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The Arts in Children's Lives. Context, Culture, and Curriculum.
. Ed(S): Bresler, Liora; Thompson, Christine ...
Paperback. Addresses critical issues of development, context, and curriculum from perspectives informed by work with children in formal and informal settings. This title draws on various cultural and institutional context and traditional and contemporary practices from different parts of the world. Editor(s): Bresler, Liora; Thompson, Christine M. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AB; JN; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 388.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005541
- ISBN
- 9781402005541
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 189.71
€ 189.71
Hardback. Focuses on real world applications covering four main themes: database and information systems integration; artificial intelligence and decision support systems; information systems analysis and specification; and internet computing and electronic commerce. This book is of interest to information technology professionals. Editor(s): Filipe, Joaquim; Sharp, Bernadette; Miranda, Paula. Num Pages: 342 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJQ; UN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 669.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005633
- ISBN
- 9781402005633
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.69
€ 193.69
hardcover. Uses organizational learning theory to analyse various practices of managing and facilitating knowledge sharing within companies. Experiences with three types of knowledge sharing, namely knowledge acquisition, knowledge reuse, and knowledge creation, at ten large companies are discussed and analyzed. Series: Information Science and Knowledge Management. Num Pages: 191 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJQ; UKR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 12. Weight in Grams: 470.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Boston Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 191
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2002nd Edition
- SKU
- V9781402005848
- ISBN
- 9781402005848
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.87
€ 190.87
Mechanisms and Deployment of Resistance in Trees to Insects
. Ed(S): Wagner, Michael R.; Clancy, Karen M....
Hardback. Gives a worldwide synthesis of tree resistance to insects. This book constitutes a treatment of the state of our knowledge on patterns of resistance by insect guilds and how this knowledge can be deployed to achieve the management of damaging forest insects. It is suitable for researchers attempting to manage forest pests using genetic resistance. Editor(s): Wagner, Michael R.; Clancy, Karen M.; Lieutier, Francois; Paine, Timothy. Num Pages: 332 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAL; PSAB; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006180
- ISBN
- 9781402006180
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.62
€ 193.62
Hardback. Fuelled by an explosive growth of computer and information technology, telecommunications, globalization, and extraordinary theoretical advances, financial engineering, e-commerce and supply chain, have become the core activities of economies. This book is suitable for faculty, students and researchers in finance and operations research. Editor(s): Pardalos, Panos M.; Tsitsiringos, Vassilis. Series: Applied Optimization. Num Pages: 413 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 758.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 413
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006401
- ISBN
- 9781402006401
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.14
€ 193.14
Hardback. Contains studies on the economics of sustainable energy in agriculture. This book focuses on the economic aspects of land use and the competition for land, both for food production and dedicated energy crops. It is of interest to economists, agronomists, energy experts, and politicians. Editor(s): Ierland, E. C. van; Lansink, Alfons Oude. Series: Economy and Environment. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007859
- ISBN
- 9781402007859
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.00
€ 128.00
Hardback. Discusses a fresh approach to the classification problem following the decision support orientation of multicriteria decision aid. This book reviews the research on the development of classification methods, investigating the corresponding model development procedures. It is suitable for researchers and professionals working in management science. Series: Applied Optimization. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008054
- ISBN
- 9781402008054
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.32
€ 128.32
Hardback. Focuses on the interrelationships of social, technical, and organizational aspects of the product development process. This book presents the cases observed in industry and research laboratories based on the socio-technical system approach of examining the reciprocal relationship between the technical and the social subsystems. Series: Space Technology Library. Num Pages: 413 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV6; KNGV; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 785.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 413
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008078
- ISBN
- 9781402008078
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.28
€ 195.28
Environmental Economics and the International Economy
. Ed(S): Marsiliani, Laura; Rauscher, Michael...
Hardback. Contains thirteen papers addressing issues in international environmental economics. This work analyzes the relationship between trade liberalization and environmental policy, and the impact of trade liberalization on environmental quality. It investigates problems of commitment faced by regulating authorities. Editor(s): Marsiliani, Laura; Rauscher, Michael; Withagen, Cees. Series: Economy and Environment. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 571.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008412
- ISBN
- 9781402008412
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.52
€ 128.52
Hardback. One of the founding fathers of development economics - Kurt Martin has influenced a generation of scholars at one of Europe's foremost development studies faculties, the Institute of Social Studies (ISS) in The Hague. Celebrating the modern relevance of Martin, this volume discusses the role of social institutions in economic development. Editor(s): Fitzgerald, Valpy. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 14. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008948
- ISBN
- 9781402008948
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.35
€ 128.35
Hardback. Deals with the challenges posed by the transformation of society towards much-needed sustainability. This book deals with the local features of this change, but seen in a global context. It examines two cases - the municipalities of Linkoping and A..tvidaberg - both Swedish, to expose alternative types of choices for local communities involved. Editor(s): Svedin, Uno; Aniansson, Britt Hagerhall. Num Pages: 231 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNS; KCM; RNU. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009051
- ISBN
- 9781402009051
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.82
€ 127.82
Hardback. Presents a series of papers that address the political consequences of globalization for states and their populations, while exploring the issue of alternatives to the model of globalization. They also talk about the challenges posed by globalization, including currency instability in an environment of financial deregulation. Editor(s): McBride, Stephen; Dobuzinskis, Laurent; Cohen, Marjorie Griffin; Busumtwi-Sam, James (Department of Political Science, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada). Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 239 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPA; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 537.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009464
- ISBN
- 9781402009464
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.07
€ 128.07
Hardback. Addresses one of the key features of contemporary government policy: how to integrate the economic role of agriculture with the societal role of the rural environment. This book contains a set of six theoretical contributions to the economics of the agri-environment, including consideration of the associated policy implications. Editor(s): Babcock, Bruce A.; Fraser, Robert W.; Lekakis, Joseph N. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009815
- ISBN
- 9781402009815
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.37
€ 127.37
hardcover. Provides a review of various themes in forest resource economics. This book shows how neo-classical economic principles can be used to analyze forest policy issues across market economies in the United States, Latin America, and South and Southeast Asia. It is intended for forest economists, forest policy analysts, and graduate students. Editor(s): Sills, Erin O.; Lee Abt, Karen. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 392 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; KNAL; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Boston Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- SKU
- V9781402010286
- ISBN
- 9781402010286
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.78
€ 247.78
The Theory and Practice of Institutional Transplantation. Experiences ...
