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The environment
Hardback. A major thrust of scientific concern has been the problems of documenting and conserving biodiversity and the establishment of systems of sustainable development. This book reviews the practical application of species concepts and appropriate technologies for as wide a diversity as possible of living organisms. Editor(s): Claridge, M.F.; Dawah, H.A. (School of Pure and Applied Biology, University of Wales, Cardiff, Wales); Wilson, M.R. (Department of Zoology, National Museums and Galleries of Wales, Cardiff). Series: Systematics Association Special Volume Series. Num Pages: 458 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 818.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 458
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412631207
- ISBN
- 9780412631207
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 278.47
€ 278.47
Hardback. A collection of papers which push the study of the multifaceted nature-society relationship and the socioeconomic consequences of human dependence on nature forward in a variety of areas. It examine the roles of material process, space, and time in shaping social processes of economic ascent and long term hegemonic change. Editor(s): Ciccantell, Paul S.; Smith, David A.; Seidman, Gay W. Series: Research in Rural Sociology & Development. Num Pages: 412 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762311620
- ISBN
- 9780762311620
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.53
€ 186.53
Editor(s): Cheng, Ming; Liu, Wen. Num Pages: 343 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 263 x 187 x 30. Weight in Grams: 952.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 343
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781606929070
- ISBN
- 9781606929070
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.07€ 97.67
€ 141.07
€ 97.67
Hardback. Developing some guiding principles to be used when evaluating alternative proposals for reorganizing the US electric power industry, this text contains preliminary versions of papers that were presented at a Workshop convened by the Electric Power Research Institute at Stanford University in 1997. Editor(s): Chao, Hung-Po; Huntington, Hillard C. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792382829
- ISBN
- 9780792382829
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.01
€ 126.01
Paperback. Presents stories that look at the external landscape, the world around us, asking hard questions about the capacity to destroy what we love best. This book features stories that turn inward, into the human heart, perhaps searching for an answer there. Editor(s): Caswell, Kurt; Tomlinson, Susan Leigh; Warner, Diane Hueter. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 263.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Texas Tech Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896726550
- ISBN
- 9780896726550
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.96
€ 23.99
€ 20.96
Flexible Incentives for the Adoption of Environmental Technologies in ...
. Ed(S): Casey, Frank; Schmitz, Andrew; Swint...
Hardback. Identifies and structures more flexible economic incentives for the achievement of environmental goals in agriculture. This work provides a conceptual framework and presents case studies that analyze how flexible incentives can address environmental problems that are caused by agricultural production. Editor(s): Casey, Frank; Schmitz, Andrew; Swinton, Scott M.; Zilberman, David. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792385592
- ISBN
- 9780792385592
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.38
€ 192.38
Hardback. Many people investigating the operation of large-scale environmentalist organizations see signs of power, knowledge and governance in their policies and projects. This collection indicates that such an analysis appears to be justified from one perspective, but not from another. Editor(s): Carrier, James G.; West, Paige. Series: Environmental Anthropology and Ethnobiology. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845456191
- ISBN
- 9781845456191
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.65
€ 154.65
Hardback. Provides an analysis of main aspects characterising the design and implementation of voluntary approaches in environmental policy. This book also provides a useful assessment of the main features and of the potential implementation problems of an important and promising environmental policy instrument. Editor(s): Carraro, Carlo; Leveque, Francois. Series: Economics, Energy and Environment. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNB; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792355168
- ISBN
- 9780792355168
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.41
€ 129.41
Hardback. The GEI (Grupo Especies Invasoras) organised the First National Conference on Invasive Alien Species in Spain in 2003. This book contains key contributions of this conference. It is suitable for those seeking an understanding of non-native species invasions. Editor(s): Capdevila-Arguelles, Laura (G.E.I. - Grupo Especies Invasoras); Zilletti, Bernardo. Num Pages: 150 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNCB; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 11. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from Biological Invasions, 7.1 (2005)
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402029028
- ISBN
- 9781402029028
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.60
€ 126.60
Improving Efficiency and Reliability in Water Distribution Systems
. Ed(S): Cabrera, Enrique; Vela, Antonio F.
