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Paperback. This ethnographic study of prostitution in the metropolitan city of Dalian, China, explores the lives of rural migrant women working as karaoke bar hostesses, delving into the interplay of gender politics, nationalism, and power relationships that inhere in practices of birth control, disease control, and control of women's bodies. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHB; JHM; JHMC; PNN; RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349380466
- ISBN
- 9781349380466
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.07
€ 64.07
Paperback. Drawing on ethno-anthropological fieldwork, this book considers issues of identity and belonging in Europe from a consciously emic perspective. The book explores issuessuch asborders, migration, economic organization, heritage, and the politics and practice of developing cultural understanding." Num Pages: 236 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHB; JHM; JHMC; RBG; RG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 309.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349520602
- ISBN
- 9781349520602
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Condition: New
€ 122.12
€ 122.12
Hardback. Presents the alternative perspectives of developing countries on opportunities to benefit from the current and emerging global negotiations, institutions, and mechanisms to address climate change. This book provides basic information, analysis, and interpretation of various aspects relevant to climate change. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 304 pages, 47 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; RBP; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 603.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402001048
- ISBN
- 9781402001048
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.67
€ 124.67
Mathematical and Physical Modelling of Microwave Scattering and Polari...
Kozlov, A.I.; Ligthart, L. P.; Logvin, A.I. (...
Hardback. Radar technology is increasingly being used to monitor the environment. This monograph provides a review of polarimetric radar techniques for remote sensing. It covers the basics of mathematical, statistical modelling as well as physical modelling based on radiowave scattering theory. Series: Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing. Num Pages: 432 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RB; RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 785.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402001222
- ISBN
- 9781402001222
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.50
€ 195.50
Hardback. This text presents a view of the state of tsunami research at the end of the 20th century. It displays progress both in data recovery and reconstructions of historical tsunamis and in detailed examination of disasters. Editor(s): Hebenstreit, Gerald T. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 282 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; RBKC; RNR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402002038
- ISBN
- 9781402002038
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.52
€ 124.52
Hardback. A book on the oceanography of the Adriatic Sea. It is a synthesis between the physical oceanography of the Adriatic Sea, its water masses, overall circulation and regional dynamics as well as its connection to the rest of the Mediterranean Sea. Editor(s): Cushman-Roisin, Benoit; Gacic, Miroslav (Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale, Trieste, Italy); Poulain, Pierre-Marie (Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale, Trieste, Italy); Artegiani, Antonio (Istituto di Recerche sulla Pesca Maritima, Ancona, Italy). Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QSM; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402002250
- ISBN
- 9781402002250
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 221.01
€ 221.01
Paperback. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVJ; RBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402003738
- ISBN
- 9781402003738
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.63
€ 64.63
Hydrological Dimensioning and Operation of Reservoirs
Nagy, Imre V.; Asante-Duah, D. Kofi; Zsuffa, ...
Hardback. Elaborates some very important concepts, tools, and methodologies that can be used to help resolve multiple reservoir capacity allocation problems in a consistent, efficient, and cost-effective way. This book is of interest to practising hydrologists, water resources systems analysts, and civil engineers. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 239 pages, 14 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBK; RNF; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 13. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004384
- ISBN
- 9781402004384
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.18
€ 126.18
Hardback. Covers such diverse areas as shifts in precipitation patterns in a global climate, the implications for floods or drought, and considerations of managing water resources stressed by poor management practices, overexploitation, and climatic change. This book is intended for advanced academic research, from PhD or post-doctoral levels and beyond. Editor(s): Beniston, Martin. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 504 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 912.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004445
- ISBN
- 9781402004445
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.33
€ 250.33
hardcover. Proceedings of a workshop organized by the Center for Development Research at the University of Bonn (ZEF Bonn), Germany, 7-10 June 1999 Editor(s): Martius, Christopher; Tiessen, Holm; Vlek, Paul L. G. Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; RBGB; RBGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2002nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004551
- ISBN
- 9781402004551
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.12
€ 130.12
Improved Understanding of Past Climatic Variability from Early Daily E...
. Ed(S): Camuffo, D.; Jones, P. D.
