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Anthropology
hardcover. Presents a comprehensive overview of the field of education as viewed from a sociological perspective. This title also presents theoretical and empirical research on major educational issues and analyzes the social processes that govern schooling, and the role of schools in and their impact on contemporary society. Editor(s): Hallinan, Maureen T. Series: Handbooks of Sociology and Social Research. Num Pages: 588 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 33. Weight in Grams: 3010.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 588
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2000th Edition
- SKU
- V9780306462382
- ISBN
- 9780306462382
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.81
€ 77.81
Hardback. Is history more than (in Boswell's words) a 'chronological series of remarkable events'? Does it have a pattern? Is it fraught with 'meaning'? Can we discern its trends? What determines its course? This book explores these issues, which have intrigued - and bedeviled - historians for centuries. Num Pages: 307 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBA; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 307
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306462726
- ISBN
- 9780306462726
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.18
€ 134.18
Paperback. Is history more than (in Boswell's words) a 'chronological series of remarkable events'? Does it have a pattern? Is it fraught with 'meaning'? Can we discern its trends? What determines its course? This book explores these issues. Num Pages: 307 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBA; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 307
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306462733
- ISBN
- 9780306462733
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 131.32
€ 131.32
Hardback. Proceedings of the Symposium on Molecular Anthropology in the 21st Century, held during the 14th International Congress of the Association of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences, 26 July to 1 August, 1998, in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA Editor(s): Papiha, Surinder Singh; Deka, Ranjan; Chakraborty, Ranajit. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHM; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 747.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306462955
- ISBN
- 9780306462955
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.03
€ 196.03
Hardback. Proceedings of an International Conference on Prehistoric Iberia: Genetics, Anthropology, and Linguistics, held November 16-17, 1998, in Madrid, Spain. Editor(s): Arnaiz-Villena, Antonio (Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain). Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 1QDA; HBJD; HBLA; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 16. Weight in Grams: 1610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306463648
- ISBN
- 9780306463648
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.39
€ 135.39
Reconstructing Behavior in the Primate Fossil Record
. Ed(S): Plavcan, J. Michael; Kay, Richard F....
Hardback. Addresses the topic of reconstructing behavior in the primate fossil record. The authors review not only the types of evidence that can be used to reconstruct behavior, but also the limitations of the evidence, only emphasizing the weakness of behavioral reconstruction as a basis and inspiration for further research. Editor(s): Plavcan, J. Michael; Kay, Richard F.; Jungers, William L. (State University of New York at Stony Brook, USA); Van Schaik, Carel P. Series: Advances in Primatology. Num Pages: 450 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHMP; PSVW79; PSX; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 32. Weight in Grams: 2380.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306466045
- ISBN
- 9780306466045
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 205.48
€ 205.48
Hardback. Proposes that the four earliest British North American colonies in the United States promoted the development of distinct regional identities and that this cultural legacy affected identity development as well as behavioral patterns differently in each region. This work compares data from the North American colonies to the situation in England. Series: Path in Psychology. Num Pages: 194 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHM; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306466502
- ISBN
- 9780306466502
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.97
€ 127.97
Hardback. Part of the "Developments in Primatology" book series, many of the papers in this volume were first presented at the Third International Great Apes of the World Conference, held July 3-6, 1998 in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Editor(s): Galdikas, Birute M. F.; Briggs, Nancy Erickson; Sheeran, Lori K.; Shapiro, Gary L. (Orangutan Foundation International, Los Angeles, CA, USA); Goodall, Jane. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHM; PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1380.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306467578
- ISBN
- 9780306467578
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.17
€ 200.17
Hardback. Presents novel information and insight on research previously studied and discovered. This book provides a useful resource for researchers and scientists in the fields of anthropology, primatology, zoology, and conservation biology. It covers a range of topics related to guenon biology, including evolution, taxonomy, biogeography, and others. Editor(s): Glenn, Mary E.; Cords, Marina. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 438 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHMP; PSVW79; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 34. Weight in Grams: 847.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306473463
- ISBN
- 9780306473463
