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Hardback. Navigating Time and Space in Population Studies presents innovative approaches to the diffusion of population and demographic behaviour. New data is paired with explicit analytical methods to evaluate core demographic theories, while posing new questions about a variety of other aspects involved. Editor(s): Merchant, Emily R.; Deane, Glenn D.; Gutmann, Myron P.; Sylvester, Kenneth M. Series: International Studies in Population. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 257
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400700673
- ISBN
- 9789400700673
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.74
€ 132.74
The Quality of Life in Confucian Asia. From Physical Welfare to Subjec...
. Ed(S): Shin, Doh Chull; Inoguchi, Takashi
Paperback. In recent decades, East Asian nations have expanded their economies more successfully than any other region in the world. This book covers the impact that has had on its citizens, probing the dynamics and sources of citizen well-being within building nations. Editor(s): Shin, Doh Chull; Inoguchi, Takashi. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731530
- ISBN
- 9789400731530
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. This book presents the contributions from a workshop entitled "Electricity security in the cyber age: Managing the increasing dependence of the electricity infrastructure on ICT," which was organized in the Netherlands in May 2009. Editor(s): Lukszo, Zofia; Deconinck, Geert; Weijnen, Margot P. C. Series: Topics in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality. Num Pages: 193 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; KNBL; TGPR; TH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 283.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 193
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731561
- ISBN
- 9789400731561
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. This volume explores the links between women's employment and fertility in Norway and Switzerland. The discussion focuses on four main areas: living standards, family policies, labour market structures, and social norms. Series: European Studies of Population. Num Pages: 184 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; JMG; KCF; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 291.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736467
- ISBN
- 9789400736467
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Hardback. Asserting that globalization is untenable because it does not foster equity, peace, and respect for the environment, this book deploys case studies of failed states such as Somalia and Afghanistan in advocating a new paradigm that advances global peace. Editor(s): Ballesteros, Jesus; Fernandez, Encarnacion; Talavera, Pedro. Series: Ius Gentium: Comparative Perspectives on Law and Justice. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; JPVH; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 561.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400740198
- ISBN
- 9789400740198
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.51
€ 128.51
Hardback. Exploring a pressing issue in the context of contemporary economic woes, this volume combines philosophy and jurisprudence to develop new theories of economic justice that reexamine the commonly held values informing policies on the market and the workplace. Editor(s): Stacy, Helen M.; Lee, Win-Chiat. Series: Amintaphil: The Philosophical Foundations of Law and Justice. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPS; KCP; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400749047
- ISBN
- 9789400749047
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.09
€ 128.09
Hardback. This book conveys the complexities of climate change science and policy, showing that global warming can not can easily be addressed by simply reducing greenhouse gas emissions in rich countries, in part because of the needs of poor and developing ones. Num Pages: 468 pages, 47 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; RBP; RGCM; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 937.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 468
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400749870
- ISBN
- 9789400749870
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.56
€ 197.56
Hardback. This book brings together leading authors from the disciplies of Geography and History to discuss the value of standard and specialized geographical information systems applied to historical research, focusing on the 'why' of GIS in history. Editor(s): Lunen, Alexander von; Travis, Charles. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB; KCP; PDA; RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 164 x 16. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400750081
- ISBN
- 9789400750081
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.39
€ 206.39
Hardcover. This book shows how applied demographic methods can help address public health issues, with examples from measuring the impact of aging on health care and health costs to cause-specific mortality and maternal health and more. Offers many resources and tools. Editor(s): Hoque, Nazrul; McGehee, Mary A.; Bradshaw, Benjamin S. Series: Applied Demography Series. Num Pages: 408 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBD; KCP; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400761391
- ISBN
- 9789400761391
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.66
€ 129.66
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Population Studies. Num Pages: 95 pages, 28 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHBD; KCF; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 5. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400762435
- ISBN
- 9789400762435
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.04
€ 70.04
