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Modern period, c 1500 onwards

hardcover. The term 'Little Ice Age' was originally used by glaciologists to describe the major glacial advance of the Holocene. Subsequently, the 'Little Ice Age' has come to be associated with a period of advances of European glaciers between about 1450 to 1850. This book presents fresh insights into these subject areas. Editor(s): Ogilvie, Astrid E. J.; Jonsson, Trausti. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JB; 3JD; 3JF; RBGD; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1230.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Reprinted from CLIMATIC CHANGE, 48:1, 2001
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792367963
ISBN
9780792367963
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.86

Hardback. John von Neumann (1903-1957) was undoubtedly one of the scientific geniuses of the 20th century. This volume embraces both historical and systematic analyses of his methodology of mathematical physics, and of the various aspects of his work in the foundations of quantum physics. Editor(s): Redei, Miklos; Stoltzner, Michael. Series: Vienna Circle Institute Yearbook. Num Pages: 382 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJ; PDA; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
382
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792368120
ISBN
9780792368120
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 201.58

Hardback. Linnaeus' mature theodicy, his attempt to reconcile the suffering and evil of the world with the omnipotence and goodness of God, is presented in a condensed form in the final editions of his "Systema Naturae" (1758/68). This title presents his work in the natural sciences. Editor(s): Petry, Michael J. Translator(s): Petry, Michael J. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 504 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JF; HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 885.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792368205
ISBN
9780792368205
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 259.22

Paperback. Brings together studies of a variety of millenarians who were active in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in France, The Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, and eastern Europe. This volume provides much food for thought for students and teachers of early modern ideas, the history of philosophy and religion, and the making of the modern world. Editor(s): Laursen, John Christian; Popkin, Richard H. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 146 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JD; 3JF; HRLB; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 11. Weight in Grams: 395.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
146
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792368472
ISBN
9780792368472
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 152.67

Hardback. The influence of millenarian thinking upon Cromwell's England is well-known. In this collection of essays, the readers endeavour to revise the 'official' story and to trace the influence of millenarian ideas in the science, politics, and everyday life of England and America in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Editor(s): Force, James E.; Popkin, Richard H. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 223 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JD; 3JF; HRLB; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 483.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
223
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792368489
ISBN
9780792368489
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.87

Hardback. Argues that the theme of Mill's life and work was his belief in human improvement and progress. This study defines the importance of Mill's growth ethic and aims to clear up the misinterpretations surrounding his notions of positive and negative freedom, the status of children, the legitimacy of authority, and support for British colonialism. Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; HPCD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792368540
ISBN
9780792368540
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 200.09

Hardback. This work describes the innovations that enabled botany in the 18th-century to emerge as an independent science. This encompassed the development of a reliable system for plant classification and the invention of nomenclature that could be universally understood. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JF; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 467.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
202
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792368861
ISBN
9780792368861
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.61

hardcover. Presents a cross-cultural comparative approach to the art of dyeing and printing with natural dyestuffs in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. This book includes data from the vast historical heritage of natural dyestuffs from a range of European cities, to historiographic insights for the understanding of this technology. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JF; 3JH; PDX; TDCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
2001st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792370222
ISBN
9780792370222
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.08

Hardback. Presents a comprehensive interpretation of Hume's 'serious reflection' on religion from the perspective afforded by his philosophical project and its Enlightened ends. This title is intended for both scholars and general readers who are intrigued or troubled by religion and the issues 'of the utmost importance' which it raises. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 349 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JF; HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 827.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
349
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792370246
ISBN
9780792370246
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 137.63

Hardback. Gives an integral interpretation of G W F Hegel's mature practical philosophy as contained in his textbook, "Grundlinien der Philosophie des Rechts", published in 1820, and the courses he gave on the same subject between 1817 and 1830. Series: Studies in German Idealism. Num Pages: 675 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JF; 3JH; HPCD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1161.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
675
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792370406
ISBN
9780792370406
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 375.57

Hardback. During the past several years tremendous advancements have been made in the field of pharmacology and therapeutics. This book covers topics such as: endothelins, topics in cardiovascular research, molecular pharmacology, developments in cancer research, antioxidants, oxidants and human disease, herbal drugs, and developments in neuropharmacology. Editor(s): Gupta, S. K. Num Pages: 760 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JM; MMG; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1238.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
760
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792370598
ISBN
9780792370598
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 254.50

Hardback. Presents an objective analysis of the discussions in the policy forums of the United Nations on the major issues in the world economy. This book opens with a brief survey of the world economy and the following chapter presents a bird's-eye view of the issues discussed as well as a perspective on each of the issues. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJP; KCLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1390.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
316
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792374756
ISBN
9780792374756
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.97

