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The environment
hardcover. As environmental problems multiply, and as welfare reform becomes more vital, so the debate concerning ecological social policies grows in importance. This title is a comprehensive review of the main questions, problems and themes that bring together the principal contributors to this debate. Editor(s): Fitzpatrick, Tony; Cahill, Michael. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; RNA; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2002nd Edition
- SKU
- V9780333919842
- ISBN
- 9780333919842
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Hardback. Judith A. Cherni identifies the convergence of global economic growth trends and the localization of environmental and health risks and, backed by scientific findings, she challenges the exclusive use of the natural sciences for explanation. Series: Global Issues. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333929568
- ISBN
- 9780333929568
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.90
€ 127.90
Hardback. This volume conceptualizes the profound Europeanization of British environmental government and policy both as a lagged response to European integration and as an important determinant of Britain's contribution to that process. Series: One Europe or Several?. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JPH; JPSN2; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 503.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333946312
- ISBN
- 9780333946312
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.09
€ 67.09
Paperback. Instead of simply advocating the construction of new international institutions to respond to challenges such as global warming, this work argues that the construction of alternative social and political structures is necessary. Num Pages: 209 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPSL; RNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333968550
- ISBN
- 9780333968550
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.86
€ 126.86
Hardback. This text looks at the future of urban transport. Money is being poured into roads, railways and airports at a time when the global atmosphere is threatened and oil production has reached its peak. If world environments and societies are to be sustained, urban transport must change. Editor(s): Low, Assoc Prof Nicholas; Gleeson, Brendan; Whitman, Jim. Series: Global Issues. Num Pages: 319 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 319
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333981986
- ISBN
- 9780333981986
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.63
€ 67.63
Hardcover. This text discusses the issues and strategies which have characterized the environmental campaigns mounted against recent controversial infrastructure projects in France. It looks at why some protests succeed where others fail and at the relationship between states and social movements. Series: French Politics, Society and Culture. Num Pages: 257 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPF; JPWF; RNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 519.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333990438
- ISBN
- 9780333990438
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.90
€ 127.90
Paperback. At the heart of the green debate are a set of basic contradictions concerning beliefs and actions. This book reveals the problems associated with these contradictions, including adherence to decentralized political forms while accepting authoritarian intervention on behalf of the environment. Editor(s): Campling, Jo. Num Pages: 235 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JP; RNA; RNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 141 x 16. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333995778
- ISBN
- 9780333995778
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.44
€ 126.44
Hardback. 'Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology' provides detailed review articles concerned with aspects of chemical contaminants, including pesticides, in the total environment with toxicological considerations and consequences. Series: Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Num Pages: 224 pages, 35 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1110.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387002149
- ISBN
- 9780387002149
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.09
€ 132.09
Hardback. Provides critical reviews of timely advances, philosophy, and significant areas of accomplished or needed endeavor in the total field of xenobiotics in any segment of the environment, as well as toxicological implications. Editor(s): Ware, Dr. George W.; Albert, L. A. Series: Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Num Pages: 180 pages, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387004419
- ISBN
- 9780387004419
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.15
€ 131.15
Hardback. Provides critical reviews of timely advances, philosophy, and significant areas of accomplished or needed endeavor in the total field of xenobiotics in any segment of the environment, as well as toxicological implications. Editor(s): Ware, Dr. George W. Series: Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Num Pages: 141 pages, 35 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNK; RNP; TQ; YQSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 387.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 141
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387006208
- ISBN
- 9780387006208
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.43
€ 130.43
Hardback. Dealing with one of the success stories of wildlife conservation, this book takes the position that sustainability is not guaranteed by sustainable use, and that both education and regulation are needed to prevent the proliferation of unsustainable practices. Editor(s): Gordon, Iain J. Num Pages: 256 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSVS; PSVW7; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387094755
- ISBN
- 9780387094755
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Hardback. Presents a pragmatic approach for preserving biological diversity. This title deals with basic questions such as how we should define biodiversity and how we should determine what is most important to save. It focuses on how we can place an economic value on biological diversity. Editor(s): Askins, Robert; Dreyer, Glen; Visgilio, Gerald R.; Whitelaw, Diana M. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNKH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387095660
- ISBN
- 9780387095660
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.41
€ 132.41
Decision Support Systems for Risk-based Management of Contaminated Sit...
. Ed(S): Marcomini, Antonio; Suter, Glenn Wal...
