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The environment
Hardback. Most studies of the impacts of climate change consider impacts in the future from anthropogenic climate change. This title contains 13 interdisciplinary chapters which consider impacts of change in different regions of the world, over the last millennium. It includes chapters that assess evidence for the changes. Editor(s): Jones, P. D.; Ogilvie, A.E.J. (INSTAAR, Boulder, CO, USA); Davies, T.D.; Briffa, K.R. (Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK). Num Pages: 295 pages, 83 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 257 x 174 x 27. Weight in Grams: 786.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306465895
- ISBN
- 9780306465895
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Condition: New
€ 130.44
€ 130.44
Paperback. Editor(s): Jones, Phil D.; Ogilvie, A.E.J. (INSTAAR, Boulder, CO, USA); Davies, T.D.; Briffa, K.R. (Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK). Num Pages: 295 pages, 83 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 16. Weight in Grams: 596.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441933614
- ISBN
- 9781441933614
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Condition: New
€ 123.43
€ 123.43
Paperback. Editor(s): Jorissen, Richard E.; Stallen, Pieter Jan. Series: Risk, Governance and Society. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCC; KCP; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 397.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441947895
- ISBN
- 9781441947895
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Condition: New
€ 121.55
€ 121.55
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
€ 127.20
€ 127.20
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.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 656
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792301363
- ISBN
- 9780792301363
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.84
€ 241.84
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
€ 190.57
€ 190.57
Comprehensive Assessment of the Role of Risk in U.S. Agriculture
. Ed(S): Just, Richard E.; Pope, Rulon D.
Paperback. Editor(s): Just, Richard E.; Pope, Rulon D. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 600 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; KCP; KNAC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 914.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441949240
- ISBN
- 9781441949240
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 241.57
€ 241.57
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
€ 250.39
€ 250.39
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
€ 188.41
€ 188.41
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
€ 71.12€ 64.37
€ 71.12
€ 64.37
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
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
€ 127.56
€ 127.56
Hardback. Forest resources are an ideal starting point for economic analysis of sustainability. This book discusses key aspects of sustainability and sustainable forest management including complexity, ethical issues, consumer choice theory, intergenerational equity, non-convexities, and multiple equilibria. Editor(s): Kant, Shashi; Berry, R.Albert. Series: Sustainability, Economics, and Natural Resources. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034657
- ISBN
- 9781402034657
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Condition: New
€ 189.91
€ 189.91
Hardback. Provides a critique of neoclassical economic approaches and their limitations with respect to sustainability. This book discusses theoretical perspectives about appropriate institutions for sustainable forest management, markets for environmental services, and deforestation and specialization. Editor(s): Kant, Shashi; Berry, R.Albert. Series: Sustainability, Economics, and Natural Resources. Num Pages: 362 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJ; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 362
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034794
- ISBN
- 9781402034794
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.45
€ 192.45
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
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
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Condition: New
€ 51.76
€ 51.76
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
€ 189.23
€ 189.23
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
Fire, Climate Change, and Carbon Cycling in the Boreal Forest
. Ed(S): Kasischke, E.S.; Stocks, B.J.
Paperback. Editor(s): Kasischke, E.S.; Stocks, B.J. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 479 pages, 47 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PST; RNK; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 759.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 479
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781468495324
- ISBN
- 9781468495324
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.71
€ 123.71
Paperback. Energy in Europe and Russia is in flux. This book presents a rich set of case studies for analyzing the complex and intertwined regional dynamics of multiple actors, levels, and policy fields in energy throughout Europe and Russia, with the aim of offering an alternative view to the prevalent geopolitical or neoliberal approaches. Editor(s): Keating, M.; Kuzemko, Caroline; Belyi, Andrei V. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JPA; JPB; JPS; JPSN; RND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349338825
- ISBN
- 9781349338825
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Condition: New
€ 122.33
€ 122.33
Desertification in the Mediterranean Region, A Security Issue
. Ed(S): Kepner, W.G. (U.S. Environmental Pro...
Hardback. Focuses on two basic concepts: security and desertification in the Mediterranean Region and their linkages. This book provides a multi-lateral forum for cooperation, information exchange, and dialogue among the environmental, development, foreign and security policy communities within the Mediterranean Region. Editor(s): Kepner, W.G. (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency); Rubio, Jose L.; Mouat, David A.; Pedrazzini, Fausto. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 593 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QRM; JWK; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1056.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 593
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402037580
- ISBN
- 9781402037580
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 356.39
€ 356.39
Desertification in the Mediterranean Region, a Security Issue
. Ed(S): Kepner, William G.; Rubio, Jose L.; ...
paperback. Focuses on two basic concepts: security and desertification in the Mediterranean Region and their linkages. The scope of this book includes the identification of the physical processes of desertification specific to both the north and south Mediterranean Region. Editor(s): Kepner, William G.; Rubio, Jose L.; Mouat, David A.; Pedrazzini, Fausto. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 593 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QRM; JWK; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 32. Weight in Grams: 993.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 593
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402037597
- ISBN
- 9781402037597
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Condition: New
€ 364.92
€ 364.92
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
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Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 51.11
€ 53.99
€ 51.11
Hardback. This handbook examines bioenergy from a global perspective. It covers topics regarding the effect of biofuel production on such things as food production, the environment, international trade and policy. It includes fresh research on controversial issues. Editor(s): Khanna, Madhu; Scheffran, Jurgen; Zilberman, David. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 453 pages, 88 black & white illustrations, 70 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; KNBT; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1790.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 453
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441903686
- ISBN
- 9781441903686
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 308.53
€ 308.53