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2005Volume editoriale, traduzione di Aldo Conti, copertina in cartoncino semirigido ottimamente conservata da sovraccoperta con lievissimo ingiallimento e segni da scaffalatura ai bordi, entrambe hanno le punte inferiori con minima piega da conservazione, pulviscolo ai tagli; legatura filo refe, con fascetta segnapagine in tessuto, interno in ottimo stato con il testo corredato da numerose figure in nero. N. pag. XVII (17) + 301. Totale n. 318. USATO
2007Environment History has gripped the attention of scholars all over the world. In this penultimate round of struggle for co-existence between man and nature, we have arrived at the last stage of survival strategy. Therefore, environmental issues has come to the forefront of all disciplines. History coordinates the views from the past to the future. It provides the hindsight to this emerging area of disconcert to mankind. were this stages of environmental degradation? What lesons can we draw from the past experience? This volume proves this past for the answers to the future. About The Author:- Dr. Chittabra Palit, M.A. (Cal., Ph.D. (Cantab), FRAS (London) is a Professor of History at jadavpur University, Kolkata and a renowned hitorians of sciences. He was a member of the National Commission for History of Science (1998-2001) and a grantee fo Indian National Science Academic since 1998. His major books on history of science include Science and Nationlism, Scientific Bangal History of Medicine in india (ed.)Sciences, Technology Medicine and Environment in Indoa : Historical Perspectives (ed.). Dr. Mahua Sarkar, M.A. (J.U.) Ph.D. (J.U.) is a Professor of History at Jadavpur University, Kolkata. At reputed scholars in Environmental Studies her major work is Justice in a Gothic Edifice: A History of the Calcutta High Court. She has numerous research papers on Enviromental History ti her credit. Contents:- Preface. • List of Contributors. • Introduction. • Understandifgn the History of Environment. • The Chuar rebellion of 1799 : An Ecological Approach. • Jim Corbett and His Love for Nature : A Critical Review from the Perspective of the History of Indian Environment. • Declining Flora and Fauna of Frontier Bengal (1870-1930). • Man and the Beast : Changing Perspectives from Punthi to Prose. • A Study of Environmental Damage in Britain and Bengal during the Nineteenth Century and its Reflections in the Novels of Few English and Bengali authors. • Artistic Impressions of the Famine and Environment : A Case Study of the Bengal Famine (1943). • In Search of Football Ground : Development and Problems of Open Space in Twentieth Century Urban Bengal. • Local Self Government and Sanitation in Clonial Bengal 1920-47. • Environmental Protection and Sanitainalble Development : A peep into the Earth Charter. • Organic Tea Farming for Maintaining Environment Quality. • Environmental Crisis and Human Rights : A Historical Perspective. • Colonial Exploitation of Indian Forestry. • Globalizatioin and rthe Indian Cosmetic Industry. • Index. • The Title 'Indian Vistas of Environment written/authored/edited by C. Palit, M. Sarkar', published in the year 2007. The ISBN 9788178355962 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 208 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Environment. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-
2007Environmental Education is a book which has two distinct features in the first half it deals with the basic concepts of environment, its related terminology and various problems related with environment. In the next half segment it talks about the pedagogical aspects of the topic i.e., curriculum, role of media, various methods used for teaching environment, models, games etc. It also talks about the various projects taken up by the Governmental organization. It will be useful for all the teachers teaching environmental education at school and college level. About The Author:- Dr. Archana Tomar, is a well-noted science scholar has been teaching Biology Education in the Center of Advanced Study in Education (CASE), Faculty of Education and Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, for last ten years. Dr. Tomar did her graduation B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) with Botany then did M.Sc. (Master of Science) post graduation with first class. After the post graduation she did B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) and got the education of biology and science teacher then registered for post graduation M.Ed. (Master of Education). After M.Ed. worked in school for some time as a teacher. After that registered for Ph.D. in Environmental Education. Simultaneously was teaching as a lecturer in the faculty of Education and psychology. Dr. Archana Tomar has been publishing conceptual and research papers, she has also presented many papers at seminars and conference. She has also written a book on “Environmental Education”. She has participated in International and National seminars. Her interest in education is reflected through her paper on Teaching-Learning at Primary, Secondary and Higher Education level. She has developed modules on Educational Management for School Principals. She has number of research projects at her credit. Contents:- Foreword • Preface • Acknowledgements • Environmental Education • History of Environmental Education • Basic Concepts of Environment • Generise of Environmental Problems • Role of Non Governmental Organizations • Conservation • Sustainable Development • Environment Laws and Policies • Curriculum for Environmental Education • Methods of Teaching Environmental Education • Role of Media • Value Analysis Model (VAM) • Management of Environmental Education • Appendix • Glossary • Bibliography • Index. The Title 'Environmental Education written/authored/edited by Dr. Archana Tomar', published in the year 2007. The ISBN 9788178355481 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 288 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Education / Environment. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-
1981Very Good English Paperback. Pbo. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). In English. 255 p., b/w plts. Environmental profile of Turkey.
