Social impact of environmental issues
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Social impact of environmental issues
Paperback. Whether it is the growth of world population, of greenhouse gas concentrations and the accelerating rate of climate change, or the running down of oil and natural gas reserves - we are facing a mounting global crisis that may peak around the year 2030. This book explains what is going on - below the surface of our daily or weekly news bulletins. Num Pages: 316 pages, Figures, tables, boxes, index. BIC Classification: 3JM; RNF; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 213 x 133 x 24. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844073467
- ISBN
- 9781844073467
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.51
€ 47.51
Paperback. Opens the author's home to us, as she and her family attempt a year of eating only local food, much of it from their own garden. This title shows us how to put food back at the centre of the political and family agenda. It is full of original recipes that celebrate healthy eating, sustainability and the pleasures of good food. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSTS; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 149 x 41. Weight in Grams: 312.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780571233571
- ISBN
- 9780571233571
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.35
€ 15.99
€ 11.35
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 8 photos. BIC Classification: JFFS; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 216 x 13. Weight in Grams: 234.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594515071
- ISBN
- 9781594515071
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.14
€ 121.14
Hardcover. This book follows environmental changes-including those caused by human actions, as well as those resulting from natural circumstances-and provides a process to manage their impact on the future. Editor(s): Nemeth, D.G.; Hamilton, Robert B.; Kuriansky, Judy. Series: Practical and Applied Psychology. Num Pages: 239 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JM; RNR; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 242 x 22. Weight in Grams: 582.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313397318
- ISBN
- 9780313397318
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 53.85
€ 54.99
€ 53.85
Paperback. Written from a geographical perspective, this book provides a new look at Ireland. Num Pages: 136 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1DB; HB; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 9. Weight in Grams: 192.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780521020145
- ISBN
- 9780521020145
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.88
€ 38.88
Paperback. Comprehensive review of hydrological and physiological functioning of tropical rain forests, for practitioners and scientists. Editor(s): Bonell, Michael; Bruijnzeel, L. A. (Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam). Series: International Hydrology Series. Num Pages: 943 pages, 455 b/w illus. 12 colour illus. 120 tables. BIC Classification: RBKF; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 320 x 203 x 74. Weight in Grams: 2474.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 943
- Condition
- New
- Format
- Paperback
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780521123983
- ISBN
- 9780521123983
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Condition: New
€ 100.12
€ 100.12
Paperback. Independent, scientifically based, integrated, policy-relevant analysis of current and emerging energy issues for specialists and policymakers in academia, industry, government. Editor(s): Nakicenovic, Nebojsa. Num Pages: 1882 pages, 680 colour illus. 389 tables. BIC Classification: KCN; RNT; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 217 x 70. Weight in Grams: 5096. Toward a Sustainable Future. 1882 pages, 680 colour illus. 389 tables. Editor(s): Nakicenovic, Nebojsa. Independent, scientifically based, integrated, policy-relevant analysis of current and emerging energy issues for specialists and policymakers in academia, industry, government. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KCN; RNT; RNU. Dimension: 278 x 217 x 70. Weight: 5044.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 1882
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521182935
- ISBN
- 9780521182935
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Condition: New
€ 106.56
€ 106.56
Paperback. Comprehensive review and transdisciplinary analysis of environmental literacy within the context of environmental science and sustainable development. Num Pages: 656 pages, 216 b/w illus. 31 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNT. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 189 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1378. From Knowledge to Decisions. 656 pages, 216 b/w illus. 31 tables. Comprehensive review and transdisciplinary analysis of environmental literacy within the context of environmental science and sustainable development. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: PSAF; RNT. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 30. Weight: 1378.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 656
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521183338
- ISBN
- 9780521183338
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 49.51
€ 54.99
€ 49.51
Hardcover. Comprehensive review and transdisciplinary analysis of environmental literacy within the context of environmental science and sustainable development. Num Pages: 656 pages, 216 b/w illus. 31 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNT. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 255 x 198 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Har/Chrt
- Number of pages
- 656
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521192712
- ISBN
- 9780521192712
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.23
€ 130.23
Paperback. A fascinating and detailed study of the effect of natural disasters on humanity. Num Pages: 220 pages, 90 b/w illus. 16 colour illus. 4 tables. BIC Classification: JFFC; RNT; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 11. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521677660
- ISBN
- 9780521677660
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 45.20
€ 49.99
€ 45.20
