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Paperback. This cutting edge book provides a comprehensive, thoughtful and critical discussion of all aspects involved in the relationship between socioeconomic status, health and mortality. It contains the best available datasets from Denmark and the USA. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; KCP; MBNS; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 375.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048179541
- ISBN
- 9789048179541
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.80
€ 121.80
The Ethics of Intensification. Agricultural Development and Cultural C...
. Ed(S): Eckinger, Julie; Thompson, Paul B.
Paperback. This is the first book to address ethical issues in agriculture from the perspective of development agencies. The volume is written in response to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Series of Ethics Papers and it provides a broad coverage of issues. Editor(s): Eckinger, Julie; Thompson, Paul B. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; KCM; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 348.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048179688
- ISBN
- 9789048179688
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Condition: New
€ 121.80
€ 121.80
Paperback. 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: HPS; JHBC; JHBD; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 359.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048179961
- ISBN
- 9789048179961
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Condition: New
€ 174.42
€ 174.42
Paperback. Lawyer, academic and social worker Kerry O'Halloran analyses the fundamental social and legal functions of adoption. It is a timely publication, in this, its second edition, as across the world adoption law reform is now giving rise to contentious issues. Num Pages: 496 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; KC; LB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 789.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2nd ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048180813
- ISBN
- 9789048180813
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 259.71
€ 259.71
Paperback. 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: KCA; KCN; KCP; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 515.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181346
- ISBN
- 9789048181346
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Condition: New
€ 238.01
€ 238.01
The Disoriented State. Shifts in Governmentality, Territoriality and G...
. Ed(S): Arts, Bas; Lagendijk, Arnoud; Houtum...
Paperback. 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: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCF; KCP; RGC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 378.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181377
- ISBN
- 9789048181377
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Condition: New
€ 121.80
€ 121.80
Paperback. This book focuses on how relevant regimes, institutions and governance systems support mitigation of climate change. It also examines the extent to which the varying governance arrangements support adaptation for the region. Editor(s): Koivurova, Timo; Brannlund, Lotta; Keskitalo, E. Carina H.; Bankes, Nigel. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 452 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GT; J; KCP; LB; RNF; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 452
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181513
- ISBN
- 9789048181513
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 239.24
€ 239.24
Paperback. This book examines some important trends that have underpinned reductions in fertility. It demonstrates how relationships between partners have resulted in new living arrangements with changing attitudes from marriage to co-habitation as the social norm. Editor(s): Stillwell, John; Coast, Ernestina; Kneale, Dylan. Series: Understanding Population Trends and Processes. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; JNLA; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 370.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181810
- ISBN
- 9789048181810
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Condition: New
€ 122.25
€ 122.25
Paperback. New approaches to environmental economics are presented in Institutions and Sustainability. Readers will find discussions of the political economy of agriculture, in addition to new analysis methods for the governance of natural resources. Editor(s): Beckmann, Volker; Padmanabhan, Martina. Num Pages: 388 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JPA; KCM; KCN; RNU; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 623.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181841
- ISBN
- 9789048181841
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 238.64
€ 238.64
Paperback. In this work, lawyer and economist Klaus Mathis appraises Richard A. Posner's normative justification of the efficiency paradigm from the perspective of the philosophy of law. He points out the possibilities as well as the limits of economic analysis of law. Translator(s): Shannon, Deborah. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; JPA; KCA; KCBM; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048182039
- ISBN
- 9789048182039
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Condition: New
€ 120.76
€ 120.76
Paperback. Written by leading scholars in the field, this book provides in-depth input-output analysis of waste management, hybrid LCA and LCC, IOA-based Material Flow Analysis involving many materials at a time, and microeconomic foundations of IOA. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; KCN; KJMV5; KJT; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 443.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048182206
- ISBN
- 9789048182206
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Condition: New
€ 121.96
€ 121.96
Paperback. The cultural and creative industries are becoming increasingly prominent on many policy agendas. This book provides critical and comparative perspectives between Asia and Europe. Showing the differences between them allows for meaningful comparisons. Editor(s): Kong, Lily; O'Connor, Justin. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMVD; J; KCP; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 351.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048182268
