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A collection of essays from scholars evaluating tourism as a means of simulating economic growth and fighting economic inequalities in poor countries. It takes a look at the successes and failures of tourism in this role, and considers why tourism as a catalyst for economic development can be a controversial device. Editor(s): Burns, P.; Novelli, Marina. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 171 x 25. Weight in Grams: 896.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934255
- ISBN
- 9781845934255
Condition: New
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
hardcover. In order to understand the modern tourist, concepts of mobility have begun to be applied to tourism studies and have questioned whether the word tourism is any longer sufficient to describe the complex socio-political milieu of people on the move. This volume analyses tourism's wider role as an agent for the mobile population of the world. Editor(s): Burns, P.; Novelli, Marina. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845934040
- ISBN
- 9781845934040
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.70
€ 124.70
Hardback. Inclusion, disability, ageing population and tourism are increasingly important areas of study due to their implications for both tourism demand and supply. This book therefore sets out to explore and document the current theoretical approaches, foundations and issues in the study of accessible tourism. Editor(s): Buhalis, Dimitrios; Darcy, Simon. Series: Aspects of Tourism. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; KNSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845411619
- ISBN
- 9781845411619
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.49
€ 182.49
Nature-Based Tourism, Environment and Land Management
. Ed(S): Buckley, R.; Pickering, C.; Weaver, ...
hardcover. This volume looks at the economic, social and environmental consequences of nature-based tourism and its effects on land managers. It discusses the importance of links and partnerships, as well as the conflicts, between commercial tourism interests and land management agencies. Editor(s): Buckley, R.; Pickering, C.; Weaver, David B. Series: Ecotourism Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNSG; RNF; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 186 x 18. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851997322
- ISBN
- 9780851997322
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.55
€ 116.55
Hardback. The objectives of this title are to review assessments made on the environmental effects of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and to judge the contribution of agricultural policy to environmental quality in the European Union. Editor(s): Brouwer, Floor; Lowe, P. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JFSF; JPQB; JPSN2; KNAC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851993546
- ISBN
- 9780851993546
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 260.11
€ 260.11
Public Concerns, Environmental Standards and Agricultural Trade
. Ed(S): Brouwer, Floor; Ervin, David E.
hardcover. This title reviews the issues relating to agricultural trade and competition. Features include chapters on world trade and trade liberalization as well as chapters on the situation in the European Union, USA, Canada, Australia and developing countries. Editor(s): Brouwer, Floor; Ervin, David E. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNAC; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995861
- ISBN
- 9780851995861
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.12
€ 249.12
The Public, the Media and Agricultural Biotechnology
. Ed(S): Brossard, D.; Shanahan, James; Nesbi...
hardcover. Reviews the literature on communication about biotechnology. With the use of case studies, this book looks at public opinion data, communication theory, and international examples; and provides a complementary overview of how the public sees this controversial topic. Editor(s): Brossard, D.; Shanahan, James; Nesbitt, T.C. Num Pages: 405 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPVK; KCM; TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 405
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932046
- ISBN
- 9781845932046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 264.35
€ 264.35
Hardback. A group of distinguished environmentalists offer an in-depth analysis of and call to advocacy for community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. They review the emergence of this transnational movement and how it has forged links between environmental management and social justice agendas. Editor(s): Brosius, J. Peter; Tsing, Anna Lowenhaupt; Zerner, Charles. Series: Globalization and the Environment. Num Pages: 512 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: K; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 169 x 36. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759105058
- ISBN
- 9780759105058
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.61
€ 192.61
Paperback. More than ever, non-profits need to be smart, efficient businesses. This book will help them get there. Editor(s): Broadbent, Alan; Omidvar, Ratna. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN1; KJVX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 20. Weight in Grams: 471.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Coach House Books Canada
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781552452462
- ISBN
- 9781552452462
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.57
€ 25.99
€ 23.57
Paperback. Editor(s): Briody, Elizabeth K.; Trotter, Robert T. Num Pages: 266 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: KC; KJVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742560147
- ISBN
- 9780742560147
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.72
€ 72.72
Paperback. The Oxford Handbook of Business Ethics is a comprehensive treatment of the field of business ethics as seen from a philosophical approach. The volume consists of 24 essays that survey the field of business ethics in a broad and accessible manner, covering all major topics about the relationship between ethical theory and business ethics. Editor(s): Brenkert, George G.; Beauchamp, Tom L. Series: Oxford Handbooks. Num Pages: 746 pages, 11 b/w line. BIC Classification: HPQ; KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 172 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1200.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 746
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199916221
- ISBN
- 9780199916221
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 83.82
€ 83.82
This book provides an overview of the main methods and results in the formal study of the human decision-making process, as defined in a relatively wide sense. A key aim of the approach contained here is to try to break down barriers between various disciplines encompassed by this field, including psychology, economics and computer science. Editor(s): Bouyssou, Denis; Dubois, Didier; Prade, Henri; Pirlot, Marc. Series: ISTE. Num Pages: 928 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 154 x 54. Weight in Grams: 1396.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 928
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848211162
- ISBN
- 9781848211162
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 273.44
€ 273.44
Hardback. Sugar was the single most valuable bulk commodity traded internationally before oil became the world's prime resource. This book questions some major assumptions about the nexus between sugar production and colonial societies in the Caribbean and Southeast Asia, especially in the second (post-1800) colonial era. Editor(s): Bosma, Ulbe; Guisti-Cordero, Juan A.; Knight, G. Roger. Series: International Studies in Social History. Num Pages: bibliog., index. BIC Classification: 1F; 1K; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTQ; KNAC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845453169
- ISBN
- 9781845453169
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.28
€ 164.28
Paperback. Examines the stories that corporations tell about themselves - and explores the powerful influence of corporations in the transformation of cultural and social life. Editor(s): Bose, Purnima; Lyons, Laura E. Series: Tracking Globalization. Num Pages: 248 pages, 13 b&w illus. BIC Classification: KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253221629
- ISBN
- 9780253221629
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.01
€ 26.99
€ 25.01
paperback. Provides a historical and international framework for understanding the changing role of women in the political economy of Latin America and the Caribbean. This book aims to challenge the traditional policies, goals, and effects of development. Editor(s): Bose, Christine; Acosta-Belen, Edna. Num Pages: 304 pages, 20 tables. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLS; JFFK; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566392938
- ISBN
- 9781566392938
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 34.28
€ 36.99
€ 34.28
The Mexican Economy, 1870-1930. Essays on the Economic History of Inst...
