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Pollution & threats to the environment

Hardback. This book contains selected, refereed papers from the First International Conference on Environmental Research, Technology and Policy held in Accra, Ghana, July 2007. Editor(s): Yanful, Ernest K. Num Pages: 374 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNP; TQD; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
374
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402091384
ISBN
9781402091384
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 193.69

Hardback. By weaving together the insights of anthropology, political ecology, disaster studies, and science and technology studies, this book explores questions of theoretical and practical import for understanding the politics of risk and the ironies of technological disaster response in a time when IBM's stated mission is to build a "Smarter Planet." Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJJ; RNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
New York University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814760697
ISBN
9780814760697
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.36

Hardback. Editor(s): Rufino, Mariana C.; Wollenberg, Lini; Richards, Meryl; Wollenberg, Eva. Num Pages: 218 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, 27 colour illustrations, 27 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNF; RNPG; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 270 x 18. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319297927
ISBN
9783319297927
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 55.46
€ 45.49

Hardback. This book provides the reader a broad grounding in the science of Earth Observation (EO) of our changing planet. It contains a comprehensive sequenced discussion covering the significant themes of global change, their cause, and how they can be monitored through time. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBP; RGW; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 192 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1104.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444339352
ISBN
9781444339352
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 165.66

Paperback. Num Pages: 278 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 11 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; LNKJ; RNPG; TH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 433.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
Number of pages
278
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319362274
ISBN
9783319362274
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 101.69

Paperback. Explores the relationship between the causes of colossal toxic pollution and the manner in which pain caused by pollution insults porous human bodies Series: Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books. Num Pages: 352 pages, 40 illus. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; MMRP; RNP; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 474.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295991382
ISBN
9780295991382
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.74

Hardback. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology attempts to provide concise, critical reviews of timely advances, philosophy and significant areas of accomplished or needed endeavor in the total field of xenobiotics, in any segment of the environment, as well as toxicological implications. Editor(s): Voogt, Pim de. Series: Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Num Pages: 214 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, 3 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNH; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 491.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
214
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319422992
ISBN
9783319422992
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 110.94

Hardback. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813545295
ISBN
9780813545295
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 44.41

Hardback. Num Pages: 134 pages, 5 colour illustrations, 5 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; RN; RND; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
134
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319542645
ISBN
9783319542645
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 55.46

hardcover. Reviews how vegetation and soils act as naturally occurring buffers which use up the gases responsible for global warming and the greenhouse effect. This book provides information on the importance of these sinks, how they may respond to increased greenhouse gas emissions, how we can protect them and how they can help us mitigate climate change. Editor(s): Reay, Dave; Hewitt, Nick; Smith, K.; Grace, J. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: KNAL; RBP; RNPG; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 22. Weight in Grams: 848.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845931896
ISBN
9781845931896
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 140.77

Paperback. The C&C framework, which was been pioneered and advocated by GCI at the United Nations throughout the 1990s, is the most widely supported framework proposal in the global debate on what to do about climate change. Series: Schumacher Briefings. Num Pages: 96 pages, 4pp colour plates, charts, graphs. BIC Classification: RBP; RNC; RNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 148 x 9. Weight in Grams: 180. Very good copy with light shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Green Books
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0012431
ISBN
9781870098946
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardback. Proceedings of the Twenty-Second NATO/CCMS International Technical Meeting held in Clermont-Ferrand, France, June 2-6, 1997 Editor(s): Gryning, Sven-Erik; Chaumerliac, Nadine. Series: NATO Challenges of Modern Society. Num Pages: 770 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 41. Weight in Grams: 3770.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media United States
Number of pages
770
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306458217
ISBN
9780306458217
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 255.70

hardcover. The authoritative assessment of the many climate change impacts on allergens and allergic diseases, for researchers, clinicians, students. Editor(s): Beggs, Paul J. Num Pages: 224 pages, 31 b/w illus. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCM1; RNPG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 185 x 261 x 17. Weight in Grams: 668.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9781107048935
ISBN
9781107048935
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 113.09

