Henry diamond (14 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Over the past two decades, great strides have been made on a wide variety of environmental fronts. Air and water quality have improved significantly, certain endangered species are on the road to recovery, and there is a marked increase in environmental awareness among the general population. Yet at the same time, little has changed in our approach toward how land is used.Henry L. Diamond and Patrick F. Noonan, two preeminent figures in the modern conservation movement, examine that unfortunate circumstance as they provide a broad overview of major land use issues of the past twenty-five years and a ten-point agenda for future action. They look at key trends and patterns of the past two decades, and consider what can be done to help communities throughout the country accomodate growth in better, more environmentally sound, more fiscally responsible ways.Diamond and Noonan base the synthesis and analysis featured in the first part of the book in large part on a series of papers from leading scholars, public officials, and practitioners that are included in their entirety in the second part of the book. The contributors provide and in-depth look at important topics, including: Howard Dean, governor of Vermont, on Vermont's experience with growth management plan Douglas P. Wheeler, secretary of the California Resources Agency, on the implementation of ecosystem management in California Jean W. Hocker, president of the Land Trust Alliance, on what land trusts are and how they work John A. Georges, chairman and chief executive officer of International Paper Company, on management of forest resources Jerold S. Kayden, professor at Harvard University, on private property rights and the "takings" issue.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Over the past two decades, great strides have been made on a wide variety of environmental fronts. Air and water quality have improved significantly, certain endangered species are on the road to recovery, and there is a marked increase in environmental awareness among the general population. Yet at the same time, little has changed in our approach toward how land is used.Henry L. Diamond and Patrick F. Noonan, two preeminent figures in the modern conservation movement, examine that unfortunate circumstance as they provide a broad overview of major land use issues of the past twenty-five years and a ten-point agenda for future action. They look at key trends and patterns of the past two decades, and consider what can be done to help communities throughout the country accomodate growth in better, more environmentally sound, more fiscally responsible ways.Diamond and Noonan base the synthesis and analysis featured in the first part of the book in large part on a series of papers from leading scholars, public officials, and practitioners that are included in their entirety in the second part of the book. The contributors provide and in-depth look at important topics, including: Howard Dean, governor of Vermont, on Vermont's experience with growth management plan Douglas P. Wheeler, secretary of the California Resources Agency, on the implementation of ecosystem management in California Jean W. Hocker, president of the Land Trust Alliance, on what land trusts are and how they work John A. Georges, chairman and chief executive officer of International Paper Company, on management of forest resources Jerold S. Kayden, professor at Harvard University, on private property rights and the "takings" issue.…

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 1996. Conservation, Natural History, Urban Planning. Island Press. Very good to gGod+ paperback 351p. 5/23.

Zustand: Very Good. Signed Copy . Signed by Noonan on title page.

Zustand: Good. Signed Copy . Signed/Inscribed by author on front endpage.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; B&W Illustrations; 374 pages; Hard covers with gold design on front and gold lettering and design on spine. Spine is straight, binding tight. Pages are clean with very light aging. Illustrated by Harry Diamond (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Grune & Stratton, 1958. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good. No dust jacket.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Dust Jacket. 374 pages; B&W illustrations. Empty bookplate on FFEP. Moderate fading on spine. Minor smudges and some rubbing on the covers. Few very tiny, faint smudges on the exterior edges of textblock. Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings. ; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence. Stated First Edition; No Printing Stated.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Dust jacket missing. Cover and binding are worn but intact. A reading copy in fair condition. All pages are free from any markings. Scuffing and bumping visible to boards. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Cloth. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. First Edition. A crisp, very sharp copy of the 1959 1st edition. Clean and Near Fine in a bright, Near Fine dustjacket. Octavo, part of Charles Thomas's wonderful "American Lecture" series.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. SIGNED (ownership signature) by author Herbert Parsons. Jacket has average wear, sun-fading, small tears. Book has bumped corners, edge-foxing, yellowing to pages, minor blemishes, firm binding.

Unbound. Zustand: Near Fine. Single leaf folded to make four pages. Owner name of a noted psychologist and subject written along the spine, both on first page, else near fine.