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Public health & preventive medicine
Hardcover. This book focuses on issues relevant to women, motherhood and living with HIV/AIDS. Each chapter offers information on real life situations - poor access to health services, internalized stigma, social ostracism and more - collected from around the world. Editor(s): Liamputtong, Pranee. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMH; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 158 x 23. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400758865
- ISBN
- 9789400758865
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.17
€ 162.17
The first book-length, systematic exploration of the links between occupational, organizational, and public health, this volume focuses on the varying psychosocial determinants of health, and considers the likely future trajectory of research on the topic. Num Pages: 257 pages, 21 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMJ; KJU; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 257
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400756397
- ISBN
- 9789400756397
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.61
€ 194.61
The Web of Violence: Exploring Connections Among Different Forms of In...
Hamby, Sherry, Grych, John
Paperback. Written by members of the National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence (NPEIV), this book aims to foster appreciation of the interconnections among all forms of violence. Also describes emerging initiatives designed to address these interconnections. Series: SpringerBriefs in Sociology. Num Pages: 117 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBC; JHBK; JMC; MBN; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 6. Weight in Grams: 180.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400755956
- ISBN
- 9789400755956
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 87.84
€ 87.84
Paperback. Presents a theoretic framework for considering the fundamental issues of group dynamics and individual psychology that lie behind this ongoing workplace incivility crisis. This book contextualizes the need for belonging as a motivation that shapes expressed social behaviour and intensifies received social behaviour. Series: SpringerBriefs in Psychology. Num Pages: 94 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JMJ; JMR; JMS; KJC; KJMV2; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 5. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 94
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400755703
- ISBN
- 9789400755703
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.97
€ 66.97
Hardcover. This book offers a wide range of up-to-date insight on current research in sleep technology, covering advances in sleep medicine, clinical psychology, engineering, industrial design and technology management, all with the aim of improving people's daily lives. Editor(s): Chiang, Rayleigh Ping-Ying; Kang, Shih-Chun (Jessy). Series: Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MMJ; MMJT; MQW; TN; UT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400754690
- ISBN
- 9789400754690
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.17
€ 129.17
Hardback. Epidemiology has come a long way since diseases were thought to be caused by 'pestilential vapours'. This fascinating history traces the evolution of epidemiology, with an emphasis on developments since World War II, and makes the case for continued vigilance. Editor(s): Pollock, George. Num Pages: 136 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400739970
- ISBN
- 9789400739970
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.28
€ 127.28
Paperback. Examining overlapping aspects of genomics, obesity and (non-) medical ethics, and discussing the implications of genomics for obesity from an ethical perspective makes this volume unique. It offers constructive suggestions on how to tackle the issues arising. Editor(s): Korthals, Michiel. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 255 pages, 12 black & white tables, 3 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; MBN; MFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 235 x 14. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400739932
- ISBN
- 9789400739932
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.81
€ 127.81
Paperback. Geospatial Analysis of Environmental Health provides an overview of the major issues in the field of Environmental Health Spatial Sciences today. Each chapter contains original research that utilizes geotechnical tools to address an environmental health, environmental justice, or health disparities problem. Editor(s): Maantay, Juliana A.; McLafferty, Sara L. Series: Geotechnologies and the Environment. Num Pages: 512 pages, 50 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH2; RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 777.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735576
- ISBN
- 9789400735576
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 196.27
€ 196.27
Paperback. Human Capacities and Moral Status examines how one's capacity - active or passive, lower-order or higher-order, etc. - are relevant to one's moral status. Ideas are drawn from the moral frameworks of John Rawls and Martha Nussbaum to support the outlined argument. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPM; HPQ; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 321.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400732537
- ISBN
- 9789400732537
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. This book examines the policy and politics of two health risks which have recently become prominent social issues in many countries. One is the issue of asbestos as an environmental risk to humans, and another is that of bovine spongiform encephalitis (BSE). Editor(s): Sato, Hajime. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 387 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JP; MBN; PSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 387
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400730793
- ISBN
- 9789400730793
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.22
€ 195.22
Hardcover. This text explores quality of life issues among chronically ill or disabled people from across the globe. It considers the lived experience and subjective well being of these people and also addresses the challenges of psychometric measurement and comparison. Editor(s): Manderson, Lenore; Warren, Narelle. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFG; MBNH9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400730175
- ISBN
- 9789400730175
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.31
€ 128.31
Paperback. Includes papers that span a suite of climate change repercussions, paying particular attention to national security and human health aspects. This title is based on a NATO Advanced Research Workshop held during April 28-30, 2011 in Dubrovnik, Croatia, sponsored by the NATO Science for Peace and Security Program. Editor(s): Fernando, Harindra; Klaic, Zvjezdana; McCulley, Jennifer L. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 384 pages, 118 black & white illustrations, 9 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH2; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400725003
- ISBN
- 9789400725003
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 250.17
€ 250.17
Reproductive Health and Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults
. Ed(S): Quinn, Gwendolyn P.; Vadaparampil, S...
