Environmental management Books

This book brings together geological, biological, radical economic, technological, historical and social perspectives on peak oil and other scarce resources. The contributors to this volume argue that these scarcities will put an end to the capitalist...

The debate over the value of community-based environmental collaboration is one that dominates current discussions of the management of public lands and other resources. In Community-Based Collaboration: Bridging Socio-Ecological Research and Practice,...

Globalization has significantly redefined the nature of governance in the water sector. Non-state actors-multilateral and transnational donor agencies and corporations, non-government organizations, markets, and civil society at large-are assuming a...

This book addresses paradigm shifts in water policy and governance, and examines the role of civil society organizations in influencing public policy, while focusing on social equity and democratic participation. It illustrates a range of interesting...

This book analyzes water policies in South Asia from the perspective of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). It seeks to address the problems of water scarcity, conflict and pollution resulting from the gross mismanagement and over-exploitation...

The impact of mining is too big to ignore in a world of oversubscribed water. This is true of conventional mining as much as - or even more than - hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The legacy issues of such mining on water have not been fully appreciated,...

This book reviews the Green Revolution, starting with its inception and development from the 1940s to the 1970s, and leading to what is commonly referred to as a second Green Revolution in the 2000s. Building on the historical assessment, it draws...

Stress on natural resources has recently increased due to commercialization and the need to provide livelihoods for locals. Because they are such core parts of everyday life, ensuring sustainability in resource management is of paramount importance. Only...

As worldwide fresh water supplies become increasingly stressed from population growth and uncontrolled water use, desalination of seawater has become an increasingly sought-after alternative for new water supply in coastal areas.AWWA Manual of Water...

Use this book to identify the types of natural resources, where they are found, how they are harvest and how they are used. Understanding the importance of natural resources will aid in correct environmental management. That way, these natural resources...

Natural Resource Measurements and Mapping: An Introduction to Field Skills and Data Analysis introduces students to the important technical and analytical skills required to succeed in natural resources professions. Designed to function as a...

This book brings together perspectives on resource exploitation to expose the continued environmental and socio-political struggles in post-colonial Africa. The book will be of great interest to scholars and students of the environmental humanities...

A caatinga é uma vegetação em geral baixa, espinhosa e emaranhada, plena cactos, bromélias e lenhos tortos. A queda de suas folhas faz com que seu asp

Se a preservação ambiental é uma necessidade premente - e isso o é, indubitavelmente -, mais necessário ainda é o estabelecimento de áreas específicas

According to the FAO's latest estimates, the world food supply can only be guaranteed if the 1982 agricultural production is increased by approx. 50% by the year 2000. ¥3 of this production increase must be achieved on areas...

Embark on a Transformative Journey: Weaving Together Heritage, Innovation, and Ethical Stewardship for a Sustainable FutureOur Changing World: Navigating Change in a Sustainable, Interconnected World is an enlightening series that intricately weaves...

This useful little book highlights the historical transition by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources from a focus on managing and propagating game species for the benefit of hunters to a broader ecological biodiversity-based focus by creating...

Explore the Loom of Legacies Through the Cultural Landscapes of SustainabilityImagine unwinding the threads of ancient traditions and weaving them into the contemporary narrative of sustainability. Threads of Green: Weaving Sustainability into the...

This book explores the nexus between natural resources ownership and the right to development in Africa. The right to sovereignty over natural resources and the right to development are recognised and protected in an extensive framework of international,...

Maple Sugar: Composition, Methods Of Analysis, Effect Of Environment (1917) is a comprehensive book written by Albert Hugh Bryan. The book is focused on maple sugar and covers various aspects related to it. The book discusses the composition of maple...

Based on extensive research conducted in Colombia since 2009, this book addresses the connection between land grabbing and agrarian capitalism, as well as the unfulfilled promises of peace and justice. While land remains a key resource at the core of...

The Routledge Handbook of the Extractive Industries and Sustainable Development provides a cutting-edge, comprehensive overview of current trends, challenges and opportunities for metal and mineral production and use, in the context of climate change and...