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.98
€ 251.98
Hardback. Historical archaeology has focused on the study of early military sites and homes of upper class. This work is aimed at historical archaeologists, cultural anthropologists, social historians, and historical sociologists, especially researchers studying the influence of globalization and economic development upon rural regions like Appalachia. Series: Contributions to Global Historical Archaeology. Num Pages: 322 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; 3JF; 3JH; 3JJ; HDD; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306475023
- ISBN
- 9780306475023
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.98
€ 200.98
Hardback. Emphasises the 'special' capacities of primates. Divided into five sections, this book deals with topics about higher cognition and how it is manifested in different species, and also considers aspects of brain structure that might be associated with complex behavior. Editor(s): Rogers, Lesley (Centre for Neuroscience & Animal Behavior, University of New England, Australia); Kaplan, Gisela. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 386 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHMP; PSVP; PSVW; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 175 x 28. Weight in Grams: 942.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306477270
- ISBN
- 9780306477270
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.35
€ 197.35
Hardback. Highlighting the multifaceted nature of bone loss and fragility, this title focuses on themes such as the value of biocultural an evolutionary perspectives in the study of these aspects. It is intended for physical anthropologists, osteologists, bioengineers, and clinicians in rheumatology, orthopedics, and general medicine. Editor(s): Agarwal, Sabrina C.; Stout, Samuel D. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHMP; MNS; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 772.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306477676
- ISBN
- 9780306477676
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.83
€ 129.83
Paperback. Historical archaeology has largely focused on the study of early military sites and homes of upper class. This book is of interest to historical archaeologists, cultural anthropologists, social historians, and historical sociologists, especially researchers studying the influence of globalization and economic development. Series: Contributions to Global Historical Archaeology. Num Pages: 322 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; 3JF; 3JH; 3JJ; HDD; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1120.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306477737
- ISBN
- 9780306477737
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 198.46
€ 198.46
Hardback. Presents a global examination of how a number of societies are regulating religious groups. This title focuses on legal efforts to exert social control over such groups, especially through court cases, but also with selected major legislative attempts to regulate them. Editor(s): Richardson, James T. Series: Critical Issues in Social Justice. Num Pages: 578 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HR; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1302.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 578
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306478864
- ISBN
- 9780306478864
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.78
€ 199.78
Paperback. Presents a global examination of how a number of contemporary societies are regulating religious groups. This book focuses on legal efforts to exert social control over such groups, especially through court cases, but also with selected major legislative attempts to regulate them. Editor(s): Richardson, James T. Series: Critical Issues in Social Justice. Num Pages: 578 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HR; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 31. Weight in Grams: 2320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 578
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306478871
- ISBN
- 9780306478871
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 216.91
€ 216.91
Hardback. Shows that although pastoral settlement is often encouraged by international development agencies and national governments, the social, economic and health consequences of sedentism are not inevitably beneficial. Editor(s): Fratkin, Elliot M.; Roth, Eric Abella. Series: Studies in Human Ecology and Adaptation. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHMC; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 166 x 22. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306485947
- ISBN
- 9780306485947
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.66
€ 188.66
Hardback. Editor(s): Brown, Judith M.; Foot, Rosemary. Series: St Antony's Series. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFN; JHM; JPVH; RGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312097233
- ISBN
- 9780312097233
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.03
€ 128.03
Hardback. Translator(s): Ryan, Michael. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312100704
- ISBN
- 9780312100704
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.15
€ 67.15
Hardback. Num Pages: 307 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHMP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 551.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 307
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312165017
- ISBN
- 9780312165017
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.36
€ 128.36
Hardback. Series: Romanticism in Perspective: Texts, Cultures, Histories. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSB; DSC; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 475.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312212872
- ISBN
- 9780312212872
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.88
€ 127.88