Search Results: Environmental Science from GlobalAcademics

Park Ridge, New Jersey: Noyes Data Corporation, 1982. Comprehensive text discusses the major aspects of the acid rain problem, including sections on areas of uncertainty; acid rain precursors; atmospheric transport; chemistry of transformation; deposition processes; adverse and beneficial effects on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems; research statistics; etc. 228 pgs. Illustrated. Gilt spine and front cover. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Chichester, U.K.: John Wiley & Sons, 1988. Comprehensive text is the first book to take a detailed in-depth view of the problem of acidification in tropical countries, including potentially sensitive areas such as Southeast Asia, Nigeria, Brazil, China and Venezuela. Includes topics in acidification of air, rainwater, surface waters and soils; impact of sulfur and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere; impact of air pollutants and emissions; proposed scientific research plans; etc.. 405 pgs. Illustrated. . First Edition. Pictorial Hard Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Ann Arbor, MI.: Ann Arbor Science , 1981. Text contains contributions from international leading environmental and analytical chemists and includes methodology for analysis of organic compounds, even trace amts. in all types of water samples utilizing advanced techniques and quantitative data. 502 pgs. Prior owner's name on title pg. Very minor shelfwear. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

New York: Academic Press, 1972. Comprehensive text contains detailed discussions of the 1969 Pasadena Smog Study- the first major investigation of atmospheric aerosols closely related to photochemical reactions, and the interrelationship of aerosol and colloidal behavior. Topics include: optical and dynamical properties of aerosols; kinetics of growth of an aerosol in a flow reactor; theory of nucleation of water; comparison of three series for calculation of light-scattering functions; aerosols in heterogeneous nuclei; aerosols produced by X-rays; comparison of synthetic and smog aerosols; formation and chemical reactions of atmospheric particles; aerosol size distribution of Los Angeles smog; chemical element balance for the Pasadena aerosol; etc. 348 pgs. Illustrated. Prior owner's anme on front endpaper. Minimal shelfwear. Dustjacket in mylar.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

New York: Annals of the N.Y. Academy of Sciences, 1980. Classic technical publication contains contributed scientific papers on the urban and natural sources aerosols and the distribution of the aerosols within the local, regional and global atmosphere. 618 pgs. Illustrated. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Holland: D.Reidel, 1988. Classic text contains detailed scientific papers and research from the symposium held at Grenoble, France, 18-22 May 1987 on : The Atmospheric 'Pollution Climates' in Europe; Effects of Atmospheric Pollution on Trees and Forest Ecosystems; Effects of Atmospheric Pollutants on Aquatic Ecosystems; Effects of Atmospheric Pollutants on Agricultural Crops; and Preventative and Restorative Measures. 981 pgs. Illustrated. Lower corner of rear cover slightly bumped. Heavy Item.. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier Science, 1988. Comprehensive text contains detailed papers presented by leading scientists and field experts on the effects of air pollution and the problems of pollution and destruction of architectural monuments, buildings, historic sites, cathedrals, etc. Includes topics on chemical-physical factors in stone deterioration; biotransformations in monuments; air pollution and the conservation of building materials; evironmental pollution in relation to stone decay; conservation of historical masonry; mechanisms of deterioration in ceramics and glass; ageing of plaster facades after renewal; etc. 427 pgs. Illustrated.. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Boulder, CO.: Westview Press, 1982. Comprehensive text contains a thorough compilation of information on alcohol fuels, including domestic policy and legislation, international production and use, production processes, uses, research and development, specific data on the use of alcohol fuel in vehicles with spark-ignition and diesel engines, as a chemical feedstock, and in utility boilers and fuel cells. 268 pp. Publisher's stamp on the front endpaper. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Orlando, FL.: Academic Press, 1984. Comprehensive revised reference text presents detailed updated topics covering the role of allelopathy in the prevention of seed decay and in the nitrogen cycle; chemical nature of allelopathic compounds; factors affecting concentrations of allelochemics in plants; mechanisms of action of alllelopathic agents; terminology and early history of allelopathy; important roles of allelopathy in forestry, agriculture, plant pathology and natural ecosystems; etc. Includes a listing of the phyla of plants that have allelopathic species. 422 pgs. Illustrated. Prior owner's nameplate pastedown on front endpaper. Dustjacket in mylar.. Second Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Cambridge University Press, 1983. Text presents the official record of the conference on Antarctic Resources Policy, organized by the Institute of International Studies of the University of Chile, 1982. Topics covered include the policy for the conservation of living species, exploitation of minerals, legal issues, rational management of Antarctic resources, etc. 335 pgs. Illustrated. Dustjacket in mylar.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Boulder, CO.: Westview Press, 1984. Scholarly multidisciplinary text attempts to bridge the diversity that exists in the social sciences by demonstrating that social science can aid in the process of environmental planning. Drawing on case studies and displaying a broad range of theoretical and methodological approaches, the authors address the transition from theory to practice in environmental planning, local-level contributions to the planning process, socioeconomic development and planning needs, and socioenvironmental planning and mitigation procedures. 278 pp. Illustrated. Publisher's stamp on the half title page. Minor slight scuff on front cover. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Stroudsburg, PA.: Dowden, Hutchinson & Ross, 1980. Comprehensive text presents a multidisciplinary study of the arctic tundra region in Barrow, Alaska, including detailed topics covering climate, snow cover, microclimate, hydrology; biophysical processes and primary production; the coastal tundra; photosynthesis and vegetation; microflora; herbivore- and detritus-based trophic systems; control of tundra plant allocation patterns and growth; carbon and nutrient budgets; etc. 571 pgs. Illustrated. Tiny scuff on rear endpaper. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Boulder, CO.: Westview Press, 1988. Comprehensive text contains detailed technical papers presented by international leading scientists and researchers covering a broad range of interdisciplinary topics dealing with desert studies and arid zone productivity and sustainability, including global climatic changes; irrigation and water management; underutilized plants; biosphere reserves; animal resources; water policy; desert ecology; crop physiology and agronomy; desertification; urban environments; land intensification; Halophytes; reclamation; small-scale water management; culture and demography; soils; general geography; range management; new crops; economic development; desert riparian systems and reclamation; ecology of nomadic Turkana pastoralists; etc. 1435 pgs. Illustrated. Heavy item.. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press, 1979. Comprehensive (volume one) text presents a detailed study of the arid ecosystems in terms of climate, soils, geomorphology, hydrology, flora and fauna; and various ecosystem processes. Regions covered include North America, Africa, Australasia, south and central Asia. 881 pgs. Illustrated. Stamped on front endpaper; two strips of tape on spine. Average shelfwear and some rubbing to corners. Text clean and unmarked.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Professional Library.