Hardback. After an introduction about contaminated sites in Europe and the United States, as well as risk-based environmental management concepts and principles, this book provides an analysis of the main steps and tools for the development of decision support systems. Editor(s): Marcomini, Antonio; Suter, Glenn Walter; Critto, Andrea. Num Pages: 436 pages, 90 black & white illustrations, 40 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1810.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition. 2nd Printing. 2008
- Number of pages
- 436
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387097213
- ISBN
- 9780387097213
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.71
€ 136.71
hardcover. Offers critical reviews of timely developments, philosophy and significant areas of accomplished or needed endeavor in the total field of xenobiotics, in various segments of the environment, as well as toxicological implications. Editor(s): Whitacre, David M. Series: Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Num Pages: 180 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 393.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition. 2nd Printing. 2008
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387098074
- ISBN
- 9780387098074
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.05
€ 194.05
Hardback. Provides critical reviews of timely advances, philosophy, and significant areas of accomplished or needed endeavor in the total field of xenobiotics, in any segment of the environment, as well as toxicological implications. Series: Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Num Pages: 149 pages, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 880.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 149
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387208442
- ISBN
- 9780387208442
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.55
€ 130.55
hardcover. Includes proceedings that provide a forum for chemical scientists and engineers dedicated to making a cleaner, healthier world for everyone. Editor(s): Mournighan, Robert; Dudzinska, Marzenna R.; Barich, John; Gonzalez, Marjorie A. (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory); Black, Robin K. (University of Hawaii at Hilo Conference Center). Series: Environmental Science Research. Num Pages: 288 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 17. Weight in Grams: 745.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387230207
- ISBN
- 9780387230207
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.96
€ 257.96
Hardback. Highlighting African biodiversity at all levels ranging from molecules to ecosystems, this title contains topics such as biogeography, speciation processes, phylogenetic patterns and systematics, diversity decline and conservation, and applied biodiversity informatics. The 42 contributions included are mostly on insects and vertebrates. Num Pages: 443 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 824.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 443
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387243153
- ISBN
- 9780387243153
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.35
€ 258.35
Hardcover. Fuzzy logic enables people preparing environmental impact statements to quantify complex environmental, economic and social conditions. This reduces the time and cost of assessments, while producing justifiable results. Series: Springer Series on Environmental Management. Num Pages: 264 pages, 42 black & white illustrations, 27 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RN; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387243986
- ISBN
- 9780387243986
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.25
€ 133.25
Dynamics of Mercury Pollution on Regional and Global Scales: Atmospher...
. Ed(S): Pirrone, Nicola; Mahaffey, Kathryn R...
hardcover. Provides an overview of the different dynamic patterns involved in the redistribution of mercury in the global environment, and its impact on human health and ecosystems. Editor(s): Pirrone, Nicola; Mahaffey, Kathryn R. Num Pages: 744 pages, 157 black & white tables, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1290.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 744
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387244938
- ISBN
- 9780387244938
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.57
€ 199.57
Agricultural Biodiversity and Biotechnology in Economic Development
Cooper, Joseph; Lipper, Leslie Marie; Zilberm...
Hardback. Summarizes the state of knowledge in the economic literature of management of agricultural biotechnology and biodiversity in agricultural and economic development. This book identifies key issues confronting policy makers in managing biodiversity and biotechnology and provides an analysis of the linkage between the two. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 512 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; RNCB; WNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 901.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387254074
- ISBN
- 9780387254074
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.48
€ 259.48
Hardback. From a fundamental overview of supporting information on water quality, statistics and hydrology to sections devoted to treatment and management practices, this book examines the treatment practices and techniques for improving stormwater quality to protect against stream, river and estuary degradation. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKF; RNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387260488
- ISBN
- 9780387260488
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.58
€ 201.58
Hardback. Productivity of inputs is an important determinant of the competitiveness of firms in national and international markets. This book aims to examine the difference or bias in the productivity growth of the two inputs. It develops the application of this general approach to study of biased technical change. Series: Research Monographs in Japan-U.S.Business and Economics. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387260556
- ISBN
- 9780387260556
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.53
€ 132.53
hardcover. Explains and demonstrates the Norwegian case of environmentalism. This book looks at a specific political culture with a combination of state structure and civil society of which organized environmentalism is an important part. It shows why international non-government organizations are unable to establish themselves in some countries. Series: Nonprofit and Civil Society Studies. Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RN; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 459.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 197
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387305240
- ISBN
- 9780387305240
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.42
€ 131.42
Hardback. Teaches mathematical structures and how they can be applied in environmental science. This title includes chapters that present story problems with an emphasis on derivation. Num Pages: 317 pages, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBF; PBKJ; PBW; RN; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 317
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387342276
- ISBN
- 9780387342276
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.00
€ 134.00