. Ed(S): Jong, Martin De; Lalenis, Konstantin...
Hardback. Provides insights into the empirical experiences of countries adopting policy institutions from other countries, in order to improve the performance or legitimacy of their own institutional structures. This volume presents a conceptual framework to grasp the potentials and limitations of institutional transplantation. Editor(s): Jong, Martin de; Lalenis, Konstantinos; Mamadouh, Virginie. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 313 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 313
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010491
- ISBN
- 9781402010491
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.47
€ 193.47
Hardback. Compiling topics on continuous learning, this book contains a selection of articles addressing four major themes: Designing New Education Models, Preparing Students for Work in the Corporate Arena, Using Technology to Enhance Learning Environments, and Methods to Maximize Student Learning. Editor(s): Bentzen-Bilkvist, Ann; Gijselaers, Wim H.; Milter, Richard G. Series: Educational Innovation in Economics and Business. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010644
- ISBN
- 9781402010644
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.87
€ 192.87
Hardback. Intended for information technology professionals, especially those working on systems integration, databases, decision support systems or electronic commerce. This book is also suitable for middle managers who need to work with information systems and require knowledge of the trends in development methods and applications. Editor(s): Piattini, Mario; Filipe, Joaquim; Braz, Jose. Num Pages: 292 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJQ; UKR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010866
- ISBN
- 9781402010866
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.78
€ 192.78
The Theory and Practice of Institutional Transplantation. Experiences ...
. Ed(S): Jong, Martin De; Lalenis, Konstantin...
Paperback. Provides insights into the empirical experiences of countries adopting policy institutions from other countries, in order to improve the performance or legitimacy of their own institutional structures. This book presents a conceptual framework to grasp the potentials and limitations of institutional transplantation. Editor(s): Jong, Martin de; Lalenis, Konstantinos; Mamadouh, Virginie. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 313 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 313
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011085
- ISBN
- 9781402011085
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 190.99
€ 190.99
Recent Accomplishments in Applied Forest Economics Research
. Ed(S): Helles, Finn; Strange, N.; Wichmann,...
hardcover. Comprises eighteen papers, dealing with the application of economics in forest resource management, wood processing industry and the forest products markets. Many different analytical methods are represented, for example, deterministic and stochastic analysis, single and multi-objective decision making, discounting, simulation, and more. Editor(s): Helles, Finn; Strange, N.; Wichmann, Lars. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAL; RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Boston Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- SKU
- V9781402011276
- ISBN
- 9781402011276
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.01
€ 188.01
Shaping Flexibility in Vocational Education and Training
. Ed(S): Nijhof, Wim J.; Heikkinen, Anja; Nie...
Paperback. Treats flexibility as a system characteristic of Vocational Education and Training (VET), in analyzing key conditions for flexibility. Editor(s): Nijhof, Wim J.; Heikkinen, Anja; Nieuwenhuis, Loek F.M. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNRV; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011467
- ISBN
- 9781402011467
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.75
€ 64.75
hardcover. Talks about strategy and information systems, examining the relationship between these topics and the problems that small businesses face. This book suggests some solutions, principally an approach to crafting strategy, developing processes, and designing information systems to support these processes to be used by the average small business. Num Pages: 180 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJQ; KJVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 459.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Boston Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- SKU
- V9781402011757
- ISBN
- 9781402011757
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.00
€ 127.00
Environmental Policy in an International Perspective
. Ed(S): Marsiliani, Laura; Rauscher, Michael...
Hardback. Contains papers presented at a conference "On the International Dimension of Environmental Policy". This book deals with two issues: international environmental agreements; and environmental policies in open economies. It is useful for students of economics and researchers. Editor(s): Marsiliani, Laura; Rauscher, Michael; Withagen, Cees. Series: Economy and Environment. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 20. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012457
- ISBN
- 9781402012457
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.14
€ 192.14
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Bourgas, Bulgaria from 2 to 11 May 2000 Editor(s): Bley, Dennis; Eremenko, Vitaly A.; Droppo, James G. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPQD; KJMD; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012570
- ISBN
- 9781402012570
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.09
€ 72.09
paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Bourgas, Bulgaria from 2 to 11 May 2000 Editor(s): Bley, Dennis; Eremenko, Vitaly A. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPQD; KJMD; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012587
- ISBN
- 9781402012587
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.84
€ 65.84