Sustainability
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Sustainability
Paperback. Will the future be a climate disaster? Will biotechnologies bring huge improvements to lifespan? Predictions vary, but children's status as human embodiments of the future puts them at the centre of attempts to shape the world and the discipline of childhood studies can therefore make a critical and creative contribution to future-making. Series: Studies in Childhood and Youth. Num Pages: 181 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP; JHB; JHBK; JPQB; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 251.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 181
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349321889
- ISBN
- 9781349321889
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.13
€ 61.13
Paperback. This book covers the application of geostatistics in precision agriculture, reflecting the wide range of methods available and showing how they can be applied in practice. Covers minimal theory, focusing on case studies, and offers two chapters on sampling. Editor(s): Oliver, Margaret A. Num Pages: 331 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RB; RNU; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401783705
- ISBN
- 9789401783705
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Condition: New
€ 232.82
€ 232.82
Hardcover. Editor(s): Muthu, Subramanian Senthilkannan; Gardetti, Miguel. Series: Environmental Footprints and Eco-Design of Products and Processes. Num Pages: 153 pages, 54 black & white illustrations, 15 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV; RNF; RNU; TDH; TGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 403.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789811005657
- ISBN
- 9789811005657
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.79
€ 118.79
Hardcover. How can we determine if current growth patterns are sustainable, and what changes to we need to make to make them more so? This volume addresses these issues in a rigorous yet accessible fashion, presenting the current research of some of the world's leading scholars. Editor(s): Heal, Geoffrey. Series: International Economic Association. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230232471
- ISBN
- 9780230232471
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.52
€ 119.52
Hardcover. The authors explore the complex dynamics of mining and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Latin America, including a reflection on the African continent, presenting arguments and case studies based on new research on a set of urgent and emerging questions surrounding mining, development and sustainability. Editor(s): Sagebien, Julia; Lindsay, Nicole Marie. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 371 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; JPS; KCP; KNAT; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 144 x 26. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230277649
- ISBN
- 9780230277649
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.05
€ 64.05
Hardcover. Combining theory, case studies and speculative fiction, a range of contributors, from leading UK academics to pioneering renewable activists, create a compelling picture of the potential perks and pitfalls of a low carbon future. Editor(s): Herring, Horace. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 248 pages, 21 black & white halftones, 12 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JM; RNF; RNT; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 222 x 19. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230282254
- ISBN
- 9780230282254
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.51
€ 62.51
Hardcover. This book highlights the importance of the subnational level of governance in relation to sustainable development, exploring how subnational governments have taken up the challenge to design sustainable development policies and their involvement in international decision-making on sustainable development. Editor(s): Bruyninckx, Hans; Happaerts, Sander; Brande, Karoline van den. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPA; RNT; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 221 x 22. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230360525
- ISBN
- 9780230360525
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.84
€ 62.84
Hardcover. The outcome of a major research project on development, security and culture, this collection along with a second volume Human Values and Global Governance, outlines the emerging field of global studies and the theoretical approach of global social theory. It focuses on the problem of development in the context of the globalized condition. Editor(s): Hettne, Bjorn. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBX; 1FK; 1KL; GTF; JFFS; RNU. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230551275
- ISBN
- 9780230551275
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.82
€ 119.82
Hardcover. Researchers and practitioners explore the effect of evolving global economic and political powers on energy security within the UK and puts forward practical options for moving towards a more energy secure system over both the short and long terms. Editor(s): Mitchell, Catherine; Watson, Jim; Whiting, Jessica; Britton, Jessica. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 326 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JPSL; RNFY; RNT; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 221 x 23. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137298843
- ISBN
- 9781137298843
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.23
€ 63.23
Hardcover. Offering a comprehensive overview of contemporary theoretical and programmatic issues in the fields of sustainability, culture, communication, development and social change, this book explores the relationship between communication and sustainability from a social change perspective. Editor(s): Servaes, Jan. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; GTF; KCM; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 217 x 18. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137329400
- ISBN
- 9781137329400
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.82
€ 62.82
Hardcover. The authors investigate well-known concerns in natural resource management in Africa while focusing on the capacity dimension of the problems. They examine dynamics of leadership, governance, criminality, structural transformation, as well as emerging issues such as green growth. Editor(s): Hanson, Kobena T.; D'Alessandro, Cristina; Owusu, Francis. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; KCM; KCP; RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 217 x 20. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137365606
- ISBN
- 9781137365606
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.82
€ 62.82
Hardcover. This book provides a picture of the principles, concepts and methods applicable to problems originating from the interaction between the living and non-living environment and mankind. It presents a large number of practical examples and case studies. Editor(s): Boersema, Jan J.; Reijnders, Lucas. Num Pages: 542 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGF; RNF; RNU; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 272 x 203 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1516.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402091575
- ISBN
- 9781402091575
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.35
€ 239.35
Hardcover. This book examines key subjects in the design and management of modern built environments to meet carbon emission reduction targets. An international group of experts cover sustainable urban and building design, management and assessment. Editor(s): Yao, Runming. Num Pages: 451 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; RPC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 157 x 30. Weight in Grams: 818.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447147800
- ISBN
- 9781447147800
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.27
€ 234.27
Hardcover. Infranomics is a new discipline that combines sustainability, engineering, and issues of governance in infrastructure planning. This book offers a baseline for empirically driven discussion on the theory and potential applications of an important new subject. Editor(s): Gheorghe, Adrian V.; Masera, Marcelo; Katina, Polinpapilinho F. Series: Topics in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality. Num Pages: 436 pages, 55 black & white illustrations, 49 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCD; RNU; TH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 240 x 34. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319024929
- ISBN
- 9783319024929
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.81
€ 120.81
Hardcover. Socio-Economic Impacts of Bioenergy Production Editor(s): Rutz, Dominik; Janssen, Rainer. Num Pages: 297 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 71 colour illustrations, 56 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: RNFY; RNU; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 248 x 18. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319038285
- ISBN
- 9783319038285
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.00
€ 121.00
Paperback. Editor(s): Gasparini, Paolo; Manfredi, Gaetano; Asprone, Domenico. Series: SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 88 pages, 11 colour illustrations, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNR; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 154 x 8. Weight in Grams: 160.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319043159
- ISBN
- 9783319043159
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.19
€ 69.19
Hardcover. Distaster and Development Editor(s): Kapucu, Naim; Liou, Kuotsai Tsai. Series: Environmental Hazards. Num Pages: 488 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 19 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNR; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 242 x 31. Weight in Grams: 866.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319044675
- ISBN
- 9783319044675
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.09
€ 183.09
Hardcover. Tourism in Latin America Editor(s): Panosso Netto, Alexandre; Trigo, Luiz Gonzaga Godoi. Num Pages: 258 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; KCP; KNSG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 241 x 20. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319057347
- ISBN
- 9783319057347
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.66
€ 119.66
Hardcover. Corporate Sustainability in International Comparison Editor(s): Schaltegger, Stefan; Windolph, Sarah Elena; Harms, Dorli; Horisch, Jacob. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 277 pages, 106 black & white illustrations, 18 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJVX; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319062266
- ISBN
- 9783319062266
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.61
€ 120.61
Hardcover. Editor(s): Hakeem, Khalid Rehman; Jawaid, Mohammad; Alothman, Othman. Num Pages: 505 pages, 86 black & white illustrations, 77 colour illustrations, 90 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PNNP; RNU; TGM; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 166 x 33. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319138466
- ISBN
- 9783319138466
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.68
€ 183.68