2006Brossura flessibile in cartoncino lucido illustrato, in copertina Yosemite Falls, il luogo dove è sorta la prima idea della protezione della natura, Sequoia gigante del Mariposa Grove, Grande fauna africana:la giraffa reticolata nella Samburu Nature Reserve, il coleottero Cincidela. Il volume riporta lievi segni dell'uso alla copertina, fogli perfettamente godibili, bianchi, ben conservati e con illustrazioni in nero nel testo, tagli chiari e ben conservati. Numero pagine 606. USATO
2015New English Paperback. Pbo. Cr. 8vo. (20 x 14 cm). In Turkish. 230 p. Beni 'Akkuyu'larda merdivensiz biraktin: Türkiye'nin nükleerle imtihani. A study on nuclear power problem in Turkey. ENVIRONMENTALISM Nuclear energy Plants Turkish Republic Industry.
2012Volume in ottimo stato, perfettamente fruibile in ogni sua parte, appartenente alla collana "La scienza è facile", con prefazione di Carlo Bernardini, presenti 17 illustrazioni a colori nel testo, numero pagine 131 USATO
1988Presentazione del curatore. Volume numero 1 della collana. Brossura editorialein cartonato flessibile, copertina ruvida illustrata al piatto, titoli su piatto e dorso, lievemente imbrunita, con minimi segni di usura. Tagli come nuovi. Legatura ben salda. Pagine chiare, conservate come non lette, pulite e prive di segni particolari. Testo interamente fruibile, arricchito da foto ed illustrazioni in nero, nel testo con didascalia. Carta della costa tirrenica cosentina, ripiegata in appendice. Numero di pagine 83. USATO
2002The work discusses in depth the several aspect of energy and environments, with main thrust on fuel, petroleum products, tariffs, industries, coal-power, sugar mills, cement industry, steel plants, nuclear development, electrical conservation and environments. Further, the details about the fact new planning for energy, especially power generation was taken earnestly up after independence in all five year plans. Very useful for the academics. About The Author:- K. Gupta, is a sigma management professional and energy consultant. Contents:- Preface • Energy Scenario • Energy Policy • Primary Energy Sources • Non-Conventional Energy Sources • Generating Additional Fuel sources • Petroleum Products • Power Costs and Tariff • Co-generation for Industries • Coal Policy and Power Generation at Coal Pit-Heads • Rural Energy Scenario (1998) • Sugar Mills as Rural Power Houses • Bio-mass for Rural Power Generation • Co-generation in Cement Industry • Mini-Steel Plant with Co-generation • Nuclear Energy Development • Fuel Conservation in Industries • Electrical Energy Conservation • Environment and Energy • Index The Title 'Energy and Environment in India: a Study of Energy Management written/authored/edited by K. C. Gupta', published in the year 2002. The ISBN 9788121207874 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 264 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Environment. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-
1993The book comprises selected critical reviews and specific case studies by distinguished geo-scientist, mining and mineral engineers, and eminent authorities of the subject in country-dealing with environmental fallouts of mining, mineral-processing, mineral based industries and possible remedial measures aimed at recuperation and preservation of the surrounding environment in Indian context. The book concerns the big growth in mineral industry and increasing public apprehensions regarding its irreversible impacts on the ecology, environment and socio-economic, traditional and cultural fabric of the populace in the affected regions. Contents:- Foreword • Preface • Environmental Aspects of India's Mineral and Fuel Resource Development • Environmental Aspects of Mining Industry in India • Management of Environment in Mining Areas–The Scientific Approach • Minerals, Mines and Metals for Habitats–-An Ecological Issue • Environmental Management in Opencast Mining–A Viewpoint • Environmental Issues Related to Development of Mineral Deposits • Geo-Environmental Baseline Appraisal During Mineral Exploration For Modern Mine Planning–A Proposition • Pollution of the Environment and the Role of Geo-scientist in the Coalfields • Environmental Issues World–wide and Those Specially Relevant to Petroleum Resource Development in India • Radiation Hazards in Uranium-Thorium Mining and Milling–A Review • Reclamation of Land Damaged by Mining in Hungary–An Experience • Legislative Measures to Control Land Degradation Due to Mineral Development–Special Reference to Indian Scenario • Exploratory Mining of Uranium Ores–Typical Problems with Special Reference to Ventilation, Dust and Health Surveys • Damage to Natural Surface Drainage in Jharia Coalfield Through Half of Century up to 1974 • Studies