Hardback. Discusses two of the main concerns in respect of water supply systems are their efficiency and their reliability. This book features five sections: Fundamentals; Leakage Detection in Networks; Network Management: Leakage Control; Managing Water Distribution Systems to Reduce Energy Costs; and, Reliability, Risk Analysis and Rehabilitation. Editor(s): Cabrera, Enrique; Vela, Antonio F. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 427 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBK; RNF; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 779.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 427
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792335368
- ISBN
- 9780792335368
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.11
€ 193.11
Drought Management Planning in Water Supply Systems
. Ed(S): Cabrera, Enrique; Garcia-Serra, Jorg...
Hardback. Proceedings from the UIMP International Course held in Valencia, December 1997 Editor(s): Cabrera, Enrique; Garcia-Serra, Jorge. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 448 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; RBK; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 807.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792352945
- ISBN
- 9780792352945
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.49
€ 193.49
Hardback. Contextualizing Disaster argues that, while disasters are increasingly represented by the media as unique, exceptional, newsworthy events, it is a mistake to think of disasters as isolated or discrete occurrences. Editor(s): Button, Gregory V.; Schuller, Mark. Series: Catastrophes in Context. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JFFC; JHB; RNT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785332807
- ISBN
- 9781785332807
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.94
€ 154.94
Hardback. Presents 20 essays, which explore diverse cultural interpretations of the earth's surface. This volume shows how individual cultures see their own histories as offering protection for nature, while often viewing others as lacking such ethical restraints. Editor(s): Buttimer, Anne; Wallin, L. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RGC; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792356516
- ISBN
- 9780792356516
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.11
€ 192.11
paperback. Editor(s): Butler, Tom; Wuerthner, George; Lerch, Daniel. Num Pages: 310 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RNFY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Watershed Media Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780970950093
- ISBN
- 9780970950093
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.91
€ 20.99
€ 20.91
Palaeolimnological Proxies as Tools of Environmental Reconstruction in...
. Ed(S): Buczko, Krisztina; Korponai, Janos; ...
Hardback. This volume details new palaeolimnological findings from eastern and central Europe. It reviews the late Quaternary records from the Carpathian region and presents new results on the history of a crater lake, glacial lakes in the Tatra Mountains and Lake Bled. Editor(s): Buczko, Krisztina; Korponai, Janos; Padisak, Judit (Dept. of Limnology, University of Veszprem, Hungary); Starratt, Scott W. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 327 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGF; RBKF; RBX; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 193 x 18. Weight in Grams: 975.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 327
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048133864
- ISBN
- 9789048133864
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.34
€ 198.34
hardcover. Describing change in terms of regimes, institutional parameters and policies raises the question of how change is introduced. This volume reveals a panorama of national regimes contemplating different development options within their own institutional trajectories. Editor(s): Buclet, Nicolas; Godard, Olivier. Series: Environment and Management. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1150.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1999th Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792358855
- ISBN
- 9780792358855
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.32
€ 126.32
Nature-Based Tourism, Environment and Land Management
. Ed(S): Buckley, R.; Pickering, C.; Weaver, ...
hardcover. This volume looks at the economic, social and environmental consequences of nature-based tourism and its effects on land managers. It discusses the importance of links and partnerships, as well as the conflicts, between commercial tourism interests and land management agencies. Editor(s): Buckley, R.; Pickering, C.; Weaver, David B. Series: Ecotourism Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNSG; RNF; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 186 x 18. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851997322
- ISBN
- 9780851997322
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.86
€ 116.86
hardcover. A Globally Integrated Climate Policy for Canada builds on the premise that Canada is in need of an approach that effectively integrates domestic priorities and global policy imperatives. Editor(s): Brunnee, Jutta; Green, Andrew; Duff, David; Bernstein, Steven. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JPQB; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 25. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802098788
- ISBN
- 9780802098788
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.14
€ 103.14
The Arid Frontier. Interactive Management of Environment and Developme...
. Ed(S): Bruins, Hendrik J.; Lithwick, Harvey
Hardback. This text presents a conceptual framework with case studies in dryland development and management. The option of a rational and ethical discourse for development that is beneficial for both the environment and society is emphasized, avoiding extreme environmentalism and human destructionism. Editor(s): Bruins, Hendrik J.; Lithwick, Harvey. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 385 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RG; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 385
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792342274
- ISBN
- 9780792342274
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.97
€ 192.97
Hardback. Focuses on different forms of collaboration emerging between various actors. This book explores the different roles and relationships between partnership and leadership. It assumes that the path towards sustainability can be paved by parties coming together, taking some initiative collaborating. Editor(s): Bruijn, Theo de; Tukker, Arnold. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 322 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004315
- ISBN
- 9781402004315
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.44
€ 191.44