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Hardback. Presents an overview of systems science for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, this edition adds supplemental examples and exercises, and a selection of papers in systems science. Series: IFSR International Series on Systems Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 740 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; UY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 41. Weight in Grams: 2730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 740
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306466236
- ISBN
- 9780306466236
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 443.93
€ 443.93
Hardback. Initiated by the Society of Risk Analysis, this book provides information about predictive methods and tools, monitoring methods, data sources, and key variables that characterize exposure in and around various types of residences (apartments, single-family homes, condos, farmhouses, mobile homes, row houses, retirement homes, and school dorms). Editor(s): Driver, Jeffrey; Baker, Scott R.; McCallum, David. Num Pages: 404 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPQD; KJMD; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 24. Weight in Grams: 2230.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306465178
- ISBN
- 9780306465178
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.53
€ 145.53
hardcover. There exists a range of natural hazards, including seismicity, faulting, fracturing, mud volcano eruptions, mud island motion, overpressure and lateral stress. This title provides technical details regarding these natural hazards, using the South Caspian Basin as a model. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; RBGL; RNR. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 2070.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1999th Edition
- SKU
- V9780306462856
- ISBN
- 9780306462856
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 212.41
€ 212.41
Hardback. Introduces the mu framework. This book emphasizes its practical usefulness. It presents the classical and advanced mu tools, and applies them to engineering problems, namely a missile, a large rigid or flexible transport aircraft and a flexible telescope mock-up. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; TJFM; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 1130.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306462832
- ISBN
- 9780306462832
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.52
€ 198.52
hardcover. General systems methodology is a theoretical methodology whose purpose is to realize the ideal model of a systems theory described by von Bertalanffy, Quastler, and Zadeh - that is, to establish a general theory applicable to explain phenomena in various specific systems. This volume is a mathematical approach to general systems theory. Series: IFSR International Series on Systems Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 382 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Edition
- 2002nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306459443
- ISBN
- 9780306459443
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.90
€ 201.90
Paperback. Reevaluates the role of testing in college-level science curricula and describes techniques pioneered by other teachers. This manual examines the effects of the following on lower-division courses: changes in exam content, format, and environment; revisions in grading practices; student response; and colleague reaction. Series: Innovations in Science Education and Technology. Num Pages: 135 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; PD; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 135
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306455810
- ISBN
- 9780306455810
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.24
€ 67.24
The Hidden Curriculum - Faculty Made Tests in Science: Part 1: Lower-D...
Tobias, Sheila; Raphael, Jacqueline
Paperback. Series: Innovations in Science Education and Technology. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; PD; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306455803
- ISBN
- 9780306455803
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.29
€ 129.29
Hardback. Provides a unified scientific explanation of various aspects of human creativity. This book describes the psynet model that integrates ideas from computer science, mathematics, neurobiology, philosophy, and cognitive and personality psychology. It shows how common computer science algorithms fit into the mental and creative process. Series: IFSR International Series on Systems Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 376 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1660.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306455186
- ISBN
- 9780306455186
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 290.45
€ 290.45
Hardback. Provides an exposition of the implications and interpretations of the fundamentals of discrete information theory and coding. Focusing on the results of practical applications, this text covers information measures, Shannon's channel capacity/coding theorems, and source and channel coding concepts. Series: Applications of Communications Theory. Num Pages: 432 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPF; TJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306445446
- ISBN
- 9780306445446
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 290.91
€ 290.91
Hardback. Features coverage of progress in systems science, focusing on the field's structure and its components - including systems terms and concepts, complexity, measurements, and principles. This text offers a framework for understanding the underlying theory of systems science to assist decision makers in resolving real-world problems in their fields. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1740.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 1993
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306442995
- ISBN
- 9780306442995
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.25
€ 136.25
Hardcover. The risk process commonly used in the corporate world to deal with risks may be suitable for non-catastrophic events, but not for extreme events. By analyzing a series of past disasters and the relevant 'lessons learned', this books proposes a series of prescriptive measures to cope with future disasters. Series: Finance and Capital Markets Series. Num Pages: 222 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GPQD; KFF; KJMV1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 18. Weight in Grams: 488. Series: Finance and Capital Markets Series. 224 pages, 53 figures. The risk process commonly used in the corporate world to deal with risks may be suitable for non-catastrophic events, but not for extreme events. By analyzing a series of past disasters and the relevant 'lessons learned', this books proposes a series of prescriptive measures to cope with future disasters. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: GPQD; KFF; KJMV1. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 18. Weight: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230577312
- ISBN
- 9780230577312
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.17
€ 194.17