on Metallic Pollution of River Damodar Along Burnpur–Asansol–Raniganj Region • Pollution Load of Rivers Ganga, Damodar and Subarnarekha in Bihar • Nitrate Pollution of Groundwater in Visakhapatnam Area, Andhra Pradesh • Groundwater–A Natural Resource for Rural Development in South-Eastern Haryana Some Problems and Perspectives • Some Environmental Aspects of Bauxite Mining with Special Reference to Amarkantak Mines of Madhya Pradesh • Impact of Phosphorite Mining on the Environment Around Hirapur • An Approach to Methodology for Environmental Impact Assessment Due to Mining Activity : A Case Study • Mining Practices for Industrial and Engineering Resources : Mineral and Related Geo-Environmental Repercussions in Raipur Region • Environmental Aspect of Limestone Mining in Nalgonda District, Andhra Pradesh–A Preliminary Study • Studies on the Environmental Aspect of the Himgir Coal Deposits, Sundargarh, Orissa • Environmental Impact of Mining in the Himalayas–A Study on Sikkim Himalaya • Geo–Environmental Aspects of Maithon and Panchet Reservoirs using Remote Sensing Images • Diamond Jubilee National Symposium on "Development of India's Mineral and Fuel Resources : Geological and Environmental Aspects"; I.S.M. Dhanbad • Index The Title 'Environmental Issues in Mineral Resource Development written/authored/edited by K.L. Rai', published in the year 1993. The ISBN 9788121204521 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 298 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Environment. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-
2004The book deals with nature and human initiated disasters and role played by them in our life. Explains physical and human environment through natural catastrophies and social integrations and disintegrations. It is a well comprehensive publication on the subject. Will be highly useful for environmentalists, civil administrators and military and armed force personnel. About The Author:- Brigadier (Dr) Kuldip Singh Gulia is a noted and active environmentalist. A PhD. In Himalayan Studies from the Centre for Himalayan Studies, University of North Bengal, he has carried out a deep research on the human and physical ecosystem of Himalayan Ranges. His work on the Autochthones of Sikkim Himalayas and his description of the Monasteries and Gompas of all sects of Buddhism have earned him a wide acclaim. A author commanded a Bridage in Gujrat immediately in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of 26 January 2001. Involved, as he was, in the post-disaster management in Gujrat in his capacity as a Brigade Commander, he took a queue from the horrifying events, and carried out a wide ranging research on the subject of disaster and destruction from the evolution of the humans, to the present day. Some of his research papers on the human ecosystem of the Aric Zone of the Indian Thar Desert make an interesting study. He is presently working on the subject of cultural diversity and culturtal diffusion in the Indian society. Contents:- Introduction. • Evolution of Man: The Beginning of the End. • breakdown and Disintegration of Human Civilisations. • Attitudenal breakdowns. • Theory About War and Destrucftion Down the Ages. • Burdens of Development Consequences of Chemical Disasters. • Disease and Disaster Burden of Climate Change. • Dimensions of Road Traffic Disasters. • Disaster Managemenbt-Philosophy and Trigger Mechanism. • Types of Disasters and Their assessment. • Disaster Management Response Structures at International UN), National, State and NGO's Level. • Relief Operations to Include Uran Search and Recue. • Role of Armed Forces in Disaster Management. • Health Aspects of Disasters. • Post Dosaster Damage Assesment Need Analysis and Actions. • Bibliography. • Index. The Title 'Genesis of Disaster: Ramifications and Ameliorations written/authored/edited by K.S. Gulia', published in the year 2004. The ISBN 9788178352831 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 250 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Environment / Sociology. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-
2002Buono stato, coperta illustrata in cartoncino patinato semimorbido, su I.a di coperta particolare del centro urbano di Pesche e "Pianta dell'ex Feudo Vignali in tenimento di Pescolanciano", 1852, bordo poco sfregato, cerniera stretta, tagli e pagine in ottimo stato. Presenta testo posto su una e due colonne, numerose illustrazioni in b. e n. Fotografie di: Mario Folchi, Nicola Paolantonio e Antonio Priston. Con saggi di: Pier Paolo Balbo, Francesco D'Episcopo, Antonio Mario Di Nunzio, Annalia Marinucci, Emilio Natarelli, Lucia Petrucciani La Gioia. Con testo di Francesco Jovine. Numero Pagine 159 USATO
