04
€ 140.04
hardcover. Nitrate is ubiquitous. It is present in water, soil, plants food, and is also a normal human metabolite. The main external sources of nitrate are vegetables and drinking water. This book examines the relationship between nitrates and human health. Num Pages: 184 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851995663
- ISBN
- 9780851995663
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.04
€ 140.04
paperback. There has been widespread public concern about the effects of nitrate, particularly derived from agricultural fertilizers, on water quality and public health. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 16. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851999135
- ISBN
- 9780851999135
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.83
€ 60.83
hardcover. The principles of environmental toxicology are clearly presented here for university students and professionals in related fields. The book explains basic concepts such as the fate of toxic chemicals in the body, then goes on to discuss specific environmental problems. Editor(s): Zakrzewski, Sigmund F. Num Pages: 351 pages, numerous figures. BIC Classification: MMGT; PSBT; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 167 x 25. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 351
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195148114
- ISBN
- 9780195148114
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.10
€ 96.10
Paperback. Traces the issue of radioactive waste in Western countries from the end of World War II to the blossoming of the environmental movement in the early 1970s. This book looks at the myriad mishaps and subsequent cover-ups that were born out of the dilemma of where to house deadly nuclear materials. Num Pages: 326 pages. BIC Classification: PDX; RNP; TQSR3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813546742
- ISBN
- 9780813546742
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 41.75
€ 46.99
€ 41.75
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851991825
- ISBN
- 9780851991825
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.66
€ 143.66
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851993768
- ISBN
- 9780851993768
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.66
€ 136.66
Environmental Risk Assessment of Genetically Modified Organisms
. Ed(S): Hilbeck, A.; Andow, David A.
hardcover. Using a case study of Bt maize in Kenya, this book explores the environmental impacts of transgenic plants and the methods used to evaluate these impacts. It draws out general risk assessment guidelines, and demonstrates the need for case-by-case analysis. It's findings and recommendations are applicable to a multitude of nations and GM crops. Editor(s): Hilbeck, A.; Andow, David A. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, col. maps. BIC Classification: 1HFGK; RNP; TVKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851998619
- ISBN
- 9780851998619
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.45
€ 153.45
Hardcover. This book focuses on future global climate change and its implications for agricultural systems which are the main sources of agricultural goods and services to society. This book brings together a series of chapters providing scientific insights to possible implications of projected climate changes for different crop types and livestock systems. Editor(s): Fuhrer, Jurg; Gregory, Peter J. Series: CABI Climate Change Series. Num Pages: 280 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: RNPG; TVF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 852.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- CABI
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780642895
- ISBN
- 9781780642895
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.40
€ 120.40
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930776
- ISBN
- 9781845930776
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.28
€ 133.28
hardcover. Reviews how vegetation and soils act as naturally occurring buffers which use up the gases responsible for global warming and the greenhouse effect. This book provides information on the importance of these sinks, how they may respond to increased greenhouse gas emissions, how we can protect them and how they can help us mitigate climate change. Editor(s): Reay, Dave; Hewitt, Nick; Smith, K.; Grace, J. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: KNAL; RBP; RNPG; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 22. Weight in Grams: 848.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845931896
- ISBN
- 9781845931896
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.74
€ 146.74
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934095
- ISBN
- 9781845934095
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.81
€ 160.81
Hardcover. 320 pages, 50 illustrations. Editor(s): Reynolds, M.P. Trends in population growth suggest that global food production is unlikely to satisfy future demand under predicted climate change scenarios unless rates of crop improvement are accelerated. This book provides an overview of the essential disciplines required for sustainable crop production in unpredictable environments. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: RNPG; TVK. Dimension: 254 x 181 x 24. Weight: 858.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936334
- ISBN
- 9781845936334
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.04
€ 140.04
Paperback. Climate change has moved from a contested phenomenon to the top of the agenda at global summits. This book addresses the critical issue of how climate change may affect life on the planet, and particularly its impact on human populations. It deals with the physical evidence of climate change and various modelling efforts to predict its future. Num Pages: 304 pages, 4 colour throughout. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 189 x 17. Weight in Grams: 834. 304 pages, 4 colour throughout. Climate change has moved from a contested phenomenon to the top of the agenda at global summits. This book addresses the critical issue of how climate change may affect life on the planet, and particularly its impact on human populations. It deals with the physical evidence of climate change and various modelling efforts to predict its future. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: RNPG. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 17. Weight: 834.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936709
- ISBN
- 9781845936709
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.71
€ 53.71
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937485
- ISBN
- 9781845937485
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.77
€ 107.77