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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
€ 154.45
€ 154.45
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
€ 121.19
€ 121.19
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
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
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
€ 147.70
€ 147.70
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
€ 161.85
€ 161.85
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
€ 140.94
€ 140.94
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
€ 54.05
€ 54.05
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937485
- ISBN
- 9781845937485
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.11
€ 108.11
paperback. Aviation is integral to the global economy, but it is also one of the main obstacles to environmentally sustainable development. This volume explores what be done to retain the economic and other benefits of aviation, without the associated pollution, noise, congestion and loss of countryside. Editor(s): Upham, Paul; etc.; Maughan, Janet (Research Fellow, Manchester Metropolitan University); Raper, David; Thomas, Callum (Professor of Sustainable Aviation, Manchester Metropolitan University). Num Pages: 270 pages, Figures, tables, index. BIC Classification: KNGV; RNP; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781853838187
- ISBN
- 9781853838187
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.57
€ 51.57
Paperback. Trends such as the massive growth in availability of air travel and air freight are among those which have led to aviation becoming one of the fastest growing emitters of greenhouse gases. Presenting the science of the environmental issues, this book covers drivers and trends of growth, socio-economics and politics, as well as mitigation options. Editor(s): Gossling, Stefan; Upham, Paul. Series: Earthscan Climate. Num Pages: 408 pages, Figures, tables, index. BIC Classification: KNDV; RNPG; TRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844076208
- ISBN
- 9781844076208
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.76
€ 61.76
Paperback. Num Pages: 342 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JPZ; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 133 x 23. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Random House USA Inc United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780307398253
- ISBN
- 9780307398253
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.26
€ 19.99
€ 18.26
The Water Framework Directive. Ecological and Chemical Status Monitori...
. Ed(S): Quevauviller, Philippe P.; Borchers,...
The Water Framework Directive imposes wide scale monitoring programs for all waters to achieve "good status" objectives by 2015. Editor(s): Quevauviller, Philippe P.; Borchers, Ulrich; Thompson, Clive; Simonart, Tristan. Series: Water Quality Measurements. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). BIC Classification: 1QFE; LNKJ; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 175 x 32. Weight in Grams: 988.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470518366
- ISBN
- 9780470518366
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 305.36
€ 305.36
Adaptation is the poor cousin of the climate change challenge - the glamour of international debate is around global mitigation agreements, while the bottom-up activities of adaptation, carried out in community halls and local government offices, are often overlooked. Editor(s): Palutikof, Jean P.; Boulter, Sarah L.; Ash, Andrew J.; Stafford Smith, Mark; Parry, Martin; Waschka, Marie; Guitart, Daniela. Num Pages: 386 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 195 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1104.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470674963
- ISBN
- 9780470674963
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 186.34
€ 186.34
Paperback. Pollutants, Human Health and the Environment is a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of environmental pollutants that are of current concern to human health. Clearly structured throughout, the main body of the book is divided by pollutant type with a chapter devoted to each group of pollutants. Editor(s): Plant, Jane, CBE; Voulvoulis, Nick; Ragnarsdottir, K. Vala. Num Pages: 356 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 199 x 260 x 16. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470742600
- ISBN
- 9780470742600
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 106.20
€ 106.20
Hardcover. Climate change adaptation is increasingly recognized as complementary part to climate change mitigation. Climate change affects sea level, the extent of flood prone areas and precipitation patterns among many others. Editor(s): Schmidt-Thome, Philipp; Klein, Johannes. Num Pages: 338 pages, colour illustrations, colour tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1DN; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 187 x 21. Weight in Grams: 914.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470977002
- ISBN
- 9780470977002
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.65
€ 160.65
Hardcover. An overview of ecotoxicology. This book provides comprehensive single-source coverage of the entire field of ecotoxicology, from the ecological basics to the effects of chemicals on the environment and the latest test strategies. Editor(s): Schuurmann, Gerrit; Markert, B. Series: Environmental Science and Technology Series. Num Pages: 936 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSBT; RNC; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 161 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1436.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 936
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471176442
- ISBN
- 9780471176442
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 413.41
€ 413.41
Paperback. An element in the earth's crust, an additive in livestock feed. a medicine in early civilization--and the "toxin of toxins" A pervasive part of our natural environment and everyday lives. arsenic has nonetheless earned a niche in history as a substance of diabolical suppleness. Series: Advances in Environmental Science & Technology. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSBT; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- Part 2
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471304364
- ISBN
- 9780471304364
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 320.15
€ 320.15
Hardcover. The bacterium, Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.), is used in products worldwide as a biological control agent for species of insect pest, either by crop spraying or genetic engineering of crop plants. This text provides information on the environmental, non-target and human safety of these products. Num Pages: 368 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSG; PSTP; PSVT7; RNC; RNP; TCB; TQ; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 195 x 23. Weight in Grams: 858.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471496304
- ISBN
- 9780471496304
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 389.87
€ 389.87
Bioremediation is a process applied to restore contaminated sites using biological tools. This book offers a treatment of the subject, linking soil ecotoxicity tests, bioremediation and environmental risk assessment. Editor(s): Sunahara, Geoffrey I; Renoux, Agnes Y.; Thellen, Claude; Gaudet, Connie L.; Pilon, Adrien. Series: Ecological & Environmental Toxicology Series. Num Pages: 490 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 31. Weight in Grams: 822.
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 490
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471986690
- ISBN
- 9780471986690
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 298.44
€ 298.44
Paperback. Describes the challenges confronting a rapidly growing coastal region that is vulnerable to climate change. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170. Weight in Grams: 549.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing Australia
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780643108615
- ISBN
- 9780643108615
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 95.17
€ 95.17