Conservation of the environment
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Conservation of the environment
Paperback. Editor(s): Campagna, Claudio; Sadovy De Mitcheson, Yvonne; Pilcher, Nocolas; Hurd, Andrew; Griffin, Julie. Num Pages: 144 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: RNKH; WNCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 198 x 198 x 13. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Union Internationale pour la Conservation de la Nature et de ses Ressources,Switzerland Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9782831710709
- ISBN
- 9782831710709
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.97
€ 50.97
Hardback. Many people investigating the operation of large-scale environmentalist organizations see signs of power, knowledge and governance in their policies and projects. This collection indicates that such an analysis appears to be justified from one perspective, but not from another. Editor(s): Carrier, James G.; West, Paige. Series: Environmental Anthropology and Ethnobiology. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845456191
- ISBN
- 9781845456191
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.04
€ 149.04
Paperback. Presents stories that look at the external landscape, the world around us, asking hard questions about the capacity to destroy what we love best. This book features stories that turn inward, into the human heart, perhaps searching for an answer there. Editor(s): Caswell, Kurt; Tomlinson, Susan Leigh; Warner, Diane Hueter. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 263.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Texas Tech Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896726550
- ISBN
- 9780896726550
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.29
€ 21.99
€ 20.29
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
€ 63.03
€ 63.03
paperback. This is a close-up look at the socio-political context of large carnivores and their management in western Wyoming south of Yellowstone National Park, including the southern part of what is commonly recognized as the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Editor(s): Clark, Tim W.; Rutherford, Murray B.; Casey, Denise. Num Pages: 288 pages, tables, figures, photos, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBWY; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597260053
- ISBN
- 9781597260053
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.26
€ 52.26
As the impacts of anthropogenic activities increase in both magnitude and extent, biodiversity is coming under increasing pressure. Scientists and policy makers are frequently hampered by a lack of information on biological systems, particularly information relating to long-term trends. Editor(s): Collen, Ben; Pettorelli, Nathalie; Durant, Sarah M.; Krueger, Linda; Baillie, Jonathan E. M. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNCB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 928.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444332919
- ISBN
- 9781444332919
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 173.98
€ 173.98
Conservation, Ecology and Management of African Freshwaters
. Ed(S): Crisman, Thomas L.; Etc.; Chapman, L...
Paperback. This interdisciplinary study of the disruptions threatening aquatic systems in Africa provides a continent-wide perspective on multidimensional environmental problems in the context of a rapidly expanding human population. Editor(s): Crisman, Thomas L.; etc.; Chapman, Lauren J. (Associate Professor of Zoology, University of Florida, USA); Chapman, A. (Associate Professor of Zoology, University of Florida, USA); Kaufman, Les S. (Associate Professor of Biology, University of Boston, USA). Num Pages: 544 pages, 54 b&w figures, 59 tables, notes, index. BIC Classification: 1H; RBGF; RNF; RNK; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University Press of Florida United States
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813026008
- ISBN
- 9780813026008
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.07
€ 48.07
Recreational Hunting, Conservation and Rural Livelihoods
. Ed(S): Dickson, Barney; Hutton, Jonathan; A...
Paperback. For the first time, this book addresses many of the issues that are fundamental to an understanding of the real role of recreational hunting in conservation and rural development. It examines the key issues, asks the difficult questions, and seeks to present the answers to guide policy. Editor(s): Dickson, Barney; Hutton, Jonathan; Adams, Bill. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFFZ; RNK; WSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 756.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405167857
- ISBN
- 9781405167857
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 112.27
€ 112.27
Paperback. Though seasonally dry tropical forests are equally as important to global biodiversity as tropical rainforests, and are one of the most representative and highly endangered ecosystems in Latin America, knowledge about them remains limited. This book seeks to address this shortcoming. Editor(s): Dirzo, Rodolfo; Young, Hillary S.; Mooney, Harold A.; Ceballos, Gerardo. Num Pages: 373 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBL; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 20. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 373
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597267045
- ISBN
- 9781597267045
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 80.63
€ 80.63
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€ 48.52
€ 48.99
€ 48.52
Hardback. This practical manual of reptile field ecology and conservation brings together a distinguished, international group of reptile researchers to provide a state-of-the-art review of the many new and exciting techniques used to study reptiles and to track their conservation status and population trends. Editor(s): Dodd, C. Kenneth, Jr. Num Pages: 496 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVS; PSVW5; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 160 x 30. Weight in Grams: 988.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198726135
- ISBN
- 9780198726135
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 178.75
€ 178.75
The Historical Ecology Handbook. A Restorationist's Guide to Reference...
