Environmental Conservation & Protection 72

Green. It’s the color of the trees, meadows, algae, and nearly all plant life on earth. The color green is synonymous with the environment and, specifically, its health. In recent years, the polluti……続きを見る

Forests of Belonging examines the history and ongoing transformation of ethnic and social relationships among four distinct communities--Bangando, Baka, Bakwéle, and Mbomam--in the Lobéké forest reg……続きを見る

Die Energiepolitik in Deutschland trägt Verantwortung für Mensch und Umwelt. Aber sie steht auch vor neuen Herausforderungen für Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft. Wirtschaftswissenschaftler Werner Lachma……続きを見る

“Presto! No More Pests!” proclaimed a 1955 article introducing two new pesticides, “miracle-workers for the housewife and back-yard farmer.” Easy to use, effective, and safe: who wouldn’t love synth……続きを見る

José Bové : parcours et engagements d’un militant. Les changements technologiques de ces cinquantes dernières années ont suscité de véritables bouleversements dans tous les domaines de la vie qui, p……続きを見る

Rêver, tout en questionnant les enjeux écologiques du monde moderne. Qu’est-ce que la biodiversité ? A-t-on des raisons de penser que la vie existe ailleurs ? Pourquoi la Terre est-elle habitable ? ……続きを見る

This volume investigates the effects of human activities on coral reefs, which provide important life-supporting systems to surrounding natural and human communities. It examines the self-reinforcin……続きを見る

The stock of the world's biological diversity and the state of its ecosystems are major determinants of the availability of commodities, both essential and desirable, for human life. This leading-ed……続きを見る

A look inside the subculture of off-grid living, taking readers across the ideological spectrum and across America Written by a leading authority on living off the grid, this is a fascinating and ti……続きを見る

As one of the world’s largest and most bio-diverse countries, India’s approach to environmental policy will be very significant in tackling global environmental challenges. This book explores the tr……続きを見る

'Smit's vision of Eden is the eighth wonder of the world' Independent 'Inspiring... An invaluable guide to how a large project can exceed against all odds' The Sunday Times - An updated edition of t……続きを見る

Insect derived enzymes – a treasure for white biotechnology and food biotechnology. Insect-derived chitinases. Cellulases from insects. Optimization of Insect Cell Based Protein Production Processes……続きを見る

An unprecedented look at nuclear politics in California Vehement, widespread opposition accompanied the rise of the U.S. nuclear industry during the 1960s and 1970s. In Conservation Fallout, John Wi……続きを見る

Cities, Sagebrush, and Solitude explores the transformation of the largest desert in North America, the Great Basin, into America’s last urban frontier. In recent decades Las Vegas, Reno, Salt Lake ……続きを見る

Geology of the Great Basin is the essential introduction to the geology of this physically complex, ever-changing region. Written in a clear, succinct style and generously illustrated with photograp……続きを見る

Corbin Harney’s long life encompassed remarkable changes in the lives of Native Americans and in the technological and political development of the world. Born into an impoverished Western Shoshone ……続きを見る

The history of Lake Tahoe begins with the Washoe Indians who resided on its shores for thousands of years, with minimal impact on the landscape. The relatively brief American history at Lake Tahoe b……続きを見る

The passage of the 1902 Reclamation Act created a mandate for the federal government to build dams on the Colorado River and its powerful tributaries. By 1920 the US Geological Survey had surveyed t……続きを見る

An engaging look at the history of the piñon pine and its ecosystem. Combining natural history and observations of the cultural importance of the tree to both native Indians and European settlers, L……続きを見る

In northwestern Nevada, the waters of the Truckee, Carson, and Walker river systems are fought over by competing interests: agriculture, industry, Native Americans and newer residents, and environme……続きを見る

This collection of essays examines the relationship between environmental injustice and the exploitation of working-class people. Twelve scholars from the fields of environmental humanities and the ……続きを見る

Lake Tahoe is one of the scenic wonders of the American West, a sapphire jewel that attracts millions of visitors each year. But the lake drew Native Americans to its summer shores for millennia, as……続きを見る

Friendly Fallout 1953 is a hybrid work of literature that combines the actual history of aboveground atomic testing in the Nevada desert in 1953 with fictional vignettes that explore the impact of t……続きを見る

In less than a century, the American West has transformed from a predominantly rural region to one where most people live in metropolitan centers. Cities and Nature in the American West offers provo……続きを見る

Gathering the right kind and the right amount of information is crucial for any decision-making process. This book presents a unified framework for assessing the value of potential data gathering sc……続きを見る

"Peace Ecology" presents a cutting-edge exploration of an emerging paradigm that links the essence of peace and nonviolence with the tenets of ecology and the principles of environmentalism. Looking……続きを見る

This book provides information relevant for the conservation of biodiversity and the sound management of the coastal and forest ecosystems of the Yucatan Peninsula in the face of global change. Vari……続きを見る

Goldberg uses a multi-media approach to critically examine the most significant and volatile issues of our times: the environmental crisis, upheavals in the developing world, health, terrorism, and ……続きを見る

The ‘outdoors’ is a physical and ideological space in which people engage with their environment, but it is also an important vehicle for learning and for leisure. The Routledge Handbook of Outdoor ……続きを見る

Reflections on the natural world and our place within it from one of our finest natural history writers – nature writing at its very best. We've all got one. A secret, special place. Hidden. Enclose……続きを見る