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Social issues & processes
The University in the Age of Globalization. Rankings, Resources and Re...
. Ed(S): Bienkowski, W.; Brada, Josef C.; Sta...
Paperback. An informed discussion of the global education market, analysing the rankings system, and the determinants which help universities to advance. The authors examine possible improvements in the promotion and commercialization of university research, and the role of universities in the social and economic development of transition economies. Editor(s): Bienkowski, W.; Brada, Josef C.; Stanley, Gordon. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JNF; JNM; KCG; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 271
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349349227
- ISBN
- 9781349349227
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Condition: New
€ 63.69
€ 63.69
hardcover. Editor(s): Biesalski, Hans Konrad; Drewnowski, Adam; Dwyer, Johanna T.; Weber, Peter; Eggersdorfer, Manfred. Num Pages: 300 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, 25 colour illustrations, 25 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; KCQ; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319559407
- ISBN
- 9783319559407
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 219.99
€ 219.99
Paperback. Editor(s): Birchfield, Vicki L.; Duffield, John S. Num Pages: 289 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPA; JPS; JPSN; RND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 289
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349294893
- ISBN
- 9781349294893
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Condition: New
€ 59.89€ 52.57
€ 59.89
€ 52.57
Paperback. Editor(s): Bischoff, Chrisitne; Falk, Francesca; Kafehsy, Sylvia. Num Pages: 178 pages, 55 b/w illus. BIC Classification: JFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 137 x 13. Weight in Grams: 27.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Transcript Verlag Germany
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783837615371
- ISBN
- 9783837615371
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.65
€ 37.99
€ 27.65
Paperback. This volume provides a timely and invaluable resource for all political theorists and all who are interested in challenging gender inequalities. It combines clear exposition of concepts and debates with cutting-edge contributions from experts in the field. Editor(s): Blakeley, Georgina; Bryson, Valerie. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFFK; JPF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 299.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719075124
- ISBN
- 9780719075124
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Condition: New
€ 32.29
€ 32.29
hardcover. Editor(s): Bloch, Alice; Levy, Carl. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JFFN; JHB; JKS; JPA; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 475.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1999th Edition
- SKU
- V9780312217242
- ISBN
- 9780312217242
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Condition: New
€ 122.76
€ 122.76
Hardback. This book reviews current theoretical approaches and empirical models; applies theories to international cases; critiques the influence of the media in portrayals of past events and effect on future events; and analyzes models for prevention and intervention. Editor(s): Bockler, Nils; Heitmeyer, Wilhelm; Sitzer, Peter; Seeger, Thorston. Num Pages: 560 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKV; JNL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 242 x 34. Weight in Grams: 970.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461455257
- ISBN
- 9781461455257
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Condition: New
€ 241.90
€ 241.90
Hardback. Editor(s): Body-Gendrot, Sophie; Spierenburg, Pieter. Num Pages: 266 pages, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JFFE; JKV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387745077
- ISBN
- 9780387745077
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.54
€ 127.54
Paperback. Editor(s): Body-Gendrot, Sophie; Spierenburg, Pieter. Num Pages: 266 pages, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JFFE; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441925596
- ISBN
- 9781441925596
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Condition: New
€ 154.36
€ 154.36
Paperback. Editor(s): Boehmer, Ulrike; Elk, Ronit. Num Pages: 348 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMB; MBGR; MBPC; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 539.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319349367
- ISBN
- 9783319349367
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Condition: New
€ 186.47
€ 186.47
Paperback. Connections between race, poverty, and the condition of America's cities are drawn together in this collection of 17 essays. The text analyzes the plight of the urban poor in issues such as health care, education, welfare, and housing policies in light of developments over the last 30 years. Editor(s): Boger, John Charles; Wegner, Judith Welch. Num Pages: 614 pages, 28 tables, notes, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFA; JFSG; JFSL1; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 37. Weight in Grams: 921.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- The University of North Carolina Press United States
- Edition
- 1 New ed
- Number of pages
- 614
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780807845783
- ISBN
- 9780807845783
