Sustainability
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Sustainability
Hardback. In this timely book, leading authors explore the technologies that might help us to develop a sustainable energy future, emphasising renewable energy and the political and economic context needed for them to prosper. This collection makes hard-headed assessments of what is possible and what is not. Editor(s): Elliott, David. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 307 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RGM; RNQ; RNT; RNU; THX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 145 x 226 x 23. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 307
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230020023
- ISBN
- 9780230020023
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.93
€ 139.93
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
€ 61.56
€ 61.56
Hardback. A structured guideline for development and implementation of business strategies, programs, and models with core sustainability values is then proposed and explicitly discussed, drawing upon management models, tools and techniques proven to be effective in organizational decision-making and prognostication. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; KJC; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230104525
- ISBN
- 9780230104525
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Condition: New
€ 63.18
€ 63.18
Paperback. In this timely book, leading authors explore the technologies that might help us to develop a sustainable energy future, emphasising renewable energy and the political and economic context needed for them to prosper. This collection makes hard-headed assessments of what is possible and what is not. Editor(s): Elliott, David. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 307 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; THX. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 213 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 398.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 307
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230241749
- ISBN
- 9780230241749
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Condition: New
€ 62.18
€ 62.18
Hardcover. 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: 189 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP1; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 217 x 17. Weight in Grams: 350.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230252271
- ISBN
- 9780230252271
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Condition: New
€ 61.98
€ 61.98
Hardback. Alongside other factors, cultural values and identities help to explain different regulatory frameworks for genetically modified organisms. This book uses insights from environmental history and sociology to illuminate the cultural politics of regulation in the US and the EU, with particular attention to public opinion and anti-GMO activism. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1QFE; KCN; LNKJ; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 465.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230284579
- ISBN
- 9780230284579
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Condition: New
€ 119.15
€ 119.15
Hardback. With the nuclear issue back on the agenda worldwide, this highly topical collection steers a path through the controversies, presenting the views of proponents of nuclear expansion, examining the challenges that face them and exploring the arguments of those who support alternative approaches. Editor(s): Elliott, David. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNQ; RNU; THK; THX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230507647
- ISBN
- 9780230507647
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Condition: New
€ 119.46
€ 119.46
hardcover. This book offers a fresh look at sustainable consumption, exploring how grassroots community action can spread ideas in society. It presents a 'New Economics' approach based on alternative measures of wealth and value, examining how these are put into practice through local organic food systems, low-impact eco-housing, and complementary currencies. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFT; RNU; THX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 19. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230525337
- ISBN
- 9780230525337
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.07
€ 119.07
Hardback. This book challenges conventional wisdom by showing how, in some circumstances, improved energy efficiency may increase energy consumption. Relying upon energy efficiency to reduce carbon emissions could therefore be misguided. This book explores the broader implications for climate change and sustainable consumption. Editor(s): Herring, Horace; Sorrell, Steve. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNB; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 585.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230525344
- ISBN
- 9780230525344
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.35
€ 63.35
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
€ 119.41
€ 119.41
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.46
€ 62.46
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.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792347613
- ISBN
- 9780792347613
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.46
€ 186.46
Hardback. By adopting of Agenda 21, most governments have acknowledged the need for sustainable development. This volume presents, tests and illustrates a theoretically well-founded procedure for discovering regional opportunities for sustainable development, based on a systems approach to decision making. Series: Studies in Ecological Economics. Num Pages: 356 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNK; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792356936
- ISBN
- 9780792356936
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.32
€ 187.32
Hardback. Presents a comprehensive treatment of integrated coastal management based on the sustainable development concept. This book covers the a-biotic and biotic components of the ecological conditions, the economic and social organisation, and the role of decision-making systems. It presents model coastal management programmes. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 267
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792358756
- ISBN
- 9780792358756
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.01
€ 186.01
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
€ 123.91
€ 123.91
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Budapest, Hungary, from October 16-18, 1997 Editor(s): Lonergan, Steve. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 432 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 821.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792361206
- ISBN
- 9780792361206
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.58
€ 234.58
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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 120.41
€ 120.41
Hardback. Sustainable development has been the basic goal of the European Union since the Treaty of Amsterdam. After the analysis of the concept, this book goes on to translate the concept into practicable and tangible opportunities for urban and regional sustainable development. Editor(s): Vorkeman, Gerrit H. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 302 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; GTF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792364238
- ISBN
- 9780792364238
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.51
€ 186.51
Mountain Geoecology and Sustainable Development of the Tibetan Plateau
. Ed(S): Zheng, Du; Zhang, Quingsong; Wu, Sha...
Hardback. Covers the fundamental issues regarding geoecology and sustainable mountain development on the Tibetean Plateau. This book discusses the evolution and differentiation of physical environments, uplifting, environmental changes, and natural zonation of the Plateau. It also contains case studies on Namjabarwa Mountains and Hengduan Mountains. Editor(s): Zheng, Du; Zhang, Quingsong; Wu, Shaohong. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 396 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPCT; RGBS; RGW; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792366881
- ISBN
- 9780792366881
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.36
€ 188.36
Hardback. Energy strategies will have to deal with energy as a complex issue that incorporates environmental, economic, social, cultural, educational, and material resource attributes. This title provides the reader with a method for energy system evaluation based on multi-criteria indicators for the evaluation of energy as a system. Num Pages: 180 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792378761
- ISBN
- 9780792378761
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.22
€ 120.22