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The environment

Hardback. Experts from both the natural and social sciences provide vital information for understanding the interactions of forest peoples and forest resources in the lowland tropics of Central and South America. They investigate patterns of traditional resource use, evaluate existing research, and explore new directions for furthering the conservationist agenda. Editor(s): Redford, Kent H. (Wildlife Conservation Society, New York); Padoch, Christine. Series: Biology and Resource Management Series. Num Pages: 475 pages, 12 figs. BIC Classification: RGBL; RNF; RNK; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 160 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1044.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
475
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231076029
ISBN
9780231076029
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.21
€ 101.48

Paperback. Using a case study of tropical deforestation in the upper reaches of the Amazon Basin, this study argues that small landholders and peasants play an active role in the destructive process only when they pool their resources or join with corporations to open up new regions for settlement. Series: Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation. Num Pages: 234 pages, 24 illus. BIC Classification: 1KLSBZ; RGBL; RNF; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Columbia University Press Dublin, Ireland
Number of pages
252
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231080453
ISBN
9780231080453
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 39.66

Paperback. The science editor of the New York Times issues a call to arms for beach lovers and environmentalists in a beautifully written book that covers the science as well as the hubris-filled history of Americans' efforts to hold back the sea. Num Pages: 296 pages, 20 illus, 19 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNF; RNK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780231084192
ISBN
9780231084192
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 22.22

Paperback. Small farmers are often viewed as engaging in wasteful practices that wreak ecological havoc. This text aims to set the record straight, using case studies from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific, the book offers an analysis of agricultural diversity and explores its history. Series: Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNC; RNF; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 181 x 20. Weight in Grams: 681.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
608
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231102339
ISBN
9780231102339
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.94
€ 46.48

Hardback. The Amazon Basin's rivers, estuaries and tributaries are home to as many as 1000 species of Catfish. In this work, two scientists offer a natural history of the Amazon giant catfish and its central place as a source of food and income within the ecology and economy of the Amazon Basin. Series: Biology and Resource Management Series. Num Pages: 144 pages, 27 photographs, 124 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLSBZ; PSVW1; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 267 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231108324
ISBN
9780231108324
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.31
€ 72.48

Paperback. Whether discussing habitat placement for the northern spotted owl or black-tailed prairie dog or strategies for controlling exotic pests, this book explains how capturing ecological relationships across a landscape with pragmatic optimization models can be applied to real world problems. Series: Complexity in Ecological Systems. Num Pages: 520 pages, 55 line art, 16 color. BIC Classification: PBUH; PSAF; RNC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
520
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780231125451
ISBN
9780231125451
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.05
€ 42.15

Hardback. Landscape ecology integrates humans with natural ecosystems and brings a spatial perspective to such fields as natural resource management, conservation, and urban planning. This volume includes papers that present the origins and development of landscape ecology and encompass a variety of perspectives, approaches, and geographies. Editor(s): Wiens, John A.; Moss, Michael R.; Turner, Monica G. (University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA); Mladenoff, David J. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RGCM; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. Weight in Grams: 1362.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
608
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780231126809
ISBN
9780231126809
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 147.35
€ 111.34

Hardback. The fragmenting of habitats is endangering animal populations. To address this problem, conservationists have turned to biological corridors, areas of land set aside to facilitate movement of species and ecological processes. This book offers an overview of knowledge on corridors, their design, and their implementation. Series: Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780231134101
ISBN
9780231134101
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 147.35
€ 110.43

Hardback. Adaptive governance integrates various types of knowledge and organizations. It relies on open decision-making processes recognizing multiple interests, community-based initiatives, and an integrative science in addition to traditional science. This book explores how to expedite a transition toward adaptive governance. Num Pages: 368 pages, maps. BIC Classification: JPQB; RNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 681.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231136242
ISBN
9780231136242
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 110.81
€ 84.61

Hardback. Examines what the United States can do to help prevent climate devastation. This title explores advances made by climate scientists and addresses the various political and economic issues associated with global warming, including the practicality of reducing emissions from automobiles, and the efficacy of taxing energy consumption. Num Pages: 272 pages, 18 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNPG; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231137102
ISBN
9780231137102
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 103.74
€ 79.12

Hardback. Series: Contemporary Asia in the World. Num Pages: 280 pages, B&W Illus.: 5,, Maps: 3,, Graphs: 1,. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; JPP; RNFY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 159 x 18. Weight in Grams: 478.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780231170109
ISBN
9780231170109
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 108.45
€ 83.14

Hardback. Editor(s): Chrulew, Matthew; Rose, Deborah Bird; van Dooren, Thom. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: PDA; PSAF; RNKH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231178808
ISBN
9780231178808
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 103.74
€ 79.66

Hardback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 23 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPQB; PN; RND; RNK; RNPG; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780231179188
ISBN
9780231179188
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 103.74
€ 79.41

Hardback. "Published for the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (Cuppa), University of Illinois at Chicago, by the University of Illinois Press." Editor(s): Pagano, Michael A. Series: The Urban Agenda. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: JFSG; JPQB; MBN; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252040696
ISBN
9780252040696
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.23

Hardback. Series: Geopolitics of Information. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JFD; RND; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252041037
ISBN
9780252041037
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.19

Paperback. "Published for the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (Cuppa), University of Illinois at Chicago, by the University of Illinois Press." Editor(s): Pagano, Michael A. Series: The Urban Agenda. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: JFSG; JPQB; MBN; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252082207
ISBN
9780252082207
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.72

Paperback. Series: Geopolitics of Information. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JFD; RND; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252082535
ISBN
9780252082535
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 29.23

Hardback. Deals with conservation and development in Madagascar Num Pages: 272 pages, 16 b&w, 1 table, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1HSM; GTB; KNAL; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 22. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253003096
ISBN
9780253003096
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 75.98

Hardback. Focuses on identifying and quantifying the major vulnerabilities to climate change in the Midwestern United States Editor(s): Pryor, Sara C. Num Pages: 288 pages, 108 color illus., 7 b&w illus. BIC Classification: RNPG; WNWM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 6452 x 4522 x 28. Weight in Grams: 862.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253006820
ISBN
9780253006820
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.77

Hardback. Explores the concept of indebtedness in its various senses and from a wide range of perspectives Editor(s): Paik, Peter Y.; Wiesner-Hanks, Merry E. Series: 21st Century Studies. Num Pages: 242 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCS; KJG; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 21. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
242
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253009265
ISBN
9780253009265
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 86.02

Paperback. Series: Indiana Natural Science. Num Pages: 396 pages, 96 color illus., 6 maps. BIC Classification: RNT; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1130.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
396
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253020901
ISBN
9780253020901
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 27.53

Hardback. Series: Music, Nature, Place. Num Pages: 304 pages, 9 b&w illus., 1 music exx. BIC Classification: 1KB; AVG; JPW; RNA; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 563.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253022684
ISBN
9780253022684
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 81.69

paperback. Series: Music, Nature, Place. Num Pages: 304 pages, 9 b&w illus., 1 music exx. BIC Classification: 1KB; AVG; JPW; RNA; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 391.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253023001
ISBN
9780253023001
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.28

Paperback. Num Pages: 230 pages, 16 color illus., 5 tables. BIC Classification: JFCV; KCM; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253026989
ISBN
9780253026989
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 31.41

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