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Sustainability
Demographic Change in Australia's Rural Landscapes: Implications for S...
. Ed(S): Luck, Gary W.; Race, Digby; Black, R...
hardcover. Written from an interdisciplinary perspective, this volume examines the patterns of demographic change in Australia's rural landscapes. The text uses case studies to illustrate the driving factors behind these changes, and outlines the impact they have on society and the environment. Editor(s): Luck, Gary W.; Race, Digby; Black, Rosemary. Series: Landscape Series. Num Pages: 388 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; PSTS; RGL; RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 747.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048196524
- ISBN
- 9789048196524
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.40
€ 182.40
Use of Satellite and In-situ Data to Improve Sustainability
. Ed(S): Kogan, Felix; Powell, Alfred; Fedoro...
Paperback. By monitoring land, the ocean and atmosphere, operational satellites and in situ data has the potential to predict environmental disasters and measure the impact humans have on the environment. This volume shows how to use this data to produce a healthy environment, improve sustainability, and enhance human life. Editor(s): Kogan, Felix; Powell, Alfred; Fedorov, Oleg. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 326 pages, 5 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MMR; RNPG; RNU; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 557.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048196203
- ISBN
- 9789048196203
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 232.38
€ 232.38
Use of Satellite and In-Situ Data to Improve Sustainability
. Ed(S): Kogan, Felix; Powell, Alfred; Fedoro...
Hardback. By monitoring land, the ocean and atmosphere, operational satellites and in situ data has the potential to predict environmental disasters and measure the impact humans have on the environment. This volume shows how to use this data to produce a healthy environment, improve sustainability, and enhance human life. Editor(s): Kogan, Felix; Powell, Alfred; Fedorov, Oleg. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 326 pages, 5 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MMR; RNPG; RNU; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048196173
- ISBN
- 9789048196173
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 233.43
€ 233.43
Paperback. This book examines the issues surrounding the energy options available to nations in Europe and the Mediterranean. As the supply of fossil fuels dwindles and extraction costs rise, it examines short- and long-term strategies including lifestyle change. Editor(s): Barbir, Frano; Ulgiati, Sergio. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 390 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNBT; RNU; THRB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1220.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048195671
- ISBN
- 9789048195671
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 236.45
€ 236.45
Hardback. This book examines the issues surrounding the energy options available to nations in Europe and the Mediterranean. As the supply of fossil fuels dwindles and extraction costs rise, it examines short- and long-term strategies including lifestyle change. Editor(s): Barbir, Frano; Ulgiati, Sergio. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 390 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNBT; RNU; THRB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048195640
- ISBN
- 9789048195640
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 233.38
€ 233.38
Hardback. This book examines management systems in fishing communities in Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. It demonstrates that good management systems must account for cultural, ecological, economic, political and social factors to succeed. Editor(s): Ruddle, Kenneth; Satria, Arif. Num Pages: 188 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; PSXE; RGC; RNKH; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 164 x 19. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048195541
- ISBN
- 9789048195541
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.96
€ 183.96
Hardback. Of the 1 billion food insecure people, more than 30% are in South Asia. Large populations of Bangladesh and other coastal regions may be displaced by sea level rise. This book addresses food security in South Asia with specific reference to climate change. Editor(s): Islam, Khandakar R.; Sivakumar, Mannava V. K.; Mustafizur Rahman, A. H. M.; Faiz, M. A.; Lal, Rattan. Num Pages: 622 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTL; RBGB; RNPG; RNU; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1044.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 622
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048195152
- ISBN
- 9789048195152
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.36
€ 235.36
hardcover. Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field aiming at producing food and energy in a sustainable way. This book series analyzes current agricultural issues and proposes alternative solutions. It includes a list of biofuels to counter climate change. Editor(s): Lichtfouse, Eric. Series: Sustainable Agriculture Reviews. Num Pages: 400 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PST; RBGB; RNPG; RNU; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048195121
- ISBN
- 9789048195121
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.58
€ 187.58
Hardback. Transforming Water Management in South Africa analyses and documents these experiences for the benefit of water managers and policy makers in the country, the developing world and the international community at large. Editor(s): Schreiner, Barbara; Hassan, Rashid M. Series: Global Issues in Water Policy. Num Pages: 306 pages, 17 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCN; KNAC; LNKJ; RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048193660
- ISBN
- 9789048193660
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.84
€ 181.84
Hardcover. 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, M. A. Num Pages: 331 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAC; RNU; TQ; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 29. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048191321
- ISBN
- 9789048191321
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.15
€ 234.15
