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Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Nanomaterials: Environmental Risks and Benefits, Faro, Portugal, 27-30 April 2008 Editor(s): Lutz, Charles; Steevens, Jeffery. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 472 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; KJT; RNF; TBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402094897
- ISBN
- 9781402094897
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.74
€ 247.74
Hardcover. This book explores the relationship between state governmentality and specific forms of policy making. It begins with a theorization of these new modes of territoriality, governmentality and governance. This is followed by a series of in-depth case studies. Editor(s): Arts, Bas; Lagendijk, Arnoud; Houtum, Mr. Henk van. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCP; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1220.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402094798
- ISBN
- 9781402094798
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Condition: New
€ 126.84
€ 126.84
Hardback. Gathering the work of experimental economists and applying it to the public realm, this work includes an appraisal of experimental evidence on anomalies such as the endowment effect and mental accounts. The author also considers optimal tax and benefit policy. Series: The Economics of Non-Market Goods and Resources. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1440.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402094729
- ISBN
- 9781402094729
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.87
€ 244.87
Aid for Trade: Global and Regional Perspectives: 2nd World Report on R...
. Ed(S): de Lombaerde, Philippe; Puri, Lakshm...
hardcover. The objective of this report is to offer a UN-wide coherent perspective and a comprehensive contribution to the international policy debate on how to practically operationalize the Aid for Trade initiative. Editor(s): De Lombaerde, Philippe; Puri, Lakshmi. Series: United Nations University Series on Regionalism. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPSN2; KCLT; KCM; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402094545
- ISBN
- 9781402094545
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Condition: New
€ 127.50
€ 127.50
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Energy and Environmental Challenges to Security, Budapest, Hungary, 1 November 2007 Editor(s): Stec, Stephen; Baraj, Besnik. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 455 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JP; KC; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1490.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 455
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402094521
- ISBN
- 9781402094521
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Condition: New
€ 359.13
€ 359.13
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Energy and Environmental Challenges to Security, Budapest, Hungary, 1 November 2007 Editor(s): Stec, Stephen; Baraj, Besnik. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 455 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JP; KC; RNF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1880.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 455
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402094514
- ISBN
- 9781402094514
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Condition: New
€ 373.22
€ 373.22
Hardback. This highly relevant and in-depth book presents policy debate and analysis of educational reform context, process, and capacity - mainly in Southeast Asian countries. It calls for a new political economy of educational reforms and capacity development. Editor(s): Hirosato, Yasushi; Kitamura, Yuto. Series: Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns & Prospects. Num Pages: 340 pages, 50 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; JNF; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1440.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402093753
- ISBN
- 9781402093753
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.56
€ 128.56
Science for Agriculture and Rural Development in Low-Income Countries
. Ed(S): Roetter, Reimund; Keulen, Herman Van...
Paperback. This book illustrates the implementation of research approaches to rural development and sustainable agriculture in low-income countries. It draws lessons from pluri-annual collaborative research projects on RDSA from sub-Saharan Africa to South East Asia. Editor(s): Roetter, Reimund; Keulen, Herman van; Kuiper, Marijke; Verhagen, J.; Laar, H. H. van; Wageningen UR Plant Breeding. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; PSAF; RBGL; RN; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 780.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402092855
- ISBN
- 9781402092855
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Condition: New
€ 124.39
€ 124.39
Hardback. With 22 percent of the world's population but only 7 percent of its arable land, China's food situation is a matter of global concern. This volume introduces the threats to China's system of food production, distribution, and consumption. It analyzes the challenges of population growth, urbanization, and extraordinarily rapid economic development. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 340 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCM; KNAC; RNU; TV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 631.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402091797
- ISBN
- 9781402091797
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.02
€ 192.02
Environmental Problems of Central Asia and their Economic, Social and ...
. Ed(S): Qi, Jiaguo; Evered, Dr. Kyle T.
paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Environmental Problems of Central Asia and their Economic, Social and Security Impacts Tashkent, Uzbekistan 1-5 October 2007 Editor(s): Qi, Jiaguo; Evered, Dr. Kyle T. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 400 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; RNF; RNPG; RP; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1310.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402089596
- ISBN
- 9781402089596
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Condition: New
€ 242.48
€ 242.48
Paperback. Born during the Great Depression and World War Two (1929-1945) an entire generation has slipped between the cracks of history. These Lucky Few became the first American generation smaller than the one before them, and the luckiest generation of Americans ever. This is their story, and the story of how they have affected other generations. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; JF; JHB; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 760.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402088506
- ISBN
- 9781402088506
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Condition: New
€ 123.48
€ 123.48
Hardback. This investigation into causal modelling presents the rationale of causality; i.e. what guides reasoning in causal modeling. In contrast to the dominant paradigm, it argues that causal models are governed by a variation, rather than regularity or invariance. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; KC; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 532.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402088162
- ISBN
- 9781402088162
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Condition: New
€ 179.74
€ 179.74
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Evolution from Cellular to Social Scales, Geilo, Norway, 10-20 April 2007 Editor(s): Skjeltorp, Arne T.; Belushkin, Alexander V. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series B (Closed). Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCS; PBWR; PHVN; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1030.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402087608
- ISBN
- 9781402087608
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.41
€ 189.41
paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Evolution from Cellular to Social Scales, Geilo, Norway, 10-20 April 2007 Editor(s): Skjeltorp, Arne T.; Belushkin, Alexander V. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series B (Closed). Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCS; PBWR; PHVN; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402087592
- ISBN
- 9781402087592
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 187.33
€ 187.33
Paperback. Contributes to an improved understanding of the economic dimensions of environmental and natural-resource management and poverty alleviation. This book features chapters that offer an overview of the knowledge concerning the relation between poverty, environment and natural-resource use. Editor(s): Dellink, Rob B.; Ruijs, Arjan. Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFA; KCN; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402083037
- ISBN
- 9781402083037
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 187.78
€ 187.78
Hardback. Reduction of poverty is a tremendous challenge for the global community. This book contributes to an improved understanding of the economic dimensions of environmental and natural-resource management and poverty alleviation. It offers an overview of the knowledge concerning the relation between poverty, environment and natural-resource use. Editor(s): Dellink, Rob B.; Ruijs, Arjan. Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFA; KCN; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1090.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402083020
- ISBN
- 9781402083020
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.79
€ 189.79
paperback. High-technology and globalization are arguably the two most important forces driving the US economy. This book analyzes how they interact and the implications of that interaction. It covers topics such as - why the US economy runs a continuing trade deficit in manufactured high-tech goods, and why high-tech firms steadily lose manufacturing jobs. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPQB; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 720.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402079566
- ISBN
- 9781402079566
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Condition: New
€ 124.23
€ 124.23
Hardback. Provides a useful reference for the field of public finance. To address the needs and interests of international scholars, this work places European issues next to the American agenda and focuses on issues of transformation in Central Eastern Europe and elsewhere. Editor(s): Backhaus, Jurgen G.; Wagner, Richard E. Num Pages: 554 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KFC; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 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
- 554
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402078637
- ISBN
- 9781402078637
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 365.57
€ 365.57
The Contingent Valuation Method in Health Care: An Economic Evaluation...
Nocera, Sandra (University Of Zurich, Switzer...
hardcover. Talks about methodological aspects of the contingent valuation method. This work gives a holistic view of applying the contingent valuation method for use in policy. It shows the various stages of a contingent valuation study - design, the choice of elicitation techniques and estimation methods for willingness-to-pay and others. Series: Developments in Health Economics and Public Policy. Num Pages: 127 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCHS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 810.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 127
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- SKU
- V9781402077180
- ISBN
- 9781402077180
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.44
€ 66.44
Hardback. Editor(s): Hutschenreiter, Gernot; Aiginger, Karl. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 629.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402077159
- ISBN
- 9781402077159
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.13
€ 128.13
Hardback. The schedule-based dynamic approach has been developed and applied especially for operational planning. This book outlines the schedule-based dynamic approach to mass transit modeling. Editor(s): Wilson, Nigel H.M.; Nuzzolo, Agostino. Series: Operations Research/Computer Science Interfaces Series. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; RPT; TR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402076879
- ISBN
- 9781402076879
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.81
€ 127.81
Optimization Methods for a Stakeholder Society: A Revolution in Econom...
Brauers, Willem K. (University Of Antwerp, Be...
hardcover. For both public and private managers, this book is the key to answer the problem of a sustainable development world. This world has to take into account the meaning of all stakeholders involved and has to reconcile a number of objectives, such as economic growth, employment and preservation of the ecosystem. Series: Nonconvex Optimization and Its Applications. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KJT; PBU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402076817
- ISBN
- 9781402076817
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.32
€ 192.32
Hardback. Brings together 10 essays that were presented at the Center for Research in Regulated Industries at Rutgers University and funded by several regulated companies. The authors address some of the major issues facing network industries and regulators - deregulation, competition, stranded assets, diversification, pricing, and mergers and acquisitions. Series: Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402076626
- ISBN
- 9781402076626
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.34
€ 127.34
hardcover. The key unifying conceptual tool of this important entry in the study of efficiency and productivity is the directional distance function. In this book, the authors take up this new performance measure while also maintaining their 'traditional' axiomatic production theoretic approach. Series: Studies in Productivity and Efficiency. Num Pages: 174 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCC; KN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 174
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402076619
- ISBN
- 9781402076619
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.71
€ 125.71