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Paperback. This book traces the decline of landed power in England between 1815 and 1939, primarily in political, but also in economic and social terms. The essays, by leading authors in the field, examine different aspects of the decline of landed power. Editor(s): Wordie, J. R. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBL; HBTB; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 127. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349410361
- ISBN
- 9781349410361
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.77
€ 126.77
Paperback. Why do modern agricultural techniques, which are environmentally damaging, continue to be used? This path-breaking book seeks the answer to that question in an understanding of evolution of agricultural research in its cultural context. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; PSB; RNP; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349412525
- ISBN
- 9781349412525
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.40
€ 127.40
Paperback. Macroeconomic adjustment and sectoral reforms have strongly modified the framework for rural development in Central America. This book offers a structural analysis of agrarian policies in Central America and their impact on production conditions and farmers' welfare. Editor(s): Pelupessy, W; Ruben, R. Num Pages: 221 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; KCB; KCP; RGCM; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 133. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 221
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349413126
- ISBN
- 9781349413126
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.65
€ 65.65
Paperback. Editor(s): Yang, Y.; Tian, Weiming. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCB; KCL; KCU; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349414291
- ISBN
- 9781349414291
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.61
€ 66.61
Paperback. Analyses quantitatively in a comprehensive, consistent, and integrated manner the production structure and productivity of post-war Japanese agriculture for the latter half of the twentieth century, more specifically, 1957-97. Num Pages: 403 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCM; KCN; KCP; RND; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 403
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349449774
- ISBN
- 9781349449774
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.49
€ 127.49
Paperback. Analyzes quantitatively in a comprehensive, consistent, and integrated manner the production structure and productivity of postwar Japanese agriculture for the latter half of the 20th century, more specifically, 1957-97. Num Pages: 181 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCM; KCN; KCP; RND; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 9. Weight in Grams: 227.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 181
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349449798
- ISBN
- 9781349449798
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.77
€ 78.77
Paperback. By examining a sector of the economy that was exposed to increased imports more than four decades ago, Crumley illuminates the economic pressures, resistance, and reform that help to shape Russia's agrarian sector today. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCB; KCL; KCP; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349453283
- ISBN
- 9781349453283
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Condition: New
€ 65.89
€ 65.89
Paperback. Num Pages: 585 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KFFM; KJM; KN; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 914.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 585
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349453832
- ISBN
- 9781349453832
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Condition: New
€ 130.26
€ 130.26
Paperback. Based on a decade of study, this book provides a scholarly overview of organic dairy politics, showing how politics, policy, and protest both inside and outside of agriculture can determine a future of pastoral landscapes resembling an earlier time in the western world or, alternatively, one made of dystopian ruralities. Num Pages: 311 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPP; RNK; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 311
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349461103
- ISBN
- 9781349461103
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.64
€ 127.64
Paperback. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JPS; KCL; KCP; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349510467
- ISBN
- 9781349510467
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. In this frank account of events, Sir Richard Packer, former Permanent Secretary at MAFF, details the facts of the BSE outbreak, how government responded to the crisis and how the press contributed to widespread public panic. He reveals how the decisions taken to protect public health were a combination of informed guesswork and sheer good fortune. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JPA; JPQB; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349540280
- ISBN
- 9781349540280
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.46
€ 127.46
Hardback. Presents an overview of the tree physiology research within the European tree physiology Eurosilva network. Editor(s): Huttunen, Satu; Jarvis, Paul; Heikkila, Hannele (Thule Institute, University of Oulu, Finland); Sundberg, Bjorn; Bucher, Jurg; Matyssek, Rainer. Series: Tree Physiology. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJPR; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402000232
- ISBN
- 9781402000232
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.42
€ 199.42
Hardback. Provides a comprehensive overview of research in rice fungal pathology. This book covers progress in a number of key fundamental aspects such as pathogenicity, pathogen diversity, molecular characterisation, gene cloning, genetics of host resistance and host-pathogen interactions. Editor(s): Sreenivasaprasad, S.; Johnson, R. Num Pages: 365 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 365
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402000508
- ISBN
- 9781402000508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.53
€ 201.53
hardcover. Offers an institutional history of agricultural science in the Netherlands and its overseas territories. This study focusses on the variety of views about a proper relationship between science and (agricultural) practice. It also provides case studies of genetics and plant breeding in the Netherlands and colonial rice breeding. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DDN; PDX; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2002nd Edition
- SKU
- V9781402001130
- ISBN
- 9781402001130
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.74
€ 132.74
Hardback. Nouragues is a tropical forest research station in French Guiana. It was established in 1986 for research on natural mechanisms of forest regeneration. Since then a lot of research has been done on this and related topics. This book provides an overview of the main research results, and focuses on plant communities, and vertebrate communities. Editor(s): Bongers, Frans; Charles-Dominique, Pierre; Forget, P-M; Thery, Marc (CNRS and MHHN Unite Mixte de Recherche, Laboratoire d'Ecologie Generale, Brunoy, France). Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 444 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSF; PSAF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 824.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 444
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402001239
- ISBN
- 9781402001239
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.47
€ 258.47
Hardback. With contributions from authorities on fisheries management, this book explores seven European countries, examining the basis for the definition of inshore fisheries, evaluating their status, and describing the salient characteristics of their management. Editor(s): Phillipson, Jeremy; Symes, David. Series: Reviews: Methods and Technologies in Fish Biology and Fisheries. Num Pages: 318 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; PDND; PS; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402001284
- ISBN
- 9781402001284
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.66
€ 200.66
Genetic Response of Forest Systems to Changing Environmental Condition...