Paperback. A fascinating account of the contribution that natural resource exploitation has made to economic development in world history. Num Pages: 768 pages, 46 b/w illus. 42 tables. BIC Classification: KCM; KCN; RNT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 225 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1212.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 768
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521701655
- ISBN
- 9780521701655
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.41
€ 37.99
€ 34.41
Hardcover. How can trade regulation contribute towards ameliorating the greenhouse gas emissions and reducing their concentrations in the atmosphere? Editor(s): Cottier, Thomas; Nartova, Olga; Bigdeli, Sadeq Z. Num Pages: 456 pages, 3 tables. BIC Classification: LBBM; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 27. Weight in Grams: 836.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521766197
- ISBN
- 9780521766197
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.67
€ 98.67
Hardcover. Presents cutting-edge insights into adapting institutions that build social-ecological resilience to complex multi-scale environmental change. Editor(s): Boyd, Emily; Folke, Carl. Num Pages: 312 pages, 20 b/w illus. 14 tables. BIC Classification: RNC; RNT; RNU. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 618. Governance, Complexity and Social-Ecological Resilience. 312 pages, 20 b/w illus. 14 tables. Editor(s): Boyd, Emily; Folke, Carl. Presents cutting-edge insights into adapting institutions that build social-ecological resilience to complex multi-scale environmental change. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: RNC; RNT; RNU. Dimension: 233 x 154 x 19. Weight: 618.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521897501
- ISBN
- 9780521897501
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.44
€ 204.44
Hardcover. Independent, scientifically based, integrated, policy-relevant analysis of current and emerging energy issues for specialists and policymakers in academia, industry, government. Editor(s): Nakicenovic, Nebojsa. Num Pages: 1882 pages, 680 colour illus. 389 tables. BIC Classification: KCN; RNT; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 282 x 224 x 74. Weight in Grams: 5318.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 1882
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107005198
- ISBN
- 9781107005198
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 274.77
€ 274.77
Hardcover. This book shows how promoting clean energy technologies - from solar panels to electric cars - can end human-induced climate change. Num Pages: 360 pages, 14 b/w illus. 1 table. BIC Classification: RNFY; RNPG; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107024069
- ISBN
- 9781107024069
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.02
€ 86.02
Paperback. Invaluable assessment for anyone interested in climate extremes, environmental disasters and adaptation to climate change including policymakers, the private sector and academic researchers. Editor(s): Field, Christopher B.; Barros, Vincente; Stocker, Thomas F.; Dahe, Qin. Num Pages: 592 pages, 40 colour illus. 20 tables. BIC Classification: RBP; RNT; RNU. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 279 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1658. Special Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. 592 pages, col. ill., tables. Editor(s): Field, Christopher B.; Barros, Vicente; Stocker, Thomas F.; Dahe, Qin. Invaluable assessment for anyone interested in climate extremes, environmental disasters and adaptation to climate change including policymakers, the private sector and academic researchers. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: RBP; RNT; RNU. Dimension: 217 x 279 x 27. Weight: 1658.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107607804
- ISBN
- 9781107607804
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.26€ 65.68
€ 66.26
€ 65.68
Paperback. A unique, thought-provoking journey from early humans' evolutionary response to climate change to today's global crisis, for students and the general reader. Num Pages: 272 pages, 14 b/w illus. 3 tables. BIC Classification: RBP; RNPG; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 207 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 444. Climate Change and Human Evolution. 272 pages, 14 b/w illus. 3 tables. Unique, thought-provoking journey from early humans' evolutionary response to climate change to today's global crisis, for general reader and students. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: RBP; RNPG; RNT. Dimension: 207 x 153 x 15. Weight: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107694736
- ISBN
- 9781107694736
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 38.73
€ 42.99
€ 38.73
Paperback. Num Pages: 276 pages. BIC Classification: RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 16. Weight in Grams: 376. Survivalism and Chaos in Modern Times. 276 pages. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: RNT. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 16. Weight: 376.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226532462
- ISBN
- 9780226532462
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.20
€ 33.20
Drawing on environmental and medical sociology, environmental justice, and social movement studies, this work looks at the ways scientific findings are made available to the public and the changing nature of policy offers a new perspective on health and the environment and the relationship among people, knowledge, power, and authority. Num Pages: 392 pages, 12 illus. BIC Classification: MBNH2; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 241 x 28. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231129480
- ISBN
- 9780231129480
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 38.42
€ 47.99
€ 38.42
Placing emphasis on the close relationship between humans and their natural environment, this book examines how alterations in the natural world mirror human cultures, societies, and languages. It explores thousands of years of ecological history while addressing important contemporary issues, such as biodiversity and genetic variation and change. Series: Historical Ecology Series. Num Pages: 432 pages, 27 illus. BIC Classification: RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 702.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231135627
- ISBN
- 9780231135627
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.98€ 73.68
€ 95.98
€ 73.68