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Hardback. Illuminates patterns among eight prominent US innovations: California's science education reform, ChemCom, Contemporary Precalculus, Kids Network, Project 2061, NCTM Standards, Urban Mathematics Collaboratives, and Voyage of the Mimi. The patterns included changing conceptions of school science , strategies for effecting reform, and more. Editor(s): Raizen, Senta A.; Britton, Edward D. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 559.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792342311
- ISBN
- 9780792342311
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.87
€ 125.87
Hardback. Talks about five US innovations in science education: California's systemic reform of science education; Project 2061's development of its seminal publications; elementary and middle school teachers' adoption and implementation of Kids Network or Voyage of the Mimi; and Chemistry in the Community's development and uses in high school curricula. Editor(s): Raizen, Senta A.; Britton, Edward D. Num Pages: 594 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1034.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 594
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792342328
- ISBN
- 9780792342328
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.90
€ 241.90
Hardback. Presents conclusions from a multi-disciplinary research project blending quantitative and qualitative approaches through a discourse methodology. The work produced portraits of mathematics and science education that were different for each of the countries involved: France, Japan, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, and the United States. Editor(s): Schmidt, William H. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFH; 1DNN; 1DSE; 1FPJ; 1KBB; JN; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792342724
- ISBN
- 9780792342724
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.89
€ 127.89
Paperback. Presents conclusions from a multi-disciplinary, multi-national research project blending quantitative and qualitative approaches through a discourse methodology. This book tells how the work produced portraits of mathematics and science education that were dramatically different for each of the countries involved: France, Japan, Spain, and others. Editor(s): Schmidt, William H. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFH; 1DNN; 1DSE; 1FPJ; 1KBB; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792342731
- ISBN
- 9780792342731
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.85
€ 126.85
Hardback. Discusses the unfocused nature of US mathematics and science curricular intentions, textbooks, and teacher practices. This title offers the premise that producers of US textbooks and curriculum guides have attempted to answer calls for curricular reform by adding new content to existing materials instead of devoting time to restructuring them. Editor(s): Schmidt, William H.; McKnight, Curtis C.; Raizen, S. Num Pages: 164 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JN; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 11. Weight in Grams: 527.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344407
- ISBN
- 9780792344407
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.32
€ 128.32
Paperback. The report summarizes data from the TIMSS curriculum analysis and integrates it with teacher questionnaire data from the US, Japan, and Germany on science and mathematics topic coverage and instructional practices. Editor(s): Schmidt, William H. Num Pages: 164 pages, 46 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JN; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 11. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344414
- ISBN
- 9780792344414
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.96
€ 122.96
Hardback. Plessy v Ferguson (1897) established racial segregation in American constitutional law. In the debate over affirmative action, Justice Harlan's dissent has been used to justify attacks on government affirmative action programs. This book takes a look at the moral and political principles underlying this historic decision and Harlan's dissent. Editor(s): Postema, Gerald J. Num Pages: 116 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LAB; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 116
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792346654
- ISBN
- 9780792346654
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.39
€ 125.39
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Vilnius, Lithuania, October 3-6, 1996 Editor(s): Prunskiene, Kazimiera; Altvater, Elmar. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 4. Num Pages: 162 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DD; 1DV; 1FC; 1KB; JH; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 11. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792346890
- ISBN
- 9780792346890
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.36
€ 126.36
Hardback. Describes the excess supply of nutrients and manure to agricultural lands and the resulting problems of groundwater contamination and surface water eutrophication. This book reviews these practices in the main EU countries and in North America and proposes a sustainable approach for dealing with this environmental deterioration. Series: Soil & Environment. Num Pages: 211 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KB; PSAF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 211
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792347941
- ISBN
- 9780792347941
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.57
€ 127.57
Hardback. Presenting an international comparison of segregation patterns of immigrants and policy reactions at local and state level, this book sets out to give an insight into the European experience with ethnic segregation in metropolitan areas. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 209 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBC; JFSL1; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 209
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792348542
- ISBN
- 9780792348542
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.52
€ 127.52
Hardback. Proceedings of the Twelfth International Conference on Basement Tectonics held in Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.A., May 1995 Editor(s): Hogan, John P.; Gilbert, M. Charles. Series: Proceedings of the International Conferences on Basement Tectonics (Closed). Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DST; 1KBB; RBGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792351924
- ISBN
- 9780792351924
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.42
€ 193.42
Trends in Levels and Effects of Persistent Toxic Substances in the Gre...
. Ed(S): Gilbertson, Michael; Fox, Glen A. (C...
Hardback. This volume contains papers from the workshop on Environmental Results, hosted in Windsor, Ontario, by the Great Lakes Science Advisory Board of the International Joint Commission, on September 12 and 13, 1996. Editor(s): Gilbertson, Michael; Fox, Glen A. (Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada, Ottawa, Ont., Canada); Bowerman, William W. (Gale Gleason Environmental Institute, Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA). Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792353003
- ISBN
- 9780792353003
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.26
€ 192.26
Hardback. Shows the proceedings of a symposium on Tarski and his influence on and interchanges with the Vienna Circle. It presents biographical material on Tarski, and assesses his influence on Carnap's evolution from a syntactical view of language, to the more sophisticated and more semantic view. Editor(s): Wolenski, Jan; Kohler, Eckehart. Series: Vienna Circle Institute Yearbook. Num Pages: 357 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFA; 1DVP; 1KBB; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 357
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792355380
- ISBN
- 9780792355380
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.17
€ 194.17
The Bear Brook Watershed in Maine: a Paired Watershed Experiment. The ...
