The environment
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The environment
Hardback. Editor(s): Kirmer, Anita; Tischew, Sabine. Num Pages: colour illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: AMV; JPQB; PSAF; RNF; RNK; RPC; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 13. Weight in Grams: 513.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Vieweg+teubner Verlag United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783835101036
- ISBN
- 9783835101036
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.49
€ 101.49
Hardback. Describes the concept of "clean technology" as an approach for protecting the environment by preventing pollution at source, minimizing waste, and reducing energy use. Early chapters review the general effects and economics of industrial pollution. Editor(s): Kirkwood, Ralph; Longley, A. J. Num Pages: 350 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780751400373
- ISBN
- 9780751400373
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.60
€ 244.60
hardcover. Focusing on both irrigated and rain-fed agriculture, this book gives a review of the limits and opportunities for improving water productivity in crop production. It demonstrates how efficiency of water use can be enhanced to maximize yields. Editor(s): Kijne, J.W.; Barker, R.; Molden, D.; Kijine, J.W. Series: Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture Series. Num Pages: 368 pages, bibliog references. BIC Classification: RNF; TVDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 32. Weight in Grams: 907.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996691
- ISBN
- 9780851996691
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.53
€ 159.53
Paperback. The ultimate goal of 'Global Forest Fragmentation' is to provide a detailed scientific base to support future forest landscape management and planning to meet global environmental and societal needs. Editor(s): Kettle, Chris J.; Koh, Lian Pin. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: RGBL; RNKH. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 173 x 244 x 11. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780644974
- ISBN
- 9781780644974
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 51.11
€ 52.99
€ 51.11
Integrated River Basin Management Through Decentralization
. Ed(S): Kemper, Karin E. (The World Bank); B...
Hardback. Drawing on a worldwide survey of river basin organizations, this book examines how institutional arrangements for managing water resources at the river-basin level have been designed and implemented, the impetus for these arrangements, and what institutional features appear to be associated with greater or lesser success in river basin management. Editor(s): Kemper, Karin E. (The World Bank); Blomquist, William (Professor); Dinar, Ariel. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1290.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540283546
- ISBN
- 9783540283546
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.72
€ 190.72
Hardback. This book provides a review, written by international forest scientists, of what is known about the impact of elevated CO2 and other greenhouse gases, on forest ecosystems. Editor(s): Karnosky, D.F.; etc.; Ceulemans, R. (University of Antwerp, Belgium); Scarascia-Mugnozza, G. (University of Tuscia, Italy); Innes, J.L. (University of British Columbia, Canada). Series: IUFRO Research S. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNPG; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995519
- ISBN
- 9780851995519
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 272.96
€ 272.96
Hardback. Are extreme weather events becoming more common? How do extreme weather events impact society? This book represents a step forwards in developing a set of information about changes in extreme events by providing a review of the problems in data availability, quality and analysis. Editor(s): Karl, Thomas R.; Nicholls, Neville; Ghazi, Anver. Num Pages: 349 pages, 105 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 943.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from CLIMATIC CHANGE, 42:1, 1999
- Number of pages
- 349
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792357117
- ISBN
- 9780792357117
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.25
€ 188.25
In the wake of evidence demonstrating the irreparable damage humans have inflicted on the planet, some have adopted a defeatist attitude toward environmental crises. This book illustrates how local groups in both Japan and the United States are refusing to surrender the earth to a depleted and polluted fate. Editor(s): Karan, Pradyumna P.; Suganuma, Unryu. Num Pages: 336 pages, 60 photographs, 17 illustrations, 29 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; RGL; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1134.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813124889
- ISBN
- 9780813124889
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.76
€ 51.76
The Indian Ocean Tsunami. The Global Response to a Natural Disaster.
. Ed(S): Karan, Pradyumna P.; Subbiah, Shanmu...