2001Buono stato, coperta illustrata in cartoncino patinato semimorbido, lieve ingiallimento, pochi segni d'uso, cerniera stretta, tagli appena ambrati, pagine in ottimo stato. I edizione. Numero pagine 103 USATO
2003Coperta minimamente imbrunita, ottimo stato interno, libro perfettamente fruibile in ogni sua parte, appartenente alla collana "I libri di Kronos", con prefazione di Tullio Regge, copertaina di Carola Achermann, numero pagine 190 USATO
2006The book is designed as a guide to day-today environmental management. It covers the nuts and bolts of effective environmental management and provides a through introduction. I also imparts practical knowledge of environmental hazards, controlling air and water pollution, managing hazardous wastes, implementing pollution prevention program, dealing with compliance audit and regulatory inspections etc. About The Author:- Prakash Talwar, is a distinguished expert of hotel and restaurant management. With over 30 years’ experience in both hotels and restaurants, he has served in almost every management position, from chef and owner of several restaurant concepts, to industry corporate posts and hotel sales and marketing. Presently, he teaches hospitality management at university level. He is the author of four books and numerous articles, and is the editor of several publication on hotel and restaurant management. His writings and expertise have brought him recognition as a top industry expert witness and board member of several hospitality corporations. Contents:- Introduction to Ecology • Environmental problems • Environmental Pollution in India • Environment Management • India's Efforts for Environmental Protection • Waste Management • Forest Management • Environmental Ethics • The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 • The Earth Summit • Declaration of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment-1972 • Bibliography • Index The Title 'Environmental Management written/authored/edited by Prakash Talwar', published in the year 2006. The ISBN 9788182053410 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 262 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Isha Books. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Environment / Management. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-
2006This work provides deeper insight into the concepts and applications of environmental biotechnology. It is specially designed for graduate and under-graduate courses. Main topics discussed are – Econology and ecosystem, Environmental Pollution, Waste Water treatment systems, Solid Waste management, Hazardous wastes, Optimising Waste Water Treatment etc. It is an essential reference work for environmentalists, microbiologists, Environmental Engineers, and also for those interested in waste water treatment and biotechnology. About The Author:- Raj Mohan Joshi, a renowned lecturer of biotechnology, has had a brilliant academic record. He has worked with various institutes and has participated in many national and international conferences. He is widely traveled. He has presented many paper of international repute in national as well as international seminars, symposia, workshops and congresses. As a prolific writer, he has contributed many learned articles in various journals and magazines and also authored a number of books on modern science and technology. The Title 'Environmental Biotechnology written/authored/edited by Rajmohan Joshi', published in the year 2006. The ISBN 9788182053823 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 300 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Isha Books. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Environment / PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-
2000Anthropology, the Science of Man in its totality has to deal with disaster management at the close of the millennium and have to equip for 21st century with management skills. It has scholarly essays on the subject. Contents:- CONTENTS:- # Preface : List of Contributors : Management of Disaster and Rehabilitation : Ethnicity-Policy Gap Problem Management : Natural Disaster Management in India : Anthropology of Disaster Management: An India Perspective : New Dimensions of Disaster : Disaster Management Under the British Raj: A Case-study of Famines in Bihar in the late 18th Century : Governance Disaster: Its Management : Disaster Management and Coal Industry: An Indian Experience : Industrial Emergency Planning and Disaster Management in Disarray: A Case Study of Indian Coal Mines : Disaster Management: A Perspective : Genesis and Management of Anthropogenic and Natural Hazards in Service Industry : Disastrous Approach of the Tribal : Development : Index. The Title 'Anthropology of Disaster Management written/authored/edited by S. Narayan', published in the year 2000. The ISBN 9788121206839 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 194 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies / Environment / Management. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-
