Sustainability
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Sustainability
Paperback. Looking beyond the materialistic boundary of the conventional development paradigm, this book identifies our spiritual underdevelopment which is being reflected as self-centeredness and greed, as the root cause of conventional development's failure to alleviate poverty and inequality, achieve sustainability and deliver happiness to humanity. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFF; JP; KCM; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349480128
- ISBN
- 9781349480128
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€ 63.26
€ 63.26
paperback. This volume examines current and previous environmental policies, and suggests alternative strategies for the future. Addressing resource depletion and climate change are pressing priorities for modern economies. Planning energy infrastructure projects is complicated by uncertainty, as such clear government policies have a crucial role to play. Editor(s): Arestis, P.; Sawyer, M. Series: International Papers in Political Economy. Num Pages: 333 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCB; KCN; KCP; RND; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 333
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- SKU
- V9781349495931
- ISBN
- 9781349495931
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€ 64.31
€ 64.31
Sustainable Development and Quality Assurance in Higher Education
. Ed(S): Fadeeva, Zinaida; Galkute, Laima; Ma...
Paperback. Editor(s): Fadeeva, Zinaida; Galkute, Laima; Mader, Clemens; Scott, G.; Mohun, Simon. Series: Palgrave Studies in Global Higher Education. Num Pages: 318 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNF; JNM; JPQB; KJMV; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349498734
- ISBN
- 9781349498734
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€ 64.63
€ 64.63
The Transnationally Partnered University. Insights from Research and S...
Koehn, Peter H.; Obamba, Milton O.
Paperback. Analyzing the growing importance of the transnational higher education landscape and the role of African universities, Koehn and Obamba show how transnational partnerships among universities can inform policy, strengthen synergies between knowledge producers and knowledge users, and advance sustainable-development practice. Series: International and Development Education. Num Pages: 291 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNF; JNK; JNM; JPQB; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 291
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349502943
- ISBN
- 9781349502943
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€ 50.46€ 44.85
€ 50.46
€ 44.85
Envisioning a Sustainable Development Agenda for Trade and Environment
. Ed(S): Najam, Adil; Halle, Mark; Melendez-O...
Paperback. This book systematically explores the trade and environment interests of developing countries from a Southern perspective. The contributors write explicitly about both hopes and fears in the South. Essays are from leading experts and thought leaders from various regions of the South who work for bold new agendas and priorities for their region. Editor(s): Najam, Adil; Halle, Mark; Melendez-Ortiz, Ricardo. Num Pages: 295 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; RND; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349536399
- ISBN
- 9781349536399
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Condition: New
€ 122.45
€ 122.45
Hardback. Editor(s): Lacey, Anita. Series: Gender, Development and Social Change. Num Pages: 250 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHB; KCM; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349951819
- ISBN
- 9781349951819
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Condition: New
€ 144.63
€ 144.63
Hardback. Focuses on different forms of collaboration emerging between various actors. This book explores the different roles and relationships between partnership and leadership. It assumes that the path towards sustainability can be paved by parties coming together, taking some initiative collaborating. Editor(s): Bruijn, Theo de; Tukker, Arnold. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 322 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004315
- ISBN
- 9781402004315
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Condition: New
€ 192.23
€ 192.23
Hardback. Does money blur perspectives for a better life? This book presents new indicators of the social, economic and ecological impacts of our lifestyles and production techniques. It opens the dialogue between hostile camps of economists and environmentalists, data producers and users, and scientists and policy makers. Editor(s): Bartelmus, Peter. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008146
- ISBN
- 9781402008146
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Condition: New
€ 127.05
€ 127.05
Hardback. Applies a sustainable development framework to the planning and managing of an intermediate size city in a developing region of a developing nation, and assesses the potential of such a framework to effectively guide the city's development. This work identifies issues and recommends approaches to assist local governments to enhance their capacity. Editor(s): Romanos, Michael; Auffrey, Christopher. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FMT; RNU; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008184
- ISBN
- 9781402008184
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Condition: New
€ 192.91
€ 192.91
Hardback. Deals with the challenges posed by the transformation of society towards much-needed sustainability. This book deals with the local features of this change, but seen in a global context. It examines two cases - the municipalities of Linkoping and A..tvidaberg - both Swedish, to expose alternative types of choices for local communities involved. Editor(s): Svedin, Uno; Aniansson, Britt Hagerhall. Num Pages: 231 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNS; KCM; RNU. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009051
- ISBN
- 9781402009051
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Condition: New
€ 127.33
€ 127.33