. Ed(S): Bortz, Jeffrey; Haber, Stephen H.
Hardback. Studying the interaction of political and economic institutions in Mexico during the period of 1870-1930, this book shows how institutional change can foment economic growth. Editor(s): Bortz, Jeffrey; Haber, Stephen H. Series: Social Science History. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 3JH; 3JJ; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 30. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804742078
- ISBN
- 9780804742078
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.84
€ 182.84
WTO Negotiations and Agricultural Trade Liberalization: The Effect of ...
. Ed(S): Bonilla, E. Diaz; Frandsen, S. E.
hardcover. Addresses the issue of the effects of developed countries' agricultural policies on developing countries. Written from the perspective of developing countries, this book addresses the main issues raised by developing countries' governments, politicians, farmers organizations, NGOs, trade specialists, and development specialists. Editor(s): Bonilla, E. Diaz; Frandsen, S. E. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCLT; KCM; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 903.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930509
- ISBN
- 9781845930509
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.87
€ 131.87
Hardback. Focuses on the economics of obesity. This work assesses the impact of food quality, access to fast food, food prices, legislation, and other factors on diet, physical activity, and body weight. It calculates the impact of obesity on hospital costs and examines the externalities imposed by obesity through health insurance. Editor(s): Bolin, Kristian; Cawley, John H.; Grossman, Michael; Lindgren, Bjorn. Series: Advances in Health Economics & Health Services Research. Num Pages: 390 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; KCQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 173 x 32. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762314065
- ISBN
- 9780762314065
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.41
€ 189.41
Policy Reform and Adjustment in the Agricultural Sectors of Developed ...
. Ed(S): Blandford, D. (The Pennsylvania Stat...
hardcover. Explores the policy implications of pressures for economic adjustment in the agricultural sectors of developed countries. This book starts by describing the history of adjustment in the food and agricultural sector, and assesses the pressures for adjustments and their implications. Editor(s): Blandford, D. (The Pennsylvania State University, USA); Hill, B. (University of London, Imperial College, UK). Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFH; KCL; KCP; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 689.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845930332
- ISBN
- 9781845930332
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.76
€ 102.76
Hardback. The papers included in this volume may be categorized loosely into four sections about health care management, including theoretical perspectives, the role and impact of managed care, the evolution of the health professions, and enhancing health care organizational performance. Editor(s): Blair, John D.; Fottler, Myron D.; Savage, Grant T. Series: Advances in Health Care Management. Num Pages: 388 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KNS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762308026
- ISBN
- 9780762308026
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.63
€ 204.63
hardcover. Genuine ecotourism can have many positive impacts. This book considers the topic of quality control and accreditation in ecotourism, describing the mechanisms that can be implemented to ensure quality in various aspects of the industry, namely protected areas, businesses, products and tour guides. Editor(s): Black, R. E.; Crabtree, A. Series: Ecotourism Book S. Num Pages: 520 pages, ill. BIC Classification: KNSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1379.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932374
- ISBN
- 9781845932374
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.08
€ 236.08
Consumerism and the Co-Operative Movement in Modern British History
. Ed(S): Black, Lawrence; Robertson, Nicole
Hardback. This book assembles an expert team of leading authorities and up-and coming scholars to re-assess the status of the Co-op in modern British history and demonstrate the Co-op's continuing relevance to contemporary debates about consumerism and . Editor(s): Black, Lawrence; Robertson, Nicole. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, black & white. BIC Classification: 1DBK; KC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 27. Weight in Grams: 598.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719076848
- ISBN
- 9780719076848
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 170.86
€ 170.86
Paperback. Editor(s): Bjartveit, Steinar; Roos, Goran. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: KJMD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 170 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Cappelen Damm Akademisk Norway
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788202234232
- ISBN
- 9788202234232
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.41€ 58.53
€ 75.41
€ 58.53
Hardback. Part of the "Research on Economic Inequality" series. This book presents papers form the inaugural meeting of the Society for the Study of Economic Inequality (ECINEQ). It provides an international forum for various researchers interested in the study of economic inequality and related fields. It brings together a diversity of perspectives. Editor(s): Bishop, John A.; Amiel, Yoram. Series: Research on Economic Inequality. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 27. Weight in Grams: 728.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762313747
- ISBN
- 9780762313747
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.57
€ 234.57