Ft.Collins, CO.: USDA Forest Service, 1985. Comprehensive text deals with Aspen tree s on the mountains and plateaus of the interior western U.S., Alaska, and parts of Canada. Topics include: taxonomy and morphology of Aspens; climate; soils; diseases; wood resources; wildlife; genetics and variation; water and watershed; regeneration; harvesting; vegetation association; fire and other physical factors; esthetics; animal impacts; etc. 283 pgs. Numerous illustrations. Virtually no shelfwear.. Hard Cover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. .

St. Petersburg, Russia: Russian Astrobiology Center, 2002. This present issue contains detailed technical papers presented by leading international scientists at the 2002 International Astrobiology Workshop held in St. Petersburg, Russia. Includes a broad range of interdisciplinary topics covering prebiotic synthesis of the organic molecules in space; co-evolution of the Earth's atmosphere and biosphere and isotopic evidences of the environmental and biological change in ancient sediments; Panspermia and possible habitats of extraterrestrial life; Earth biosphere in the extreme environments as a model of the extraterrestrial life; astrobiological objectives; etc. 243 pgs. Illustrated. . First Edition. Stiff Wrappers. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Marcel Dekker, 1982. Comprehensive text examines the causes, consequences and potential solutions of waste heat into the atmosphere, and features advanced theoretical models required for research on the global climactic impact of waste heat discharges, analyses of the various types of cooling systems, and extensive collection of data from point-source atmospheric studies. 157 pgs. Illustrated. Stamps on title and copyright pgs. and outer edges. Pocket remnant on rear endpaper. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Pictorial Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Technical Library.

Michigan: Ann Arbor Science, 1973. Comprehensive reference monograph contains detailed sections on mercury in the aquatic ecosystem; examples of endpoints and indicators used in bioassay; chemistry and fish toxicology; conditions and supporting techniques for bioassay; applications; measurement of phosphorus metabolism in natural populations of microorganisms; etc. 499 pgs. Illustrated. Stamped on endpapers, lower title page and outer edges. Label removal mark on spine. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Professional Library.

California: ABC-CLIO Inc., 1998. Detailed text examines the multiple issues encompassing biological diversity, including an overview of the major issues, a chronology, definitions, history, biographical sketches of key people in the field; statistics, documents, etc. 275 pgs. Illustrated.. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Fredensborg, Denmark: Olsen & Olsen, 1995. Comprehensive text presents detailed papers presented by world renown scientists and field experts in a variety of topics dealing with zooplankton; phytoplankton and macroalgae; meiobenthos; sulphide- and methane-based ecosystems; macrobenthos: community structure and dynamics; macrobenthos production; macrobenthos: structuring processes and behaviour; megabenthos; fish; etc. 391 pgs. Illustrated. Scarce.. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.