. Ed(S): Egan, Dave; Howell, Evelyn A.
Paperback. Offers an introduction to the field of historical ecology, and its practical application by restorationists. This book offers a useful compendium of tools and techniques, and will be of assistance for those working in the field of ecological restoration. Editor(s): Egan, Dave; Howell, Evelyn A. Series: Science & Practice of Ecological Restoration. Num Pages: 457 pages, tables, figures, maps, photos, boxes, appendixes, glossary, index. BIC Classification: RNCB; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 230 x 27. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 457
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597260336
- ISBN
- 9781597260336
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 86.10
€ 86.10
hardcover. The global tourism industry continues a trend of sustained growth, often at the expense of the social and ecological integrity of destination regions. This book provides an objective overview of the extent of international ecotourism policy. Editor(s): Fennell, David A.; Dowling, R.K. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNSG; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 907.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996097
- ISBN
- 9780851996097
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.98
€ 190.98
Hardback. Efforts to conserve wildlife populations and preserve biological diversity are often hampered by an inadequate understanding of animal behaviour. This title explores how knowledge of animal behaviour may help increase the effectiveness of conservation programmes. Editor(s): Festa-Bianchet, Marco; Apollonio, Marco. Num Pages: 322 pages, tables, photographs, figures, illustrations, index. BIC Classification: PSVP; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Edition
- 2
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781559639583
- ISBN
- 9781559639583
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.85
€ 98.85
Governance of Marine Fisheries and Biodiversity Conservation
. Ed(S): Garcia, Serge M.; Rice, Jake, Dr.; C...
Hardback. Governance of Marine Fisheries and Biodiversity Conservation explores governance of the world s oceans with a focus on the impacts of two inter-connected but historically separate streams of governance: one for fisheries, the other for biodiversity conservation. Editor(s): Garcia, Serge M.; Rice, Jake, Dr.; Charles, Anthony. Num Pages: 552 pages. BIC Classification: KNAF; RNCB; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 196 x 337 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1204.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 552
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118392645
- ISBN
- 9781118392645
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.90
€ 247.90
Paperback. Practical measures to reduce the impacts of development on terrestrial wildlife, promoting ecologically sustainable development. Editor(s): Gleeson, James; Gleeson, Deborah. Num Pages: 248 pages, Photographs, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNF; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing Australia
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780643100329
- ISBN
- 9780643100329
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 107.00
€ 107.00
Hardback. Ecological resilience provides a theoretical foundation for understanding how complex systems adapt to and recover from localized disturbances like hurricanes, fires, pest outbreaks, and floods, as well as large-scale perturbations such as climate change. This book collects important articles on the subject of ecological resilience. Editor(s): Gunderson, Lance H.; Allen, Craig R.; Holling, C. S. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; RNK; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 755.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597265102
- ISBN
- 9781597265102
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.21
€ 101.21
Paperback. Large predators are among the most threatened species on the planet and ways of conserving them in the face of increasing human populations and associated resource requirements are becoming critical. Editor(s): Hayward, Matt W.; Somers, Michael. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: PS. Dimension: 239 x 163. Weight in Grams: 888.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405176804
- ISBN
- 9781405176804
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 117.62
€ 117.62
In the wake of evidence demonstrating the irreparable damage humans have inflicted on the planet, some have adopted a defeatist attitude toward environmental crises. This book illustrates how local groups in both Japan and the United States are refusing to surrender the earth to a depleted and polluted fate. Editor(s): Karan, Pradyumna P.; Suganuma, Unryu. Num Pages: 336 pages, 60 photographs, 17 illustrations, 29 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; RGL; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1134.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813124889
- ISBN
- 9780813124889
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.35
€ 50.35
Paperback. The ultimate goal of 'Global Forest Fragmentation' is to provide a detailed scientific base to support future forest landscape management and planning to meet global environmental and societal needs. Editor(s): Kettle, Chris J.; Koh, Lian Pin. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: RGBL; RNKH. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 173 x 244 x 11. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780644974
- ISBN
- 9781780644974
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.78
€ 68.78