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Industry & industrial studies
The Portrayal of Czechoslovakia in the American Print Media, 1938-1989
Galush, William J.. Ed(S): Ference, Gregory C...
hardcover. Tells the history of a tiny country caught up in four major world crises from 1938 to 1989 and how the American print media presented these events to its readers. This book also discusses how American journalists and political cartoons portrayed, and in some cases stereotyped, Czechoslovakia during this period. Editor(s): Ference, Gregory C. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVK; 1KBB; HBJD; HBLW; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 144 x 16. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- East European Monographs United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780880335904
- ISBN
- 9780880335904
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.02
€ 33.99
€ 25.02
The Myth of Resource Efficiency. The Jevons Paradox.
Polimeni, John M.; Mayumi, Kozo; Giampietro, ...
Paperback. 'The Jevons Paradox', which was first expressed in 1865 by William Stanley Jevons in relation to use of coal, states that an increase in efficiency in using a resource leads to increased use of that resource rather than to a reduction. This book provides a historical overview of the Jevons Paradox. Series: Earthscan Research Editions. Num Pages: 200 pages, Figures, tables, index. BIC Classification: KCA; KNB; PDR; TH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844078134
- ISBN
- 9781844078134
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.61
€ 60.61
hardcover. Smart technologies comprise a dynamic new interdisciplinary research field that encompasses a wide spectrum of engineering applications including, but not limited to, intelligent structures and materials, actuators, sensors and structural observability, control systems and software tools for the design of adaptive structures. Editor(s): Holnicki-Szulc, Jan. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNXC; TGPR; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 173 x 26. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Wiley United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470058466
- ISBN
- 9780470058466
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.64
€ 160.64
paperback. Freud on Madison Avenue tells the story of how and why mid-twentieth-century advertisers adopted Freudian psychology to sell products. This study follows the careers of Paul Lazarsfeld, Herta Herzog, James Vicary, Alfred Politz, Pierre Martineau, Edward Bernays, and the father of motivational research, Ernest Dichter. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KNTY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812222265
- ISBN
- 9780812222265
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.59
€ 32.99
€ 29.59
hardcover. This book highlights the conceptual utility of relying on macropolitical consensus and lateral autonomy for understanding industrial policy, international bargaining, and technological development, via an unprecedented systematic and multidisciplinary comparison of the Brazilian and Argentine nuclear industries. Num Pages: 332 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLS; KCP; KNBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 665.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804726016
- ISBN
- 9780804726016
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.24
€ 88.24
paperback. Producing Bollywood is an in-depth ethnography of the Bombay-based Hindi film industry, more popularly known as Bollywood. Taking readers inside this hugely popular global industry, Tejaswini Ganti focuses on the social world and professional practices of well-known Hindi filmmakers. Num Pages: 440 pages, 28 photographs, 6 tables, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1FKA; KNTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780822352136
- ISBN
- 9780822352136
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.67
€ 41.99
€ 37.67
hardcover. Shows that the fight over the practices of Wal-Mart can provide us with important insight into the dreams and realities of American capitalism Num Pages: 256 pages, 5 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJS; KNPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780814763339
- ISBN
- 9780814763339
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.29
€ 92.29
Paperback. Frank Capra's films have had a lasting impact on American culture. His depiction of American values, myths, and ideals was central to Hollywood films as "It Happened One Night", "Mr Smith Goes to Washington", and "It's a Wonderful Life". This collection of nine essays analyzes Capra's filmmaking during his most prolific period, from 1928 to 1939. Editor(s): Sklar, Robert; Zagarrio, Vito. Series: Culture & the Moving Image S. Num Pages: 293 pages, 25 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APF; KNTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Temple University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566396080
- ISBN
- 9781566396080
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.21
€ 36.99
€ 33.21
Hardcover. Full of warm and witty anecdotes, Francis Brennan shares his deeply personal memoirs while letting us in on the secret to his success - his belief in happiness. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; APT; BGFA; KNSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 205 x 24. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Gill & Macmillan Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780717168781
- ISBN
- 9780717168781
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.97
€ 16.99
€ 12.97
paperback. Num Pages: 372 pages. BIC Classification: KNDF; PSAD; RNT; TCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- New Press, The
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781595587091
- ISBN
- 9781595587091
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.65
€ 26.99
€ 25.65
paperback. This is the fascinating story of arguably the world's greatest and best known shipbuilding company, from its glory days to its collapse in the late 20th century. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; HBJD1; HBTK; KNGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 11. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780752488615
- ISBN
- 9780752488615
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 17.75
€ 29.99
€ 17.75
Paperback. Introduces various aspects of management practice to students and professionals based in the construction industry. This book addresses each stage of the construction project from conception to completion, giving a perspective on the whole life cycle. It also covers design-build, build-own-operate-transfer, and construction management. Num Pages: 336 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AMA; KJMP; KNJC; TNK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 171 x 21. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750652544
