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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
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Condition: New
€ 61.31
€ 61.31
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
€ 159.33
€ 159.33
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
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.75
€ 32.99
€ 29.75
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
€ 76.23
€ 76.23
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.
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- 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
€ 33.99€ 30.83
€ 33.99
€ 30.83
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
€ 92.06
€ 92.06
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.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Temple University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566396080
- ISBN
- 9781566396080
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Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 33.15
€ 35.99
€ 33.15
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. 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
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 17.75
€ 29.99
€ 17.75
Paperback. This innovative book exemplifies the importance of sophisticated and intelligent spatial analysis techniques in dealing with the range of location, distribution and channel management issues which face todaya s retail and service businesses. Num Pages: 296 pages, maps. BIC Classification: KNPR; RGCM; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 170 x 18. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471498032
- ISBN
- 9780471498032
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 108.51
€ 108.51
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
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Condition: New
€ 85.21
€ 85.21
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
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Condition: New
€ 55.72
€ 55.72
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
€ 76.58
€ 76.58
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
€ 136.04
€ 136.04
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
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 25.77
€ 25.99
€ 25.77
Paperback. 'People who are concerned about the influence of corporations on civic institutions .. could hardly find a better primer on corporate thinking and conduct than this book.' Boycott Quarterly Num Pages: 232 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KJK; KNDF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 137 x 14. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745319582
- ISBN
- 9780745319582
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 25.33
€ 37.99
€ 25.33
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
€ 27.99€ 26.43
€ 27.99
€ 26.43
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
€ 110.72
€ 110.72
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841151465
- ISBN
- 9781841151465
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.92
€ 17.99
€ 12.92
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