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Human geography
Paperback. This book contains papers presented during the World Bank 4th Urban Research Symposium held in Washington, DC, May 2007, focused on the theme of urban land use and land markets including implications for city spatial growth, efficiency and equity. Editor(s): Lall, Somik V.; Freire, Mila; Yuen, Belinda; Rajack, Robin; Helluin, Jean-Jacques. Num Pages: 445 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; RGCM; RP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 682.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 445
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400790643
- ISBN
- 9789400790643
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 187.29
€ 187.29
Paperback. Small-scale Distributed Generation (DG), which run off diesel generators, could provide electricity to rural communities without an electricity grid. Rural Electrification compares around 20 DG enterprises and projects in Brazil, Cambodia and China, and each is a possible model for distributed rural electrification. Num Pages: 215 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 338.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400790339
- ISBN
- 9789400790339
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.14
€ 185.14
The Amazon Varzea. The Decade Past and the Decade Ahead.
. Ed(S): Pinedo-Vasquez, Miguel; Ruffino, Mau...
Paperback. This text covers what has changed over the last decade in the Amazon floodplain. It also looks forward, assessing trends that will determine the fate of its environment and people, offering information vital for strategies to confront these looming realities. Editor(s): Pinedo-Vasquez, Miguel; Ruffino, Mauro L.; Padoch, Christine; Brondizio, Eduardo S. Num Pages: 401 pages, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGC; RNC; RNK; RNKH; RNU; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 617.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 401
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400790216
- ISBN
- 9789400790216
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 186.89
€ 186.89
Paperback. Despite being one of the factors in environmental reporting, 'landscape' is difficult to measure quantitatively. This volume fills a gap in the literature by detailing the definitions and use of specific indicators for landscape assessment and monitoring. Editor(s): Cassatella, Claudia; Peano, Attilia. Num Pages: 235 pages, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGC; RNF; RP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 367.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 235
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400789951
- ISBN
- 9789400789951
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.31
€ 185.31
Coping with Drought Risk in Agriculture and Water Supply Systems
. Ed(S): Iglesias, Carlos A.; Garrote, Luis; ...
Paperback. This collection of papers has wide appeal. It includes subjects ranging from the social and hydrological context of Mediterranean countries, to the role of organizations and institutions in drought preparedness and case studies of effective interventions. Editor(s): Iglesias, Carlos A.; Garrote, Luis; Cancelliere, Antonio; Cubillo, Francisco; Wilhite, Donald A. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 337 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RB; RGC; RNF; TQSW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 522.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 337
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400789524
- ISBN
- 9789400789524
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Condition: New
€ 122.81
€ 122.81
Hardcover. Social Issues in Sustainable Fisheries Management Editor(s): Urquhart, Julie; Acott, Tim G.; Symes, David; Zhao, Minghua. Series: MARE Publication Series. Num Pages: 368 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, 10 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KNAF; RGC; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 166 x 20. Weight in Grams: 650.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400779105
- ISBN
- 9789400779105
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.14
€ 124.14
The Large Dam Dilemma. An Exploration of the Impacts of Hydro Projects...
Wang, Pu; Dong, Shikui; Lassoie, James P.
Paperback. The Large Dam Dilemma Num Pages: 114 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations, 1 black & white tables, 11 colour. BIC Classification: 1FPC; RGC; RNCB; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 7. Weight in Grams: 189.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 114
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400776296
- ISBN
- 9789400776296
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Condition: New
€ 73.36
€ 73.36
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 188 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 85 colour illustrations, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHM; RBP; RGC; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400773318
- ISBN
- 9789400773318
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.31
€ 63.31
hardcover. North-East India: Land, People and Economy Series: Advances in Asian Human-Environmental Research. Num Pages: 843 pages, 62 black & white illustrations, 65 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HB; JHM; KCN; RBGD; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 843
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400770546
- ISBN
- 9789400770546
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Condition: New
€ 307.87
€ 307.87
Hardcover. Handbook of Sustainable Travel Editor(s): Garling, Tommy; Ettema, D. F.; Friman, Margareta. Num Pages: 357 pages, 21 black & white illustrations, 7 colour illustrations, 19 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: KCN; RGC; RNU; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400770331
- ISBN
- 9789400770331
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Condition: New
€ 124.91
€ 124.91
Hardback. Shaping Rural Areas in Europe Editor(s): Silva, Luis; Figueiredo, Elisabete. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; GTB; JFSF; JHB; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400767959
- ISBN
- 9789400767959
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Condition: New
€ 123.10
€ 123.10
Hardcover. Editor(s): Bienabe, Mr Estelle; Bramley, Cerkia; Kirsten, Johann. Num Pages: 153 pages, 10 black & white tables, 4 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; LNA; RGCM; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 172 x 18. Weight in Grams: 418.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400767478
- ISBN
- 9789400767478
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Condition: New
€ 122.59
€ 122.59
Hardback. This book uses a wide range of GIScience methods, supplemented by field work, to analyze emerging socio-economic and demographic differentials in the city of Accra where stark contrasts between rich and poor are highlighted by their geographical proximity. Editor(s): Weeks, John R.; Hill, Allan G.; Stoler, Justin. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 219 pages, 39 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; MBN; PSAF; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 219
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400767317
- ISBN
- 9789400767317
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.04
€ 123.04
Methods for Multilevel Analysis and Visualisation of Geographical Netw...
