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Industry & industrial studies
Hardback. Offering insights to problems in postal and delivery economics, this book covers issues including international postal policy, the universal service obligation, regulation, competition, entry, the role of scale and scope economies, the nature and role of cost analysis in postal service, productivity, and interaction of law and economics. Editor(s): Crew, Michael A.; Kleindorfer, Paul R. Series: Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 387 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; KNTT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 387
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792376385
- ISBN
- 9780792376385
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.18
€ 202.18
hardcover. Brings together leading practitioners, worldwide postal administrations and the courier industry, as well as a number of regulators, academic economists, mailers and lawyers, to examine some of the major policy and regulatory issues facing the postal and delivery industry. Editor(s): Crew, Michael A.; Kleindorfer, Paul R. Series: Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 506 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; KNTT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 935.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2000th Edition
- Number of pages
- 506
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792378075
- ISBN
- 9780792378075
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 254.82
€ 254.82
Hardback. Addresses issues including international postal policy, the role of the Universal Postal Union; regulation and terminal dues; competition, entry and the role of scale and scope economies; the nature and role of cost analysis in postal service; productivity; and service standards. Editor(s): Crew, Michael A.; Kleindorfer, Paul R. Series: Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; KNTT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792395140
- ISBN
- 9780792395140
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.81
€ 201.81
Managing Change in the Postal and Delivery Industries
. Ed(S): Crew, Michael A.; Kleindorfer, Paul ...
Hardback. Brings together practitioners, postal administrators, the express industry, regulators, economists and lawyers to examine the important policy and regulatory issues facing the postal and delivery industries. This book provides a different perspective on the problems facing postal and delivery networks. Editor(s): Crew, Michael A.; Kleindorfer, Paul R. Series: Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 424 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; KNTT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1750.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792398493
- ISBN
- 9780792398493
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.33
€ 136.33
Hardback. Examines the effects of deregulation on the energy and telecommunications industries in an economic environment that has changed dramatically since deregulation was first introduced in those industries several years ago. This book discusses the aspects of deregulation that appear to be succeeding and those that seem to be failing. Editor(s): Crew, Michael A.; Schuh, Joseph C. Series: Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; KJU; KNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792375692
- ISBN
- 9780792375692
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.15
€ 132.15
Economic, Environmental, and Health Trade Offs in Agriculture
. Ed(S): Crissman, Charles C.; Antle, John M....
Hardback. The key to designing sustainable agricultural production technologies is in understanding their economic, environmental, and human health impacts. This volume presents a methodology designed to quantify such impacts and to represent them as tradeoffs. Editor(s): Crissman, Charles C.; Antle, John M.; Capalbo, Susan M. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792380566
- ISBN
- 9780792380566
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.69
€ 257.69
Hardback. Analyzes the determinants of firm performance in the life insurance industry by identifying the 'practices' employed by insurers to succeed in this business environment. This book offers a survey of life insurer management practices and strategic choices in distribution systems, mergers and acquisitions, human resources and financial strategies. Editor(s): Cummins, J. David; Santomero, Anthony M. Series: Innovations in Financial Markets and Institutions. Num Pages: 369 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFN; KNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 164 x 241 x 27. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 369
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792385356
- ISBN
- 9780792385356
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.19
€ 259.19
Paperback. As the pace of life increases and the effects of globalisation invade more and more areas of everyday life, free time becomes a precious resource. This book brings together the results of national leisure participation surveys from around the world. It also covers time-budget surveys and includes themes such as public policy dimensions. Editor(s): Cushman, G.; Veal, A. J.; Zuzanek, Jimi. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JH; KNSP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 173 x 15. Weight in Grams: 708. International Perspectives. 320 pages. Editor(s): Cushman, G.; Veal, A.J.; Zuzanek, Jimi. As the pace of life increases and the effects of globalisation invade more and more areas of everyday life, free time becomes a precious resource. This book brings together the results of national leisure participation surveys from around the world. It also covers time-budget surveys and includes themes such as public policy dimensions. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: JH; KNSP. Dimension: 243 x 173 x 15. Weight: 708.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934538
- ISBN
- 9781845934538
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 101.67
€ 101.67
hardcover. The development of competitive agro-industries is crucial for creating employment and income opportunities as well as enhancing the quality of and demand for farm products. This book addresses strategies required for improving agro-industrial competitiveness in ways that can generate employment and fight poverty in the developing world. Editor(s): Da Silva, C.A.; Baker, D.; Shepherd, A.W.; Da Cruz, S M; Jenane, C. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GTF; KCM; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845935764
- ISBN
- 9781845935764
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.40
€ 109.40
Hardback. Editor(s): Darcy, Simon; Frawley, Stephen; Adair, Daryl. Num Pages: 302 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, 9 colour illustrations, 9 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: KNSP; WSBB; WSBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. Weight in Grams: 549.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137435200
- ISBN
- 9781137435200
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.52
€ 141.52
Hardback. Editor(s): Deery, Stephen; Kinnie, Nick. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2; KNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403913043
- ISBN
- 9781403913043
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.76
€ 128.76
Hardback. Corporate Security Responsibility? focuses on the role of private business in zones of conflict. The book contributes to closing the gap between research on Global Governance and Peace and Conflict Studies. It applies a systematic research design to the study of corporate governance contributions to peace and security across a number of cases. Editor(s): Deitelhoff, Nicole; Wolf, Klaus Dieter. Series: Global Issues. Num Pages: 275 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPS; KJR; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 149 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230241848
- ISBN
- 9780230241848
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.08
€ 129.08
Quantitative Aspects of Ruminant Digestion and Metabolism
. Ed(S): Dijkstra, J. (Wageningen University,...
