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Sustainability
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
€ 66.85
€ 66.85
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
€ 200.05
€ 200.05
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
€ 201.08
€ 201.08
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
€ 199.66
€ 199.66
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
€ 132.93
€ 132.93
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
€ 251.86
€ 251.86
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
€ 129.17
€ 129.17
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
€ 200.11
€ 200.11
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
€ 202.09
€ 202.09
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
€ 128.96
€ 128.96
Hardback. For various countries tourism is an industry of great economic significance; it is seen as a main instrument for regional development, as it stimulates fresh economic activities. This book presents general views on tourism and sustainable economic development, and some opinions on the relationship between tourism and the environment. Editor(s): Fossati, Amedeo; Panella, Giorgio. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNSG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 559.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 253
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792379089
- ISBN
- 9780792379089
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.93
€ 132.93
Hardback. Dynamic Management of Sustainable Development presents a concise summary of the authors' research in dynamic methods analysis of technical systems development. The text illustrates mathematical methods, with a focus on practical realization and applications. Num Pages: 196 pages, 25 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV6; KNBT; PBWH; RNU; UT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 236 x 21. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857290557
- ISBN
- 9780857290557
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.39
€ 131.39
Hardback. Greening Airports considers the sustainable development of the entire air transport system, from airports and air traffic control to airlines. The text provides a broad overview of the topic, as well as a system for both monitoring and assessment. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 220 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KNGV; RNU; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857296573
- ISBN
- 9780857296573
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.44
€ 194.44
Hardback. Introduces the basic principles of multicriteria analysis (MCA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) techniques. This title gives detailed descriptions of a number of food and non-food agro-industrial applications of MCA and LCA, providing the reader with practical examples of the implementation of these tools in the field of agro-industry. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 155 pages, 68 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; THRB; THX; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 155
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857297037
- ISBN
- 9780857297037
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Hardback. This book documents all aspects of the modern solar winery, from environmental, economic and political drivers to equipment, methodologies and processes, to available technologies. Case studies illustrate the diversity of solar winery technology in action. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 460 pages, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; TDCT2; THX; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 865.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 460
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857298430
- ISBN
- 9780857298430
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.89
€ 196.89
Hardback. Gas Hydrates opens up this fascinating, multidisciplinary field to non-specialists. It provides a scientific study of gas hydrates that considers their potential as an energy source, while assessing possible risks to the environment. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 192 pages, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBGL; RBKC; RNU; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 455.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857299550
- ISBN
- 9780857299550
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.81
€ 127.81
Hardback. This book provides a timely and insightful analysis of the expansion of biofuels production and use in recent years. Drawing on interviews with key policy insiders, Ackrill and Kay show how biofuels policies have been motivated by concerns over climate change, energy security and rural development. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RNFY; RNU; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 267
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137307880
- ISBN
- 9781137307880
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.81
€ 127.81
Hardcover. The author explores the fraught politics of energy transitions in an age of climate change. She does so through an ecological modernisation and corporate social responsibility lens which she contends shapes and underpins sustainability today. Case studies cover climate policy, unconventional gas and renewable energy. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJG; RNFY; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 348 x 300 x 19. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137352323
- ISBN
- 9781137352323
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.61
€ 127.61
Hardcover. This book focuses on various issues of energy, energy efficiency and environmental policy in China. It discusses different aspects on how China may maintain its fast economic growth through good management of energy consumption and development of various energy sources. Editor(s): Yao, Shujie; Herrerias Talamantes, Maria Jesus. Series: The Nottingham China Policy Institute Series. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCG; KCN; RNFY; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 222 x 26. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137372048
- ISBN
- 9781137372048
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.58
€ 127.58
Hardcover. The author presents an anthropological analysis of the regulatory technologies that characterize contemporary resource frontiers. He offers an ethnographic portrayal of indigenous rights, resource extraction and environmental politics in the Peruvian Amazon. Series: International Relations and Development Series. Num Pages: 185 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSR; KCM; RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 16. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137381842
- ISBN
- 9781137381842
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.49
€ 66.49