Industry & industrial studies
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Industry & industrial studies
Paperback. In September 1965, Filipino and Mexican American farm workers went on strike against grape growers in and around Delano, California. The strike became a movement for social justice that helped redefine Latino and American politics. Based on first-hand reportage and interviews, this book illuminates a moment of unusually significant social ferment. Num Pages: 225 pages, 26 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; 3JJPK; HBTB; JPVH; KNAC; KNXB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 45.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520254336
- ISBN
- 9780520254336
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Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 26.35
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Paperback. Brings together the story of the orange industry - how growers, scientists, and workers transformed the natural and social landscape of California, turning it into a factory for the production of millions of oranges. Num Pages: 402 pages, 31 b/w photographs, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; HBJK; HBLL; HBLW; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 402
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520251670
- ISBN
- 9780520251670
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.12
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Paperback. Opens a critical perspective on the slow death of socialism and the rebirth of capitalism in the world's most dynamic and populous country. Based on fieldwork and extensive interviews in Chinese textile, apparel, machinery, and household appliance factories, this book finds a rising tide of labor unrest mostly hidden from the world's attention. Num Pages: 340 pages, 1 line illustration, 10 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPFC; KCF; KCS; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 230 x 21. Weight in Grams: 478. Labor Protests in China's Rustbelt and Sunbelt. 340 pages, Illustrations. Opens a critical perspective on the slow death of socialism and the rebirth of capitalism in the world's most dynamic and populous country. Based on fieldwork and extensive interviews in Chinese textile, apparel, machinery, and household appliance factories, this book finds a rising tide of labor unrest mostly hidden from the world's attention. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPFC; KCF; KCS; KNXB. Dimension: 154 x 230 x 21. Weight: 490.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520250970
- ISBN
- 9780520250970
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.12
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Paperback. Illuminating the dark side of economic globalization, this book gives an insider's view of the migrant farmworkers' binational circuit that stretches from the west central Mexico countryside to central California. Useful for all Americans, "The Farmworkers' Journey" traces the human consequences of our policy decisions. Num Pages: 361 pages, 38 b/w photographs, 1 line illustration, 6 maps, 4 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; 1KLCM; JFFN; JFSF; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 463.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 361
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520250734
- ISBN
- 9780520250734
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.12
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Paperback. Looks at humanity's deep-rooted anxiety about the future of food. This book explores an array of material ranging over two hundred years - from futuristic novels and films to world's fairs, Disney amusement parks, supermarket and restaurant architecture, organic farmers' markets, debates over genetic engineering, and more. Series: California Studies in Food and Culture. Num Pages: 393 pages, 24 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: KNDF; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 228 x 25. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 393
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520250352
- ISBN
- 9780520250352
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.12
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Paperback. Covering the tumultuous period of the 1950s, this work explores the divorce of movie studios from their theater chains; the panic of the blacklist era; the explosive emergence of science fiction as the dominant genre; and the rise of television and Hollywood's response with widescreen spectacles. Series: History of the American Cinema S. Num Pages: 396 pages, 110 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; APF; KNTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 253 x 21. Weight in Grams: 836.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520249660
- ISBN
- 9780520249660
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Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 34.31
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Paperback. Offers a description of the author's stint as a low-wage worker at two national toy store chains: one upscale shop and one big box outlet. Including observations from the shop floor, this book chronicles her experiences as a cashier, salesperson, and stocker and provides insights into the social impact of shopping for toys. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: KNPR; WFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520247178
- ISBN
- 9780520247178
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.80
€ 33.99
€ 24.80
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBL; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 315
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520067950
- ISBN
- 9780520067950
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.50
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Paperback. Offers a comprehensive account of film production in the Third World. This work considers the paradoxes of social structure and cultural life in the post-independence world, where even such basic concepts as 'nation', 'national culture', and 'language' are problematic. Num Pages: 381 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: KNTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 29. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 4th Printing
- Number of pages
- 381
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520056909
- ISBN
- 9780520056909
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Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 29.99
