Environmental Studies
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Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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From eDNA RisingFrom: Overrun |
This chapter explores the various ways in which genetic testing is now being used to track the spread of Asian carp. Topics discussed include the various potential applications of environmental … | Andrew Reeves | 27 | 2019 | $2.70 Add |
From NEW! Ennobling InfluenceFrom: Woman, Watching |
Chapter Ten explores Louise’s experiences with the American Ornithologists’ Union (AOU) starting in 1947 and the connections it opened up for her. | Merilyn Simonds | 23 | 2022 | $2.30 Add |
From NEW! Epilogue and Epi-Epilogue |
In the epilogue, Boyd reflects on how climate change has worsened since he began researching for this book. He provides a brief update of each interviewee and whether their opinions have changed … | Andrew Boyd | 12 | 2023 | $1.20 Add |
From Food Sovereignty in the Golden Horseshoe Region of Ontario |
- | Harriet Friedmann | 21 | 2010 | $2.94 Add |
From Footprint CalculationsIndividualds, Cities, Countries, Products, and Companies From: Ecological Footprint |
How does the Ecological Footprint approach inform urban planning, country strategies, product development? | Bert Beyers; Mathis Wackernagel | 30 | 2019 | $3.00 Add |
From From Reserve to MicroenvironmentNature Parks and Zoos From: The Culture of Nature |
This chapter focuses on the convergence of park creation, development, and tourism through an examination of zoos, and national and nature parks. The chapter includes 10 photos and images. | Alexander Wilson | 37 | 2019 | $3.70 Add |
From Index |
- | Maristella Svampa | 10 | 2019 | $1.00 Add |
From Indigenous LeadershipFrom: A Good War |
In Chapter 9, Klein explores the leadership and initiative coming from Indigenous communities across Canada to fight for climate action. Klein focuses the chapter through highlight the work of … | Seth Klein | 28 | 2020 | $2.80 Add |
From NEW! Introducing the Impact Assessment Act’s Sustainability-Based Agenda |
This chapter draw on the available literature and lessons from experience to address four areas: the basics of what “contribution to sustainability” now means and entails and what … | Robert B. Gibson | 23 | 2021 | $2.30 Add |
From NEW! Is Sustainable Agriculture a Resilient Agriculture?PART 2 |
This chapter examines the topic of sustainable agriculture, the U.S. food system, food and farming philosophies, and resilience. The chapter draws on real-world case studies. | Laura Lengnick | 18 | 2022 | $1.80 Add |
From King RichardFrom: Fighting Dirty |
This chapter explores developments in the battle against this expansion, and outlines some advice for community activists. | Poh-Gek Forkert | 7 | 2017 | $0.70 Add |
From Many Galaxies of CommonsFrom: Think Like a Commoner |
Indigenous peoples were there first. They refined the art of commoning long before hackers began to share software code and social scientists developed complicated theories about the commons. And … | David Bollier | 20 | 2014 | $2.00 Add |
From Minimizing Farming’s Water NeedsFrom: Back to the Well |
In this chapter, de Villiers looks at the vast amount of water used by the agricultural sector and ways to reduce that total, either by changing how we grow crops or by changing which crops we grow. | Marq de Villiers | 16 | 2018 | $1.60 Add |
From Part 2: Sustainable Community Building BlocksLand Use and Urban Form |
Sustainable land use can help invigorate communities, and provide considerable environmental, economic, social, and cultural benefits. Redeveloping and reusing existing buildings and land can … | Marc Roseland | 21 | 2012 | $2.10 Add |
From Perserving for the Long HaulFrom: Intrinsic Hope |
Perseverance helps to nurture intrinsic hope because it gives us the determination to endure whatever happens. Perseverance persists — day after day, month after month, and year after year. … | Kate Davies | 15 | 2018 | $1.50 Add |
From NEW! Principle H – Embrace FeedbackFrom: Building Community |
Monitoring and Feedback: Using Nature as a Guide – Research Corner – Seeking Feedback: How Do I Get People to Respond? – Feedback and Accountability of Local Leaders – … | James S. Gruber | 24 | 2020 | $2.40 Add |