Social issues & processes
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Social issues & processes
Hardback. This book reviews key gender- and non-gender-related violence issues and makes a compelling behavioral argument that using violence to control others is a rational choice. Promotes deeper understanding of partner violence, aimed at more effective intervention. Series: The Springer Series on Human Exceptionality. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFE3; JKSN; JMS; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 461.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461445678
- ISBN
- 9781461445678
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.30
€ 124.30
Paperback. This book is written for primary care clinicians dealing with the psychological aspects of alcohol abuse and addiction. Covers assessment, brief counseling interventions, pharmacotherapy, referrals to specialty care and self-help programs, and much more. Editor(s): Saitz, Richard. Num Pages: 253 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFH1; MBNH9; MMZR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 253
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461447788
- ISBN
- 9781461447788
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 95.87
€ 95.87
Hardcover. This book examines the policy relevant analysis on poverty, inclusion and the social agenda in the Western Balkans. It employs sophisticated techniques such as small area estimation, efficiency analysis applied to household welfare and micro-simulations. Editor(s): Ruggeri Laderchi, Caterina; Savastano, Sara. Series: Economic Studies in Inequality, Social Exclusion and Well-Being. Num Pages: 306 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, 29 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVW; JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461449447
- ISBN
- 9781461449447
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.33
€ 187.33
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.39
€ 245.39
Handbook of OR/MS Models in Hazardous Materials Transportation
. Ed(S): Batta, Rajan; Kwon, Changhyun
Hardback. This handbook provides sophisticated models for the study and analysis of activities involving the transportation of hazardous materials: risk assessment, shipment and route planning, decisions on location and emergency planning for terrorist attacks. Editor(s): Batta, Rajan; Kwon, Changhyun. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 301 pages, 39 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFU; KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 645.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 301
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461467939
- ISBN
- 9781461467939
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.87
€ 125.87
Hardback. War, Community, and Social Change Editor(s): Spini, Dario; Biruski, Dinka Corkalo; Elcheroth, Guy. Series: Peace Psychology Book Series. Num Pages: 253 pages, 27 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVWY; GTJ; JFFE; JFSL; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 549.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 253
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461474906
- ISBN
- 9781461474906
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.27
€ 124.27
Paperback. Num Pages: 644 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFH; MJN; MMZR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 34. Weight in Grams: 970.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1976
- Number of pages
- 644
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781475794977
- ISBN
- 9781475794977
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 191.14
€ 191.14
Paperback. Editor(s): Annis, Helen M.; Cappell, Howard D.; Glaser, Frederick B.; Goodstadt, Michael S.; Kozlowski, Lynn T. Num Pages: 410 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFH1; MMZR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990
- Number of pages
- 410
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489916716
- ISBN
- 9781489916716
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.89
€ 124.89
Paperback. Num Pages: 108 pages, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFC; JKSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 7. Weight in Grams: 201.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 108
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489973344
- ISBN
- 9781489973344
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.67
€ 123.67
Paperback. Editor(s): Maharaj, Pranitha. Series: International Perspectives on Aging. Num Pages: 256 pages, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JFSP31; JHBD; KCP; MBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 397.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489973658
- ISBN
- 9781489973658
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.12
€ 123.12
Paperback. This timely book discusses social policy and the likely effects of China's aging population. It brings together a truly world class array of researchers to provide discussions of critical implications of aging social policy and the economic impact in China. Editor(s): Chen, Sheying; Powell, Jason L. Series: International Perspectives on Aging. Num Pages: 284 pages, 31 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JFSP31; KCP; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489973696
- ISBN
- 9781489973696
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 187.85
€ 187.85
Hardcover. Transformation from Wall Street to Wellbeing Series: Contemporary Systems Thinking. Num Pages: 221 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, 5 colour illustrations, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBL; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489974655
- ISBN
- 9781489974655
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.70
€ 64.70
Paperback. Series: Contemporary Systems Thinking. Num Pages: 237 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, 5 colour illustrations, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBL; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 373.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 237
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489978578
- ISBN
- 9781489978578
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.66
€ 63.66
Paperback. This book reveals the social basis for moral development in adversity, and the mental and physical benefits of psychological and spiritual growth. Drawing widely on the author's experiences, the book has vast significance across the healing disciplines. Num Pages: 136 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMAN; JMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489981936
- ISBN
- 9781489981936
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 112.98
€ 112.98
The Welfare State in Post-Industrial Society. A Global Perspective.
Powell, Jason L.; Hendricks, Jon
Paperback. In recent years, major forces have reshaped social welfare policies and practices across the globe. This book is a comparative analysis of the effect of globalization on the international welfare state. It discusses many countries and includes case studies. Num Pages: 383 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; JFFN; JHB; JPA; KCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 587.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 383
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489983060
- ISBN
- 9781489983060
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 188.66
€ 188.66
Paperback. This book explores the nature of charisma as it accounts for the success of leaders, deconstructing charisma and illustrating it through "case studies" of three influential leaders in Singapore. Discusses cultural issues leadership qualities in general. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FMS; JFF; JHB; JMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 409.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489986528
- ISBN
- 9781489986528
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.67
€ 123.67
Paperback. This book explores the symbolic side of globalization, development and aging, offering a special look into how temporality, technology, normativity, and empiricism structure the symbolic side of globalization and influence dominant images of the aging process. Editor(s): Arxer, Steven L.; Murphy, John W. Series: International Perspectives on Aging. Num Pages: 180 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JFSP31; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 285.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489990754
- ISBN
- 9781489990754
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.43
€ 122.43
Paperback. Covering a range of perspectives including family/consumer science, law, sociology and public policy as well as finance and economics, this book offers an accurate picture of American financial literacy and sets out real-world steps toward its improvement. Editor(s): Lamdin, Douglas J. Series: International Series on Consumer Science. Num Pages: 342 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFT; JHB; KJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489994172
- ISBN
- 9781489994172
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.26
€ 124.26
Paperback. Based on original research in Africa and South America, this book employs a multidimensional poverty indicator approach to identify inequalities in child welfare, analyze their sources, and evaluate the impacts of policy responses to those inequalities. Editor(s): Cockburn, John M.; Kabubo-Mariara, Jane. Num Pages: 308 pages, 95 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; KCL; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489997029
- ISBN
- 9781489997029
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.79
€ 123.79
Hardcover. The Work of Art in a Digital Age: Art, Technology and Globalisation Num Pages: 180 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, 38 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; UG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 242 x 16. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493912698
- ISBN
- 9781493912698
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.77
€ 122.77