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The environment
Paperback. Are ecosystems and their components continuously distributed and do they adhere to scaling laws, or are they discontinuous and more complex than early models would have us believe? This book argues that ecosystems are inherently discontinuous and that ecology, economics, and urban studies benefit from this paradigm shift. Editor(s): Allen, Craig R.; Holling, C. S. Series: Complexity in Ecological Systems. Num Pages: 288 pages, 103 illus.; 17 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231144452
- ISBN
- 9780231144452
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 39.95
€ 54.99
€ 39.95
Hardback. Are ecosystems and their components continuously distributed and do they adhere to scaling laws, or are they discontinuous and more complex than early models would have us believe? This book argues that ecosystems are inherently discontinuous and that ecology, economics, and urban studies benefit from this paradigm shift. Editor(s): Allen, Craig R.; Holling, C. S. Series: Complexity in Ecological Systems. Num Pages: 288 pages, 103 illus.; 17 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231144445
- ISBN
- 9780231144445
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.36€ 102.15
€ 134.36
€ 102.15
Hardback. * Natural disasters regularly reach a high degree of prominence in the media, but we rarely see the political aspects of the ways that disasters are managed and dealt with. * This book offers a comprehensive survey of the political history of disaster management, from World War I onwards. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFC; JPS; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745650685
- ISBN
- 9780745650685
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.24
€ 73.24
Paperback. * Natural disasters regularly reach a high degree of prominence in the media, but we rarely see the political aspects of the ways that disasters are managed and dealt with. * This book offers a comprehensive survey of the political history of disaster management, from World War I onwards. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFC; JPS; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745650692
- ISBN
- 9780745650692
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.81
€ 24.81
Hardback. Series: Environmental Hazards. Num Pages: 223 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 14 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBFL; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 223
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319164526
- ISBN
- 9783319164526
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.00
€ 128.00
Hardcover. Editor(s): Rahman, Atta-ur-; Khan, Amir Nawaz; Shaw, Rajib. Series: Disaster Risk Reduction. Num Pages: 394 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 69 colour illustrations, 20 black & white tables, 2 colou. BIC Classification: 1FKP; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431553687
- ISBN
- 9784431553687
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.66
€ 129.66
paperback. This book outlines disaster risk reduction [DRR] in Bangladesh, drawing examples and lessons from national and local programs, projects and other experiences. Outlines the basics of DRR, reviews six current hazards, and offers examples of disaster response. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Mallick, Fuad; Islam, Aminul. Series: Disaster Risk Reduction. Num Pages: 378 pages, 56 black & white tables, 5 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGC; RNR; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade Japan
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431546917
- ISBN
- 9784431546917
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 227.71
€ 227.71
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Climate Studies. Num Pages: 76 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFU; KCP; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 4. Weight in Grams: 140.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 76
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319416663
- ISBN
- 9783319416663
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.92
€ 72.92
Paperback. Why communities and institutions need to work together to reduce disaster risk Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFC; JFFN; RNF; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 151 x 20. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- McGill-Queen's University Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780773539921
- ISBN
- 9780773539921
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 46.16
€ 47.99
€ 46.16
Hardback. Editor(s): Carr, Johnathan. Num Pages: 146 pages. BIC Classification: RNR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 165 x 243 x 15. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634846455
- ISBN
- 9781634846455
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.94€ 151.19
€ 200.94
€ 151.19
Hardcover. Editor(s): Reed, Kristin O. Num Pages: 230 pages, tables, graphs. BIC Classification: JKSR; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 259 x 189 x 19. Weight in Grams: 746.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617618833
- ISBN
- 9781617618833
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 221.15€ 151.27
€ 221.15
€ 151.27
Hardback. Disaster Recovery Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Disaster Risk Reduction. Num Pages: 444 pages, 21 black & white illustrations, 72 colour illustrations, 34 black & white tables, 11 colo. BIC Classification: RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 889.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Number of pages
- 444
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431542544
- ISBN
- 9784431542544
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.33
€ 196.33
Hardback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 236 x 19. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Publisher
- ISTE Press Ltd - Elsevier Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785481963
- ISBN
- 9781785481963
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.02€ 67.67
€ 107.02
€ 67.67
Paperback. Series: Disaster Research in Practice S. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JPA; KJ; PSAF; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 323.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461292708
- ISBN
- 9781461292708
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.92
€ 126.92
Hardback. Disaster Management: Enabling Resilience Editor(s): Masys, Anthony J. Series: Lecture Notes in Social Networks. Num Pages: 354 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, 33 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJVX; RNF; RNR; TNKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 733.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319088181
- ISBN
- 9783319088181
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.54
€ 206.54
Paperback. Editor(s): Masys, Anthony J. Series: Lecture Notes in Social Networks. Num Pages: 354 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, 33 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJG; RNF; RNR; TNKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319377971
- ISBN
- 9783319377971
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 205.39
€ 205.39
Hardcover. Editor(s): Izumi, Takako; Shaw, Rajib. Series: Disaster Risk Reduction. Num Pages: 342 pages, 26 black & white illustrations, 56 colour illustrations, 21 black & white tables, 1 colou. BIC Classification: JHBC; RNR; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431554134
- ISBN
- 9784431554134
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.17
€ 129.17
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, b/w map & 50 colour photos. BIC Classification: 1KBC; BM; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 216 x 18. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Publisher
- Harbour Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781550176957
- ISBN
- 9781550176957
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.45
€ 25.99
€ 23.45
Hardback. Editor(s): Miller, Michelle Ann; Douglass, Mike. Num Pages: 291 pages, 31 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; JFFC; JPP; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Singapore Singapore
- Number of pages
- 291
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789812876485
- ISBN
- 9789812876485
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.99
€ 67.99
Paperback. This book provides a framework for the holistic understanding of our planet and environmental hazards. An ideal resource for general readers, it is profusely illustrated and will help in the development of disaster resilient communities. Num Pages: 377 pages, 301 black & white illustrations, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PDZ; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer, India, Private Ltd India
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 377
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788132229056
- ISBN
- 9788132229056
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 139.29
€ 139.29
Hardcover. Disaster Education and Management Num Pages: 349 pages, 301 black & white illustrations, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDZ; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 243 x 25. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer, India, Private Ltd India
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788132215653
- ISBN
- 9788132215653
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.73
€ 195.73
Hardcover. Offers an informative introduction to the subject of disaster risk reduction education and highlights key places of education such as family, community, school, and higher education. This book describes and demonstrates different aspects of education in an easy-to-understand form with academic research and practical field experiences. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Shiwaku, Koichi; Takeuchi, Yukiko. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 175 pages, Illustrations, charts. BIC Classification: RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 175
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857247377
- ISBN
- 9780857247377
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.34
€ 126.34
Hardback. Num Pages: 296 pages, 55 halftones, 38 line drawings, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBN; RBC; RBG; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231151382
- ISBN
- 9780231151382
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.43
€ 30.99
€ 22.43
Hardback. This volume addresses the impacts of the Aral Sea disaster; disappearance of what was the world's fourth largest inland body of water. It argues this was the result of deliberate policy decisions. This volume is essential reading for everyone concerned with averting environmental disaster and in creating livable, sustainable communities. Editor(s): Edelstein, Michael R.; Cerny, Astrid; Gadaev, Abror. Series: Research in Social Problems and Public Policy. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white halftones, figures. BIC Classification: RNR; RNT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 43. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781781903759
- ISBN
- 9781781903759
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.00
€ 148.00