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Cambridge Environmental Chemistry Series, 8, Tributyltin: Case Study of an Environmental Contaminant
edited by Stephen J. De Mora, fl. 1990, in Cambridge Environmental Chemistry Series, 8 (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2009, originally published 1996), 322 page(s)
This authoritative study brings together a wide variety of disciplines to illustrate the general principles in identifying and quantifying an environmental toxin, elucidating deleterious biological consequences, and the legal framework that can invoke mitigation via regulation. It has wide appeal for undergraduate...
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Cambridge Environmental Chemistry Series, 8, Tributyltin: Case Study of an Environmental Contaminant
edited by Stephen J. De Mora, fl. 1990, in Cambridge Environmental Chemistry Series, 8 (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2009, originally published 1996), 322 page(s)
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This authoritative study brings together a wide variety of disciplines to illustrate the general principles in identifying and quantifying an environmental toxin, elucidating deleterious biological consequences, and the legal framework that can invoke mitigation via regulation. It has wide appeal for undergraduate courses in environmental science, chemistry, marine ecology and environmental law.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
General reference book
Contributor
Stephen J. De Mora, fl. 1990
Date Published / Released
1996, 2009
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Series
Cambridge Environmental Chemistry Series
Topic / Theme
Environmental law, Aquatic ecology, Water pollution, Marine life, Pesticides, Law, Ecology, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1996
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Creeping Environmental Problems and Sustainable Development in the Aral Sea Basin
edited by Michael H. Glantz, fl. 1992 (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2004, originally published 1999), 305 page(s)
This multidisciplinary 1999 book comprehensively describes one of the worst human-made environmental catastrophes of the twentieth century: the slow onset of incremental changes which affected the Aral Sea region and its peoples. It provides an important example of how to approach such disasters for students and r...
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edited by Michael H. Glantz, fl. 1992 (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2004, originally published 1999), 305 page(s)
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This multidisciplinary 1999 book comprehensively describes one of the worst human-made environmental catastrophes of the twentieth century: the slow onset of incremental changes which affected the Aral Sea region and its peoples. It provides an important example of how to approach such disasters for students and researchers of environmental studies, global change, political science and history.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
General reference book
Contributor
Michael H. Glantz, fl. 1992
Date Published / Released
1999, 2004
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Topic / Theme
Aral Sea, Water resources development, Environmental disasters, Lakes, Ecology, Northern Uzbek, Russians, Kazakh, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1999
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Documents in International Environmental Law (Second Edition)
edited by Paolo Galizzi, fl. 2004 and Philippe Sands, 1960- (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2004, originally published 1994), 1398 page(s)
Documents in International Environmental Law comprises a representative selection of international environmental treaties and documents which are essential for anyone interested in international law in the field of environmental protection. This edition represents an up-to-date collection of the most important doc...
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edited by Paolo Galizzi, fl. 2004 and Philippe Sands, 1960- (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2004, originally published 1994), 1398 page(s)
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Documents in International Environmental Law comprises a representative selection of international environmental treaties and documents which are essential for anyone interested in international law in the field of environmental protection. This edition represents an up-to-date collection of the most important documents easily accessible to students, academics and practitioners.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
General reference book
Contributor
Paolo Galizzi, fl. 2004, Philippe Sands, 1960-
Date Published / Released
1994, 2004
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Topic / Theme
DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane), Treaties, Environmental protection, International laws, Ecology, Law, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000), 21st Century in World History (2001– )
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Copyright © Philippe Sands and Paolo Gallizzi 2004
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The Impact of Climate Change on the United States Economy
edited by James E. Neumann, fl. 1999 and Robert O. Mendelsohn, 1952- (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2004, originally published 1999), 340 page(s)
This book applies advanced new economics methodologies to assess possible impacts of climate change on the US economy: agriculture, timber, coastal resources, energy expenditure, fishing, outdoor recreation. It improves our understanding of key issues raised in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports...
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edited by James E. Neumann, fl. 1999 and Robert O. Mendelsohn, 1952- (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2004, originally published 1999), 340 page(s)
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This book applies advanced new economics methodologies to assess possible impacts of climate change on the US economy: agriculture, timber, coastal resources, energy expenditure, fishing, outdoor recreation. It improves our understanding of key issues raised in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports, and will serve as an important reference for the scientific, economic, and policy community.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
General reference book
Contributor
James E. Neumann, fl. 1999, Robert O. Mendelsohn, 1952-
Date Published / Released
1999, 2004
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Topic / Theme
Climate Change - Context and Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Environmental management, Climate change, Environmental impact analysis, Ecology, Economics, Americans, 21st Century in World History (2001– )
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Copyright © Electric Power Research Institute 1999
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International Environmental Law: Fairness, Effectiveness, and World Order
written by Elli Louka, 1964- (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2006, originally published 2006), 536 page(s)
This book analyzes the law and policy for the management of global common resources. The author examines whether policymaking and trends point to a fair allocation of global common resources that is effective in protecting the environment and the pursuit of sustainable development.
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written by Elli Louka, 1964- (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2006, originally published 2006), 536 page(s)
Description
This book analyzes the law and policy for the management of global common resources. The author examines whether policymaking and trends point to a fair allocation of global common resources that is effective in protecting the environment and the pursuit of sustainable development.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Elli Louka, 1964-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Topic / Theme
Natural resources, Environmental protection, Environmental law, International laws, Ecology, Law, 21st Century in World History (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 Cambridge University Press
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