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Paperback. This heavily-illustrated book covers recent developments in archaeometry and offers a multidisciplinary approach to reconstructing complex cultural histories. It also presents a detailed history of human development in South America's Nasca region. Editor(s): Reindel, Markus; Wagner, Gunther A. Series: Natural Science in Archaeology. Num Pages: 529 pages, 223 black & white illustrations, 29 black & white tables, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBJK; HD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 807.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 529
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642099540
- ISBN
- 9783642099540
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 239.80
€ 239.80
Hardback. Collects twenty essays that explore how the frontier experience has helped create Latin American national identities and institutions. Using 'frontier' to mean more than 'border,' this work regards frontiers as the geographic zones of interaction between distinct cultures. Editor(s): Rausch, Jane M.; Weber, David J. Series: Jaguar Books on Latin America. Num Pages: 222 pages, suggested readings, suggested films. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLS; HBJK; JFC; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 22. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842024778
- ISBN
- 9780842024778
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.26
€ 159.26
Mexican Studies in the History and Philosophy of Science
. Ed(S): Ramirez, Santiago; Cohen, Robert S.
Hardback. A collection of papers that represent studies by Mexican philosophers and historians of science. This work presents topics of biology, physics, historical explanation and the historiography of science, and foundations of mathematics. Editor(s): Ramirez, Santiago; Cohen, Robert S. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792334620
- ISBN
- 9780792334620
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.65
€ 122.65
Hardback. Gondwana Landscapes in southern South America Editor(s): Rabassa, Jorge; Ollier, Cliff. Series: Springer Earth System Sciences. Num Pages: 545 pages, 102 black & white illustrations, 211 colour illustrations, 25 black & white tables, biogr. BIC Classification: 1KLS; RBGD; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1099.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 545
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400777019
- ISBN
- 9789400777019
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.44
€ 242.44
Darwin, Darwinism and Conservation in the Galapagos Islands: The Legac...
. Ed(S): Quiroga, Diego; Sevilla, Ana Maria
hardcover. Editor(s): Quiroga, Diego; Sevilla, Ana Maria. Series: Social and Ecological Interactions in the Galapagos Islands. Num Pages: 179 pages, 6 colour illustrations, 4 black & white tables, 5 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSEG; PSAJ; RNC; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 179
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- SKU
- V9783319340500
- ISBN
- 9783319340500
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.93
€ 142.93
Hardback. Community Action for Conservation: Mexican Experiences Editor(s): Porter-Bolland, Luciana; Ruiz-Mallen, Isabel; Camacho-Benavides, Claudia; McCandless, Susannah R. Num Pages: 179 pages, 13 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 179
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461479550
- ISBN
- 9781461479550
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.34
€ 184.34
hardcover. This book addresses a variety of regional humor traditions such as exploitation cinema, Brazilian chanchada, the Cantinflas heritage, the comedy of manners and light sexuality, iconic figures and characters, as well as a variety of humor registers evident in different Latin American films. Editor(s): Poblete, Juan; Suarez, Juana. Series: New Directions in Latino American Cultures. Num Pages: 279 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; APFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Number of pages
- 279
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137549457
- ISBN
- 9781137549457
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.01
€ 64.01
hardcover. This is the first English-language book-length text to trace the development of bioethics in the Ibero-American context. Coverage is given to many countries within Latin America with an aim to present the historical development of bioethics therein. Editor(s): Pessini, Leo; Barchifontaine, Christian de Paul de; Stepke, Fernando Lolas. Translator(s): Bulcock, Jennifer; Sobral, Adail; Goncalves, Maria Stella. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 397 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLS; PSAD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 397
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402093494
- ISBN
- 9781402093494
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.08
€ 130.08
Improving Access and Quality of Public Services in Latin America
. Ed(S): Perry, Guillermo; Angelescu-Naqvi, R...
Hardback. Editor(s): Perry, Guillermo; Angelescu-Naqvi, Ramona. Series: Latin American Political Economy. Num Pages: 188 pages, 32 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; JPP; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137593436
- ISBN
- 9781137593436
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.41
€ 121.41
Paperback. Editor(s): Perez-Espejo, Rosario H.; Constantino-Toto, Roberto M.; Davila-Ibanez, Hilda R. Series: SpringerBriefs in Environment, Security, Development and Peace. Num Pages: 269 pages, 72 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; RNFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 421.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 269
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319288222
- ISBN
- 9783319288222
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.35
€ 63.35
The Brazilian Economy Today. Towards a New Socio-Economic Model?.
. Ed(S): Pereira, Anthony W.; Mattei, Lauro; ...
