Sustainability
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Sustainability
Paperback. Julian Agyeman argues that environmental justice and the sustainable communities movement are compatible in practical ways. He explores the ideological differences between these two groups and shows how they can work together, using examples of potential model organizations that employ the types of strategies he advocates. Num Pages: 245 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: RNT; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 224 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814707111
- ISBN
- 9780814707111
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.55
€ 33.99
€ 30.55
Hardcover. Intends to locate justice in a workable and sustainable way within the community, introducing 'Sustainable Justice' as a key concept. This title examines three key concepts which need to be understood for the management of flexible and fluid society, namely Sustainability, Justice and Community. Editor(s): Leonard, Liam; Kenny, Paula. Series Editor(s): Leonard, Liam. Series: Advances in Ecopolitics. Num Pages: 168 pages, ill. BIC Classification: RNT; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857243010
- ISBN
- 9780857243010
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.26
€ 113.26
Paperback. Despite deepening poverty and environmental degradation throughout rural Latin America, Mayan peasant farmers in Chiapas, Mexico, are creating an environmental and economic success by growing organic coffee. This book provides an insight into how this coffee is grown, harvested, processed, and marketed to consumers in the North. Series: Ohio RIS Latin America Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrated. BIC Classification: 1KL; KNAC; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 12. Weight in Grams: 231.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Ohio University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896802476
- ISBN
- 9780896802476
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 26.41
€ 29.99
€ 26.41
Hardback. This volume aims to assist readers to navigate the conceptual maze surrounding discussions of business and sustainability by offering critical reflection on the state of business action for environmental sustainability and providing evidence about what is actually taking place in real localities and businesses. Editor(s): Eweje, Dr. Gabriel; Perry, Dr. Martin. Series: Critical Studies on Corporate Responsibility, Governance and Sustainability. Num Pages: 325 pages. BIC Classification: KJG; RNU. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 33. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780524382
- ISBN
- 9781780524382
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.71
€ 136.71
Hardback. As cities all over the world have urbanized rapidly after the industrial revolution, most cities have confronted environmental problems such as poor air and water quality, high levels of traffic congestion and ambient noise. This book brings the lessons from innovative urban risk management approaches in Asian cities. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Srinivas, Hari; Sharma, Anshu. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 230 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; JFSG; RNP; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 43. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781848559066
- ISBN
- 9781848559066
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.59
€ 137.59
Paperback. Shows how linguistic resources discourage any shared, multidisciplinary public deliberation over environmental goals and policy. Emphasizing cooperation and adaptation through social learning, the author provides a practical framework that encourages an experimental approach to language clarification and problem formulation. Num Pages: 608 pages, 12line drawings. BIC Classification: RNK; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 230 x 40. Weight in Grams: 972.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226595214
- ISBN
- 9780226595214
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 40.05
€ 50.99
€ 40.05
Hardback. Offers a series of insights into real alternatives to the economic malaise, with an examination of key themes such as transition towns, traditional villages, new green financial concepts, the sustainable utopia, sustainability and activism, ecofeminism, green protectionism, intentional communities and a green philosophy of money. Series: Advances in Ecopolitics. Num Pages: 209 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNT; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 209
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849506410
- ISBN
- 9781849506410
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.13
€ 108.13
Hardback. The water footprint is an indicator of water use that looks at both direct and indirect water use of a consumer or producer. This book offers a complete overview of the global standard on water footprint assessment as developed by the Water Footprint Network. Num Pages: 224 pages, Diagrams, tables, graphs, index. BIC Classification: KNBW; RNFD; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 157 x 25. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849712798
- ISBN
- 9781849712798
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.58
€ 166.58
Paperback. Covering all agricultural regions and a wide variety of commodity production and farming systems, this comprehensive survey synthesizes twenty years of research on climate change and Canadian agriculture. Editor(s): Wall, Ellen; Smit, Barry; Wandel, Johanna. Series: Sustainability & the Environment. Num Pages: 288 pages, approx. 10 b/w photos, 10 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBC; KNAC; RBP; RNU; TV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774813945
- ISBN
- 9780774813945
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 39.12
€ 44.99
€ 39.12
Hardback. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813554389
- ISBN
- 9780813554389
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.65
€ 70.65
Paperback. Examines the failure of the money-based global economy and how we might live in more sustainable, equitable ways. A textbook and manifesto for change. Editor(s): Nelson, Anitra; Timmerman, Frans. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: KCP; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 138 x 215 x 15. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745331652
- ISBN
- 9780745331652
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 28.52
€ 36.99
€ 28.52
Paperback. This book uses innovative research methods to examine why so many people fail to travel in ways that are deemed by most to be desirable - on foot or by bike. It proposes evidence-based policy solutions that could increase levels of walking and cycling substantially. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KNG; RNT; RNU. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 174 x 13. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447310082
- ISBN
- 9781447310082
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 39.54
€ 41.99
€ 39.54
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428561
- ISBN
- 9781847428561
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 23.62
€ 23.99
€ 23.62
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847426666
- ISBN
- 9781847426666
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.14
€ 38.99
€ 37.14
Hardcover. * This refreshing and insightful book offers a detailed account of the author s journey through 14 of the most unusual and forward-thinking communities, from Denmark to Japan, the USA to India and Sri Lanka. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745679495
- ISBN
- 9780745679495
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.88
€ 69.88
Discover how the Singapore government rehabilitated the Singapore River and created Marina Bay, transforming both into lifestyle/commercial settings. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: AMVD; HBTB; JPQB; KCM; RND; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 263 x 287 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1458.
