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The environment
Paperback. Sean Cubitt offers a large scale rethinking of theories of mediation by describing the ecological footprint of media. He investigates the energy, material, and space needed to create, operate, and dispose of electronic devices, and shows how changing how we use media is the only solution to planetary devastation. Series: A Cultural Politics Book. Num Pages: 256 pages, 2 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; PDR; RNK; UBJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 230 x 2. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822362920
- ISBN
- 9780822362920
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.48
€ 27.99
€ 26.48
Hardback. Drawing on insights from the early Christian monastics as well as the ecological writings of such figures as Henry David Thoreau, Aldo Leopold, Annie Dillard, and others, Christie forges a distinctively contemplative vision of ecological spirituality that could, he contends, serve to ground the work of ecological restoration. Num Pages: 488 pages. BIC Classification: HRCM; HRCR1; HRCS; RNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 168 x 37. Weight in Grams: 772.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199812325
- ISBN
- 9780199812325
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.07
€ 61.07
Paperback. For some people, their lawn is a source of pride, and for others, caring for their lawn is a chore. Yet for an increasing number of people, turf care is a cause for ecological anxiety. This text is a comprehensive survey of the American lawn and how caring for it impacts people's lives. Num Pages: 208 pages, 8 b&w illustrations, 12 tables, 4 figures. BIC Classification: RNK; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 407. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- Temple University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781592135790
- ISBN
- 9781592135790
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 32.04
€ 32.99
€ 32.04
Paperback. A revised and thoroughly updated edition of this concise but comprehensive introduction to desert ecology. Series: Biology of Habitats Series. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS; PSVS; RNK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 197 x 235 x 23. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198732761
- ISBN
- 9780198732761
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 102.76
€ 102.76
Paperback. Climate change, natural disasters, and loss of biodiversity are all considered major environmental concerns for the international community both now and into the future. Each are damaging to the earth, but they also negatively impact human lives, especially those of women. Series: Gender and Global Politics. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JPS; RND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 169 x 23. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Publisher
- Polity
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745663838
- ISBN
- 9780745663838
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.49
€ 24.49
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 30 illustrations. BIC Classification: RNCB; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Publisher
- Profile Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781251751
- ISBN
- 9781781251751
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.64
€ 15.99
€ 11.64
Paperback. Num Pages: 148 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: JFMA; JHBZ; KCM; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 8. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Publisher
- Progressive Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781615770502
- ISBN
- 9781615770502
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 22.99
€ 33.99
€ 22.99
Hardcover. Gathers knowledge on best-practice teaching for engineers, with the aim of giving engineering students a grounding in the challenge that sustainable development poses to the profession, the contribution the engineer can make to sustainability, and the barriers engineers need to confront in their professional lives. Editor(s): Mulder, Karel. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, port. BIC Classification: RNU; TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 22. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Publisher
- Greenleaf Publishing
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781874719199
- ISBN
- 9781874719199
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.03
€ 51.03
Paperback. Principles and Practices. Series: CABI Tourism Texts. 384 pages, Illustrations. Focussing on fundamental ecotourism concepts, this textbook provides a basis for studies into environment-based tourism. It covers key topics such as the management, economics and potential environmental impacts both positive and negative of this sector. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: KNSG; RNT. Dimension: 244 x 190 x 20. Weight: 916.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934576
- ISBN
- 9781845934576
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 40.81
€ 42.99
€ 40.81
Paperback. A compelling story of African adventure, romance and intrigue, perfect for readers of bestselling true crime such as WHITE MISCHIEF and MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFGK; APFB; APFR; BG; RNKH; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Publisher
- George Weidenfeld & Nicholson
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753828809
- ISBN
- 9780753828809
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.09
€ 13.99
€ 11.09
Paperback. Provides clear definitions and common understanding of the evidence and theory behind surrogate species. This title offers systematic definitions of surrogate species concepts, explores the theories behind them, considers how they are chosen, examines evidence for and against their utility, and makes recommendations for their continued use. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, frontispiece. BIC Classification: RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 2nd None ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597261937
- ISBN
- 9781597261937
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 51.13
€ 54.99
€ 51.13
Paperback. Series: Routledge Studies in Environmental Communication and Media. Num Pages: 256 pages, 5 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFD; RNA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415747288
- ISBN
- 9780415747288
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.38
€ 76.38
Paperback. Climate Terror engages with a highly differentiated geographical politics of global warming. It explores how fear-inducing climate change discourses could result in new forms of dependencies, domination and militarised 'climate security'. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPSL; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 140 x 214 x 19. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230249622
- ISBN
- 9780230249622
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.79
€ 123.79
Paperback. This practical volume brings together a group of distinguished primate researchers to synthesize field, laboratory, and conservation management techniques for primate ecology and conservation. Editor(s): Sterling, Eleanor; Bynum, Nora; Blair, Mary. Series: Techniques in Ecology and Conservation. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSVS; PSVW79; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199659456
- ISBN
- 9780199659456
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 107.41
€ 107.41
Hardback. Series: The Lawrence Stone Lectures. Num Pages: 472 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJ; HBJK; HBTB; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 168 x 245 x 36. Weight in Grams: 832.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691157566
- ISBN
- 9780691157566
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.48
€ 46.99
€ 33.48
Paperback. Described as 'Britain's greatest living nature writer', the author has revealed his passion for the natural world in eloquent stories for BBC Wildlife Magazine. This title features his favourite pieces and presents a view of the changing natural landscape in which we live. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 19. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849908252
- ISBN
- 9781849908252
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.53
€ 23.99
€ 16.53
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Hyden House Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 156
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Updated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781856231749
- ISBN
- 9781856231749
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.17
€ 17.99
€ 14.17
Paperback. Num Pages: 296 pages, 46. BIC Classification: RNFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801474644
- ISBN
- 9780801474644
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 31.70
€ 34.99
€ 31.70
Water and the Future of Humanity: Revisiting Water Security
Gulbenkian Think Tank On Water And The Future...
Hardback. This book examines actions scientists, policy makers and consumers can take to meet the water management challenges of a warming planet. It details a global water demand model up to the year 2050, accounting for socioeconomic trends and climate change. Num Pages: 262 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, 27 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAF; RBP; RGCM; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 244 x 20. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319014562
- ISBN
- 9783319014562
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 39.10
€ 47.99
€ 39.10
Paperback. A Global Catastrophic Risk is one that has the potential to inflict serious damage to human well-being on a global scale. This book focuses on such risks arising from natural catastrophes (Earth-based or beyond), nuclear war, terrorism, biological weapons, totalitarianism, advanced nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and social collapse. Editor(s): Bostrom, Nick; Cirkovic, Milan M. Num Pages: 576 pages, Tables and figures. BIC Classification: GPQD; JFFC; PDZ; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 31. Weight in Grams: 836.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199606504
- ISBN
- 9780199606504
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.72
€ 34.72