Hardback. This fast-moving field is witnessing a rise in the number of cancer survivors. This book addresses their quality-of-life needs as well as covering a broad array of reproductive health issues, with each chapter written by a recognized expert in the field. Editor(s): Quinn, Gwendolyn P.; Vadaparampil, Susan T. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 220 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MFKC; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 14. Weight in Grams: 645.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400724914
- ISBN
- 9789400724914
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.42
€ 195.42
National Security and Human Health Implications of Climate Change
. Ed(S): Fernando, Harindra; Klaic, Zvjezdana...
Hardback. Climate change has been identified as one of the greatest threats to humanity of all times. This title is based on a NATO Advanced Research Workshop held during April 28-30, 2011 in Dubrovnik, Croatia, sponsored by the NATO Science for Peace and Security Program. Editor(s): Fernando, Harindra; Klaic, Zvjezdana; McCulley, Jennifer L. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 384 pages, 118 black & white illustrations, 9 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH2; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400724297
- ISBN
- 9789400724297
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.35
€ 251.35
Hardback. Describing research and practice from diverse fields of positive psychology, and covering topics such as motivation, happiness and academic performance, this book assembles contributions from around the world and especially from Europe's growing cohort. Editor(s): Brdar, Ingrid. Num Pages: 271 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMH; MBNH9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 271
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400713741
- ISBN
- 9789400713741
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.81
€ 128.81
Hardback. Spanning the disciplines of epidemiology, gerontology, and demography, this comprehensive book addresses theoretical and applied issues in health and aging, links methods and findings, and focuses on the elderly in context of the entire human life cycle. Num Pages: 985 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JHBD; MBNS; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 59. Weight in Grams: 1572.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 985
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400713147
- ISBN
- 9789400713147
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 378.48
€ 378.48
Hardback. Examining overlapping aspects of genomics, obesity and (non-) medical ethics, and discussing the implications of genomics for obesity from an ethical perspective makes this volume unique. It offers constructive suggestions on how to tackle the issues arising. Editor(s): Korthals, Michiel. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 255 pages, 12 black & white tables, 3 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; MBN; MFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400701267
- ISBN
- 9789400701267
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.87
€ 128.87
Paperback. This book explores the consequences of the impact of the EU rules for the internal market, including the proposed Directive on patients' rights, competition on national health care systems, and related areas. Editor(s): Gronden, Johan Willem van de; Szyszczak, Erika; Neergaard, Ulla B.; Krajewski, Markus. Series: Legal Issues of Services of General Interest. Num Pages: 506 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LB; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 778.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- T.M.C. Asser Press Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 506
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789067048323
- ISBN
- 9789067048323
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 141.16
€ 141.16
Hardback. This volume brings together the thoughts of leaders in positive psychology from eight countries. It contains cutting-edge thinking on a number of important issues and aims to help frame the agenda for positive psychology as a force for social change. Editor(s): Biswas-Diener, Robert. Num Pages: 358 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 28. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048199372
- ISBN
- 9789048199372
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.41
€ 201.41
Hardback. Presenting a unique study of Integrative Problem-Solving (IPS), this volume integrates sophisticated mathematics and the scientific method with philosophical thinking and sociological analysis. The text explores stochastic reasoning, as it underlines the conceptual and methodological framework of IPS. Num Pages: 527 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GT; MBN; PBT; PDA; PSA; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1096.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 527
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048198894
- ISBN
- 9789048198894
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.43
€ 198.43