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Hardback. Choice no-fault has emerged as a popular but controversial proposal for addressing the problem of high automobile insurance rates. This volume covers topics ranging from the impact of choice no-fault on accidents and driving behavior, to the effects of choice on medical care usage, to alternative approaches for resolving accidents. Editor(s): Lascher, Edward L.; Powers, Michael R. Series: Huebner International Series on Risk, Insurance and Economic Security. Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792374671
- ISBN
- 9780792374671
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.79
€ 134.79
paperback. Editor(s): Lassiter, Matthew; Crespino, Joseph. Num Pages: 360 pages, 28 black and white halftone illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBF; 1KBBS; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195384758
- ISBN
- 9780195384758
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.41
€ 58.41
Hardback. "Fighting the Forces" explores the struggle to create meaning in an impressive example of popular culture, the television series phenomenon "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". These essays analyze the social and culture issues implicit in the series and place it in its literary context. Editor(s): Lavery, David; Wilcox, Rhonda V. Num Pages: 320 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPR; APT; JFD; KNTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742516809
- ISBN
- 9780742516809
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.83
€ 184.83
Hardback. Editor(s): Lavigne, Carlen; Marcovitch, Heather. Num Pages: 258 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; APT; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Lexington Books United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739146729
- ISBN
- 9780739146729
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.27
€ 164.27
High Latitude Rain Forests and Associated Ecosystems of the West Coast...
. Ed(S): Lawford, R.G.; Alaback, P.; Fuentes,...
Hardback. Regional intercomparisons between ecosystems on different continents can be a powerful tool to better understand the ways in which ecosystems respond to global change. This book presents research on West Coast forest and river ecology, and compares ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest with those of South America. Editor(s): Lawford, R.G.; Alaback, P.; Fuentes, E. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 436 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; PSAF; PSTS; PSVS; RGBL; RNKH; RNPD; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 436
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387944876
- ISBN
- 9780387944876
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.69
€ 202.69
Editor(s): Lawlor, Peter Augustine; Smith, Brian A. Series: Political Companions to Great American Authors. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; DSK; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813141886
- ISBN
- 9780813141886
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.51
€ 62.51
Hardback. Through historical analysis and comparisons with Germany and Japan, this book focuses on the microeconomics of corporate investment behaviour, and the macroeconomics of household saving behaviour in the US. It analyzes the factors which have influenced corporate investment since the 1980s. Editor(s): Lazonick, William; O'Sullivan, Mary. Series: Jerome Levy Economics Institute. Num Pages: 323 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1FPJ; 1KBB; KCLF; KFFH; KJMV1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 611.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 323
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333777572
- ISBN
- 9780333777572
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.31
€ 128.31
paperback. Documentaries have dominated Canada's film production and have been crucial to the formation of Canada's cinematic identity. This volume will be an indispensable companion for anyone seriously interested in Canadian film studies. Editor(s): Leach, Jim; Sloniowski, Jeanette. Series: Heritage. Num Pages: 264 pages, 20 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJ; APF; HBT; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802082992
- ISBN
- 9780802082992
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 39.95
€ 44.99
€ 39.95
Hardback. Documentaries have dominated Canada's film production and have been crucial to the formation of Canada's cinematic identity. This volume will be an indispensable companion for anyone seriously interested in Canadian film studies. Editor(s): Leach, Jim; Sloniowski, Jeanette. Series: Heritage. Num Pages: 256 pages, 20 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJ; APF; HBT; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 515.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802047328
- ISBN
- 9780802047328
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.32
€ 74.32
Hardback. International Perspectives on Climate Change Editor(s): Leal Filho, Walter; Alves, Fatima; Caeiro, Sandra S.; Azeiteiro, Ulisses M. Series: Climate Change Management. Num Pages: 316 pages, 69 black & white illustrations, 38 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; KCN; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319044880
- ISBN
- 9783319044880
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.93
€ 128.93
Hardback. Many Americans view the government as the saviour of the environment. This work explores how the political process can adversely impact the quality of the environment and argues that the government's track record in managing natural resources is abysmal. Case studies are included. Editor(s): Leal, Donald R.; Meiners, Roger E. Series: The Political Economy Forum. Num Pages: 240 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; KCN; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742521803
- ISBN
- 9780742521803
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.12
€ 199.12
Paperback. Many Americans view the government as the saviour of the environment. This work explores how the political process can adversely impact the quality of the environment and argues that the government's track record in managing natural resources is abysmal. Case studies are included. Editor(s): Leal, Donald R.; Meiners, Roger E. Series: The Political Economy Forum. Num Pages: 240 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; KCN; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 148 x 12. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742521810
- ISBN
- 9780742521810
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.86
€ 76.86
Hardback. African Americans have specific health issues such as a higher cancer, diabetes and infant mortality rate. The contributions to this comprehensive handbook analyze the demography of the African American population, and outline potentially positive responses. Editor(s): Lemelle, Anthony J.; Reed, Wornie L.; Taylor, Sandra E. Num Pages: 289 pages, 18 black & white illustrations, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; MBN; MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 753.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 289
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441996152
- ISBN
- 9781441996152
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.07
€ 130.07
hardcover. Here for the first time is a wide-ranging collection of essays by white faculty who explore the unique goals, successes, and challenges they encounter in choosing the unusual position of the 'other' in a higher education environment dedicated first and foremost to the empowerment of Black Americans. Editor(s): Lenoar, Foster; Guyden, Janet A.; Miller, Andrea L. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL1; JFSL3; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847694600
- ISBN
- 9780847694600
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.17
€ 168.17
Paperback. Here for the first time is a wide-ranging collection of essays by white faculty who explore the unique goals, successes, and challenges they encounter in choosing the unusual position of the 'other' in a higher education environment dedicated first and foremost to the empowerment of Black Americans. Editor(s): Lenoar, Foster; Guyden, Janet A.; Miller, Andrea L. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL1; JFSL3; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 147 x 11. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847694617
- ISBN
- 9780847694617
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.50
€ 66.50
Hardback. Editor(s): Leonard, David J.; King, Professor C. Richard. Series: Perspectives on a Multiracial America. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 161 x 23. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442206779
- ISBN
- 9781442206779
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.44
€ 164.44
Commodified and Criminalized: New Racism and African Americans in Cont...
