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Hardback. Analyses the knowledge, beliefs and behaviours that comprise the environmental attitudes of young people in the Asia-Pacific region and the cultural, political and educational contexts that have shaped them. Editor(s): Fien, John; Yencken, David; Sykes, Helen. Series: Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns & Prospects. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 1M; JNKD; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009440
- ISBN
- 9781402009440
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.90
€ 126.90
The Quality of Life in Korea. Comparative and Dynamic Perspectives.
. Ed(S): Shin, Doh Chull; Rutkowki, Conrad P....
Hardback. Examines the objective and subjective qualities of Korean life from comparative and dynamic perspectives. This volume presents non-Western policy alternatives to enhancing the quality of citizens' lives, distinguishing Korea as an Asian model of economic prosperity and democracy. It is intended for those interested in developments in Korea. Editor(s): Shin, Doh Chull; Rutkowki, Conrad P.; Park, Chong-Min. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 537 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPKS; JHMC; JHMP; M; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 940.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 537
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009471
- ISBN
- 9781402009471
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.00
€ 251.00
hardcover. Focuses on the hazard and the vulnerability aspects of floods. This book addresses floods in South Asia from a multidisciplinary approach. It suggests that flood control and management focused on structural solutions using embankments and reservoirs are insufficient. Editor(s): Monirul, Mirza M. (Qader Adaptation and Impacts Research Group (AIRG), University of Toronto, Canada); Dixit, Ajaya; Nishat, Ainun (IUCN-World Conservation Union, Dhaka, Bangladesh). Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FK; 1FM; GPS; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 493.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010682
- ISBN
- 9781402010682
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.42
€ 127.42
Hardback. Explores the relationship between education and the molding of modern immigrant societies through case studies of either Asian migrants or Asian immigrant societies. This book examines the schools, kinds of education, and effects of education policies. Editor(s): Charney, Michael W.; Yeoh, Brenda S. A.; Kiong, Tong Chee. Series: Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns & Prospects. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; JH; JNSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402013362
- ISBN
- 9781402013362
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.89
€ 127.89
Challenges to Asian Urbanization in the 21st Century
. Ed(S): Dutt, Ashok K.; Noble, A. G. (Dept. ...
Hardback. Brings forth the nature and characteristics of 21st century Asian urbanization. This title provides a basic framework, particularly as it relates to the patterns, characteristics and problems associated with urbanization. It discusses urban structural models in relation to their applicability and non-applicability. Editor(s): Dutt, Ashok K.; Noble, A. G. (Dept. of Geography and Planning, The University of Akron, OH, USA); Venugopal, G.; Subbiah, S. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 3JM; JFSG; JHBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402015762
- ISBN
- 9781402015762
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.22
€ 193.22
Hardback. Addresses thorny bioethical issues from comprehensive Asian perspectives and different from the western paradigm of bioethics. This book covers many topics including the intellectual foundation of Asian bioethics, bioethics and Asian culture, life and death, euthanasia and end-of-life care in Asia. It also discusses moral diversity in Asia. Editor(s): Qiu, Ren-Zong. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 242 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 537.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017957
- ISBN
- 9781402017957
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.83
€ 191.83
Hardback. East Asia is of interest because this region has experienced, on average, the highest economic growth rates in the world during this period. This book presents a collection of papers which examine the evolution of small and medium enterprises (hereafter SMEs) in East Asia. Editor(s): Urata, Shujiro; Iqbal, Muhammad. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FP; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; 3JM; KCA; KCM; KJVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 657.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMICS, 18:1-3,
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402070471
- ISBN
- 9781402070471
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.32
€ 130.32
Hardback. Presents a theoretical-based comprehensive analysis of economic consequences of government deficits and fiscal reform in Japan. This book evaluates the movement of Japanese fiscal reform and government deficit. It points out that the long-run structural fiscal reform is more important than the short-run Keynesian fiscal policy in Japan. Editor(s): Ihori, Toshihiro; Sato, Masakazu. Series: Research Monographs in Japan-U.S.Business and Economics. Num Pages: 171 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; KCB; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 171
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402070969
- ISBN
- 9781402070969
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.58
€ 126.58
Hardback. Aims to contribute to the knowledge base of management within the Chinese context. This title presents a mapping of research on management in PRC, and offers theoretical insights for cross-context, institutional, and behavioral studies. Editor(s): Tsui, Anne S.; Lau, Chung-Ming. Num Pages: 510 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCL; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 510
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402070990
- ISBN
- 9781402070990
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.57
€ 250.57
