The environment
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The environment
Paperback. Can indigenous peoples define the terms of change for themselves? What impact does postcolonialism have on population, social justice, and women's rights? This book explores these questions. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GTF; HBTQ; HBTR; RNA; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 16. Weight in Grams: 377.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780253213303
- ISBN
- 9780253213303
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.04
€ 22.04
Paperback. This collaborative volume, the third in the series on religions of the world and the environment, announces that an ecological reformation, an eco-justice reorientation of Christian theology and ethics, is prominent of the ecumenical agenda. Editor(s): Hessel, Dieter T.; Ruether, Rosemary Radford. Series: Religions of the World and Ecology. Num Pages: 768 pages. BIC Classification: HRCX6; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 159 x 221 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1054.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 768
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780945454205
- ISBN
- 9780945454205
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 35.27
€ 41.99
€ 35.27
Paperback. Covers the causes, probability and impacts of floods; the measures that can be used to manage flood risk, balancing structural and non-structural solutions in an integrated fashion; and the means by which these measures can be financed and implemented, and their progress monitored and evaluated. Num Pages: 336 pages, figs, tables. BIC Classification: RNR; TNFL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 216 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1766.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821388662
- ISBN
- 9780821388662
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.20
€ 47.20
Hardcover. Num Pages: 304 pages, 64 black & white illustrations, 4 black & white tables, 64 b&w illus., 4 tables. BIC Classification: AMVD; JFSG; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780295996660
- ISBN
- 9780295996660
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.69
€ 66.69
Cities, Sagebrush, and Solitude: Urbanization and Cultural Conflict in...
Judd, Dennis R., Witt, Stephanie L.
Paperback. Explores the transformation of the largest desert in North America, the Great Basin, into AmericaAEs last urban frontier. The blooming of cities in a fragile desert region poses a host of environmental challenges. This book addresses a pressing question: are large cities ultimately sustainable in such a fragile environment? Editor(s): Judd, Dennis R.; Witt, Stephanie L. Series: The Urban West Series. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: RNT; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Nevada Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780874179699
- ISBN
- 9780874179699
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.39
€ 44.39
Paperback. Editor(s): Dickinson, Janis L.; Bonney, Rick. Num Pages: 304 pages, 40, 5 black & white halftones, 1 black & white line drawings, 6 tables, 28 charts. BIC Classification: PDZ; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780801456749
- ISBN
- 9780801456749
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.30
€ 40.99
€ 36.30
Hardback. Examines the nature of environmental citizenship, and the obstacles and opportunities involved in trying to develop it in liberal capitalist economies. This book also explores the possibility of ethical investment, the social economy and considers whether there is space in the capitalist economy for environmental citizens to 'do the right thing?'. Editor(s): Dobson, A.; Valencia, A. Series: Environmental Politics. Num Pages: 170 pages, Paper over boards. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415366724
- ISBN
- 9780415366724
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 48.95
€ 48.99
€ 48.95
Paperback. "City" and the "Environment" are not mutually exclusive terms. Facing urban conditions in the 21st century requires an understanding of the interaction between social, cultural, economic, political, and environmental factors. This book explores the city, its environment, and the role humans play in shaping the meaning and condition of both. Num Pages: 240 pages, 6 b&w illustrations, 10 tables, 6 figures. BIC Classification: RNK; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 407. Weight in Grams: 327.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781592132843
- ISBN
- 9781592132843
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 32.09
€ 34.99
€ 32.09
Hardback. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; JHMC; RNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 262 x 211 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1633.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226192895
- ISBN
- 9780226192895
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 27.98
€ 34.99
€ 27.98
Paperback. This book was previously published under the title Using Natural Finishes. Clay and Lime Renders, Plasters and Paints is an in-depth guide to the selection, mixing and application of lime and clay based plasters, renders, paints and washes. Series: Sustainable Building. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNC; TNK; WKDM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 205 x 20. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Second Edition, Second edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857842695
- ISBN
- 9780857842695
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 27.17
€ 36.99
€ 27.17
Paperback. Editor(s): McNulty, Caroline; Huber, Roger. Num Pages: 70 pages. BIC Classification: RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 224 x 153 x 6. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Number of pages
- 70
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781628084443
- ISBN
- 9781628084443
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 81.93€ 58.82
€ 81.93
€ 58.82
paperback. Num Pages: 88 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: LNKJ; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 209 x 7. Weight in Grams: 158.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 88