2014Contents:- Contents, Foreword, Preface, Acknowledgements, Introduction,. Sources of Energy,. Electricity Generation (Non-green) – Thermoelectric, Power Plants,. Proven Green Energy Sources, Hydroelectricity • Fission Based Nuclear Energy/, Electricity • Wind Electricity.,. New Green Energy Sources, Energy from Nuclear Fusion • Solar Electricity, Generation • Geothermal Energy • Electricity, Generation from Ocean Waves/tides.,. More Solutions to Mitigate Climate Change, Change Over to Hydrogen Economy • Use Solar, Cooker.,. Coal Liquifaction and Gasification,. Pointers to Viability or Otherwise of Electricity, Generating Power Plants, Cost per unit of Electricity Generated from Different, Energy Sources • Net Energy Analysis • Expenses, for Producing. Million Units in Green Energy Sources and Future Energy Scenario, Years from Power Plants • Gist of Pointers to, Viability of Electricity Generating Power Plants.,. Alternatives to Athirapally Hydroelectric Project, Sanction for Athirapally Hydro Electric Project is, Reconsidered • Analysis • History of Hydroelectricity, Generation in Kerala • Looking for Alternatives to, Athirapally • Thermoelectric Plant • Wind Electric, Plant • Fission Based Nuclear Electric Plant • Solar, Electric Plant • Low Plant Load Factor for Solar, Electric Plant • Low Plant Life for Solar Electric, Plant • High Startup Cost for Solar Electric Plant •, Annexures.,. Energy Conservation,. Green Energy Sources and Future Energy, Scenario, Population • Population and energy utilisation are, closely related • Present scenario of energy utilisation, • Future energy scenario • Availability • Long term, energy scenario and its impact on economy and, human population.,. Some More Food for Thought on Energy Related, Matters, Heightened availability of energy has caused, accelerated rise in population in the twentieth century;, and the same continues……. • We profess sustainable, development; but…. • We look after short term, interests • Our ingenuity in creating innovative, systems of the present is seldom used for the, intelligent management of energy related issues •, Objective evaluation does not seem to exist on, energy availability in a long term • Projection of CONTENTS:- , issues related to future energy scenatio • Back ground, for projecting the above seemingly unaddressed issues, • Blind beliefs seem to rule the assessment on future, energy scenario • Let us face it…. the alternatives, are attractive, but not feasible.,. Executive Summary on Green Energy Sources, and Future Energy Scenario, Relationship between energy use and the strength of, human population need be taken note of • Large, scale use of petroleum • Importance of high intensity, of energy sources in ensuring the viability of energy, conversion processes • Energy balance characteristics, of energy conversion processes., Annexures, Index The Title 'Green Energy Sources and Future Energy Scenario written/authored/edited by Shri S. Muthukrishna Iyer', published in the year 2014. The ISBN 9789351280002 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 214 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Environment. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-
2005The books studies the potential environmental impacts of fly ash generated from the thermal power station on the economic and medicinal plants and investigates the measures to tackle the safe disposal of the huge amount of fly ash in manufacturing of cement, concrete and bricks, vegetations on the fly ash landfills, its use in agriculture of experiments allow. Really a curious study about a new industrial phenomenon. About The Author:- Sumedha Mehta Mohan, an environmentalist, is a Lecturer and Scientist in Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida. Contents:- Preface • Introduction to Fly Ash • Review of Literature: Fly Ash and Plant Growth • Materials Used and Methods Involved • Observations Recorded • Discussion of the Results Obtained • Concluding the Results • Summary: Utilization of Fly Ash • Bibliography • Table 1 • Tables 2 & 3 • Tables 4-104 • Figure 1 • Figure 2 & 3 • Figure 4-52 • Plates 1-15. The Title 'Fly Ash Amendment and Plant Growth written/authored/edited by Sumedha Mehta Mohan', published in the year 2005. The ISBN 9788178354576 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 242 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Environment / PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-
