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Agriculture & farming
The Economic and Environmental Impacts of Agbiotech. A Global Perspect...
Nicholas . Ed(S): Kalaitzandonakes
Hardback. What are the factors driving the widespread adoption of first generation agrobiotechnologies? What are their economic and environmental impacts? Addressing such questions, this book presents the impacts of first generation agrobiotechnologies. It accounts for the differences in geography, weather, pests, farm structures, and institutions. Editor(s): Kalaitzandonakes, Nicholas. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAC; RN; TCB; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306475016
- ISBN
- 9780306475016
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.52
€ 134.52
hardcover. Provides a look at how development of intensive livestock production, particularly hogs, has affected human health with respect to zoonotic diseases primarily transmitted by food but also by water, air and occupational activity. Num Pages: 168 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; TVH; TVKF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1280.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- SKU
- V9780306478079
- ISBN
- 9780306478079
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.51
€ 199.51
Hardback. Reviewing various classes of proteins that control the localization and activation state of Rho GTPases, this book discusses a range of biological functions that are controlled by Rho GTPases, including the organization of the actin cytoskeleton, cell proliferation and cell motility. It is useful for cell and molecular biologists, and biochemists. Editor(s): Symons, Mark H. (Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Manhasset, NY, USA). Series: Molecular Biology Intelligence Unit. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: RNF; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 589.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306479922
- ISBN
- 9780306479922
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.97
€ 194.97
Hardcover. Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America. BIC Classification: TV. Dimension: 238 x 228 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1066.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- OVERSEAS EDITIONS NEW
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780307956026
- ISBN
- 9780307956026
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 30.87
€ 32.99
€ 30.87
Hardback. Editor(s): Yang, Yongzheng; Tian, Weiming. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KN; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 551.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312229337
- ISBN
- 9780312229337
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.36
€ 128.36
Paperback. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 365.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1970
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 4 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 267
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333116586
- ISBN
- 9780333116586
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.18
€ 127.18
Paperback. Series: Studies in Contemporary Europe. Num Pages: 64 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 4. Weight in Grams: 104.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1971
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333122938
- ISBN
- 9780333122938
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.62
€ 64.62
Hardcover. An examination of the crisis in the fishing industry, offering a political analysis of the reasons for the crisis and suggesting ways in which this might be overcome. The focus of the book is mainly on the European fishing industry, with issues including political bargaining in the EU. Editor(s): Gray, Tim S. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QFE; KCN; KNAC; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 143 x 27. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333690857
- ISBN
- 9780333690857
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.03
€ 128.03
Hardback. China's agricultural growth in the since the 1970s has been called a miracle. An analysis of the sources of this miraculous growth is the focus of this volume. In addition, this book also investigates the impact of economic reforms on agriculture Editor(s): Kalirajan, Kali P.; Wu, Yanrui. Series: Studies on the Chinese Economy. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCP; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 475.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333724705
- ISBN
- 9780333724705
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.20
€ 194.20
Seeking a Richer Harvest: The Archaeology of Subsistence Intensificati...
. Ed(S): Thurston, Tina L.; Fisher, Christoph...
hardcover. Subsistence intensification, innovation and change have long figured prominently in explanations for the development of social complexity among foragers and horticulturalists. This boon features a set of global case studies that examines the 'subsistence question' in light of research. Editor(s): Thurston, Tina L.; Fisher, Christopher T. Series: Studies in Human Ecology and Adaptation. Num Pages: 274 pages, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387327617
- ISBN
- 9780387327617
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.20
€ 133.20
Hardback. This timely work uses scientific studies to show us how to wisely manage old field ecosystems in the neotropics, where conversion of land to cropping systems is the most common kind of disturbance and many landscapes are defined by areas recovering from agriculture. Editor(s): Myster, Randall W. (University of Central Oklahoma). Num Pages: 308 pages, 46 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1QMT; PSAF; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387336411
- ISBN
- 9780387336411
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.92
€ 133.92
Hardback. Presents an economic analysis of agricultural biotechnology regulation. This book addresses issues such as commercial pesticides, the costs of approving new products, liability, benefits, consumer acceptance, regulation and its impacts, transgenic crops, social welfare implications, and biosafety. Editor(s): Just, Richard E.; Alston, Julian M.; Zilberman, David. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 740 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1210.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 740
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387369525
- ISBN
- 9780387369525
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.90
€ 253.90
Hardback. Here is a comprehensive examination of how the origins of biotechnology research agendas, along with the effectiveness of the seed delivery system and bio-safety oversight, help to explain current patterns of crop development and adoption in China. Num Pages: 165 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 165
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387711386
- ISBN
- 9780387711386
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardback. Tree species are indispensable to human needs, whole breeding trees for sustainable production is a formidable challenge. This volume covers the breeding of tropical tree species and provides comprehensive knowledge to research, teach, and make policies. Editor(s): Jain, Shri Mohan; Priyadarshan, P. M. Num Pages: 654 pages, 110 black & white illustrations, 59 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1226.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 654
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387711997
- ISBN
- 9780387711997
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 431.25
€ 431.25
Hardback. This book presents an up-to-date review of advances in the mathematical modeling of agricultural systems. It uses real-world cases and includes a broad spectrum of problems and applications based on internet and communications technology. Editor(s): Papajorgji, Petraq J.; Pardalos, Panos M. Series: Springer Optimization and its Applications. Num Pages: 532 pages, 172 black & white illustrations, 49 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBWH; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 860.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 532
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387751801
- ISBN
- 9780387751801
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.08
€ 197.08
Hardback. Editor(s): Li, Daoliang. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 754 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TV; UY. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1298.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 754
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387772509
- ISBN
- 9780387772509
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.63
€ 199.63
Hardback. Constitutes the second volume of the proceedings of the First IFIP WG 12.5 CCTA 2007 that was held in Wuyishan, China. Editor(s): Li, Daoliang. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 764 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TV; UY. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1289.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 764
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387772523
- ISBN
- 9780387772523
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.57
€ 199.57
Hardcover. The first to focus exclusively on the subject, this volume covers all aspects of the biosynthesis and function of anthocyanins (and related compounds such as proanthocyanidins) in plants, and their applications in agriculture, food products, and human health. Editor(s): Gould, Kevin; Davies, Kevin M.; Winefield, Chris. Num Pages: 336 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PST; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387773346
- ISBN
- 9780387773346
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.37
€ 251.37
Hardback. Includes the impacts of trade liberalisation, the impacts of narcotics as crops, technological change, regionally based agricultural organizations, migration impacts on agricultural land use, and agricultural intensification. Editor(s): Millington, Andrew; Jepson, Wendy. Num Pages: 274 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387788630
- ISBN
- 9780387788630
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.06
€ 195.06
Paperback. Editor(s): Burgess, R. L.; Sharpe, D. M. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 329 pages, 37 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 18. Weight in Grams: 785.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1981
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 329
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387905846
- ISBN
- 9780387905846
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.92
€ 129.92