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Condition: New
€ 72.49
€ 72.49
Paperback. The challenges faced by the public sector are many and varied. Civil services at the forefront of tackling pressing problems in a whole range of areas from climate change to income inequality are being allocated less money to do so. This collection explores how public sectors have adapted to address the demands placed on them in the 21st Century. Editor(s): Bohne, Eberhard; Lehrke, J.; Graham, J.; Raadschelders, J. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPA; JPB; JPP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 423.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349493821
- ISBN
- 9781349493821
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Condition: New
€ 63.77
€ 63.77
Hardback. Editor(s): Bokemeier, Bettina; Greiner, Alfred. Series: Dynamic Modeling and Econometrics in Economics and Finance. Num Pages: 371 pages, 42 black & white illustrations, 48 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; KCA; KCX; KFFD; PBUD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Number of pages
- 371
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319546896
- ISBN
- 9783319546896
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Condition: New
€ 176.39
€ 176.39
Hardback. Focuses on the economics of obesity. This work assesses the impact of food quality, access to fast food, food prices, legislation, and other factors on diet, physical activity, and body weight. It calculates the impact of obesity on hospital costs and examines the externalities imposed by obesity through health insurance. Editor(s): Bolin, Kristian; Cawley, John H.; Grossman, Michael; Lindgren, Bjorn. Series: Advances in Health Economics & Health Services Research. Num Pages: 390 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; KCQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 173 x 32. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762314065
- ISBN
- 9780762314065
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Condition: New
€ 182.75
€ 182.75
Paperback. Contributors offer an in-depth look at the dynamics of cultural and political change in Pakistan and the Pakistani Diaspora. Moving past static viewpoints, this volume demonstrates the multidirectional nature of the flow of ideas and people that create the social landscape experienced by Pakistanis globally. Editor(s): Bolognani, M; Lyon, S. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFN; JHB; JHM; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2011
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349293513
- ISBN
- 9781349293513
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Condition: New
€ 64.46
€ 64.46
Hardback. By examining the underlying biological and psychological nature of alcoholism and drug taking, this book is intended to present advances in a number of relevant disciplines and to demonstrate some of the problems in collecting and interpreting information from particular groups. Editor(s): Bonner, Adrian; Waterhouse, James. Num Pages: 329 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 29. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 329
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333645550
- ISBN
- 9780333645550
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.95
€ 186.95
Paperback. By examining the underlying biological and psychological nature of alcoholism and drug taking, this book is intended to present advances in a number of relevant disciplines and to demonstrate some of the problems in collecting and interpreting information from particular groups. Editor(s): Bonner, Adrian; Waterhouse, James. Num Pages: 329 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 329
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333645567
- ISBN
- 9780333645567
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Condition: New
€ 186.01
€ 186.01
Hardback. Editor(s): Bonvalet, Catherine; Lelievre, Eva. Series: INED Population Studies. Num Pages: 207 pages, 38 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJ; JFF; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 479.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 207
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319246826
- ISBN
- 9783319246826
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Condition: New
€ 64.49
€ 64.49
Hardback. Editor(s): Borjas, George J.; Crisp, Jeffrey. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 464 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFD; JFFN; KCF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 30. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403943651
- ISBN
- 9781403943651
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.46
€ 124.46
European Integration, Processes of Change and the National Experience
. Ed(S): Borner, Stefanie; Eigmuller, Monika
Paperback. In order to better understand processes of European integration, this book offers a new perspective that compares past experiences of change to current transitional moments at the European level. It addresses key questions about European society, EU integration and social change to reveal the social construction of emergent polities and societies. Editor(s): Borner, Stefanie; Eigmuller, Monika. Series: Palgrave Studies in European Political Sociology. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFF; JHB; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 389.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349489237
- ISBN
- 9781349489237
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.69
€ 63.69