Environmental Studies Paperbacks

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31. The Use of Economic Valuation in Environmental Policy

    Providing Research Support for the Implementation of EU Water Policy Under Aquastress

    Edited by Phoebe Koundouri

    Series: Routledge Explorations in Environmental Economics

    This book aims to show that economics in general and non-market valuation methods in particular, together with participatory and engineering tools, can facilitate the design and implementation of the different European policies in relation to mitigation of water stress. The results presented in...

    Published December 14th 2011 by Routledge
32. Creating Island Resorts

    By Brian King

    Series: Routledge Advances in Tourism

    This work studies tropical island resorts, the people who live and work there and the tourists who visit them. The author includes, but goes beyond the more commonly encountered marketing and economic analyses of resort destinations, by examining social, cultural, mythical, environmental,...

    Published December 12th 2011 by Routledge
33. Cross-Continental Agro-Food Chains

    Structures, Actors and Dynamics in the Global Food System

    Edited by Niels Fold, Bill Pritchard

    Series: Routledge Studies in Human Geography

    Filling a gap in contemporary food and globalization scholarship, this timely book presents recent case-study research on the globalization of food systems, and the impacts for communities around the world. It covers debates on new structures and food products, as well as detailed accounts of fresh...

    Published December 12th 2011 by Routledge
34. Waste and Environmental Policy

    Edited by Massimiliano Mazzanti, Anna Montini

    Series: Routledge Explorations in Environmental Economics

    This research deals with the increasingly complex issues of waste generation, waste management and waste disposal that in less developed industrialised countries present diverse but critical concerns. It takes a socio-economic and policy-oriented perspective and provides empirical evidence at EU...

    Published December 1st 2011 by Routledge
35. Benefits of Environmental Policy

    Conference Volume of the 6th Chemnitz Symposium 'Europe and Environment'

    Edited by Klaus Dieter John, Dirk Rübbelke

    Series: Routledge Explorations in Environmental Economics

    Environmental policy may produce effects which go beyond the scope of the specific policy’s initial aim. Reforestation, for example, generates positive benefits not only in the shape of climate protection but also in the shape of the combat of biodiversity loss and it may also raise the...

    Published November 29th 2011 by Routledge
36. Philosophical Basics of Ecology and Economy

    By Malte Faber, Reiner Manstetten

    Series: Routledge Studies in Ecological Economics

    In today's world – despite the dramatic anthropogenic environmental changes – a proper understanding of the relationship between humanity and nature requires a certain detachment. The pressing problems in their whole extent will only be fully understood and solved with comprehensive and patient...

    Published November 29th 2011 by Routledge
37. Sustainable Development

    Capabilities, Needs, and Well-being

    Edited by Felix Rauschmayer, Ines Omann, Johannes Frühmann

    Series: Routledge Studies in Ecological Economics

    This groundbreaking new work establishes links between sustainable development, needs, well-being, and the capabilities approach that is central to human development and the United Nations Development Programme. By challenging the role of people in sustainability policy, this collection’s argument...

    Published November 27th 2011 by Routledge
38. Environment, Development and Change in Rural Asia-Pacific

    Between Local and Global

    Edited by John Connell, Eric Waddell

    Series: Routledge Pacific Rim Geographies

    This volume examines the economic, political, social and environmental challenges facing rural communities in the Asia-Pacific region, as global issues intersect with local contexts. Such challenges, from climatic change and volcanic eruption to population growth and violent civil unrest, have...

    Published November 15th 2011 by Routledge
39. Governing Africa's Forests in a Globalized World

    Edited by Laura Anne German, Alain Karsenty, Anne Marie Tiani

    Many countries around the world are engaged in decentralization processes, and most African countries face serious problems with forest governance, from benefits sharing to illegality and sustainable forest management. This book summarizes experiences to date on the extent and nature of...

    Published November 10th 2011 by Routledge
40. Environmental Management

    Guidelines for Museums and Galleries

    By May Cassar

    Series: Heritage: Care-Preservation-Management

    The key to the survival of museum collections is a stable indoor environment and vital to this is a well-maintained building with effective environmental services. Environmental Management sets out clearly the theory and practice of achieving an appropriate museum environment for both collections...

    Published November 3rd 2011 by Routledge