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Hardcover. This book keeps process engineers updated on the effective methodologies that process safety demands. Almost 200 pages of worked examples are included to facilitate understanding. References for further reading, along with charts and diagrams that reflect the latest views and information, make this a completely accessible work. Num Pages: 576 pages, ill. BIC Classification: KNXC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 200 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1172.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471978152
- ISBN
- 9780471978152
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 178.97
€ 178.97
Hardcover. Around 2.5 million tons of pesticide are used every year. This volume outlines the techniques for reducing pesticide use internationally, through using integrated pesticide management, and from this to assess the environmental and economic benefits that such a reduction will bring. Editor(s): Pimentel, David, PhD. Num Pages: 456 pages, Illustrations, 1map. BIC Classification: KNAC; RNP; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 173 x 31. Weight in Grams: 890.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471968382
- ISBN
- 9780471968382
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 341.69
€ 341.69
Hardcover. An overview of the petrochemical industry from the perspective of the author's experience with Standard Oil, Scientific Design Co and Chemical Systems, Inc, which considers its unusually rapid growth from its birth in the 1920s to maturity in the late 1970s. Num Pages: 624 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: KNBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1112.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471859857
- ISBN
- 9780471859857
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 315.26
€ 315.26
Hardcover. Energizing our Future surveys and analyzes in considerable depth the present and future economic and technical viability of oil, natural gas, coal, synthetic fuel, nuclear, hydrogen, solar, biomass, wind and less well-known potential energy sources in the context of real-world production, distribution, and environmental constraints. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNB; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 704.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471790532
- ISBN
- 9780471790532
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.59
€ 149.59
Guidelines for Chemical Transportation Safety, Security, and Risk Mana...
Ccps (Center For Chemical Process Safety)
Hardcover. Guidelines for Chemical Transportation Safety, Security, and Risk Management, 2nd Edition outlines current transportation risk analysis software programs and demonstrates several available risk assessment programs for land transport by rail, truck, and pipeline for consequences that may affect the public or the environment. Num Pages: 166 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNXC; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471782421
- ISBN
- 9780471782421
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.17
€ 193.17
Hardcover. Best practices for designing and implementing sustainable manufacturing operations The second volume of the Wiley Series in Environmentally Conscious Engineering. Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing, shows you how to design and implement manufacturing processes and systems that are environmentally friendly and conform to regulations. Editor(s): Kutz, Myer. Series: Environmentally Conscious Engineering, Myer Kutz Series. Num Pages: 360 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KND; RNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 197 x 28. Weight in Grams: 786.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471726371
- ISBN
- 9780471726371
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.24
€ 169.24
Paperback. This book defines supply chains, focusing on the impact that they can have on the retail industry. Featuring step-by-step how supply chains are set up, the factors that can impact them and what that means to the customer. . Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJMV8; KNPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 191 x 14. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471723196
- ISBN
- 9780471723196
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 191.90
€ 191.90
Hardcover. "Technology is dominated by two types of people: those who understand what they do not manage, and those who manage what they do not understand. " -Putt's Law Early Praise for Putt's Law and the Successful Technocrat: "This is management writing the way it ought to be. Think Dilbert, but with a very big brain. Read it and weep. Num Pages: 184 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNTX; VSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471714224
- ISBN
- 9780471714224
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.12
€ 42.12
Paperback. Through nine editions, this book remains the text that defines the undergraduate course. Hospitality Management Accounting equips hospitality management students with the skills they need to take command of managing finances by providing insight into the analysis and interpretations of financial statements. Num Pages: 344 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KFCM; KNSH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 220 x 16. Weight in Grams: 788.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Edition
- 9th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471689263
- ISBN
- 9780471689263
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.58
€ 73.58
Hardcover. Through nine editions, this book remains the text that defines the undergraduate course. Hospitality Management Accounting equips hospitality management students with the skills they need to take command of managing finances by providing insight into the analysis and interpretations of financial statements. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: KFCM; KNSH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 197 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1174.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 9th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471687894
- ISBN
- 9780471687894
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.28
€ 174.28
Hardcover. Strategic marketing planning in technology-intensive businesses (e.g. , computers, telecommunications, software, biotechnology, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals) is more complex and unmanageable than in most other businesses, traditionally taking up huge amounts of management time and producing plans that are quickly obsolete. Num Pages: 324 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJS; KNTX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471644309
- ISBN
- 9780471644309
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.58
€ 37.99
€ 29.58