. Ed(S): Muller-Starck, Gerhard; Schubert, Ro...
Hardback. Changing environmental conditions substantially affect genetic variation and its dynamics in forest ecosystems and various systems of plantations. In response to these challenges, this book focuses on the response to stress in terms of case studies which address physiological and genetic characters as well as various metric traits. Editor(s): Muller-Starck, Gerhard; Schubert, Roland. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; TCBG; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402002366
- ISBN
- 9781402002366
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.85
€ 201.85
Paperback. The key to successful timber management is a proper understanding of growth processes. This work provides the tools that enable foresters to compare alternative silvicultural treatments. It also provides worked examples and code where appropriate. It is intended for graduate students. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402002762
- ISBN
- 9781402002762
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.74
€ 68.74
Hardback. A review of fundamental studies on inhibition of soil urease activity and of applied studies on improving efficiency of urea fertilizers by inhibition of soil urease activity. It is addressed to a broad audience, including experts and students in agronomy, forestry, plant physiology, soil science, and other environmental sciences. Num Pages: 417 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 791.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 417
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004933
- ISBN
- 9781402004933
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.73
€ 202.73
Mutations, in Vitro and Molecular Techniques for Environmentally Susta...
. Ed(S): Maluszynski, M.; Kasha, J.K.
Hardback. Contains the results of an FAO/IAEA Co-ordinated Research Project (CRP) on Radiation Induced Mutations and Other Advanced Technologies for the Production of Crop Mutants Suitable for Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture. Editor(s): Maluszynski, M.; Kasha, J.K. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1210.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006029
- ISBN
- 9781402006029
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.15
€ 199.15
Hardback. Addresses the issue of how physiological mechanisms of nutrient uptake can best be combined with genetic options to improve the adaptation of crops to low-nutrient availability, thereby enhancing productivity of nutrient poor soils in the semi-arid tropics. Editor(s): Adu-Gyamfi, Joseph J. Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 344 pages, 34 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSTD; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 619.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006036
- ISBN
- 9781402006036
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.46
€ 259.46
Mechanisms and Deployment of Resistance in Trees to Insects
. Ed(S): Wagner, Michael R.; Clancy, Karen M....
Hardback. Gives a worldwide synthesis of tree resistance to insects. This book constitutes a treatment of the state of our knowledge on patterns of resistance by insect guilds and how this knowledge can be deployed to achieve the management of damaging forest insects. It is suitable for researchers attempting to manage forest pests using genetic resistance. Editor(s): Wagner, Michael R.; Clancy, Karen M.; Lieutier, Francois; Paine, Timothy. Num Pages: 332 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAL; PSAB; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006180
- ISBN
- 9781402006180
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.86
€ 200.86
Paperback. Provides methodologies for various aspects of research and extension related to parasitic weed species of the genera Striga, Alectra, Orobanche and Cuscuta. This work is intended for supporting scientists and extension workers of international and national research and extension institutes and universities. Editor(s): Kroschel, Jurgen. Num Pages: 276 pages, 220 black & white illustrations, 17 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 16. Weight in Grams: 863.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006456
- ISBN
- 9781402006456
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 196.84
€ 196.84
Hardback. The large-scale application of new silvicultural systems has become a political reality in many parts of the world. This involves a gradual transformation of traditional silvicultural practice towards Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF). This book places emphasis on the quantitative methods and modelling. Editor(s): Gadow, Klaus von; Nagel, Jurgen; Saborowski, Joachim. Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems. Num Pages: 359 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 787.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 359
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006593
- ISBN
- 9781402006593
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.27
€ 196.27