Author: K. Lee Lerner
Publisher: Uxl
ISBN: 9780787676742
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 510
Book Description
Presents entries that cover a variety of subjects in the field of hydrology, including the science of water, the economics of water use, and the environmental, legal, and political issues of water use.
U-X-L Encyclopedia of Water Science: Economics and uses
Author: K. Lee Lerner
Publisher: Uxl
ISBN: 9780787676742
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 510
Book Description
Presents entries that cover a variety of subjects in the field of hydrology, including the science of water, the economics of water use, and the environmental, legal, and political issues of water use.
Publisher: Uxl
ISBN: 9780787676742
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 510
Book Description
Presents entries that cover a variety of subjects in the field of hydrology, including the science of water, the economics of water use, and the environmental, legal, and political issues of water use.
Senior High Core Collection
Author: Raymond W. Barber
Publisher: H. W. Wilson
ISBN: 9780824210861
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1496
Book Description
Features annotations for more than 6,200 works in the main volume (2007), and more than 2,400 new titles in three annual supplements published 2008 through 2010. New coverage of biographies, art, sports, Islam, the Middle East, cultural diversity, and other contemporary topics keeps your library's collection as current as today's headlines.
Publisher: H. W. Wilson
ISBN: 9780824210861
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1496
Book Description
Features annotations for more than 6,200 works in the main volume (2007), and more than 2,400 new titles in three annual supplements published 2008 through 2010. New coverage of biographies, art, sports, Islam, the Middle East, cultural diversity, and other contemporary topics keeps your library's collection as current as today's headlines.
Elgar Encyclopedia of Water Policy, Economics and Management
Author: Phoebe Koundouri
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 9781802202939
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This authoritative Encyclopedia provides an innovative approach to theory, reviews, applications and examples relevant to the basic concepts of water science and water management issues in order to facilitate better interdisciplinary cooperation. In light of the broadening field and study of water management, the expert contributors set the basis for a holistic approach to water science by examining the various technical, cross-disciplinary, socio-economic and policy extents. Using global case studies, elaborated in large European and global research and innovation projects, they illustrate how different approaches to modern water management issues can stem the flow of ongoing climate change and ecosystem collapse challenges to improve future decision-making and policies. Providing concise summaries and knowledge from both a theoretical and an applied viewpoint, this Encyclopedia will be an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and practitioners of water research policy and governance, agricultural and environmental economics, biodiversity, technology, and marine studies. Key Features: With over 85 entries written by experts in the field Uses clear and concise terminology for broader audience interest Uses case studies to illustrate water management issues and approaches Provides concise summaries of the most relevant accumulated knowledge on the subjects explored Illustrates examples to give useful context and background information on how experts approach various water related issues
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 9781802202939
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This authoritative Encyclopedia provides an innovative approach to theory, reviews, applications and examples relevant to the basic concepts of water science and water management issues in order to facilitate better interdisciplinary cooperation. In light of the broadening field and study of water management, the expert contributors set the basis for a holistic approach to water science by examining the various technical, cross-disciplinary, socio-economic and policy extents. Using global case studies, elaborated in large European and global research and innovation projects, they illustrate how different approaches to modern water management issues can stem the flow of ongoing climate change and ecosystem collapse challenges to improve future decision-making and policies. Providing concise summaries and knowledge from both a theoretical and an applied viewpoint, this Encyclopedia will be an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and practitioners of water research policy and governance, agricultural and environmental economics, biodiversity, technology, and marine studies. Key Features: With over 85 entries written by experts in the field Uses clear and concise terminology for broader audience interest Uses case studies to illustrate water management issues and approaches Provides concise summaries of the most relevant accumulated knowledge on the subjects explored Illustrates examples to give useful context and background information on how experts approach various water related issues
Reference & User Services Quarterly
Handbook of Water Economics
Author: Ariel Dinar
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782549642
Category : Water
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Water scarcity, whether in the quality or quantity dimension, afflicts most countries. Decisions on water management and allocation over time, space, and among uses and users involve economic considerations. This Handbook assembles research that represents recent thinking and applications in water economics. The book chapters are written by leading scholars in the field who address issues related to its use, management, and value. The topics cover analytical methods, sectoral and intersectoral water issues, and issues associated with different sources of water.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782549642
Category : Water
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Water scarcity, whether in the quality or quantity dimension, afflicts most countries. Decisions on water management and allocation over time, space, and among uses and users involve economic considerations. This Handbook assembles research that represents recent thinking and applications in water economics. The book chapters are written by leading scholars in the field who address issues related to its use, management, and value. The topics cover analytical methods, sectoral and intersectoral water issues, and issues associated with different sources of water.
American Book Publishing Record
U·X·L Encyclopedia of Science: O-Q
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Includes more than 550 topics in the life, earth, and physical sciences as well as in engineering, technology, math, environmental science, and psychology.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Includes more than 550 topics in the life, earth, and physical sciences as well as in engineering, technology, math, environmental science, and psychology.
Gale Encyclopedia of Science
Library Journal
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 1142
Book Description
Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Also issued separately.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 1142
Book Description
Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Also issued separately.
U·X·L Encyclopedia of Biomes: River and stream, seashore, tundra, wetland
Author: Marlene Weigel
Publisher: UXL
ISBN:
Category : Biotic communities
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Contents: v.l. Coniferous forests, continental margins, deciduous forests, and deserts. v.2. Grasslands, lakes and ponds, oceans, and rainforests. v.3. Rivers, seashores, tundras, and wetlands.
Publisher: UXL
ISBN:
Category : Biotic communities
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Contents: v.l. Coniferous forests, continental margins, deciduous forests, and deserts. v.2. Grasslands, lakes and ponds, oceans, and rainforests. v.3. Rivers, seashores, tundras, and wetlands.