Hardback. Describes, analyzes, and evaluates the process that is transforming the Japanese financial system. This book addresses various issues relating to the transition of the Japanese financial system from a bank-centered and relationship-based system to a competitive market-based system. Editor(s): Hoshi, Takeo; Patrick, Hugh T. Series: Innovations in Financial Markets and Institutions. Num Pages: 321 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJPR; 3JM; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 659.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
321
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792377832
ISBN
9780792377832
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 256.09

Hardback. The end of the 20th century finds the Atlantic Alliance partners in evolution toward a relationship in the key policy arenas of regional and international security. This title focuses on a European and American perspective of the issues of international security, world trade, and the globalization/environmental policy interface. Editor(s): Bonser, Charles F. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1QFE; 3JJPR; 3JM; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1370.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792377856
ISBN
9780792377856
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.85

Hardback. Analyzes the transition of Russia's agro-food sector from a centrally planned system to a market-oriented one. This book features chapters that explain the initial conditions of transition, describe the measures undertaken, survey the current situation, and offer perspectives on how best to continue with the reform. Editor(s): Wehrheim, Peter; Frohberg, Klaus (Institute of Agricultural Development in Central and Eastern Europe, University of Halle, Germany); Serova, Eugenia; Von Braun, Joachim. Num Pages: 541 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJPR; 3JM; KC; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 2100.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
541
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792378419
ISBN
9780792378419
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 269.40

Hardback. Provides an introduction which emphasizes the historic nature of the next enlargement of the European Union. This work offers an assessment of the costs and benefits of enlargement to EU Member States. It pays special attention to the possible implications of the weak compromises made at the Berlin Conference, held in March 1999. Series: International Handbooks on Economic Integration. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; 3JM; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1170.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
221
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792378471
ISBN
9780792378471
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.47

Hardback. Discusses the relationship between market structure and how markets perform in a dynamic context during a liberalization process. This volume brings together the dynamics of agricultural markets in several parts of the world, with a special focus on transition economics and Africa. Editor(s): van Tilburg, Aad; Moll, Henk A. J.; Kuyvenhoven, Arie. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJPN; 3JJPR; KC; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
309
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792378556
ISBN
9780792378556
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 200.26

Hardback. Throughout the 1990s, major banking and currency crises occurred in many countries around the world. This book contains papers and comments from a conference held to identify and discuss the lessons to be learned from these crises, such as their causes and how to prevent their reoccurrence. Editor(s): Bisignano, Joseph; Hunter, W. Curt; Kaufman, George G. Num Pages: 457 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJPR; KCL; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 840.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
457
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792378655
ISBN
9780792378655
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 203.35

Hardback. Seeks to answer the questions surrounding move to a 'wired society'. This book brings together papers from researchers around the world who are looking at this challenging problem domain. It also includes contributions on the technical computing areas associated with the home, the HCI of household technology, and theoretical studies. Editor(s): Sloane, Andy; Rijn, Felix van. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JM; UBJ; UYZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1150.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
218
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792378679
ISBN
9780792378679
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 198.76

Hardback. Since the US stock market crashed on October 19, 1987, many studies have been conducted to learn from this experience in the hopes of avoiding a similarly adverse future fall. This title considers some of the important policy adjustments that have been implemented in the wake of the 1987 crash. Editor(s): Stoll, Hans R. Num Pages: 141 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJPN; 3JJPR; KFFH; KFFM2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 9. Weight in Grams: 870.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
141
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792381976
ISBN
9780792381976
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.50

Hardback. Provides an empirical and interdisciplinary study of water markets in Chile. This book combines law, political economy, and geography to analyze the disadvantages, problems, and contexts of water markets. It is suitable for those who are interested in property rights and market-friendly environmental policies. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 182 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSH; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; RBK; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 438.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
182
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792382270
ISBN
9780792382270
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.15

Hardback. Provides a US-wide analysis of local university-high technology connections at the lowest possible level of spatial aggregation. This book focuses on the regional aspects of the interaction between high technology innovations, university and private R&D at the proper spatial scale, at the level of counties and metropolitan areas. Series: Economics of Science, Technology and Innovation. Num Pages: 153 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPR; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 950.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
153
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792382485
ISBN
9780792382485
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.06

Hardback. Illustrates the impact of upstream technological change in capital goods (aircraft and aircraft engines) on demand, productivity, and cost reduction in the US airline industry for the years 1970-1992. This book aim to separate supply-side technology push from demand pull in determining investment in aircraft in the US airline industry. Series: Transportation, Research, Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 191 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; KC; KNGV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1050.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
191
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792385059
ISBN
9780792385059
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 197.98

Hardback. Analyses the role of Lisbon as a capital city within the Portuguese urban system and its regional trends, focusing on economic history and on the study of the Lisbon labour market and its changes in the context of economic development in the 19th and 20th centuries, during which it remained the principal job market in the country. Editor(s): Pereira, Pedro Telhado; Mata, Maria Eugenia. Num Pages: 194 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DSP; 3JH; 3JJ; JFSG; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1050.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
194
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792398301
ISBN
9780792398301
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.73

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