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Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Apatity, Russia, from 8 to 12 May 2002 Editor(s): Rasmussen, Rasmus (Ole NORS - North Atlantic Regional Studies, Roskilde University, Denmark); Koroleva, Natalia (Polar-Alpine Botanical Garden, Institute of Kola Science Center RAS, Russia). Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 526 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1MTN; JFM; KNB; RNP; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1076.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 526
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016684
- ISBN
- 9781402016684
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 375.20
€ 375.20
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Apatity, Russia, from 8 to 12 May 2002 Editor(s): Rasmussen, Rasmus (Ole NORS - North Atlantic Regional Studies, Roskilde University, Denmark); Koroleva, Natalia (Polar-Alpine Botanical Garden, Institute of Kola Science Center RAS, Russia). Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 526 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1MTN; JFM; KNB; RNP; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 847.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 526
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016691
- ISBN
- 9781402016691
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€ 374.10
€ 374.10
Hardcover. Takes you to the "classical academy of shamanism," Siberian tribal spirituality that gave birth to the expression "shamanism." This volume describes the various aspects of Siberian shamanism: ideology, ritual, mythology, spiritual pantheon, and paraphernalia. Num Pages: 371 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HB; HPJ; HR; JFC; PSXE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 704.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017407
- ISBN
- 9781402017407
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Condition: New
€ 284.93
€ 284.93
Globalisation, