Sustainability
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Sustainability
Hardback. Systematically addressing the drivers, the tools, and sector-specific elements that play a role in the field of sustainable development, this text begins with a general introduction to eco-efficiency and the related challenges to industry in its implementation. It then presents 23 case studies. Editor(s): Klostermann, Judith E.M.; Tukker, Arnold. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM; RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792347613
- ISBN
- 9780792347613
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.09
€ 200.09
Hardback. What has prompted the shift toward sustainability in numerous financial areas? Can investors' mindsets be changed to embrace a long-term view? Can shareholders and activists play a greater role in encouraging financial actors to behave more responsibly? These are some of the relevant topics that are explored in this forward-looking set of essays. Editor(s): Lepineux, Francois; Bettignies, Henri-Claude de. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 148 x 22. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230551305
- ISBN
- 9780230551305
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Condition: New
€ 128.05
€ 128.05
Hardback. This text looks at the future of urban transport. Money is being poured into roads, railways and airports at a time when the global atmosphere is threatened and oil production has reached its peak. If world environments and societies are to be sustained, urban transport must change. Editor(s): Low, Assoc Prof Nicholas; Gleeson, Brendan; Whitman, Jim. Series: Global Issues. Num Pages: 319 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 319
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333981986
- ISBN
- 9780333981986
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.64
€ 67.64
The Political Economy of Renewable Energy and Energy Security. Common ...
. Ed(S): Moe, Espen (University Of Science An...
Paperback. Editor(s): Moe, Espen (University of Science and Technology, Norway); Midford, Paul. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; KCN; KCP; RND; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 453.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349464203
- ISBN
- 9781349464203
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Condition: New
€ 193.81
€ 193.81
Envisioning a Sustainable Development Agenda for Trade and Environment
. Ed(S): Najam, Adil; Halle, Mark; Melendez-O...
Paperback. This book systematically explores the trade and environment interests of developing countries from a Southern perspective. The contributors write explicitly about both hopes and fears in the South. Essays are from leading experts and thought leaders from various regions of the South who work for bold new agendas and priorities for their region. Editor(s): Najam, Adil; Halle, Mark; Melendez-Ortiz, Ricardo. Num Pages: 295 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; RND; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349536399
- ISBN
- 9781349536399
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Condition: New
€ 127.30
€ 127.30
Criteria and Indicators for Sustainable Forest Management
. Ed(S): Raison, J.; Brown, A.; Flinn, D.; Fr...
Hardback. There is increasing pressure on the forestry industry to adopt sustainable practices. This book reviews thinking about scientifically based indicators, and sustainable management of natural forests and plantations. Editor(s): Raison, J.; Brown, A.; Flinn, D.; Franc, A. (ENGREF, France). Series: IUFRO Research S. Num Pages: 427 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNU; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 32. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 427
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851993928
- ISBN
- 9780851993928
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Condition: New
€ 184.19
€ 184.19
Paperback. Fair and efficient pricing is increasingly important in international environmental and transport policy. This text provides methods and results from major European and US studies evaluating both social costs of transport and first experiences with their internationalization in various contexts. Editor(s): Rennings, Klaus; Hohmeyer, Olav; Ottinger, R.L. Series: ZEW Economic Studies. Num Pages: 212 pages, 39 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; JPQB; KNG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 340.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Physica-Verlag GmbH & Co Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783790812602
- ISBN
- 9783790812602
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Condition: New
€ 66.24
€ 66.24
Hardback. Applies a sustainable development framework to the planning and managing of an intermediate size city in a developing region of a developing nation, and assesses the potential of such a framework to effectively guide the city's development. This work identifies issues and recommends approaches to assist local governments to enhance their capacity. Editor(s): Romanos, Michael; Auffrey, Christopher. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FMT; RNU; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008184
- ISBN
- 9781402008184
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Condition: New
€ 201.08
€ 201.08
Hardback. Editor(s): Ruf, Francois; Schroth, Gotz. Num Pages: 349 pages, 92 black & white illustrations, 9 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCT; RNCB; RNU; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 726.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 349
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401772938
- ISBN
- 9789401772938
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 207.53