Hardcover. This book identifies the pitfalls of applying precautionary strategies to high-stakes risks that have already become entrenched. Precaution must be applied on a precautionary basis, considering alternative paths to progress that maintain natural risk levels. This requires a radical rethinking of the way we define and achieve progress. Num Pages: 146 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPQD; JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 158 x 14. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230538719
- ISBN
- 9780230538719
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.06
€ 66.06
Hardcover. A discussion of the case study method which develops an integrative framework for causal inference in small-n research. This framework is applied to research design tasks such as case selection and process tracing. The book presents the basics, state-of-the-art and arguments for improving the case study method and empirical small-n research. Series: ECPR Research Methods. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JHBC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 151 x 20. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230240704
- ISBN
- 9780230240704
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.01
€ 161.01
Hardcover. This practical, user-friendly guide examines ethics in research. It helps researchers to manage ethical dilemmas that arise while research is being planned, conducted and reported and includes a unique 'ethical review checklist', as well as other useful features, to aid ethics in practice. Num Pages: 261 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; HPQ; JFM; JHBC; JNZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230210356
- ISBN
- 9780230210356
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardback. Series: Systems & Control: Foundations and Applications. Num Pages: 630 pages, 151 black & white illustrations, 18 colour illustrations, 3 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: GPFC; PBKQ; PBWR; TJFM; TJFM1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 246 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1002.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319179322
- ISBN
- 9783319179322
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 178.35€ 170.39
€ 178.35
€ 170.39
Paperback. Provides an introduction to the major theories, methods and findings of social network analysis research and the applications from that research. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GPS; JHB; JN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 189 x 17. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781412999472
- ISBN
- 9781412999472
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 142.04
€ 142.04
Paperback. Within the tourism industry there is a growing consensus on the need for research to investigate the economic, social and environmental impacts of tourism. However, existing research methods texts are based solely on either the business approach or the social science approach to tourism. Editor(s): Ritchie, B.W.; Burns, Patricia; Palmer, Catherine. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GPS; KNSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 14. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- Updated ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851999968
- ISBN
- 9780851999968
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 44.96
€ 46.99
€ 44.96
paperback. This book summarizes the main approaches and experiences in agricultural research planning, focusing on recent developments in the planning field, the new issues and concerns in agricultural development and research and future challenges. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GPS; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 28. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994017
- ISBN
- 9780851994017
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.75
€ 68.75
hardcover. Offers a close look at the inductive nature of qualitative research, the use of researcher reflexivity, and the systematic and iterative steps involved in data collection, analysis, and interpretation Series: Qualitative Studies in Psychology. Num Pages: 258 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GPS; JMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 166 x 27. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814732939
- ISBN
- 9780814732939
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.36
€ 92.36
Hardcover. Traces our epochal move from an economy of things and objects to an economy of attention. According to the author, the central commodity in our new age of information is not stuff but style, for style is what competes for our attention amidst the din and deluge of new media. He aims to map the frontier that information technologies have created. Num Pages: 316 pages, 27 halftones, 4 diagrams. BIC Classification: GPF; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 181 x 30. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226468822
- ISBN
- 9780226468822
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 27.05
€ 33.99
€ 27.05
hardcover. This book provides the first systematic comparative cross-national study of school disciplinary climates. Editor(s): Arum, Richard; Velez, Melissa. Series: Studies in Social Inequality. Num Pages: 360 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: GPQ; JNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 661. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804778039
- ISBN
- 9780804778039
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.06
€ 77.06
Critical Approaches to the Study of Higher Education
. Ed(S): Martinez-Aleman, Ana M.; Pusser, Bri...
Paperback. Critical theory has much to teach us about higher education. In this book, the contributors argue that, far from being overly abstract, critical tools and methods are central to contemporary scholarship and can have practical policy implications when brought to the study of higher education. Editor(s): Martinez-Aleman, Ana M.; Pusser, Brian; Bensimon, Estela Mara. Num Pages: 344 pages, 6, 1 black & white halftones, 5 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: GPS; JNM. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421416656
- ISBN
- 9781421416656
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 34.75
€ 41.99
€ 34.75
Paperback. This text covers basic and advanced qualitative and quantitative methods and grounds these in real psychological research. Num Pages: 424 pages, colour tables, figures. BIC Classification: GPS; JMB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 187 x 24. Weight in Grams: 738.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781412934428
- ISBN
- 9781412934428
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.85
€ 66.85
Paperback. An introduction to comparative research methods and statistics for students and researchers in political science, comparative politics and empirical political analysis. It introduces the theories and methodologies used in this discipline. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations, tables. BIC Classification: GPS; JP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 173 x 19. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781412903776
- ISBN
- 9781412903776
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.34
€ 78.34