- ISBN
- 9789048182268
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Condition: New
€ 184.95
€ 184.95
Paperback. This book examines the empirical validity of some of multiculturalism's basic propositions. It focuses on Canada as the country for which the most enthusiastic claims for multiculturalism have been made, and uses a national survey to explore its topic. Num Pages: 194 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JHMC; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 320.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048182282
- ISBN
- 9789048182282
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Condition: New
€ 142.84
€ 142.84
Paperback. This book discusses the theoretical and doctrinal contribution of the liberal economists, writing at the onset of the industrial revolution in France, and those of their contemporary, Pierre-Joseph Proudhon. The approach is innovative and epistemological. Num Pages: 200 pages, 12 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048182299
- ISBN
- 9789048182299
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.80
€ 121.80
Paperback. The aim of many studies in population research and demography is to explain cause-effect relationships among variables or events. This book presents both theoretical contributions and empirical applications of the counterfactual approach to causal inference. Editor(s): Engelhardt, Henriette; Kohler, Hans-Peter; Furnkranz-Prskawetz, Alexia. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JHBD; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048182329
- ISBN
- 9789048182329
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Condition: New
€ 121.80
€ 121.80
Paperback. Editor(s): Sass, Hans-Martin; Massey, Robert U. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 370 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; KCM; MBDC; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 548.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1988
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048182404
- ISBN
- 9789048182404
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Condition: New
€ 185.81
€ 185.81
Paperback. Series: Studies in Operational Regional Science. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCH; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1988
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048183111
- ISBN
- 9789048183111
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 479.88
€ 479.88
Paperback. Translator(s): Christophersen, R.I. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 518.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1964
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048183340
- ISBN
- 9789048183340
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Condition: New
€ 122.51
€ 122.51
paperback. Series: Theory and Decision Library C. Num Pages: 331 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1988
- Number of pages
- 331
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048184460
- ISBN
- 9789048184460
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.81
€ 185.81
Paperback. This text covers the latest approaches in philosophy and the social sciences to understanding preference change. It reviews standard material but focuses on new research such as conditional utilities, non-monotonic logic and complex systems models. Editor(s): Grune-Yanoff, Till; Hansson, Sven Ove. Series: Theory and Decision Library A:. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPL; HPS; KCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 433.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048185061
- ISBN
- 9789048185061
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.80
€ 121.80
Hardback. Despite being a relatively young sub-discipline, European environmental sociology has changed considerably over the years towards more interdisciplinary collaborations and problem solving. Editor(s): Gross, Matthias; Heinrichs, Harald. Num Pages: 361 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JPA; KCN; RGC; RNF; RNP; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 361
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048187294
- ISBN
- 9789048187294
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 218.74
€ 218.74
Hardback. Inequality is one of the major problems of the contemporary world. Issues of equity and deprivation must be addressed in view of sustainable development. This title contains population studies that examine the disparities evident across geographical space in the UK and between different individuals or groups. Editor(s): Stillwell, John; Norman, Paul; Thomas, Claudia N.; Surridge, Paula. Series: Understanding Population Trends and Processes. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBD; KCP; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048187492
- ISBN
- 9789048187492
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.32
€ 126.32
Hardback. This book offers papers delivered at the World Congress of the International Society of Business, Economics and Ethics (ISBEE) held in Cape Town in 2008. The project drew together scholars in five regions in the first attempt at such a global perspective. Editor(s): Moore, Geoff. Series: The International Society of Business, Economics, and Ethics Book Series. Num Pages: 229 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCLT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 229
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048188390
- ISBN
- 9789048188390
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.99
€ 125.99
Hardback. This book makes the case that the Mediterranean states share a unique set of commonalities. In doing so, it offers a close comparative analysis of policies towards children, families and gender in these nations-Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey and Israel. Editor(s): Ajzenstadt, Mimi; Gal, John. Series: Children's Well-Being: Indicators and Research. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS; JMG; KCP; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1140.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048188413
- ISBN
- 9789048188413
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.11
€ 126.11