. Ed(S): Rozenblat, Celine; Melacon, Guy
Hardback. This book covers the latest techniques for analysing and representing the complex, multi-layered data now available to geographers studying urban zones and their populations, from network analysis tools to multi-level analysis of flows in air- and seaports. Editor(s): Rozenblat, Celine; Melacon, Guy. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 233 pages, 105 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; RGC; UYQV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 240 x 17. Weight in Grams: 496.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 233
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400766761
- ISBN
- 9789400766761
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Condition: New
€ 122.92
€ 122.92
Hardcover. This book examines issues of landscape change and the eco-cultural nature of the environment. It looks at how widespread landscape abandonment, rural depopulation, and urbanisation effects the environment and appropriate protection and conservation measures. Editor(s): Rotherham, Ian D. Series: Environmental History Series. Num Pages: 457 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGC; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 790.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400761582
- ISBN
- 9789400761582
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.50
€ 126.50
Hardcover. This book focuses on the multiple relationships between knowledge, the economy and space, assembling new concepts and original empirical research from such disciplines as geography, economics, sociology, international business relations and management. Editor(s): Meusburger, Peter; Gluckler, Johannes; Meskioui, Martina el. Series: Knowledge and Space. Num Pages: 288 pages, 19 black & white illustrations, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GTC; KCD; KJMV6; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400761308
- ISBN
- 9789400761308
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.10
€ 187.10
Hardback. This book surveys and analyzes a decade of growing interest in polar regions, and the consequent challenges and opportunities of increasing tourist traffic in formerly remote and seldom-visited places which are especially vulnerable to disturbance by visitors. Editor(s): Muller, Dieter K. (Umea University); Lundmark, Linda; Lemelin, Raynald Harvey. Num Pages: 240 pages, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HP; KCG; KCP; RGC; RP; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 537.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400758834
- ISBN
- 9789400758834
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.39
€ 123.39
Hardback. With detailed case studies of water resources and management regimes in the Swiss Alps and Chilean Andes, this publication draws on years of research, adding to a growing body of work assessing the implications of climate change on resource governance. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 348 pages, 16 black & white tables, 10 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; RGC; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 739.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400757950
- ISBN
- 9789400757950
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.46
€ 125.46
Hardcover. Presenting the voices of women from every continent, and analyzing data on women who face vastly different climate events and challenges, this book heralds a new way of understanding climate change that incorporates gender justice and human rights for all. Editor(s): Alston, Margaret; Whittenbury, Kerri. Num Pages: 304 pages, 2 black & white tables, 2 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JFSJ; JHB; JKSN; RGC; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 242 x 16. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 235
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400755178
- ISBN
- 9789400755178
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.31
€ 124.31
Hardback. This book examines how to foster land stewardship in Central Asia and its potential to arrest land degradation, conserve biodiversity and guarantee sustainable livelihoods. It presents previously inaccessible Russian reports and scientific literature. Editor(s): Squires, Victor. Num Pages: 460 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; RGCM; RNF; RNU; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 943.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 460
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400753662
- ISBN
- 9789400753662
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.96
€ 188.96
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Geography. Num Pages: 96 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 14 colour illustrations, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; KCN; RGCM; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 6. Weight in Grams: 171.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400752542
- ISBN
- 9789400752542
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.16
€ 72.16
Hardback. This book conveys the complexities of climate change science and policy, showing that global warming can not can easily be addressed by simply reducing greenhouse gas emissions in rich countries, in part because of the needs of poor and developing ones. Num Pages: 468 pages, 47 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; RBP; RGCM; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 937.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 468
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400749870
- ISBN
- 9789400749870
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.13
€ 189.13
Hardback. This book unravels the relationship between disadvantaged neighborhoods and the lives of their residents. Overcomes the difficulty of establishing relationships between living in a disadvantaged area and the poorer health and well-being found in such places. Editor(s): Ham, Maarten Van; Manley, David; Bailey, Nick; Simpson, Ludi; Maclennan, Duncan. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFS; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400748538
- ISBN
- 9789400748538
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.35
€ 122.35
Hardcover. This book examines the role of geography in the meaning and implications of lived religion, public piety and religious embodiment. Covers such diverse contexts as veiling in Turkey, religious landscapes in rural Peru and refugees and faith in South Africa. Editor(s): Hopkins, Peter; Kong, Lily; Olson, Elizabeth. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRA; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400746848
- ISBN
- 9789400746848
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.07
€ 123.07