Hardcover. Written by academics and practitioners, this book gives a state-of-the-art overview of the theoretical reasoning, the development of new analytical tools and practical experience of the space-time design of the public city in major European countries. Editor(s): Henckel, Dietrich; Thomaier, Susanne; Konecke, Benjamin; Zedda, Roberto; Stabilini, Stefano. Series: Urban and Landscape Perspectives. Num Pages: 345 pages, 35 black & white illustrations, 34 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; GTB; KCP; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400764248
- ISBN
- 9789400764248
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.42
€ 195.42
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Well-Being and Quality of Life Research. Num Pages: 114 pages, 18 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JHB; KCP; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 182.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400776685
- ISBN
- 9789400776685
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 81.92
€ 81.92
Hardcover. Rethinking Food Systems Editor(s): Lambek, Nadia C. S.; Wong, Adrienna; Brilmayer, Roberta L.; Claeys, Priscilla; Brilmayer, Lea. Num Pages: 268 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; JPVH; KCP; LBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400777774
- ISBN
- 9789400777774
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.45
€ 128.45
Paperback. The widespread partnering phenomenon in the US and the UK spurred a significant amount of literature focusing on its strategic use. The Politics of Partnerships diverges by examining if partnerships can deliver benefits that extend beyond the organisational to the societal level resulting from the intentional combined efforts of the partners. Num Pages: 187 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JHB; KCP; KJU; RNF; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 337.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 187
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400790896
- ISBN
- 9789400790896
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.01
€ 127.01
Paperback. This book reviews the transformation of the Pearl River Delta mega-urban region of China, analyzing the maturing socio-economic, political and spatial structures after early waves of economic globalization, political transformation and rapid urbanization. Editor(s): Altrock, Uwe; Schoon, Sonia. Series: Advances in Asian Human-Environmental Research. Num Pages: 401 pages, 14 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 401
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400793514
- ISBN
- 9789400793514
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.86
€ 194.86
Paperback. This book surveys and analyzes a decade of growing interest in polar regions, and the consequent challenges and opportunities of increasing tourist traffic in formerly remote and seldom-visited places which are especially vulnerable to disturbance by visitors. Editor(s): Muller, Dieter K. (Umea University); Lundmark, Linda. Num Pages: 240 pages, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HP; KCG; KCP; RGC; RP; TQD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 373.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400794726
- ISBN
- 9789400794726
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.04
€ 127.04
Paperback. Could rising home ownership and equity rates ease problems of aging populations by funding the needs of older people? How much do governments rely on citizens to use their housing wealth now and in the future? This book discusses these questions and more. Num Pages: 180 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; KCP; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 285.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400795723
- ISBN
- 9789400795723
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.50
€ 126.50
Paperback. This book shows how applied demographic methods can help address public health issues, with examples from measuring the impact of aging on health care and health costs to cause-specific mortality and maternal health and more. Offers many resources and tools. Editor(s): Hoque, Nazrul, M.D.; McGehee, Mary A.; Bradshaw, Benjamin S. Series: Applied Demography Series. Num Pages: 404 pages, 75 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; KCP; MBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 623.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400796232
- ISBN
- 9789400796232
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.53
€ 128.53
Paperback. This book addresses the proliferation cases of Iran and North Korea, providing snapshots of the currently known nuclear programs. Analyses failures and weaknesses of past verification activities, and makes innovative suggestions for ways forward. Editor(s): Kang, Jungmin. Num Pages: 131 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCP; THK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 131
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400796492
- ISBN
- 9789400796492
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.19
€ 126.19
The Role of International Large-Scale Assessments: Perspectives from T...
. Ed(S): Davier, Matthias Von; Gonzalez, Euge...
Paperback. As education is internationalized, so is assessment: policy makers keen to develop 'human capital' see large-scale comparative international surveys as useful in planning. Here, they are explored in economic, policy, educational and technological terms. Editor(s): Davier, Matthias von; Gonzalez, Eugenio; Kirsch, Irwin; Yamamoto, Kentaro. Num Pages: 172 pages, 14 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNF; JNKD; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 273.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400797116
- ISBN
- 9789400797116
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.44
€ 126.44