Hardback. Metals have been essential to human civilisation for many thousands of years. Their durable and recyclable properties should make them ideal materials for a sustainable economy. But can metals live up to this promise? This book brings together experts from many fields to discuss the conditions and limits of a sustainable metals management. Editor(s): Von Gleich, Arnim; Ayres, Professor Robert U.; Gossling-Reisemann, Stefan. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 610 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; TDM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1050.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 610
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402040078
- ISBN
- 9781402040078
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€ 242.97
€ 242.97
Hardback. Brings together international examples of some of the leading thinking and practice in this rapidly developing area. This title covers tools, frameworks, concepts as well as case studies and empirical analysis. Editor(s): Schaltegger, Stefan; Bennett, Martin; Burritt, Roger. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 718 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1194.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 718
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402040795
- ISBN
- 9781402040795
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Condition: New
€ 414.43
€ 414.43
Hardback. The Economics of Non-Market Goods and Resources Editor(s): Bretschger, Lucas; Smulders, Sjak. Series: The Economics of Non-Market Goods and Resources. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1150.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402062926
- ISBN
- 9781402062926
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Condition: New
€ 190.64
€ 190.64
New and Renewable Technologies for Sustainable Development
. Ed(S): Afgan, Naim Hamdia; Carvalho, Maria ...
Hardback. Explores the multifaceted relationship between renewable energy technologies and sustainable development. This work contains keynote lectures that frame the technical and policy issues confronting the sustainable development movement and enrich the dialog between various segments of the community. Editor(s): Afgan, Naim Hamdia; Carvalho, Maria Cristina Ramos de. Num Pages: 710 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1182.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 710
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402073410
- ISBN
- 9781402073410
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Condition: New
€ 190.39
€ 190.39
Hardback. This book is the first to provide a comprehensive overview of the way countries, education systems and institutions have responded to the call for an integration of learning for work, citizenship and sustainability. It also focuses on ways of moving forward. Editor(s): Fien, John; Maclean, Rupert; Park, Man-Gon. Series: Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Issues, Concerns and Prospects. Num Pages: 551 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNRV; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1083.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 551
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402081934
- ISBN
- 9781402081934
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Condition: New
€ 243.21
€ 243.21
Hardback. This carefully edited volume represents a stimulating addition to the international literature on landscape ecology and resource management. It provides key insights into some of the applicable landscape ecological theories that underlie forest management. Editor(s): Lafortezza, Raffaele; Chen, Jiquan; Sanesi, Giovanni; Crow, Thomas R. Num Pages: 425 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNU; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 807.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 425
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402085031
- ISBN
- 9781402085031
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Condition: New
€ 241.65
€ 241.65
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO SPS (NFA) 5th Workshop on Sustainable Use and Development of Watersheds for Human Security and Peace Kumburgaz, Istanbul, Turkey 22-26 October 2007 Editor(s): Gonenc, I. Ethem; Vadineanu, Angheluta; Wolflin, John P.; Russo, Rosemarie C. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 544 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNU. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 940.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402085567
- ISBN
- 9781402085567
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Condition: New
€ 366.04
€ 366.04
paperback. This is the first book to report on an empirical multi-disciplinary study specifically designed to address urban sustainability. The book examines the issue within a coherent framework that draws in the different dimensions of the issue. Editor(s): Jenks, Mike; Jones, Colin A. Series: Future City. Num Pages: 296 pages, 58 colour illustrations, 2 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 510.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402086458
- ISBN
- 9781402086458
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Condition: New
€ 186.98
€ 186.98
Hardback. This is the first book to report on an empirical multi-disciplinary study specifically designed to address urban sustainability. The book examines the issue within a coherent framework that draws in the different dimensions of the issue. Editor(s): Jenks, Mike; Jones, Colin A. Series: Future City. Num Pages: 296 pages, 58 colour illustrations, 2 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402086465
- ISBN
- 9781402086465
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Condition: New
€ 187.60
€ 187.60
Hardback. This book examines technologies that could have a positive impact on the environment. It discusses current environmental challenges, novel innovations and future directions. Coverage includes microbial fuel cells, cleaner engines, and hybrid solar lighting. Editor(s): Shah, Vishal. Num Pages: 174 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP; RNU; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 990.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 174
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402087851
- ISBN
- 9781402087851
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.01
€ 126.01