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An Introduction to Sustainable Developmentby Peter P. Rogers; Kazi F. Jalal; John A. Boyd
Earthscan 2007; US$ 36.95'Goes deep into the details and presents the available scientifi c data for explaining the different issues using interdisciplinary approaches ... Extremely useful especially [for] teachers.' Alexandre Kiss formerly President European Council on Environmental Law 'This is the most thoughtful interdisciplinary and practical introduction to sustainable development that I have read. It is an outstanding contribution to the field and it is recommended as an excellent source for academics researchers and students. It is particularly useful for the insights into global regional and economic aspects and makes workable suggestions for the way forward.' Professor Donna Craig Centre for Environmental Law Macquarie University Sydney Australia... more...
Fateful Harvestby Duff Wilson
HarperCollins 2009; US$ 10.99I see soil in a new light, and I wonder about my own lawn and garden. What have I sprinkled on my backyard? Is somebody using my home, my food, to recycle toxic waste? It seems unbelievable, outlandish -- but what if it's true? A riveting expose, Fateful Harvest tells the story of Patty Martin -- the mayor of a small Washington town called Quincy -- who discovers American industries are dumping toxic waste into farmers' fields and home gardens by labeling it "fertilizer." She becomes outraged at the failed crops, sick horses, and rare diseases in her town, as well as the threats to her children's health. Yet, when she blows the whistle on a nationwide problem, Patty Martin is nearly run out of town. Duff Wilson, whose Seattle... more...
Conservation and Biodiversity Bankingby Nathaniel Carroll; Jessica Fox; Ricardo Bayon
Earthscan 2009; US$ 47.95'This work will undoubtedly be viewed as "the sourcebook" for any stakeholder involved with conservation banking.' George Kelly Director of Business Development and Founder Environmental Banc and Exchange LLC 'This is the most comprehensive practical book on the market for conservation banking.' James Salzman Nicholas Institute Professor of Environmental Policy and Mordecai Professor of Law Duke University 'An excellent primer.' Steve Morgan Founder and Chief Executive Officer Wildlands Inc. The conservation of biodiversity is now big business. Whether called conservation banking species banking habitat banking biodiversity banking biodiversity offsets compensatory mitigation or ecological footprint offsetting... more...
Finders Keepers?by Terence Daintith
Earthscan 2010; US$ 59.95Since the beginnings of the oil industry, production activity has been governed by the 'law of capture,' dictating that one owns the oil recovered from one's property even if it has migrated from under neighboring land. This 'finders keepers' principle has been excoriated by foreign critics as a 'law of the jungle' and identified by American commentators as the root cause of the enormous waste of oil and gas resulting from U.S. production methods in the first half of the 20th century. Yet while in almost every other country the law of capture is today of marginal significance, it continues in full vigour in the United States, with potentially wasteful results. In this richly documented account, Terence Daintith adopts... more...
Intellectual Property, Agriculture and Global Food Securityby Claudio Chiarolla
Edward Elgar Publishing 2011; US$ 40.00This well-researched book focuses on international governance of crop diversity and agricultural innovation. It highlights the implications that the future control of food, including access to agricultural resources and technologies, might have for global food security. Claudio Chiarolla analyses developmental implications of global regulatory reforms that impact on access to agricultural knowledge, science and technology for sustainable development. Current global arrangements fall short of halving the proportion of people who suffer from hunger in accordance with the Millennium Development Goals' framework. Therefore, the book proposes ways to achieve international equity in the way agricultural research is conducted, how its results are... more...
Practical Environmental Forensicsby Patrick J. Sullivan; Franklin J. Agardy; Richard K. Traub
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2001; US$ 160.00A comprehensive practical guide to environmental forensics With real-world examples and advice on both scientific and legal issues, Practical Environmental Forensics stands on the front line of this new interdisciplinary approach to the environmental litigation process. Compiled by experts with decades of combined experience in teaching, research, consulting, and litigation, it is the first book to offer a comprehensive presentation of environmental forensics.The first section provides an introduction to the forensic process, a historical perspective on pollution, and related laws and insurance issues. The book continues with a review of the most commonly used technical approaches and methods employed to support forensic litigation case issues.... more...
GIS in Law Enforcementby Mark R. Leipnik; Donald P. Albert
CRC Press 2002; US$ 94.95This is the ideal book for GIS users in law enforcement who want to learn more about the technology or who wish to get started using GIS in their agency. more...
Drinking Water Regulation and Healthby Frederick Pontius
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 211.00The Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996 instituted wide-ranging regulatory changes to the seminal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)-such as providing funding to communities facing health risks, focusing regulatory efforts on contaminants posing such health risks, and adding flexibility to the regulatory process- and the amendments continue to shape regulations and regulatory policy to this day. Editor Frederick Pontius's Drinking Water Regulation and Health provides a comprehensive, up-to-date resource on the current regulatory landscape. Drinking Water Regulation and Health serves as a guide for water utilities, regulators, and consultants, forecasting future trends and explaining the latest developments in regulations. A diverse group of... more...
Managing Technological Developmentby Hakan Hakansson; Alexandra Waluszewski
Routledge 2002; US$ 188.00Focusing on the interactive aspects of commercial and technological development, the authors analyse how new solutions are developed in relation to different companies and organizations. more...
Avoiding Claimsby M. Coombes Davies
Spon Press 1989; US$ 240.00An important and practical guide for the construction industry professional, this book enables the reader to appreciate the nature and seriousness of wide ranging liability in the construction industry. The question-and-answer format makes it simple, direct and easy to use. more...