Between roughly 25 and 31 degrees north latitude, a combination of flat topography, poor soils, and limited surface water produce deserts nearly everywhere on earth. In Florida, however, these conditions support a lavish biota, more diverse than that of...

Winner, Herbert Baxter Adams Prize, American Historical AssociationWinner, Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Award, the Forest History SocietyWood was essential to the survival of the Venetian Republic. To build its great naval and merchant ships, maintain its...

Global warming is an increasing problem, tropical forests are being wiped out and major upper watersheds are being degraded. Using insights provided by environmentalism, ecology and thermo-dynamics, this book - first published in 1989 - outlines an...

The world faces a 'perfect storm' of social and ecological stresses, including climate change, habitat loss, resource degradation and social, economic and cultural change. In order to cope with these, communities are struggling to transition to...

In February 1985 a Byelaws Guidance Panel{1) was formed by the United Kingdom Water Fittings Byelaws Scheme(2) to produce a Guide to Byelaws the aim being that it should: (a) assist water inspectors, manufacturers, architects, consultants, merchants,...

Wilderness has and continues to have very different meanings for various groups of people. The "dilemma" occurs because some special interest groups want to "tame" and use wilderness resources while others demand a "hands-off" preservation policy. To...

Orphan Crops for Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security discusses the issues, challenges, needs and opportunities related to the promotion of orphan crops, known also as neglected and underutilized species (NUS). The book is structured into six...

This book demonstrates how Morocco and other semi-arid countries can find solutions to water scarcity by rediscovering traditional methods of water resource management. The book begins by examining indigenous water heritage, considering the contribution...

Humanity stands at a critical crossroads. While our unprecedented interconnectedness and interdependence have made the world a single organism, we lack the system of global governance necessary to effectively address the urgent challenges of the 21st...

The Great Plains were once characterized by vast expanses of grass, complex interdependence among species, and dynamic annual changes due to weather, waterways, and fire. It is now generally accepted that less than one percent of the original tallgrass...

Examines the theoretical framing of “nature” in South Africa and beyond. Analyzes myths and fantasies that have brought the world to a point of climate catastrophe and continue to shape the narratives through which it is understood.

This book presents a comprehensive view of the different theories of risk management in water, drawing on recent studies that serve to inform the way that practitioners consider their own risk practice.

This book provides a holistic view of desalination, highlighting the important role this technology can play in providing safe access to water across the globe.

This book studies developments in India's energy system from a governance perspective. It presents a unique compilation and synthesis of research findings that captures achievements, shortcomings, and persistent and transient challenges of India's...

Historian Arthur Schlesinger wrote that "no single public agency ever so enriched the and brighten the quality of rural living" than the creation of the "Rural Electrification Administration." That was in 1935.Seventy-eight years later, Mike Williams,...

This book offers an overview of the key debates in the burgeoning anthropological literature on resource extraction. Resources play a crucial role in the contemporary economy and society, are required in the production of a vast range of consumer...

Africa is endowed with rich land and water resources, which significantly contribute to the development of many economies on the continent. However, land degradation and water pollution remain major challenges facing many African countries. Harnessing...

This Atlas is composed of Hazards-Volume I and Exposures, Vulnerabilities, and Risks-Volume II containing spatial information and thematic maps for assessing development in the agriculture and water sectors.This two-volume atlas is intended to support...

Forest management has evolved from a mercantilist view to a multi-functional one that integrates economic, social, and ecological aspects. However, the issue of sustainability is not yet resolved. Quantitative Techniques in Participatory Forest...

Community seed banks first appeared towards the end of the 1980s, established with the support of international and national non-governmental organizations. This book is the first to provide a global review of their development and includes a wide range...

It has become increasingly clear that self-care is essential in the fast-paced, modern world when job, relationships, and cultural expectations often take precedence. The concept of radiant self-care, which goes beyond superficial conceptions of treating...