Hardback. Pereira and Mattei bring contributors together in this exciting volume to further understanding about the recent Brazilian Economic Development Model and discuss the related social conditions. The authors analyze both the political economy and social public policies to highlight new opportunities to create a sustainable development model. Editor(s): Pereira, Anthony W.; Mattei, Lauro; LeCouteur, Amanda. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137549808
- ISBN
- 9781137549808
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.07
€ 122.07
Hardback. Provides a comprehensive overview of human history from two million years ago to the historic period. This volume focuses on South America. Editor(s): Peregrine, Peter N.; Ember, Melvin. Num Pages: 379 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBG; HBLA; HD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1289.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 379
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306462610
- ISBN
- 9780306462610
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.16
€ 190.16
Hardback. Since the limnological research on the man-made Brokopondo Reservoir in the 1960s, numerous data has been collected on the ecology of Surinam rivers and swamps. This book is a compilation of this data; it is a survey of the aquatic ecology of one of the peripheral areas of Amazonia. Editor(s): Ouboter, Paul E.; de Kom, Anton (University of Suriname, Paramaribo, Suriname). Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 326 pages, 49 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSBZ; PSPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 28. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792324089
- ISBN
- 9780792324089
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.64
€ 190.64
Paperback. Covering a broad time frame, from circa 1200 BCE to the sixteenth century, including recent ethnography, this volume endeavors to contextualize violence and violent acts within the matrix of indigenous thought and culture. Editor(s): Orr, Heather; Koontz, Rex. Series: Ideas, Debates, and Perspectives. Num Pages: 398 pages, col insert. BIC Classification: 1KLC; HDDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA United States
- Number of pages
- 398
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781931745581
- ISBN
- 9781931745581
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.63
€ 21.63
Biology and Biotechnology of Patagonian Microorganisms
. Ed(S): Olivera, Nelda Lila; Libkind, Diego;...
Hardback. Editor(s): Olivera, Nelda Lila; Libkind, Diego; Donati, Edgardo. Num Pages: 360 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, 37 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSA; PSG; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319427997
- ISBN
- 9783319427997
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.86
€ 186.86
Hardback. This clearly written and informative book explores effects of race and culture factors in the US-Mexican relations. Editor(s): O, Jaime Rodriguez; Vincent, Kathryn; Rodriguez O., Jaime E. Series: Latin American Silhouettes. Num Pages: 192 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLCM; HBTB; JFC; JFF; JFSL1; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 169 x 16. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842026734
- ISBN
- 9780842026734
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.54
€ 160.54
hardcover. Proceedings of the 1991 Conference on the Southwest Economy sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Editor(s): O'Driscoll, Gerald P., Jr. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; 1KLS; KCLT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1150.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1993rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792392910
- ISBN
- 9780792392910
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.19
€ 126.19
Paperback. Traces Brazil's singular character, exploring both the remarkable richness and cohesion of the national culture, and the contradictions and tensions that have developed over time. This book includes several chapters that explore Brazilian identity through the interlinked concepts of texts, facts, sights, and sounds. Editor(s): Nava, Carmen; Lauerhass, Ludwig, Jr. Series: Latin American Silhouettes. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; GTB; JFC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742537576
- ISBN
- 9780742537576
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.08
€ 60.08
Hardback. Traces Brazil's singular character, exploring both the remarkable richness and cohesion of the national culture, and the contradictions and tensions that have developed over time. This book includes several chapters that explore Brazilian identity through the interlinked concepts of texts, facts, sights, and sounds. Editor(s): Nava, Carmen; Lauerhass, Ludwig, Jr. Series: Latin American Silhouettes. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; GTB; JFC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742537569
- ISBN
- 9780742537569
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.78
€ 156.78
Hardback. This book examines the capybara, a neotropical mammal that has the highest potential for production and domestication. It collects the work of over 45 authors from nine different countries. Editor(s): Moreira, Jose Roberto; Ferraz, Katia Maria P. M. B.; Herrera, Emilio A.; Macdonald, David W. Num Pages: 422 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; PSVW7; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 818.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 422
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461439998
- ISBN
- 9781461439998
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 270.91
€ 270.91
Soil Biodiversity in Amazonian and Other Brazilian Ecosystems
. Ed(S): Moreira, F. M. S. (Federal Universit...
hardcover. Reviews soil biodiversity and related ecological processes in one of the key biodiversity hotspots, the Amazon, and nearby regions of Brazil. This book covers both the tropical savannah and rainforests. Chapters describe the biology, ecology, taxonomy, geographic distribution and sampling methods for the important soil functional groups. Editor(s): Moreira, F. M. S. (Federal University of Lavras, Brazil); Siqueira, J. O. (Federal University of Lavras, Brazil); Brussaard, L. (Wageningen University, The Netherlands). Num Pages: 304 pages, col. ill. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; PSAF; PSG; RBGB; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930325
- ISBN
- 9781845930325
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 222.40
€ 222.40
hardcover. This work analyzes the foreign policies of 18 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Assessing the discipline, the introduction develops a common framework that compares the relevant explanatory weight of foreign policy determinants individual, state, and international level for each country Editor(s): Mora, Frank O.; Hey, Jeanne A. K. Num Pages: 432 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KJ; 1KL; GTB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 29. Weight in Grams: 671.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742516007
- ISBN
- 9780742516007
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.77
€ 181.77
Paperback. Offers an assessment of the complex elements needed to structure air quality policy in the 21st century using the Mexico City Metropolitan Area as a case study. This book provides a list of policy recommendations, emphasizing the value of integrated assessment and a long-term perspective. Editor(s): Molina, Luisa T.; Molina, Mario J. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 695.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005077
- ISBN
- 9781402005077
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.51
€ 123.51
Hardback. Features experts in atmospheric sciences, human health, economics, social and political sciences contributing to an assessment of the complex elements needed to structure air quality policy in the 21st century. This analysis is developed through a case study of the Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Editor(s): Molina, Luisa T.; Molina, Mario J. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 852.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004520
- ISBN
- 9781402004520
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.54
€ 124.54