2000Keeping in view the significance of the problem of environment degradation, the book consisting of article on there interrelated aspects of environment, energy and health are well written in sections: preservation measures, alternate energy resource, technological innovations and health. A benchmark for environmentalists, policy makers and engaged in energy and health care. Contents:- Foreword • Preface • Environment and Constitutional Protection • Global Warming: Causes and Consequences • Ozone: The Saviour and Killer Gas • Hazardous Waste Disposal: A Great Threat to Environment • Acid Rain: An Environmental Hazard • Noise: The Nerve-rocking Nightmare • Slum Menace: A Threat to the Environment • Combating Desertification • Urban Planning and Ecological Balance • Environment Preservation and Regeneration • Countening Landslides: A Challenge of Nature • Sustainable Land and Water Use • Drinking Rainfall Harvesting Methods • Combating Floods and Flood Plain Management • Forecasting of Indian Monsoons: The EI Nino Factor • Agroforestry for Stable Ecosystem • Preservation of Coastal Ecosystem • Pollution Threaterns Kolleru Lake • Non Conventional Energy Sources • Geothermal Energy: A Supplement to Conventional Energy • Methane Gas from Coal Seams: A Source of Fuel Energy • Dietary Fibre for Health • Vegetarianism: The Ideal Choice • Walk Your Way to Health • Walk Your Way to Weight Loss • Know Your Health from Your Weight • Bibliography • Index. The Title 'Environment, Energy, Health: Planning For Conservation written/authored/edited by V. Vidyanath', published in the year 2000. The ISBN 9788121207119 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 264 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Environment. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-
1969Name of previous owner on front pastedown, title page, preface and contents page. Shelfwear to dust jacket, with creases at base of front. .Fading of title on spine of dust jacket.
1965A nature book for children. With numerous illustrations. 320pp. Inscription by previous owner on front free endpaper.
1945Illustrated with twenty-three photographs. Green cloth covers. Previous owners name on front free endpaper. Crease on front cover corner.
2008The crisis of the present environment is to be understood only from our perceptions of what happened in the past. This book on environmental history is an attempt to give some historical information on the different facets of environment in India. It will Bridge the gap between environmental studies and history. About The Author:- Mahua Sarkar, is Professor of History, Jadavpur University, Kolkata. Her first monograph is entitled ‘Justice in a Gothic Edifice’ and her second edited volume is on ‘Women in History’. She is currently engaged in her researches on Environmental History, funded by the Welcome Trust, U.K., and Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi. Professor Sarkar has contributed a number of articles on environmental history and has edited a book ‘The Indian Vistas of Environment’, with professor Chittabrata Palit. She has been awarded the ‘Shiksha Rattan Puraskar’, by the India International Friendship Society for the year 2007. Contents:- Preface • Acknowledgements • Introduction • List of Contributors • Taming the Forest: A Review of Early Indian Perception and Practice • Imaging the Ganga: Culture and Ecology of the River • Agriculture, Horticulture and Environment • Environmentalism in the Context of forestry and Forestry Researches in India (1865-1972) • Sanitation, Empire, Environment: Bengal (1880-1920) • The Fisheries in Environmental History: From Colonial Management to Sustainable Development • Kolaghat Thermal Power Plant: An Environmental Hazard • History of Environmental Awakening in West Bengal • Puranic Focus on the Vegetal World: An Ecological Perspective • Socio-Economic Vulnerability and the Cultural Perceptions of the Storms • Water Management in Medieval India: Towards in Economic Dexterity and Ecological Sustainability • History of Water as a Development Discourse • Index. The Title 'Environment and History written/authored/edited by Mahua Sarkar', published in the year 2008. The ISBN 9788178356013 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 290 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Environment / History / Archaeology. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-
1989Firenze, Itinerario Espositivo del Quartiere 9, 20 luglio - 5 agosto 1989. Firenze, Itinerario Espositivo Quartiere 9, 4 settembre - 8 ottobre 1989. A cura di Vezzosi A. Firenze, 1989; br., pp. 88, ill. b/n, cm 21x30,5. (Antico e Futuro nel Territorio Mediceo di Castello). italiano 88-09-2003 Antico e Futuro nel Territorio Mediceo di Castello br.
