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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
€ 375.07
€ 375.07
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
€ 140.28
€ 140.28
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
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
€ 256.89
€ 256.89
hardcover. Providing a synthesis of tourism as a source of injustice and as a means to address inequality throughout the world, this book addresses a wide range of interrelated forms of inequality and routes towards social justice. It also includes relations of class, nation, ethnicity, race, gender, disability and age to social justice initiatives. Editor(s): Cole, S.; Morgan, Nigel. Num Pages: 240 pages, 32 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFJ; KNSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 179 x 21. Weight in Grams: 738.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845936624
- ISBN
- 9781845936624
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.70
€ 124.70
In order to understand the process of island tourism development, response to change and challenges and their journey to sustainability, this book provides insights and instruction on topics including social, cultural, environmental and economic aspects of island tourism. Editor(s): Carlsen, Jack; Butler, R. W. Series: Ecotourism Series. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 256 x 180 x 22. Weight in Grams: 758. A Sustainable Perspective. Series: Ecotourism Series. 264 pages, Illustrations, maps. Editor(s): Carlsen, Jack; Butler, R. W. In order to understand the process of island tourism development, response to change and challenges and their journey to sustainability, this book provides insights and instruction on topics including social, cultural, environmental and economic aspects of island tourism. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: KNSG. Dimension: 256 x 180 x 22. Weight: 758.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936792
- ISBN
- 9781845936792
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 209.52
€ 209.52
The Risks of Financial Institutions ((NBER) National Bureau of Economi...
. Ed(S): Carey, Mark; Stulz, Rene M.
hardcover. Editor(s): Carey, Mark; Stulz, Rene M. Series: National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report. Num Pages: 520 pages, 66 line drawings, 112 tables. BIC Classification: KFF; KNST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 162 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1014.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226092850
- ISBN
- 9780226092850
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.81€ 113.06
€ 136.81
€ 113.06
A collection of essays from scholars evaluating tourism as a means of simulating economic growth and fighting economic inequalities in poor countries. It takes a look at the successes and failures of tourism in this role, and considers why tourism as a catalyst for economic development can be a controversial device. Editor(s): Burns, P.; Novelli, Marina. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 171 x 25. Weight in Grams: 896.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934255
- ISBN
- 9781845934255
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
hardcover. In order to understand the modern tourist, concepts of mobility have begun to be applied to tourism studies and have questioned whether the word tourism is any longer sufficient to describe the complex socio-political milieu of people on the move. This volume analyses tourism's wider role as an agent for the mobile population of the world. Editor(s): Burns, P.; Novelli, Marina. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845934040
- ISBN
- 9781845934040
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.70
€ 124.70
Nature-Based Tourism, Environment and Land Management
. Ed(S): Buckley, R.; Pickering, C.; Weaver, ...
hardcover. This volume looks at the economic, social and environmental consequences of nature-based tourism and its effects on land managers. It discusses the importance of links and partnerships, as well as the conflicts, between commercial tourism interests and land management agencies. Editor(s): Buckley, R.; Pickering, C.; Weaver, David B. Series: Ecotourism Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNSG; RNF; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 186 x 18. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851997322
- ISBN
- 9780851997322
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.55
€ 118.55
Hardback. Editor(s): Bruhn, Manfred; Stauss, Bernd. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: KJS; KNS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1129.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Gabler Verlag United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783834910271
- ISBN
- 9783834910271
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.53
€ 121.53
Dienstleistungsproduktivität: Band 1: Management, Prozessgestaltung, ...
. Ed(S): Bruhn, Manfred; Hadwich, Karsten
hardcover. Editor(s): Bruhn, Manfred; Hadwich, Karsten. Num Pages: 507 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: KJM; KJS; KNS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 168 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1140.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Gabler Verlag United States
- Number of pages
- 507
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- SKU
- V9783834928054
- ISBN
- 9783834928054
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.38
€ 143.38
hardcover. Discusses the complex relationship between the environment and the development of tourism. This title focuses on the challenges of sustainable tourism, devoting attention to cultural, regional and policy issues. Editor(s): Briassoulis, Helen; Van der Straaten, Jan. Series: Environment and Assessment. Num Pages: 382 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD; KNSG; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2nd rev. ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792361367
- ISBN
- 9780792361367
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.89
€ 256.89
Paperback. Designed to promote reflection and 'better practices' among the prospective volunteers and organizers of travel-for-service experiences, International Volunteer Tourism provides narratives on short-term international volunteering in Central America written by North American organizers, student participants and Central American partners. Editor(s): Borland, Katherine; Adams, Abigail E. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM; KJG; KJH; KNS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349474875
- ISBN
- 9781349474875
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.72
€ 54.72
Paperback. Focuses on the European experiences in the performing arts (theatre and opera), heritage (museums and built heritage) and cultural industries (film and television broadcasting and the book industry). This work offers an insight into privatization in the cultural sector and its consequences for cultural policy and development in Europe. Editor(s): Boorsma, Peter B.; Hemel, Annemoon van (Boekmanstichting, Amsterdam, The Netherlands); Wielen, Niki van der (Boekmanstichting, Amsterdam, The Netherlands). Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KC; KNS; LNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 12. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384083
- ISBN
- 9780792384083
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.80
€ 195.80
Hardback. The papers included in this volume may be categorized loosely into four sections about health care management, including theoretical perspectives, the role and impact of managed care, the evolution of the health professions, and enhancing health care organizational performance. Editor(s): Blair, John D.; Fottler, Myron D.; Savage, Grant T. Series: Advances in Health Care Management. Num Pages: 388 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KNS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762308026
- ISBN
- 9780762308026
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.28
€ 202.28
hardcover. Genuine ecotourism can have many positive impacts. This book considers the topic of quality control and accreditation in ecotourism, describing the mechanisms that can be implemented to ensure quality in various aspects of the industry, namely protected areas, businesses, products and tour guides. Editor(s): Black, R. E.; Crabtree, A. Series: Ecotourism Book S. Num Pages: 520 pages, ill. BIC Classification: KNSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1379.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932374
- ISBN
- 9781845932374
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 226.10
€ 226.10
Hardcover. A collection of authoritative and insightful perspectives by scholars, practitioners, and regulators, from many jurisdictions, including both lawyers and economists, and arranged in line with the structure of the BRRD. Editor(s): Binder, Jens-Hinrich; Singh, Dalvinder. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QFE; KNST; LNPB; LNPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 255 x 230 x 2. Weight in Grams: 824.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198754411
- ISBN
- 9780198754411
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 385.75
€ 385.75
The Making of Modern Tourism. The Cultural History of the British Expe...
. Ed(S): Berghoff, Hartmut; Harvie, Christoph...
Hardback. Images which dominate advertisements for tourist products had to be constructed and sustained, invented and remoulded over a long period. This book concerns the idea that without this distinctive historical and cultural "baggage", the social practice of taking holidays may not have evolved. Editor(s): Berghoff, Hartmut; Harvie, Christopher; Korte, Barbara; Schneider, Ralf. Num Pages: 323 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3J; HBJD1; HBTB; JFC; KNSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 148 x 25. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 323
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333971147
- ISBN
- 9780333971147
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.32
€ 128.32
The Book of Payments. Historical and Contemporary Views on the Cashles...
. Ed(S): Batiz-Lazo, Bernardo; Efthymiou, Leo...
Hardback. Editor(s): Batiz-Lazo, Bernardo; Efthymiou, Leonidas. Num Pages: 416 pages, 45 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KFFK; KNST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137602305
- ISBN
- 9781137602305
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.96
€ 228.96