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Editions Didier Millet Pty Ltd Singapore
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789814385855
- ISBN
- 9789814385855
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.59
€ 32.99
€ 27.59
Paperback. Increasingly, companies view engagement with NGOs as part of a strategy for the pursuit of sustainable development. This book presents the views of leading international figures on the relationship between business, NGOs and sustainable development. Editor(s): Bendell, Jem. Num Pages: 280 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JPWH; KCLT; KJG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Greenleaf
- Edition
- 2000th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781874719298
- ISBN
- 9781874719298
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 41.83
€ 41.99
€ 41.83
hardcover. This indispensable reference is the only timely book to provide a complete overview of the topic. Following an introduction to various polymer structures and their resulting properties, most of the work is devoted to a detailed discussion of different methods of recycling. Editor(s): Francis, Raju. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: RNU; TDCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 171 x 19. Weight in Grams: 766.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Germany
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9783527338481
- ISBN
- 9783527338481
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.89
€ 161.89
hardcover. Includes case studies that attempt to determine whether a particular agricultural practice, input, or management decision is sustainable, and the ecological basis for the functioning of the chosen management strategy over the long term. Editor(s): Gliessman, Stephen R. Series: Advances in Agroecology. Num Pages: 224 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, 39 black & white tables, 43 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: RNC; RNU; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780849308949
- ISBN
- 9780849308949
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 218.39
€ 218.39
paperback. Sustainable Housing seeks to bring new perspectives on residential sustainability. It is written by experts using case studies of latest practice. This book is based upon the 'Housing and Sustainability' conference at the RIBA in 1998. Editor(s): Edwards, Brian; Turrent, David. Num Pages: 154 pages, 60 black & white illustrations, 60 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBK; AMK; JFSG; JKSB; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 216 x 9. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 154
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780419246206
- ISBN
- 9780419246206
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 91.70
€ 91.70
paperback. How the misguided policy of reducing livestock on the Navajo reservation in the 1930s is still felt today by the people and the land Series: Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books. Num Pages: 418 pages, 29 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBWZ; JFSL9; KNAC; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 28. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295991412
- ISBN
- 9780295991412
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.55
€ 33.99
€ 30.55
paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, 22 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: KCN; RNU. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 212 x 148 x 21. Weight in Grams: 454. VOLUME 2
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781138935419
- ISBN
- 9781138935419
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.43
€ 20.43
The Way the Wind Blows. Climate Change, History and Human Action.
. Ed(S): Mcintosh, Roderick J.; Tainter, Jose...
paperback. Experts in a variety of disciplines in the natural and social sciences--including geology, climatology, history, and anthropology--consider such topics as the dynamics of climate, human perceptions of and responses to the environment, and issues of sustainability and resiliency. Editor(s): McIntosh, Roderick J.; Tainter, Joseph A.; McIntosh, Susan Keech. Series: Historical Ecology Series. Num Pages: 448 pages, facsim.,maps. BIC Classification: RBP; RNT; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 182 x 23. Weight in Grams: 772.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231112093
- ISBN
- 9780231112093
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 46.37
€ 53.99
€ 46.37
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851992235
- ISBN
- 9780851992235
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.35
€ 115.35