€ 207.53
Paperback. Sustainability Analysis provides adetailed exploration of current environmental thinking from a variety of perspectives, including institutional and psychological angles.Primarily focusing on macroeconomic policies andgreen national accounting, this book provides a strong basis for further study in sustainable development." Editor(s): Shmelev, Stanislav; Shmeleva, Irina. Num Pages: 347 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCM; KCN; KCP; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 347
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349346936
- ISBN
- 9781349346936
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Condition: New
€ 128.12
€ 128.12
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Prague, Czech Republic from 12-14 October 1998 Editor(s): Sikdar, Subhas K.; Diwekar, Urmila. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 396 pages, 59 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNP; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 559.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792359265
- ISBN
- 9780792359265
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 132.89
€ 132.89
Hardback. Deals with the challenges posed by the transformation of society towards much-needed sustainability. This book deals with the local features of this change, but seen in a global context. It examines two cases - the municipalities of Linkoping and A..tvidaberg - both Swedish, to expose alternative types of choices for local communities involved. Editor(s): Svedin, Uno; Aniansson, Britt Hagerhall. Num Pages: 231 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNS; KCM; RNU. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009051
- ISBN
- 9781402009051
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.38
€ 132.38
Developing Principles and Models for Sustainable Forestry in Sweden
. Ed(S): Sverdrup, Harald; Stjernquist, Ingri...
Hardback. Summarizes those management principles that should be valid in areas where forests continuously are used for production, where biodiversity aspects are important, as well as economy and productivity, and where demands on soil status and water quality are set. This book also shows how system model thinking is used to reach the goals. Editor(s): Sverdrup, Harald; Stjernquist, Ingrid. Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems. Num Pages: 481 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNS; KNAL; RNF; RNU; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1910.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 481
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009990
- ISBN
- 9781402009990
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 268.03
€ 268.03
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
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Condition: New
€ 50.98
€ 50.98
Paperback. A concrete, action-based look at the ways businesses can become sustainable as moving towards a sustainable world becomes more and more important. Editor(s): Wankel, Charles; Stoner, James A. F. Num Pages: 226 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJG; KJM; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349374809
- ISBN
- 9781349374809
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Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. A concrete, action-based look at the ways businesses can become sustainable as moving towards a sustainable world becomes more and more important. Editor(s): Wankel, Charles; Stoner, James A. F. Num Pages: 226 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 14. Weight in Grams: 302.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230104051
- ISBN
- 9780230104051
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Condition: New
€ 65.90
€ 65.90
Hardback. A concrete, action-based look at the ways businesses can become sustainable as moving towards a sustainable world becomes more and more important. Editor(s): Wankel, Charles; Stoner, James A. F. Num Pages: 226 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 138 x 17. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230608047
- ISBN
- 9780230608047
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Condition: New
€ 66.86
€ 66.86
Paperback. Case studies from technologists, engineers, natural and social scientists, and practitioners present multiple perspectives on sustainable development. Examples from both developing and developed countries, show how environment, development and sustainability intertwine to form an issue of truly global concern. Editor(s): Wilson, Gordon; Furniss, Pamela; Kimbowa, Richard. Num Pages: 320 pages, 55 line drawings. BIC Classification: RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 14. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199560646
- ISBN
- 9780199560646
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Condition: New
€ 68.88
€ 68.88
Soil Quality, Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Security in Ce...
. Ed(S): Wilson, M.J.; Maliszewska-Kordybach,...
Paperback. Soil Quality in Relation to Sustainable Development of Agriculture and Environmental Security in Central and Eastern Europe, held in Pulawy, Poland, 13-17 October 1997 Editor(s): Wilson, M.J.; Maliszewska-Kordybach, B. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 390 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DV; KCS; KNAC; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363781
- ISBN
- 9780792363781
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Condition: New
€ 129.13
€ 129.13
Paperback. Editor(s): Wissenburg, Marcel; Barry, J. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPHV; JPP; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349424221
- ISBN
- 9781349424221
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.85
€ 126.85