. Ed(S): Leonard, David J.; King, Professor C...
paperback. Editor(s): Leonard, David J.; King, Professor C. Richard. Series: Perspectives on a Multiracial America. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; JHBS; WS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 229 x 10. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442206786
- ISBN
- 9781442206786
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.52
€ 54.52
Hardback. American things, American material culture, and American archaeology are the themes of this book. The authors use goods made in America to illuminate issues such as racism, sexism, and regional bias. Contributors utilize data about everyday objects, from tin cans to namebrand items. Editor(s): Leone, Mark P.; Potter, Parker B. Series: Contributions to Global Historical Archaeology. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HD; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 1220.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306460678
- ISBN
- 9780306460678
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.81
€ 132.81
The Recovery of Meaning. Historical Archaeology in the Eastern United ...
. Ed(S): Leone, Mark P.; Potter, Parker B.
Paperback. This collection uses the historical archaeology of the eastern United States to explore social life, religion, and ideology. A new prologue by Mark Leone defines the elements of culture and identifies those parts of the concept that are important to historical archaeologists. Editor(s): Leone, Mark P.; Potter, Parker B. Series: Ewp Foundations of Archaeology. Num Pages: 516 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Eliot Werner Publications Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 516
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780971958739
- ISBN
- 9780971958739
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.85
€ 66.85
Internationalizing the Psychology Curriculum in the United States
. Ed(S): Leong, Frederick; Marsella, Anthony ...
hardcover. This book describes how economic, political and social factors in different countries affect the science and practice of psychology. It offers recommendations on how the various psychology specialties can be updated to reflect a multicultural viewpoint. Editor(s): Leong, Frederick; Marsella, Anthony J.; Leach, Mark M.; Pickren, Wade E. Series: International and Cultural Psychology. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JM; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 695.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461400721
- ISBN
- 9781461400721
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.35
€ 129.35
Paperback. McGaw; Joy Parr, Simon Fraser University. Editor(s): Lerner, Nina E.; Oldenziel, Ruth; Mohun, Arwen P. Num Pages: 480 pages, 26, 26 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; JFSJ; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 151 x 227 x 31. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801872594
- ISBN
- 9780801872594
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 37.33
€ 44.99
€ 37.33
Paperback. In this volume students of colour relate their first-hand experiences with educational systems and campus living conditions. Their narratives provide an inside perspective that should be useful to those working on diversity issues who are trying to improve institutional culture and policy. Editor(s): Lesage, Julia; Ferber, Abby L.; Storrs, Debbie; Wong, Donna. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL1; JNK; JNMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 144 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742500808
- ISBN
- 9780742500808
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.84
€ 74.84
hardcover. A reference that draws on the authors' personal teaching file of cases from the Adult Drug Court in California. It offers an insight into the drug court system and the medical problems of drug court patients. Editor(s): Lessenger, James E. (Morinda Medical Group); Roper, Glade F. Num Pages: 486 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 814.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 486
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387714325
- ISBN
- 9780387714325
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.04
€ 109.04
Hardback. The breakup of the Pangean super-continent in the Triassic-Jurassic age left great rift basins with a record of the physical and biological conditions of the time. This title discusses the data concerning structural geology, tectonics and colcanisms of CAM. Editor(s): LeTourneau, Peter M.; Olsen, Paul E. Num Pages: 240 pages, 93 line, 10 H/T. BIC Classification: 1KB; 3B; RBG; RBX; RGBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 19. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231111621
- ISBN
- 9780231111621
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.73
€ 148.73