This book is the first of a series in which experts engage critically with identified aspects of expropriation law. The internationally diverse group of contributing authors offer valuable insight int
This book is the second of a series in which experts engage critically with the context, criteria and consequences of expropriation. The State, in the shape of monarchies, dictatorships, or democracie
Patrick Dyer's eighth book in the 'at work' series takes the reader on a journey with ERF, England's last independent truck manufacturer, between the years 1975 and 1993 with the B, C, CP and E-series
Surfaces have always been fascinating for scientists, since nearly all chemical and biological transformations occur at the interface. In the last four decades or so, a variety of surface analytical
This volume presents a detailed description and analysis of the technology of tool production in the Clovis, Paleoindian period of North American prehistory. Lithic technology is most exhaustively cov
Tourism based on natural environments is a huge international industry, requiring access to land with scenery, native plants, and wildlife. In turn, land managers need money to maintain the land and
China has been pursuing its national interests recently through the exercise of "soft power," as it projects a nonconfrontational face to the developing world. It is China's rapid economic expansion-
This book is an officially authorized advisory manual that implements the recommendations on the energy and protein requirements of cattle, sheep and goat made by the AFRC Technical Committee on Resp
Spices are high value, export-oriented crops used extensively in food and beverage flavourings, medicines, cosmetics and perfumes. Interest is growing however in the theoretical and practical aspects
A plant scientist with a long career in tropical agriculture, Thompson synthesizes the massive literature published over the past eight decades, consulting both original sources and other reviews and
Current climatic and environmental trends mean that a large number of important coastal destinations across the globe are under threat of change or gradual disappearance. Many of these locations are
This third volume on this crucial insect in human disease follows the first two, on mosquito physiology and mosquito behavior, respectively. Clements (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine) b
Bananas and plantains are major fruit crops in the tropics and subtropics, making a vital contribution to the economies of many countries. In the last 15 years substantial changes have occurred in ba
Many of the world's most serious agricultural pests are highly migratory. Through the use of special-purpose radars we are provided with insights into their movement and how they learn about and navig
Places with perceived high environmental quality and distinctive culture are globally attracting amenity migrants. Today this societal driving force is particularly manifest in mountain areas, and wh
(a) New Platform Technologies, (b) RNA and DNA Extraction Strategies and (c) Fiber-Optic Biosensors (a) New Platform Technologies Rapid, low-cost extraction of DNA from bacterial cultures and coloni
Agriculture has shaped our planet into the world we know, but its continued success is threatened by changing weather patterns. Climate change is a diverse, multifactorial phenomenon and the agronomic
As the human impact upon the environment becomes more apparent and severe, the need to develop agricultural techniques that cause minimal damage to the environment has increased. This is particularly
Fungal plant pathogens can threaten food security, economic prosperity and the natural environment. Changing factors such as pesticide usage, climate change and increasing trade globalization can brin
Addressing principles associated with breeding animals for enhanced health and resistance to specific diseases, this book provides a review of the field illustrated with examples covering many diseas
Marking the end of the first phase of the Balanced Nutrient Management Systems project, a collaboration of international and Belgian organizations, an international symposium was held at Cotonou, Beni
As the pace of life increases and the effects of globalization invade more and more areas of everyday life, free time becomes an increasingly precious resource. For those who are looking forward to a
Russell (RMIT University, Melbourne) and Butler (University of Strathclyde, Glasgow) have assembled profiles of significant figures in the creation and promotion of tourist attractions and activities.
The use of stable isotopes in nutritional studies is now widespread, and the technique is becoming increasingly popular. This book is a laboratory handbook of methods to perform stable isotope studi
This Volume is a republication in one volume of the 10 part Commonwealth Institute of Helminthology's 'Keys to the Nematode Parasites of Vertebrates', first published between 1974 and 1983. For man
This book provides a review of the roles of specific nutrients in maintaining the immune response and host protection against infection. It also considers the influence of various factors, such as ex
Based on a discussion meeting held at the Royal Society, London in April 1998, this book addresses the issues surrounding the ever increasing ability of insects and other arthropod pests to adapt resi
Climate change has moved from being a contested phenomenon to the top of the agenda at global summits. Climate Change Biology is the first major textbook to address the critical issue of how climate c
This fully updated new edition of the Reference Reviews Top Ten Print Reference Source 2004 is a comprehensive, fully cross-referenced collection of terms, names and phrases used in entomology, incor
During the last decade, there has been a shift in the governance and management of fisheries to a broader approach that recognizes the participation of fishers, local stewardship, and shared decision
The purpose of this book is to provide a framework for understanding the complex and multifaceted nature of the factors that affect destination competitiveness. It provides guidance on how to create
The glycaemic index (GI) is a measure of the ability of a food to raise blood sugar. Written by one of the co-inventors of the term, this is a clear and balanced review of current knowledge on this co
Sheep and goats are farmed throughout the world for meat, fibre, milk and leather. These small ruminants are very susceptible to external parasites, which has significant implications for their health
Silviculture and timber production in tropical forests have a long history going back many centuries; there is thus a considerable body of evidence on both sustainable and destructive forestry practic
Sustainable tourism is not a static target, but a dynamic process of change, a transition. This book considers how monitoring using indicators can assist tourism to make such a sustainability transit
The genetic modification of crops continues to be the subject of intense debate, and opinions are often strongly polarised. Environmental Impact of Genetically Modified Crops addresses the major conc
Ecotourism is a useful concept, but not a very well defined one; it has been debated in theory and attempted in practice for nearly two decades. Its key goal is to reduce the net environmental impact
Olive culture is growing rapidly, and expanding all over the world outside traditional centers of olive growth and production. Olives are not only a significant food source, but also contribute to hu
Investigation of insect pathogens is vital to the understanding of biocontrol and insect management within an ecosystem. Faster and more accurate methods of indentification and diagnosis have become
The Mango is one of the oldest cultivated fruit crops, having been grown in India for at least 4000 years. Mango is the most important fruit crop of Asia and its annual production is exceeded worldw