Hardback. One cannot exaggerate the importance of estimating how international trade responds to changes in income and prices. But there is a tension between whether one should use models that fit the data but that contradict certain aspects of the underlying theory. This book offers one practical approach to deal with this tension. Series: Advanced Studies in Theoretical and Applied Econometrics. Num Pages: 147 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 1KBB; KCH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 393.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 147
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402071591
- ISBN
- 9781402071591
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.03
€ 126.03
Hardback. Attempts to make an empirical contribution to the literature on the movements of stock prices in major economies, that is, Germany, Japan, the UK and the USA. This volume uses the cross-correlation function (CCF) approach to analyze the stock market. It analyzes the relationship between stock prices and exchange rates. Series: Research Monographs in Japan-U.S.Business and Economics. Num Pages: 131 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DFG; 1FPJ; 1KBB; KCL; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 165 x 17. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 131
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402075179
- ISBN
- 9781402075179
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.82
€ 124.82
Hardcover. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; GTB; KJK; KNPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 269
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403911285
- ISBN
- 9781403911285
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.47
€ 124.47
Paperback. This book offers a concise history of US policy in Iraq since 1990 and how it has evolved over two decades. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 1KBB; 3JJPR; 3JM; HB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405198998
- ISBN
- 9781405198998
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.89
€ 45.89
Those interested in debates about health care in Japan, the United States, and other countries, and especially scholars of comparative political development, will appreciate and learn from Yamagishi's study. Num Pages: 208 pages, 6, 6 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; 3JJH; 3JJP; JHB; JPB; MBPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421400686
- ISBN
- 9781421400686
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.42
€ 73.42
Paperback. In the process, Altaf introduces into the development conversation the human dimension that most frameworks have neglected to their detriment. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKP; JPS; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 226 x 15. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421401386
- ISBN
- 9781421401386
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.12
€ 34.12
She explores its role in China's border disputes in the South China Sea and with Russia and India; in diplomacy in the UN Security Council over Iran, Sudan, and Myanmar; and in China's handling of challenges to the legitimacy of its regime from Taiwan, Xinjiang, and Japan. Num Pages: 264 pages, 4, 4 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPA; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421405636
- ISBN
- 9781421405636
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.66
€ 55.66
Howard, Muzammil M. Hussain, Rebecca MacKinnon, Patrick Meier, Evgeny Morozov, Xiao Qiang, Rafal Rohozinski, Mehdi Yahyanejad Editor(s): Diamond, Larry; Plattner, Marc F. Series: A Journal of Democracy Book. Num Pages: 208 pages, 2, 2 figures. BIC Classification: 1FB; 3JMG; JFD; JPHV; JPW; UBJ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421405674
- ISBN
- 9781421405674
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.86
€ 62.86
Hardcover. Acomprehensive look at what Japan must do to revive its stagnant economy and forge a future that works. Editor(s): Salsberg, Brian; Chandler, Clay; Chhor, Heang. Num Pages: 464 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; KCZ; KJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1086.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421540863
- ISBN
- 9781421540863
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 36.58
€ 42.99
€ 36.58
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- National Geographic Society United States
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781426205330
- ISBN
- 9781426205330
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 41.54
€ 42.99
€ 41.54
The Call of Everest: The History, Science, and Future of the World's T...
Anker, Conrad, McDonald, Bernadette, Breashea...
Hardcover. In 1963, the American Mount Everest Expedition made history as first American venture to successfully scale the legendary peak, and also as the first successful climb up the hazardous West Ridge. This title explores the history, culture, and science of the world's tallest peak - its ancient meaning, and its future in a world of disappearing ice. Num Pages: 304 pages, 180 Colour Photographs, 20 Maps. BIC Classification: 1FKAH; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 310 x 241 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- National Geographic
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781426210167
- ISBN
- 9781426210167
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 36.18
€ 37.99
€ 36.18
Num Pages: 232 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPCW; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442204799
- ISBN
- 9781442204799
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.22
€ 130.22
Hardcover. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 3JMC; BM; HBJF; HBLX; HBWS5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442208766
- ISBN
- 9781442208766
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 24.14
€ 26.99
€ 24.14
Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; BM; JKVP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442212220
- ISBN
- 9781442212220
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.07
€ 89.07
Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; HRH; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442214774
- ISBN
- 9781442214774
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.98
€ 78.98