Hardback. Reports the data and the metadata of the seven longest European series of temperature and pressure observations, dating back to the 18th century. This book provides an opportunity to study climate change starting prior to the period of the industrial era. It includes a CD-ROM and is useful for meteorologists, climate and environmental scientists. Editor(s): Camuffo, D.; Jones, P. D. Num Pages: 392 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKC; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 875.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005565
- ISBN
- 9781402005565
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.05
€ 190.05
Paperback. The Foraminifera constitute the most diverse group of shelled microorganisms in modern seas. This book deals with the systematics, cell biology, chamber construction, biogeography, ecology, shell geochemistry, and taphonomy of these fascinating protists. It is suitable for graduate students. Num Pages: 382 pages, 52 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 251 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005985
- ISBN
- 9781402005985
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 103.07
€ 103.07
Integration of Earth Science Research on the Turkish and Greek 1999 Ea...
. Ed(S): Gorur, Naci; Papadopoulos, Gerassimo...
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Seminar on Integration of Earth Science Research on the Turkish and Greek 1999 Earthquakes and Needs for Future Cooperative Research, held in Istanbul, Turkey from 14-17 May 2000 Editor(s): Gorur, Naci; Papadopoulos, Gerassimos A. (Institute of Geodynamics, National Observatory of Athens, Greece); Okay, Nilgun. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 207
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006531
- ISBN
- 9781402006531
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.52
€ 127.52
Hardback. Deals with landform and sediment associations in cold regions, and their transformations over time and space in response to changing environments. This work emphasises landscapes that are formed or constrained by cold conditions. It discusses examples from high mountain and glacierized environments, from cold lowlands and coasts. Editor(s): Hewitt, Kenneth; Byrne, Mary-Louise; English, Michael; Young, Gordon. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006630
- ISBN
- 9781402006630
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.15
€ 128.15
Hardback. Focuses on specific issues related to the chemistry of polluted atmospheres. This book covers areas such as modelling, emission inventories, chemical transformation as well as transport of pollutants on an urban/regional scale. It is aimed at advanced researchers in tropospheric chemistry, from the PhD or post-doctoral levels and beyond. Editor(s): Seiler, W.; Becker, K. H.; Schaller, E. Num Pages: 492 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1004.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from JOURNAL OF ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY,
- Number of pages
- 492
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006944
- ISBN
- 9781402006944
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.67
€ 190.67
Hardback. Dealing with electromagnetic resonance phenomena, this book describes a general approach to physical problems, ways to solve them, and properties of the solutions obtained. It focuses on the discussion and interpretation of formal and experimental data and their links to global atmospheric conditions. Series: Modern Approaches in Geophysics. Num Pages: 391 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVJ; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 30. Weight in Grams: 926.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 391
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007545
- ISBN
- 9781402007545
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 275.70
€ 275.70
The East African Great Lakes. Limnology, Palaeolimnology and Biodivers...
. Ed(S): Odada, Eric O.; Olago, Daniel O.
Hardback. Contains research papers presented during the Second International Symposium on the Limnology, Climatology, Palaeoclimatology, and Biodiversity of the African Great Lakes, that was organized by the International Decade for the East African Lakes (IDEAL). This book provides a coverage of the large lakes of the African Rift System. Editor(s): Odada, Eric O.; Olago, Daniel O. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 587 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFG; PSP; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1023.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 587
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007729
- ISBN
- 9781402007729
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.92
€ 251.92
Paperback. Paleomagnetic data are useful in many applications in Earth Science from determining paleocurrent directions to analyzing the long-term behavior of the geomagnetic field. This book draws together the various principles and practices within paleomagnetism. It includes many practical examples that illustrate various applications of paleomagnetism. Series: Modern Approaches in Geophysics. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008504
- ISBN
- 9781402008504
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.10
€ 65.10
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on The Issyk-Kul Lake: Evaluation of the Environmental State and its Remediation, held in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyz Republic, on 25-28 September 2000 Editor(s): Klerkz, Jean; Imanackunov, Beishen. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 286 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FCK; PSPF; RBKF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 619.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008993
- ISBN
- 9781402008993
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.21
€ 188.21
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on The Issyk-Kul Lake: Evaluation of the Environmental State and its Remediation, held in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyz Republic, on 25-28 September 2000 Editor(s): Klerkz, Jean; Imanackunov, Beishen. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 286 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FCK; PSPF; RBKF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009006
- ISBN
- 9781402009006
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 187.57
€ 187.57