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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.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402020704
- ISBN
- 9781402020704
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.15
€ 196.15
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 293.58
€ 293.58
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
Hardback
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
Hardback
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
Hardback
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.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402028847
- ISBN
- 9781402028847
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.13
€ 133.13
Hardback. Analyses European Merger Control with regard to its capacity to generate predictability among the concerned parties. The authors show both theoretically and empirically that there have been serious shortcomings with regard to the predictability of competition policy. They assess the reforms of European Merger Control. Num Pages: 194 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPSN2; KCP; KN; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402030895
- ISBN
- 9781402030895
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.61
€ 131.61
Hardback. In 1992 Australia's Commonwealth and State governments announced the introduction of a National Drought Policy adopting an innovative risk management approach. This work highlights the successes and challenges of a move from disaster to risk management in responding to drought. Editor(s): Botterill, Linda Courtenay; Wilhite, Donald A. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402031236
- ISBN
- 9781402031236
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.43
€ 198.43
paperback. Breaks down each component of the European Union's ECO-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) regulation, including the appendices and applicable EU guidance documents on the topic, providing an analysis of the Scheme. This work also provides examples of three of Akzo Nobel Incorporated's manufacturing locations, which have been registered to EMAS. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; KFC; RNF; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 469.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402033056
- ISBN
- 9781402033056
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 131.61
€ 131.61
The Coupling of Climate and Economic Dynamics. Essays on Integrated As...
. Ed(S): Haurie, Alan; Viguier, Laurent
Hardback. Integrated assessment models aim to capture the different feedbacks that link the climate system and the development of human societies. This book reviews the different approaches used to model these dynamic interactions between climate and economies and proposes fresh avenues of research in this domain. Editor(s): Haurie, Alan; Viguier, Laurent. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 747.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034244
- ISBN
- 9781402034244
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.06
€ 202.06
Hardback. Develops a supporting structure for sustainable development, following a natural set of steps to reach an established goal. This book provides examples, applied to a variety of activities, to illustrate the utilization of techniques. It contains a chapter that is dedicated to the analysis of a community in search of a sustainable environment. Num Pages: 444 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 818.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 444
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035562
- ISBN
- 9781402035562
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.03
€ 203.03
Hardback. Comprises a selection of 16 essays that provide clarification to issues pertinent to contemporary cooperatives. This book - divided into five parts: Cooperatives: between markets and hierarchies; Governance; Internal organizational issues; Conduct of cooperatives; and Cooperative performance - presents theoretical work and empirical observations. Editor(s): Karantininis, Kostas; Nilsson, Jerker. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCS; KJ; KNAC; LNKJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 607.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402040726
- ISBN
- 9781402040726
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.75
€ 128.75
Hardback. This book integrates decision-making and environmental science. For ecologists it will bridge the gap to economics. For practitioners in environmental economics and management it will be a major reference book. It contains many expressions and basic equations. Num Pages: 506 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 506
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402040733
- ISBN
- 9781402040733
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 208.18
€ 208.18
Hardback. The quality of life and sense of community that comes from our urban and community forests is enhanced when we can derive benefits from the living landscape. This book serves as a textbook for Urban/Community Forestry courses and a handbook for Shade Tree Commissions, tree wardens, State and National Forestry Services, and professional societies. Editor(s): Kuser, John E. Num Pages: 487 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMV; KCN; LNKJ; RBGB; RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 487
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042881
- ISBN
- 9781402042881
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.25
€ 197.25
Hardback. Environmental policy has long been determined by a dichotomy between technology and behavior. This book explores the relationships between technology and behavior from an interdisciplinary perspective. It aims to create a conceptual basis for analyzing interactions between technology and behavior. Editor(s): Verbeek, Peter-Paul; Slob, Adriaan F. L. (TNO Built Environment and Geosciences). Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 412 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 963.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402044335
- ISBN
- 9781402044335
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.35
€ 197.35
Hardback. Aims to develop insight into the relation, which Hobbes describes between his theory of government and the three-part division he draws with respect to religion. According to the author, Hobbes falters in carrying out his politico/theological project, and his attempt to describe the relationship of religion and politics, church and state. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 372 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HR; JP; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402044670
- ISBN
- 9781402044670
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.25
€ 201.25
Hardback. Makes an assessment as to the future prospects of mankind: In what direction are we heading? This book provides a broad discussion on Sustainable Development, rethinking and improving its effectiveness as a paradigm of today and tomorrow by bringing together the visions and contributions of various thinkers on the subject. Editor(s): Keiner, Marco. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402047343
- ISBN
- 9781402047343
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.33
€ 199.33
Paperback. Provides an overview of the views, developments, costs and benefits in environmental and sustainability accounting and its links to reporting. This book investigates topics in and links between corporate environmental and sustainability issues; between strategy, measurement and information management; and between accounting and reporting. Editor(s): Schaltegger, Stefan; Bennett, Martin; Burritt, Roger. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 718 pages, biography. BIC Classification: J; KCN; KJT; LNKJ; RNC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1072.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 718
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402049736
- ISBN
- 9781402049736
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 430.42
€ 430.42
Hardback. Based on a seminar that was organized to address interest in the use and construction of 'qualitative' indicators of labour standards and related questions, this title offers a comparative critique of the progress toward standards. Editor(s): Kucera, David. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; LNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402052002
- ISBN
- 9781402052002
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.89
€ 128.89
Hardback. Deals with the role host countries' institutional characteristics play in the labour market integration of immigrants in the European Union. This book maps the European countries with respect to three institutional aspects central to immigrant integration, immigration policies, labour market structure and welfare regimes. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JPSN2; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402052316
- ISBN
- 9781402052316
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.69
€ 132.69
Hardback. A central asset of eco-efficiency analysis is that it does not depend on a specific evaluation of environmental impacts against economic effects. This title covers various aspects of eco-efficiency analysis and offers a global perspective on the subject. Editor(s): Huppes, Gjalt; Ishikawa, Masanobu. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402053986
- ISBN
- 9781402053986
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 289.08
€ 289.08
Multilateralism, Regionalism and Bilateralism in Trade and Investment
. Ed(S): de Lombaerde, Philippe; Langenhove, ...
Hardback. Global governance is a concern of not only global organisations but also of all individual states and of regional co-operation agreements among sovereign states. Bringing together insights from different parts of the UN system, this title presents a report that contributes to a better understanding of the role of regions in the UN. Editor(s): De Lombaerde, Philippe; Langenhove, Luk van. Series: United Nations University Series on Regionalism. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCLT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 277
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402059506
- ISBN
- 9781402059506
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.20
€ 133.20
Integrated Water Resources Management and Security in the Middle East
. Ed(S): Lipchin, Clive; Pallant, Eric; Saran...
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Integrated Water Resources Management in the Middle East, held in Kibbutz Kera, Israel, 6-17 February 2006 Editor(s): Lipchin, Clive; Pallant, Eric; Saranga, Danielle; Amster, Allyson. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; PDZ; RGCM; RNF; TQSW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402059858
- ISBN
- 9781402059858
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.16
€ 256.16
Hardback. Focuses on three interdependent challenges related to managing transitions toward sustainable development, namely mapping sustainability for global knowledge e-networking, extending the value chain of knowledge and e-networking, and engaging in explorations of new methods and venues for further developing knowledge and e-networking. Editor(s): Choucri, Nazli; Mistree, D.; Haghseta, F.; Mezher, T.; Baker, W.R.; Ortiz, C.I. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 482 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; JH; JPA; KCS; RN; UN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 913.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 482
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402060700
- ISBN
- 9781402060700
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.76
€ 130.76