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594546822
- ISBN
- 9781594546822
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.42€ 56.43
€ 78.42
€ 56.43
Paperback. Editor(s): Kim, Aaron C. K.; Ramos, Louis R. Num Pages: 88 pages. BIC Classification: RNFY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 6. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 88
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781622573271
- ISBN
- 9781622573271
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.46€ 65.50
€ 92.46
€ 65.50
Adaptation is the poor cousin of the climate change challenge - the glamour of international debate is around global mitigation agreements, while the bottom-up activities of adaptation, carried out in community halls and local government offices, are often overlooked. Editor(s): Palutikof, Jean P.; Boulter, Sarah L.; Ash, Andrew J.; Stafford Smith, Mark; Parry, Martin; Waschka, Marie; Guitart, Daniela. Num Pages: 386 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 195 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1104.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470674963
- ISBN
- 9780470674963
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 184.64
€ 184.64
Hardcover. Global climate change creates new challenges in particular for cities and regions. As centres of human activity they are especially vulnerable to climate change impacts. Adapting to a changing climate requires dealing with multiple uncertainties and complexity in order to allow proactive action. Editor(s): Knieling, Jorg. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNPG; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 173 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1012.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118451717
- ISBN
- 9781118451717
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.14
€ 148.14
Paperback. Presents case studies from around the world of various projects focused on climate change adaptation - regional-scale endeavours where scientists, managers, and practitioners are working to protect biodiversity by protecting landscapes and seascapes in response to threats posed by climate change. Editor(s): Chester, Charles C.; Hilty, Jodi A.; Cross, Molly. Num Pages: 416 pages, 35 figures, 7 tables, 3 boxes. BIC Classification: RNK; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 177 x 20. Weight in Grams: 702.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781610911719
- ISBN
- 9781610911719
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.58
€ 64.58
Hardback. Whilst it is impossible to make resistant urban growth, resilience is becoming more widely accepted and urban systems must be resilient enough to cope with the climate related hazards. This book highlights the issues of resilience through regional, national, city and community-based studies. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Sharma, Anshu. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 308 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: RN; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857243195
- ISBN
- 9780857243195
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 207.94
€ 207.94
Paperback. Editor(s): Garcia, Jackson M. Num Pages: 62 pages. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 151 x 7. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781631179600
- ISBN
- 9781631179600
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 99.48€ 70.74
€ 99.48
€ 70.74
Hardback. Editor(s): Rotberg, Robert I.; Rabb, Theodore K. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 292 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBA; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691642413
- ISBN
- 9780691642413
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.51
€ 150.51
Paperback. The oceans exert a vital moderating influence on the Earth's climate system. They provide inertia to the global climate, essentially acting as the pacemaker of climate variability and change, and they provide heat to high latitudes, keeping them habitable. This title offers a short, self-contained introduction to the subject. Series: Princeton Primers in Climate. Num Pages: 248 pages, 32 line illus. 2 tables. BIC Classification: RBKC; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 128 x 203 x 15. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 248
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691150284
- ISBN
- 9780691150284
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.20
€ 40.99
€ 29.20
Paperback. The world's leading economic thinker on climate change analyzes the economics and politics of the central environmental issue of today and points the way to real solutions Num Pages: 392 pages, 46 b/w illus. BIC Classification: KCN; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300212648
- ISBN
- 9780300212648
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.49
€ 23.49
hardcover. An accessible introduction to climate change that outlines key scientific, economic, and political issues, reviews how the global community has addressed the issue to date, and discusses the options being explored for further action. Series: Contemporary World Issues. Num Pages: 337 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBP; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 671.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 337
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781598841527
- ISBN
- 9781598841527
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.18
€ 86.18
Hardback. Num Pages: 260 pages. BIC Classification: JPQB; KCP; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Lexington Books United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739164143
- ISBN
- 9780739164143
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.27
€ 159.27
Hardcover. Editor(s): Farrugia, Elise M. Num Pages: 180 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 257 x 183 x 18. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607419976
- ISBN
- 9781607419976
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.78€ 165.38
€ 238.78
€ 165.38