Hardback. Selected papers from the International Conference "Global Environmental Change: Challenges for Science and Society in South-Eastern Europe" held 19-21 May 2008 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Covers changes in climate, land use, carbon and water cycles, air quality, etc. Editor(s): Alexandrov, Vesselin; Gajdusek, M.F.; Knight, C.G.; Yotova, Antoaneta. Num Pages: 303 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RN; RNPG; RNU; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 303
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048186945
- ISBN
- 9789048186945
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 237.17
€ 237.17
Hardback. This book provides guidelines on how to ascertain whether resource scarcity or abundance poses a threat to sustainable development. It discusses how our improved knowledge of valuable geological resources can help with better planning and governance. Editor(s): Sinding-Larsen, Richard; Wellmer, Friedrich-Wilhelm. Series: International Year of Planet Earth (Closed). Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGL; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 259 x 180 x 10. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048186785
- ISBN
- 9789048186785
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.81
€ 120.81
Hardback. Reports research results in sustainable land management and land degradation status and mitigation in 36 countries around the world. This book includes background papers with continental and international perspectives dealing with land degradation and desertification studies. It is also of interest to a variety of environmental scientists. Editor(s): Zdruli, Pandi; Pagliai, Marcello; Kapur, Selim; Cano, Angel Fax. Num Pages: 660 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNK; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1306.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 660
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048186563
- ISBN
- 9789048186563
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.69
€ 185.69
Hardback. Chemistry for Sustainable Development provides an overview current sustainability processes, products, and methods in all areas of chemistry. Topics include low-waste chemical processes, recovery and safe disposal of waste products, chemistry without solvents and solutions, and more. Editor(s): Ramasami, Ponnadurai; Gupta-Bhowon, Minu; Jhaumeer-Laulloo, Sabina; Li Kam Wah, Henri. Num Pages: 486 pages, 82 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PN; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 912.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 486
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048186495
- ISBN
- 9789048186495
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.43
€ 183.43
Security and Environmental Sustainability of Multimodal Transport
. Ed(S): Bell, Michael; Hosseinloo, Solmaz Ha...
Paperback. Based on the NATO Advanced Research Workshop held at Imperial College London in January 2009, this volume features topics related to the transport of hazardous materials. Topics include risk assessment, security, social and environmental exposure, and the implications of climate change. Editor(s): Bell, Michael; Hosseinloo, Solmaz Haji; Kanturska, Urszula. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG; RNU; TR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048185627
- ISBN
- 9789048185627
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 316.36
€ 316.36
Security and Environmental Sustainability of Multimodal Transport
. Ed(S): Bell, Michael; Hosseinloo, Solmaz Ha...
Hardback. Based on the NATO Advanced Research Workshop held at Imperial College London in January 2009, this volume features topics related to the transport of hazardous materials. Topics include risk assessment, security, social and environmental exposure, and the implications of climate change. Editor(s): Bell, Michael; Hosseinloo, Solmaz Haji; Kanturska, Urszula. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG; RNU; TR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048185610
- ISBN
- 9789048185610
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 323.77
€ 323.77
The New Middle Classes. Globalizing Lifestyles, Consumerism and Enviro...
. Ed(S): Lange, Hellmuth; Meier, Lars
Paperback. This book analyzes the middle class in terms of attitudes and preferences as well as socio-economic features and governmental policies. It provides original contributions from internationally renowned researchers that bring fresh multidisciplinary insights. Editor(s): Lange, Hellmuth; Meier, Lars. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; JHB; RGC; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 491.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048182244
- ISBN
- 9789048182244
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.41
€ 119.41
Paperback. New approaches to environmental economics are presented in Institutions and Sustainability. Readers will find discussions of the political economy of agriculture, in addition to new analysis methods for the governance of natural resources. Editor(s): Beckmann, Volker; Padmanabhan, Martina. Num Pages: 388 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JPA; KCM; KCN; RNU; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 623.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181841
- ISBN
- 9789048181841
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 232.76
€ 232.76
Schooling for Sustainable Development in Chinese Communities
. Ed(S): Lee, John Chi-Kin; Williams, Michael
Paperback. This book focuses on the academic foundations, trends and traditions of environmental education for sustainable development in Chinese contexts. It highlights case studies that illuminate recent sustainability initiatives in China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. Editor(s): Lee, John Chi-kin; Williams, Michael. Series: Schooling for Sustainable Development. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181827
- ISBN
- 9789048181827
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.89
€ 118.89
paperback. Public participation and its relationship to the strategies and implementation of environmental policy are examined in this volume, from a functional perspective. Interdisciplinary cases are explored from around the globe to illustrate the principles discussed. Editor(s): Coenen, Frans H.J.M. Num Pages: 209 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; JPA; LNKJ; RGL; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 209
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181070
- ISBN
- 9789048181070
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.83
€ 118.83