hardcover. Provides a comprehensive review of the digestion and metabolism of ruminant animals. Editor(s): Dijkstra, J. (Wageningen University, The Netherlands); Forbes, J.M.; France, J. Num Pages: 736 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; MZL; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1760.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 736
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851998145
- ISBN
- 9780851998145
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 277.44
€ 277.44
Hardback. Presents original contributions related to motor vehicle insurance and road safety. This book covers Automobile Insurance Pricing, Risks and Asymmetric Information; Insurance Fraud; Young Drivers: Licensing Policies, Evaluation and Risks; and Road Insurance Regulation. Editor(s): Dionne, Georges; Laberge-Nadeau, Claire. Series: Huebner International Series on Risk, Insurance and Economic Security. Num Pages: 351 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KFFN; KNG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 351
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383949
- ISBN
- 9780792383949
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.48
€ 256.48
Effects of Climate Change and Variability on Agricultural Production S...
. Ed(S): Doering, Otto C.; Randolph, J C.; So...
Hardback. Offers an assessment of global climate change's impact on agriculture at the farm level, in the context of farm level adaptation decisions. This book discusses guidelines and analytical options for input suppliers, and agricultural producers to enable risk averting strategies and adaptations as global climate change plays out. Editor(s): Doering, Otto C.; Randolph, J C.; Southworth, Jane; Pfeifer, Rebecca A. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLSA; 1MBF; KNAC; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402070280
- ISBN
- 9781402070280
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.30
€ 130.30
Hardback. EPUB Editor(s): Dooren, Wouter van; Van de Walle, Steven. Series: Governance and Public Management. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPP; KJM; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 147 x 22. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230551978
- ISBN
- 9780230551978
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.96
€ 128.96
hardcover. The SAGE Handbook of Media Studies provides a state-of-the-art overview of media research and examines the theories, practices, and future of media studies. The Editors have brought together a variety of U.S. and international contributors to provide a universal viewpoint of the increasingly diverse and globalized media studies field. Editor(s): Downing, John D. H.; McQuail, Denis, MA, PhD, DipPSA,; Schlesinger, Philip (University of Stirling); Wartella, Ellen A. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: JFD; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 259 x 178 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1260.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications, Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761921691
- ISBN
- 9780761921691
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.66
€ 200.66
hardcover. Forestry practices are closely linked to decisions that address measures on climate change, biodiversity and the institutional framework for sustainable development. This book documents the progress made in creating the political, economic and social conditions that are necessary for a sustainable and multifunctional use of forest resources. Editor(s): Dube, Y. C.; Schmithusen, Franz. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAL; RGBL; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932503
- ISBN
- 9781845932503
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.52
€ 248.52
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, July 2-14, 1995 Editor(s): Dundervill, Robert E.; Gerity, Peter F. (Utah State University, Logan, USA); Hyder, Anthony K.; Luessen, L. H. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 1. Num Pages: 626 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1078.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 626
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792343646
- ISBN
- 9780792343646
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 378.42
€ 378.42
Hardback. Contributing to the fields of both development economics and security studies, this volume re-examines the economics of military expenditure, arms production and arms trade in developing nations. Editor(s): Dunne, Paul; Brauer, Jurgen. Num Pages: 445 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; 3JJP; JWXF; KCM; KNDM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 32. Weight in Grams: 793.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 445
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333754405
- ISBN
- 9780333754405
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.00
€ 197.00