Book reviews and notes.

Reviews several books about environmental policies. "Managing Intermediate Size Cities: Sustainable Development in a Growth Region of Thailand," edited by Michael Romanos and Christopher Auffrey; "Applied Ecology and Natural Resource Management," by Guy R. McPherson and Stephen Destefano; "Sustainable Urban Design: An Environmental Approach," by R. Thomas; "Economic Valuation With Stated Preference Techniques: A Manual," by Ian J. Bateman, Richard T. Carson, Brett Day, Michael Hanemann, Nick Hanley, Tannis Hett, Micaheal Jones-Lee, Graham Loomes, Susana Mourato, Ece Özdemmigro&gcaron;lu, David W. Pearce, Robert Sugden and John Swanson.