. Ed(S): Norton, Stephen A.; Fernandez, Ivan ...
Hardback. A study examining the effects of experimentally elevated N and S deposition on a treated watershed, in comparison to the adjacent reference watershed. This study is in a northern New England, USA, forested ecosystem, and focuses on soil and stream hydrological and biogeochemical processes, and chemical responses of vegetation. Editor(s): Norton, Stephen A.; Fernandez, Ivan J. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBEN; RBGK; RBK; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSES
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792356288
- ISBN
- 9780792356288
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.69
€ 126.69
Hardback. Presents 12 manuscripts which help advance our understanding of nitrogen dynamics in the Americas, and also of how the global nitrogen cycle responds to the pronounced and continued effects of human activity. Editor(s): Townsend, Alan R. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; 1KLS; PSB; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from BIOGEOCHEMISTRY, 1999
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792357049
- ISBN
- 9780792357049
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.19
€ 126.19
Hardback. Reviews the status of research and development in nanoparticles, nanostructured materials, and nanodevices worldwide. This book covers topics such as particle synthesis and assembly, dispersions and coatings of nanoparticles, and high surface area materials. It is suitable for those in materials science, and condensed matter physics. Editor(s): Siegel, R. W.; Hu, Evelyn; Roco, M.C. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; TGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792358541
- ISBN
- 9780792358541
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.32
€ 130.32
Hardback. Provides a multicultural anthology of women philosophers: Chinese, European, North and Central American. This title presents a history of women philosophers through selected works from the first century to the beginning of 20th century. It also provides unusual comprehensiveness in its bibliographies, biographies, and introductions to the works. Editor(s): Dykeman, Therese Boos. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1FPC; 1KBB; HPK. Category: (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792359562
- ISBN
- 9780792359562
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.64
€ 194.64
Forest Growth Responses to the Pollution Climate of the 21st Century
. Ed(S): Sheppard, Lucy J.; Cape, J. N.
Hardback. Consists of papers presented at the 18th IUFRO workshop on Forest Growth Responses to the Pollution Climate of the 21st Century, held in Edinburgh in September 1998. This title includes reviews and experimental evidence of forest growth responses in Europe and North America to the dominant components of air pollution, namely nitrogen and ozone. Editor(s): Sheppard, Lucy J.; Cape, J. N. Num Pages: 448 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KB; PSAF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 884.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from WATER, AIR, & SOIL POLLUTION, 116:
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792359913
- ISBN
- 9780792359913
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.15
€ 190.15
University-Industry R&D Collaboration in the United States, the United...
Rahm, Dianne; Kirkland, John; Bozeman, Barry
hardcover. A comparative study of university-industry R and D collaborations in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan. It examines a phenomenon of importance in advanced industrial societies - the partnership of higher educational institutions with industry to commercialize the results of scientific and technological research. Series: Library of Public Policy & Public Administration. Num Pages: 161 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1FPJ; 1KBB; JP; KJMV6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2000th Edition
- Number of pages
- 161
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792360735
- ISBN
- 9780792360735
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.61
€ 126.61
Hardback. Proceedings of the Seminar 'Health Impacts of Waste Management Policies', Hippocrates Foundation, Kos, Greece, 12-14 November 1998 Editor(s): Nicolpoulou-Stamati, P.; Hens, Luc; Howard, Vyvyan C. Series: Environmental Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 326 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1QFE; MBNH2; RNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363620
- ISBN
- 9780792363620
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.97
€ 193.97
The Institutional Basis of Higher Education Research. Experiences and ...
. Ed(S): Schwarz, Stefanie; Teichler, Ulrich
Hardback. Provides an analysis of developments in higher education institutions worldwide, the structure of the field of higher education research, and also examples of the founding and managing of higher education institutes in the US, Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Australia. This volume is useful to those working in the field of higher education. Editor(s): Schwarz, Stefanie; Teichler, Ulrich. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1H; 1KBB; 1KL; 1MBF; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792366133
- ISBN
- 9780792366133
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.59
€ 128.59
The Eurogang Paradox. Street Gangs and Youth Groups in the U.S.and Eur...
. Ed(S): Klein, Malcolm W.; Kerner, Hans-Jurg...
Hardback. A comprehensive collection of original research reports on the status of street gangs and problematic youth groups in Europe, as well as a set of special reports on the status of American street gang research and its implications for the European gang situation. Editor(s): Klein, Malcolm W.; Kerner, Hans-Jurgen; Maxson, Cheryl L.; Weitekamp, Elmar G. M. Num Pages: 355 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; JKVM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 355
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792366676
- ISBN
- 9780792366676
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.12
€ 130.12
The Eurogang Paradox. Street Gangs and Youth Groups in the U.S.and Eur...
. Ed(S): Klein, Malcolm W.; Kerner, Hans-Jurg...
Paperback. A comprehensive collection of research reports on the status of street gangs and problematic youth groups in Europe, as well as a set of reports on the status of American street gang research and its implications for the European gang situation. This work provides overviews of the street gang picture. Editor(s): Klein, Malcolm W.; Kerner, Hans-Jurgen; Maxson, Cheryl L.; Weitekamp, Elmar G. M. Num Pages: 355 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; JKVM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 23. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 355
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792368441
- ISBN
- 9780792368441
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.62
€ 127.62
Hardback. Canada and the countries of Latin America are in the midst of major changes and choices in the area of labor markets and related social policy. This book reviews the evidence of Canada and Latin America on three major labor policy instruments - unemployment insurance, minimum wages and training. Editor(s): Berry, Albert. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 1KL; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 779.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372325
- ISBN
- 9780792372325
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.63
€ 189.63