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Paperback. Processes constitute the world of human experience - from nature to cognition to social reality. The essays collected here call for a review of the role of dynamic categories in the language of theories. They present descriptive tools for the modelling of dynamic domains. Editor(s): Seibt, Joanna. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 236 x 23. Weight in Grams: 556.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017513
- ISBN
- 9781402017513
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€ 132.21
€ 132.21
Hardback. Provides a guide in designing, developing, and solving non-linear environment-development models. This work focuses on applied models, using case studies. It gives examples of developing policy interventions based on quantitative model results. It is aimed at university lecturers and students in economic modeling and sustainable development. Series: Economy and Environment. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 532.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017735
- ISBN
- 9781402017735
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€ 71.74
€ 71.74
Paperback. Provides a step-by-step guide in designing, developing and solving non-linear environment-development models. This book focuses on applied models, using real examples as case studies, and gives examples of developing policy interventions based on quantitative model results. It also uses a simple computer program, GAMS, to develop and solve models. Series: Economy and Environment. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCH; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 160 x 13. Weight in Grams: 359.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017742
- ISBN
- 9781402017742
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Condition: New
€ 69.19
€ 69.19
Hardback. Reflects the worldwide interest in, and commitment to, innovation in business education with a view to enhancing the learning experience of both undergraduates and postgraduates. This work is useful for those engaged directly in business education, defined broadly to embrace management, finance, economics, informational studies and ethics. Editor(s): Ottewill, Roger; Borredon, Liz; Falque, Laurent; MacFarlane, Bruce; Wall, Ann. Series: Educational Innovation in Economics and Business. Num Pages: 401 pages, 1686 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 774.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 401
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017872
- ISBN
- 9781402017872
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€ 197.08
€ 197.08
Globalisation, Trade Liberalisation, and Higher Education in North Ame...
Barrow, Clyde W.; Mallea, John R.; Didou-Aupe...
Hardback. Through case studies, this title analyzes higher education policy in Canada, Mexico, and the USA using a common theoretical framework that identifies economic globalization, international trade liberalization, and post-industrialization as common structural factors exerting a significant influence on higher education in the three countries. Series: Higher Education Dynamics. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFFS; JNM; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1230.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017919
- ISBN
- 9781402017919
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€ 132.93
€ 132.93
Globalisation, Trade Liberalisation, and Higher Education in North Ame...
Barrow, Clyde W.; Didou-Aupetit, Sylvie; Mall...
Paperback. Analyzes the relationship between trade liberalisation, post-industrialisation, and higher education policy in Canada, Mexico, and the USA. This study documents the extent of NAFTA's impact on higher education. It is of interest to university professors working in higher education, economics, and political science. Series: Higher Education Dynamics. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFFS; JNM; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 391.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018626
- ISBN
- 9781402018626
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€ 130.50
€ 130.50
Paperback. Economists all too often assume that ecosystem and population dynamics are subject to convex (even linear) processes. However, research by ecosystem and population ecologists has shown that the processes in question are very often non-convex. This has important implications for environmental and resource economics. Editor(s): Dasgupta, Partha; Maler, Karl-Goran. Series: The Economics of Non-Market Goods and Resources. Num Pages: 190 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018640
- ISBN
- 9781402018640
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€ 128.89
€ 128.89
Paperback. Intended for those interested in a review of the field of bioethics. This book is useful for philosophers who wish to understand the conceptual issues in health care ethics, and for bioethicists who wish to understand classical problems in philosophy that have a bearing on health care ethics. Editor(s): Khushf, George. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 570 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJG; MBDC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 808.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 570
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018930
- ISBN
- 9781402018930
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 202.81
€ 202.81
Bayesian Statistics and Quality Modelling in the Agro-food Production ...
. Ed(S): Boekel, M.A.J.S. Van; Bruggen, A.H.C...
Hardback. Proceedings of the Frontis workshop on Bayesian Statistics and quality modelling in the agro-food production chain, held in Wageningen, The Netherlands, 1-14 May 2003 Editor(s): Boekel, M.A.J.S. van; Bruggen, A.H.C van; Stein, A. Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 163 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAC; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 421.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 163
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402019166
- ISBN
- 9781402019166
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.29
€ 197.29
The Effectiveness of Policy Instruments for Energy-Efficiency Improvem...
Blok, Kornelis; Groot, Henri L. F. De; Luiten...
Hardback. How can governments stimulate energy-efficiency improvement? This book analyzes environmental policy in the Netherlands to present empirical results on the successes and failures of governmental initiatives in environmental policy. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 224 pages, 29 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJMV5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 482.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402019654
- ISBN
- 9781402019654
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€ 127.97
€ 127.97
Higher Education and the Challenge of Sustainability
. Ed(S): Corcoran, Peter Blaze; Wals, Arjen E...