Hardback. This relevant book reviews the sources of the air pollutants responsible for building damage and the mechanisms involved. It successfully combines the results of recent research with practical information for environmental managers. Editor(s): Watt, John; Tidblad, Johan; Kucera, Vladimir; Hamilton, Ronald S. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMC; AMVD; JFC; RGL; RNF; RNP; TNKX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 701.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
306
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387848921
ISBN
9780387848921
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 188.29

Hardback. Num Pages: 384 pages, 13 figures. BIC Classification: HRCG; PSAF; RNPG; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 235 x 28. Weight in Grams: 660.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231169080
ISBN
9780231169080
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 38.20

Paperback. Editor(s): Dickey, Sierra; Alexandre-Leach, Rose; Gersie, Jenna; Mullen, Anna. Num Pages: 66 pages. BIC Classification: DC; RNK; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 250 x 8. Weight in Grams: 212.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Green Writers Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780996897389
ISBN
9780996897389
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 12.03

Hardcover. "Gas Chromatograpic Environmental Analysis" is complete, up-to-date, homogeneous coverage in book form, of the analytical techniques applied to the chemical study of environment. The book describes the use of gas chromatograpy in environmental analysis. Num Pages: 234 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNP; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 21. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
234
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471187783
ISBN
9780471187783
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 262.98

Paperback. Presents the alternative perspectives of developing countries on opportunities to benefit from the global negotiations, institutions, and mechanisms to address climate change. This title provides a coverage of different issues such as greenhouse gas emissions, mitigation analysis, impacts and adaptation, policy options, and more. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 300 pages, 47 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; RBP; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 950.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402007712
ISBN
9781402007712
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 126.02

Paperback. This investigation of a deadly toxin and its impact on ecology and human health contains a thorough treatment of the chemical nature of arsenic, its environmental behaviour and its measurement. Series: Advances in Environmental Science & Technology. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSBT; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 168 x 31. Weight in Grams: 804.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
Part 1
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471579298
ISBN
9780471579298
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 303.96

Hardback. Presents an overview and study results of the aquatic environment affected by the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear accident. During this time, many water quality management practices and countermeasures were enacted. This book gives analyses of these water remediation actions and discusses why some were successful, but many others failed. Editor(s): Onishi, Yasuo; Voitsekhovich, Oleg V.; Zheleznyak, Mark J. Series: Environmental Pollution. Num Pages: 291 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP; TQSW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 162 x 243 x 25. Weight in Grams: 656.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
291
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402053481
ISBN
9781402053481
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 188.02

Hardback. Global water issues are likely to be as important in the foreseeable future as the oil crisis was in the 1970s. There is an urgent need for management to be appraised of scientific work and of the uncertainties that are associated with it, in addition to the importance of scientists transmitting their work to management in a comprehensible way. Editor(s): Trudgill, S.T.; etc.; Walling, Des E. (Department of Geography, University of Exeter); Webb, Bruce W. (Department of Geography, University of Exeter). Num Pages: 296 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: KNBW; RNF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 172 x 22. Weight in Grams: 636.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471985471
ISBN
9780471985471
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 283.33

Paperback. A textbook found in environmental science and physical geography courses is "The Human Impact". This reader has been designed to be used with this text as a resource for students. It consists of key papers on landform, hydrological and ecological processes, and on cases from around the world. Num Pages: 496 pages, 0. BIC Classification: RNP; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 173 x 26. Weight in Grams: 832.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631199816
ISBN
9780631199816
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.33

Hardback. Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field, and this is the first book ever on the subject. It's a collection of articles and reviews that analyze current agricultural issues and knowledge then propose alternative solutions. Editor(s): Lichtfouse, Eric. Series: Sustainable Agriculture Reviews. Num Pages: 428 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PST; RBGB; RNPG; RNU; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1710.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
428
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402096532
ISBN
9781402096532
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 247.83

Paperback. How will global warming affect developing countries, which rely heavily on agriculture as a source of economic growth? This title asserts that developing countries have more at risk, such as their production capacity, than industrial countries as global warming worsens. It examines 2071-2100 to forecast the effects of global warming. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations, col. maps. BIC Classification: 3JM; KCJ; KNAC; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 168 x 11. Weight in Grams: 304.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
The Peterson Institute for International Economics
Condition
New
SKU
V9780881324037
ISBN
9780881324037
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 18.10

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