Conservation of the environment
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Conservation of the environment
Hardcover. News headlines would often have us believe that conservationists are inevitably locked in conflict with the people who live and work on the lands they seek to protect. This book delves into the history and evolution of western land use policy and of the working landscapes themselves. Editor(s): Charnely, Susan; Sheridan, Thomas E.; Nabhan, Gary Paul. Num Pages: 352 pages, 26 halftones, 5 tables. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226165684
- ISBN
- 9780226165684
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.28
€ 137.28
Hardcover. Num Pages: 440 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 161 x 30. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226092959
- ISBN
- 9780226092959
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.18
€ 51.18
Paperback. In this volume many of the world's leading conservation and population biologists evaluate what has become a key tool in estimating extinction risk and evaluating potential recovery strategies - population viability analysis, or PVA. Editor(s): Beissinger, Steven R.; McCullough, Dale R. Num Pages: 496 pages, 71 line drawings, 29 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 158 x 32. Weight in Grams: 784.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226041780
- ISBN
- 9780226041780
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.53
€ 71.53
Hardcover. Tropical deforestation. The collapse of fisheries. Unprecedented levels of species extinction. Faced with the plethora of gloom-and-doom headlines about the natural world, we might think that environmental disaster is inevitable. This title offers several stories of successful conservation. Num Pages: 264 pages, 37 halftones. BIC Classification: RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226035970
- ISBN
- 9780226035970
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.42
€ 38.42
Paperback. The conclusions of the Global Biodiversity Assessment are presented in this 1995 Summary for Policy-Makers. Editor(s): Heywood, V. H.; Watson, R.T.; Baste, I.; Dias, B.; Gamez, R.; Reid, W.; Ruark, Gibbons. Num Pages: 56 pages, 16 b/w illus. BIC Classification: RNC; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 244 x 5. Weight in Grams: 112.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 56
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521564809
- ISBN
- 9780521564809
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.73
€ 58.73
Paperback. It provides an important reference for professional conservationists and wildlife biologists. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVS; PSVW7; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 230 x 16. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521101349
- ISBN
- 9780521101349
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.04
€ 62.04
Hardcover. Take readers on Dinerstein's - one of conservation's key scientists, unlikely journey to conservation's frontiers, from early research in Nepal to recent expeditions as head of Conservation Science at the World Wildlife Fund. Along the way, each locale is brought to life by the author's vivid descriptions, amusing stories, and poetic voice. Num Pages: 304 pages, index. BIC Classification: RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781559635783
- ISBN
- 9781559635783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 35.03
€ 42.99
€ 35.03
Paperback. Describes the water crisis-national and global, present and future - and then presents options for saving water through conservation, creating a water-wise landscape, and creating water-conserving systems. This book offers illustrated instructions on creating systems to reuse greywater, harvest rainwater, and set up a waterless composting toilet. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: RNFD; RNK; WK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 276 x 27. Weight in Grams: 822.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Workman Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612121697
- ISBN
- 9781612121697
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 20.35
€ 29.99
€ 20.35
Paperback. In "A Worldwide Travel Guide to Sea Turtles, "a scientist, a conservationist, and a journalist have come together to provide a guide to the places where people can view sea turtles and participate in authentic conservation projects. Covering five continents and including the South Pacific and Caribbean. Series: Marine, Maritime, and Coastal Books. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: RNKH; WNCS1; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Texas A & M University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781623491611
- ISBN
- 9781623491611
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.87
€ 36.87
Paperback. Draws together a large amount of research on different animals. This book provides examples and case studies. It is suitable for those who work with or study animals in captivity. Series: UFAW Animal Welfare. Num Pages: 240 pages, 2 illustrations. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 173 x 12. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632064076
- ISBN
- 9780632064076
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 99.66
€ 99.66
Paperback. An eloquent introduction to the ethical and philosophical values at stake in biological conservation, this book familiarizes readers with the general issues and possible solutions to the problems societies face in simultaneously conserving nature and promoting culture. Series: Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation. Num Pages: 259 pages. BIC Classification: RNF; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 259
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231079013
- ISBN
- 9780231079013
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.49
€ 57.49
Paperback. Drawing on extensive research, this study provides an overview of the causes and consequences of the loss of natural resources. It explores key ecosystems (forests, marine systems, wetlands) and examines the management challenges involved in protecting these systems from destruction. Num Pages: 290 pages. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 475. Very good copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0012531
- ISBN
- 9781853831812
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, charts, tables, notes, index. BIC Classification: JP; KNB; RBP; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 139 x 25. Weight in Grams: 354. Very good copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Zed Books
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0012254
- ISBN
- 9781856491624
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Our oceans are becoming increasingly inhospitable to life-growing toxicity and rising temperatures coupled with overfishing have led many marine species to the brink of collapse. This book tells stories of jellyfish both attractive and deadly while illuminating many interesting and unusual facts about their behaviors and environmental adaptations. Num Pages: 456 pages, 16 colour plates, 1 halftone, 4 tables. BIC Classification: PSVT; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 60 x 90 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226213033
- ISBN
- 9780226213033
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.32
€ 26.99
€ 26.32
Paperback. Num Pages: 277 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Oregon State University United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 277
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780870710476
- ISBN
- 9780870710476
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 26.75
€ 30.99
€ 26.75
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295992846
- ISBN
- 9780295992846
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 35.50
€ 40.99
€ 35.50
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 10 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; RNB; RNKH; WNCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 29. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- North Atlantic Books,U.S.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781583949603
- ISBN
- 9781583949603
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.39
€ 20.99
€ 16.39
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1900
- Publisher
- Cambridge Scholars Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781443850582
- ISBN
- 9781443850582
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 30.87
€ 51.99
€ 30.87
Paperback. There's no easy fix. We have to change our lifestyles - one step at a time. It's not difficult and it will even save money. So why aren't we all doing it? Because we don't know where to start. This title helps you to look at how you are living and be introduced to eco-friendly ways of doing almost everything. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 159 x 13. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Foulsham
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780572034504
- ISBN
- 9780572034504
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.11
€ 13.99
€ 13.11
Hardback. Num Pages: 352 pages, B/W art throughout. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF; RNC; RNK; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 244 x 34. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- PublicAffairs,U.S.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781610395304
- ISBN
- 9781610395304
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 23.19
€ 34.99
€ 23.19