Hardback. Challenges universities to rethink their missions and to re-structure courses, research programs, and campus life in terms of sustainability. This title offers theoretical and practical resources for students, teachers, researchers, and administrators who seek sustainability in higher education. Editor(s): Corcoran, Peter Blaze; Wals, Arjen E. J. Series: CERC Studies in Comparative Education. Num Pages: 356 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402020261
- ISBN
- 9781402020261
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€ 201.32
€ 201.32
Hardback. Presents studies of regime effectiveness, and an analysis of the range of techniques available for the conduct of research in this area. This book considers the consequences of regimes as well as their performance in addressing the specific problems that lead to their creation. Editor(s): Underal, Arild; Young, Oran R. (University of California, Santa Barbara, California, USA). Num Pages: 394 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JP; KCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 742.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402020704
- ISBN
- 9781402020704
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Condition: New
€ 196.15
€ 196.15
Security of Natural Gas Supply through Transit Countries
. Ed(S): Hetland, Jens; Gochitashvili, Teimur...
hardcover. Proceedings of the Nato Advanced Research Workshop, Tbilisi, Georgia, from 20 to 22 May 2003 Editor(s): Hetland, Jens; Gochitashvili, Teimuraz. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 419 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNBG; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1750.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Kluwer Boston Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 419
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402020766
- ISBN
- 9781402020766
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Condition: New
€ 136.32
€ 136.32
Hardback. Offers an approach to analysing organisations and modelling organisational behaviour. This book features methods and techniques that enable us to study the organisation by examining how information is created and used for communication, coordination and performance of actions towards organisational objectives. Editor(s): Liu, Kecheng. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; UY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 650.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402021619
- ISBN
- 9781402021619
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€ 200.55
€ 200.55
Hardback. Collaborative decision making processes are a form of communication inside organizations. Their functioning can teach lessons for the design of electronic office systems. This book is an English version of a thesis for the official qualification for university professorship accepted by the German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer. Series: Archivist's Library. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 493.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402021978
- ISBN
- 9781402021978
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€ 128.09
€ 128.09
Paperback. Focuses attention on 21 trends, each represented by a fable that is drawn from the experience of a stake-holder. Each fable is explained, examined and grounded in scholarship on educational change and applied ethics through an accompanying account. This work is directed to educational policy makers and managers. Series: Lifelong Learning Book Series. Num Pages: 209 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNM; KJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 305.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 209
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402022142
- ISBN
- 9781402022142
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Condition: New
€ 127.01
€ 127.01
Hardback. Features a part of Otto Neurath's economic writings. This volume shows that Neurath's contributions to the socialist calculation debate are but one aspect of a many-sided and original oeuvre. It is of interest to economists, philosophers of social science, and of economics as well as to historians of philosophy of science and analytic philosophy. Editor(s): Uebel, Th.E; Cohen, Robert S. Series: Vienna Circle Collection. Num Pages: 566 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 962.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 566
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402022739
- ISBN
- 9781402022739
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Condition: New
€ 293.58
€ 293.58
Human Rights and the Moral Responsibilities of Corporate and Public Se...
. Ed(S): Campbell, Tom; Miller, Professor Seu...
Hardback. Provides an exploration of the human rights moral obligations that fall, not directly on states, but on private and public organisations. This project brings together philosophers, lawyers, social scientists and practitioners to articulate theoretically and develop in practical contexts the moral implications of human rights for non-state actors. Editor(s): Campbell, Tom; Miller, Professor Seumas. Series: Issues in Business Ethics. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPVH; KJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402023606
- ISBN
- 9781402023606
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Condition: New
€ 132.74
€ 132.74
Hardback. New Institutional Economics (NIE) has skyrocketed in scope and influence over the decades. This book provides an overview of developments and orientations. It is suitable for economists, political scientists, legal scholars, management specialists, sociologists, and others wishing to learn more about this important subject. Editor(s): Menard, Claude; Shirley, Mary M. (The Ronald Coase Institute). Num Pages: 884 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402026874
- ISBN
- 9781402026874
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Condition: New
€ 433.21
€ 433.21
Hardcover. Presents the most comprehensive international discussion on the role of markets in higher education. This title considers both the political and economic implications of the rising trend towards introducing market elements in higher education. Editor(s): Teixeira, Pedro; Jongbloed, Ben; Dill, David; Amaral, Alberto. Series: Higher Education Dynamics. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNK; JNM; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 27. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402028151
- ISBN
- 9781402028151
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Condition: New
€ 134.93
€ 134.93
Hardback. Presents a review of the established approach to measuring relationships in business and economics and of the one that preceded it. This work is based on the notion of a process "generating" the observations in a certain "random" manner, and on the concept of approximating the observations of the variable of interest as closely as possible. Series: Advanced Studies in Theoretical and Applied Econometrics. Num Pages: 162 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 410.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402028380
- ISBN
- 9781402028380
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Condition: New
€ 130.76
€ 130.76
Hardback. One of the main features of the world economy since the late 19th century has been the dominance of the American economy. This book offers a survey of the growth of this influence in Europe since the 1880s. It identifies three distinct but cumulative waves of Americanization, via a discussion by historians, sociologists, and political scientists. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JP; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402028847
- ISBN
- 9781402028847
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Condition: New
€ 133.13
€ 133.13
Hardback. Dealing with the field of management ethics, this book demonstrates Professor Allinson's thesis that valuing human lives is the core of ethical management. His comparison of the ideas of the power of Fate and High Technology, his penetrating analysis of the very concept of an "accident", demonstrate how concepts rule our lives. Series: Issues in Business Ethics. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402029059
- ISBN
- 9781402029059
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.32
€ 201.32
Hardback. Collates contributions on Cooperative Games. These papers cover both theoretical aspects - Coalition Formation, Values, Simple Games and Dynamic Games and applied aspects in Finance, Production, Transportation and Market Games. A contribution on Minimax Theorem and a brief history of early Game Theory are also enclosed. Editor(s): Gambarelli, Gianfranco. Series: Theory and Decision Library C. Num Pages: 250 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KFFD1; PBUD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402029356
- ISBN
- 9781402029356
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.53
€ 132.53