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The environment
Conserving Words: How American Nature Writers Shaped the Environmental...
Professor Daniel J Philippon
Paperback. Linking America's nature writing tradition to the development of its environmental organizations, this study looks at five authors of seminal works of nature writing who also founded or revitalized important environmental organizations such as Theodore Roosevelt and the Boone and Crockett Club, Mabel Osgood Wright and the National Audubon Society. Num Pages: 392 pages, 6 b&w photos, 2 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RN; WN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 152 x 237 x 26. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780820327594
- ISBN
- 9780820327594
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.96
€ 47.96
hardcover. Insightful readings of three contemporary classics of nature writing by Janisse Ray, Terry Tempest Williams, and Linda Hogan are at the heart of Wohlpart's endeavor. His exploration of these literary works, based on deep anthropology and Native American philosophy, opens a pathway into a new way of thinking called sacred reason. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPD; JFSL9; JHMC; RNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press United States
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780820345239
- ISBN
- 9780820345239
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.53
€ 155.53
Paperback. Editor(s): Jorgensen, Dolly; Jorgensen, Finn Arne; Pritchard, Sara B. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: RNA; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Pittsburgh Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822962427
- ISBN
- 9780822962427
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.21
€ 67.21
Paperback. A creative, narrative approach to environmental destruction in urban waterscapes, focusing on neighborhood activists who pressure their governments to follow existing law Num Pages: 246 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 1KL; JPA; RNK; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 356.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781439909317
- ISBN
- 9781439909317
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.67
€ 32.99
€ 29.67
paperback. Num Pages: 311 pages. BIC Classification: RBP; RNC; RNK; RNU; TQ; VS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 134 x 18. Weight in Grams: 245.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Three Rivers Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 311
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780307396099
- ISBN
- 9780307396099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.88
€ 16.99
€ 15.88
paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: RNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 342.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Counterpoint LLC United States
- Edition
- Revised
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781582434124
- ISBN
- 9781582434124
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.18
€ 18.99
€ 16.18
hardcover. This book provides a complete, easy-to-read explanation of past and present global climate change. It examines the causes and possible solutions to the problem, including the politics and reasons why this is such a politically charged issue. Num Pages: 302 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 903.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Copernicus United States
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387341798
- ISBN
- 9780387341798
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.08
€ 27.08
Hardcover. An eye-opening account exploring common themes between major disasters and providing important lessons for successful natural hazard mitigation. Num Pages: 346 pages, 51 b/w illus. 6 tables. BIC Classification: JFFU; JKSR; RNR; RNT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 162 x 235 x 22. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781107035188
- ISBN
- 9781107035188
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 23.26
€ 30.99
€ 23.26
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: RBKF; RNFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118797181
- ISBN
- 9781118797181
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.15€ 51.62
€ 59.15
€ 51.62
Paperback. Enriched with nearly 100 beautiful color photographs, Floods of Fortune offers the first holistic view of the conservation drama unfolding in the Amazonian floodplain. Num Pages: 184 pages, 90 color photos, 3 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KLSBZ; RNC; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 259 x 212 x 12. Weight in Grams: 748.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231104210
- ISBN
- 9780231104210
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.15
€ 40.99
€ 29.15
paperback. Translator(s): Berryman, Phillip. Series: Ecology & Justice. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HRCX4; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 229 x 16. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Orbis Books New York
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781570751363
- ISBN
- 9781570751363
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.98
€ 30.99
€ 25.98
Paperback. Posing the questions which underlie the many-sided debate of how to respond to and influence change, this text covers both scientific and sociological aspects of ecosystem management. It also includes discussion of the response of soils and vegetation to human impact. Series: Understanding Global Environmental Change: Themes in Physical Geography S. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RB; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780582303478
- ISBN
- 9780582303478
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.95
€ 53.95
Paperback. A guide to management of the critical environmental issues on global agenda. It sketches the role played by organizations and individuals in the UN system in developing and consolidating principles of international law and international governance with respect to natural resource management. Series: United Nations Intellectual History Project Series. Num Pages: 328 pages, 1 b&w illus. BIC Classification: GTF; JPSN1; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253221971
- ISBN
- 9780253221971
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.81
€ 33.99
€ 30.81
paperback. In the first accessible introduction to his work in English, Lodziak and Tatman trace the development of Gorz's political theory. Series: Modern European Thinkers. Num Pages: 168 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JFCX; JPA; JPFF; RNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 12. Weight in Grams: 240.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745307879
- ISBN
- 9780745307879
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.60
€ 40.99
€ 31.60
Paperback. A timely contribution to understanding the policy challenges of relying on nuclear power. Num Pages: 392 pages, 12 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JPQB; RNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 614.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- McGill-Queen's University Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780773540699
- ISBN
- 9780773540699
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 38.72
€ 42.99
€ 38.72
hardcover. Struggling for Air offers the most comprehensive analysis to date of the Obama administration policies that have become known as the "war on coal." Unconventionally, the authors trace the origins of this "war" to a fateful decision made by Congress almost half a century ago, when it passed the Clean Air Act of 1970. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCN; KNBC; LNK; RND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- OUP USA United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190233112
- ISBN
- 9780190233112
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.46
€ 62.46
Paperback. A brief introduction or invitation to the growing field of environmental philosophy or ethics. Each chapter presents the view of its author, yet the chapters are complementary, exploring key topics from several perspectives and presenting practical steps for confronting environmental issues. Editor(s): Weston, Anthony. Num Pages: 208 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: HPQ; RN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 143 x 13. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195122046
- ISBN
- 9780195122046
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.81
€ 66.81
Larry L. Rasmussen offers a dramatic new way of thinking about human society, ethics, and the health of our planet. Rejecting the modern ethical assumption that morality applies to human society alone, Earth-honoring Faith argues that we must derive a system of ethics and morality that accounts for the wellbeing of all creation on Earth. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRAM1; HRAM3; RNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 164 x 36. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199917006
- ISBN
- 9780199917006
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.23
€ 119.23
paperback. This volume draws on research on bird species and their habitats to explain how basic principles of bird ecology and landscape ecology can help us protect and restore the diversity of North American birds. This edition includes reviews of literature that has appeared since the first edition. Illustrator(s): Zickefoose, Julie. Num Pages: 350 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KB; RNKH; WNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 539.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300093162
- ISBN
- 9780300093162
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.28
€ 42.28
Paperback. Presents important ecological concepts through animal parables. This book tells the stories of particular birds and mammals - the packrat, ivory-billed woodpecker, penguin, dingo, European rabbit, and others - and what their fates reveal about the interactions between environmental change and the extinctions or explosions of species populations. Num Pages: 240 pages, 48 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PSVS; RNC; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300122701
- ISBN
- 9780300122701
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.61
€ 46.61