Editor(s): Karan, Pradyumna P.; Subbiah, Shanmugam P. Num Pages: 328 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QSN; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 27. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813126524
- ISBN
- 9780813126524
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.82
€ 48.82
Hardback. Focuses on the role of adaptation and mitigation in framing issues and performing analyses. This book features 12 papers using methods from a variety of disciplines and focusing on different time frames for decision making, from short term to the very long term. It is intended for readers familiar with the policy issues surrounding climate change. Editor(s): Kane, Sally M.; Yohe, Gary Wynn. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RNPG; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from climatic change, 45:1, 2000
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363842
- ISBN
- 9780792363842
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.12
€ 127.12
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
Gathers top most foreign policy and energy experts and leaders to assess how the United States can integrate its energy and national security interests. This book offers analysis and insight into: fundamental shifts in the global energy balance; the revolution in shale gas and oil; and new energy frontiers, from ultra deepwater to the Arctic. Editor(s): Kalicki, Jan H.; Goldwyn, David L. Num Pages: 664 pages, 49, 49 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPS; RNFY. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 161 x 237 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1012.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 664
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421411699
- ISBN
- 9781421411699
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.54€ 64.37
€ 70.54
€ 64.37
Water Resources Management in the Face of Climatic/Hydrologic Uncertai...
. Ed(S): Kaczmarek, Z.; Strzepek, Kenneth M.;...
Hardback. This text discusses the impacts of climatic fluctuations and climate change on water resources management. It presents an overview of the impacts of climatic change/fluctuations on a wide variety of water resources sectors, including river runoff, water quality and temperature. Editor(s): Kaczmarek, Z.; Strzepek, Kenneth M.; Somlyody, Laszlo; Priazhinskaya, Valentina (Institue of Water Problems, Moscow, Russia). Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 407 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBK; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 872.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 407
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792339274
- ISBN
- 9780792339274
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.77
€ 187.77
Comprehensive Assessment of the Role of Risk in U.S.Agriculture
. Ed(S): Just, Richard E.; Pope, Rulon D.
Hardback. After the research on agricultural risk, the treatment of risk in agricultural research is far from harmonious. This book is intended to: define the state of the literature on agricultural risk research; provide a critical evaluation of economic risk research on agriculture; and set a research agenda that meets future needs and prospects. Editor(s): Just, Richard E.; Pope, Rulon D. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 600 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KJMD; KNAC; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1017.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792375678
- ISBN
- 9780792375678
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.09
€ 249.09
Ocular Radiation Risk Assessment in Populations Exposed to Environment...
. Ed(S): Junk, A.K.; Kundiev, Y. (Institute O...
Hardback. Proceedings of the Advanced Research Workshop, Kiev, Ukraine, 29 July-1 August, 1997 Editor(s): Junk, A.K.; Kundiev, Y. (Institute of Occupational Health, Academy of Medical Science of Ukraine, Kiev); Vitte, P. (Institute of Occupational Health, Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, Kiev); Worgul, B. V. (Eye Radiation & Environmental Research Laboratory, Columbia University, New York, USA). Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 242 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD; RNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792353102
- ISBN
- 9780792353102
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.60
€ 189.60
Hardback. Proceedings of the International Conference on Groundwater Contamination: Use of Models in Decision-Making in the 'European Year of the Environment', Amsterdam, The Netherlands, October 26-29, 1987 Editor(s): Jousma, G.; Bear, Jacob; Haimes, Yacov Y.; Walter, F. Num Pages: 656 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1133.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 656
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792301363
- ISBN
- 9780792301363
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.08
€ 242.08
Hardback. Concerned with a particular type of risk - the risk of death of a number of people in one accident - and with a particular tool - probabilistic risk analysis - as they are developing in various domains of society. This book shows how such comparisons are shaped in various hazard domains, such as flood protection location. Editor(s): Jorissen, Richard E.; Stallen, Pieter Jan. Series: Risk, Governance and Society. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD; MBN; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1190.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792349556
- ISBN
- 9780792349556
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.56
€ 126.56
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. Although anthropologists and cultural geographers have explored placeA" in various senses, little cross-cultural examination of kinds of place,A" or ecotopes, has been presented from an ethno-ecological perspective. In this volume, indigenous and local understandings of landscape are investigated in order to better understand.. Editor(s): Johnson, Leslie Main; Hunn, Eugene S. Series: Environmental Anthropology and Ethnobiology. Num Pages: 332 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMC; RGC; RNF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 24. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845456139
- ISBN
- 9781845456139
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.12
€ 167.12
Hardback. Addresses the issue of how the three flexible instruments might work out in practice, and how they might interfere with each other. The three flexible instruments are: joint implementation, the clean development mechanism, and international emissions trading. Editor(s): Jepma, C. J.; Gaast, Wytze van der. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 171 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 990.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 171
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792357285
- ISBN
- 9780792357285
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.29
€ 125.29