Sustainability
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Sustainability
Hardback. Written from the International Conference on Environment, this volume discusses strategies to minimize environmental threats. The need for interdisciplinary collaboration on a global scale is emphasized, and the book presents a step forward in this direction. Editor(s): Gokcekus, Huseyin; Umut, Turker; LaMoreaux, James W. Series: Environmental Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 1555 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, 60 colour illustrations, 300 black & white tables, biogr. BIC Classification: RGL; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 242 x 69. Weight in Grams: 2742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 1555
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540959908
- ISBN
- 9783540959908
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 387.76
€ 387.76
Paperback. Editor(s): Hostettler, Silvia; Gadgil, Ashok; Hazboun, Eileen. Num Pages: 272 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, 30 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; RNU; TH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 421.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319369693
- ISBN
- 9783319369693
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.02
€ 185.02
Water, Cultural Diversity, and Global Environmental Change
. Ed(S): Johnston, Barbara Rose; Hiwasaki, Li...
Hardback. This book examines the complex role water plays as a force in sustaining, maintaining and threatening the viability of culturally diverse peoples. It argues that water is a core sustaining element in biodiversity and cultural diversity. Editor(s): Johnston, Barbara Rose; Hiwasaki, Lisa; Klaver, Irene; Ramos Castillo, Ameyali; Strang, Veronica. Num Pages: 560 pages, 57 black & white illustrations, 138 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBKF; RNCB; RNFD; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1154.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400717732
- ISBN
- 9789400717732
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.53
€ 199.53
Hardback. Gathering over 80 entries from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technologies, this book provides a thorough introduction to renewable energy. Covers geothermal power, ocean energy, renewable energy from biomass, waste-to-energy and wind power. Editor(s): Kaltschmitt, Martin; Themelis, Nickolas J.; Bronicki, Lucien Y.; Soder, Lennart; Vega, Luis A. Num Pages: 1924 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 193 x 119. Weight in Grams: 4719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 1924
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461458197
- ISBN
- 9781461458197
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 637.40
€ 637.40
Paperback. Traditionally, environmental policy in most countries is based on command and control and on the more modern economic instruments. This work explores these approaches and the related instruments extend environmental diffusion, collaborative agreements, and service and infrastructure instruments. Editor(s): Kaufmann-Hayoz, Ruth; Gutscher, Heinz. Series: SPP - Schwerpunktprogramm Umwelt. Num Pages: 364 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCM; RNU; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 699.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783764362522
- ISBN
- 9783764362522
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.73
€ 66.73
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
€ 190.86
€ 190.86
Hardback. This book brings together a variety of analytical perspectives, ranging from econometric analyses of economic growth to historical studies of successful development experiences in countries with abundant natural resources. The evidence suggests that natural resources are neither a curse nor destiny. Editor(s): Lederman, Daniel; Maloney, William. Series: Latin American Development Forum. Num Pages: 392 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: KCM; RNF; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 25. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804757089
- ISBN
- 9780804757089
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.78
€ 249.78
The Way the Wind Blows. Climate Change, History and Human Action.
. Ed(S): McIntosh, Roderick J.; Tainter, Jose...
Experts in a variety of disciplines in the natural and social sciences--including geology, climatology, history, and anthropology--consider such topics as the dynamics of climate, human perceptions of and responses to the environment, and issues of sustainability and resiliency. Editor(s): McIntosh, Roderick J.; Tainter, Joseph A.; McIntosh, Susan Keech. Series: Historical Ecology Series. Num Pages: 448 pages, facsim.,maps. BIC Classification: RBP; RNT; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 182 x 29. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231112086
- ISBN
- 9780231112086
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.77
€ 185.77
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.53
€ 181.53
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.
- Format
- 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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.45
€ 64.45
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.89
€ 193.89
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.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 349
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401772938
- ISBN
- 9789401772938
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.36
€ 197.36
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
€ 128.32
€ 128.32
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
€ 127.82
€ 127.82
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
€ 258.81
€ 258.81
Groundwater as a Key for Adaptation to Changing Climate and Society
. Ed(S): Taniguchi, Makoto; Hiyama, Tetsuya
Paperback. Editor(s): Taniguchi, Makoto; Hiyama, Tetsuya. Series: Global Environmental Studies. Num Pages: 158 pages, 43 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations, 19 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: RBK; RNF; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 158
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431563846
- ISBN
- 9784431563846
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 120.72
€ 120.72
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
€ 51.02
€ 51.02
Paperback. This volume presents new information and strategies for managing the energy crisis from the perspective of growing economies. It includes numerous case studies that illustrate the particular challenges encountered by developing countries. Editor(s): Uqaili, Mohammad Aslam; Harijan, Khanji. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNFY; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 563.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag GmbH Austria
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783709117101
- ISBN
- 9783709117101
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 186.14
€ 186.14
Paperback. This concise and readable handbook for practitioners who are trying to implement sustainability strategies for packaging deploys industry case studies throughout to illustrate possible applications and scenarios in a sector under growing regulatory pressure. Editor(s): Verghese, Karli; Lewis, Helen; Fitzpatrick, Leanne. Num Pages: 396 pages, 79 black & white tables, 3 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV9; RNH; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 605.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447159667
- ISBN
- 9781447159667
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 133.62
€ 133.62
hardcover. Editor(s): Villalobos, Francisco J.; Fereres, Elias. Num Pages: 555 pages, 110 black & white illustrations, 29 colour illustrations, 100 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNU; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 1099.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 555
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- SKU
- V9783319461151
- ISBN
- 9783319461151
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 327.87
€ 327.87