- ISBN
- 9780750652544
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 85.86
€ 85.86
paperback. Offers a variety of approaches to understanding the role of women as producers, presenters and consumers and gives guidelines, advice and information for women wanting to work in radio. The text examines the relationship between radio audiences, technologies and programming and explains the inequalities experienced by women working in the industry. Editor(s): Mitchell, Caroline. Num Pages: 320 pages, 5 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFD; JFSJ1; KNTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780415220712
- ISBN
- 9780415220712
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.56
€ 55.56
hardcover. Analysing qualitative and quantative data from 1950 to 1999, the author shows how higher education publishing moved from a culture of independent domestic publishers to international conglomerates. The theory is applicable to explaining institutional changes in all professional service industries. Num Pages: 208 pages, 13 tables, 6 figures. BIC Classification: 3JJP; HBT; KNTP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804740210
- ISBN
- 9780804740210
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.30
€ 86.30
Num Pages: 252 pages, 14 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KNXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 239 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781466567689
- ISBN
- 9781466567689
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.12
€ 143.12
Paperback. A comprehensive account of English markets as a social space, this work investigates markets throughout the country and comes to conclusions about the role they play in the world of modern Britain. It sets out the everyday cultural practices that inform and sustain markets as a crucial part of our social fabric. Series: Public Spaces Series. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; JFS; KNPR; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 297 x 210. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861349255
- ISBN
- 9781861349255
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 25.81
€ 25.99
€ 25.81
Paperback. Series: Social Movements, Protest, & Contention. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: JNK; KNXB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 237 x 19. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816633159
- ISBN
- 9780816633159
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.28
€ 26.28
paperback. This work seeks to extend the boundaries of aviation psychology in two ways: by broadening the focus beyond the flight deck to the whole aviation system; and by discussing relevant theoretical developments. It discusses human-factors issues in aviation. Editor(s): Fuller, Ray. Num Pages: 390 pages, index. BIC Classification: JM; KNGV; TRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 30. Weight in Grams: 870.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781840141337
- ISBN
- 9781840141337
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 109.32
€ 109.32
paperback. The first comprehensive guide to all aspects of digital publishing, from rights to eBooks, to accessibility, to content management. Editor(s): Kasdorf, William E. Num Pages: 816 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; KNTP; UBJ; UGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 180 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1180.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780231138376
- ISBN
- 9780231124980
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 19.04
€ 44.99
€ 19.04
hardcover. Examines the prospects for achieving global harmonization in medical device regulation and describes a possible future global system. This book discusses unresolved difficulties while solutions are proposed. It is suitable for those involved in health physics, engineering, and medical regulatory affairs. Num Pages: 286 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KNXC; MBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750307680
- ISBN
- 9780750307680
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 333.96
€ 333.96
The Digital Economy. Business Organization, Production Processes and R...
Malecki, Edward J.; Moriset, Bruno
hardcover. Offers a synthesis that links the various aspects of the digital or cyber economy from the perspective of real firms. This book includes case studies of companies, including Amazon, Dell, Li & Fung, and Volvo which demonstrate that the geography of digitally-driven production is the outcome of both dispersion and agglomeration dynamics. Num Pages: 296 pages, 29 black & white illustrations, 40 black & white tables, 29 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: KC; KN; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 174 x 17. Weight in Grams: 725.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415396950
- ISBN
- 9780415396950
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.25
€ 234.25
Paperback. British Cinema brings together leading international scholars to investigate the rich diversity of Britain's film production, and explore the different cultural traditions which have shaped Britain's national identity onscreen. Editor(s): Ashby, Justine; Higson, Andrew. Num Pages: 408 pages, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1DB; APF; JFC; KNTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415220620
- ISBN
- 9780415220620
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.14
€ 55.14
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780684832562
- ISBN
- 9780684832562
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 29.06
€ 35.99
€ 29.06
Paperback. IMF economists work closely with member countries on a variety of issues. Their unique perspective on country experiences and best practices on global macroeconomic issues are often shared in the form of books on diverse topics such as cross-country comparisons, capacity building, macroeconomic policy, financial integration, and globalization. Num Pages: 183 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KNB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 153 x 24. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- International Monetary Fund (IMF) United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 1
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781484388570
- ISBN
- 9781484388570
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.09
€ 41.09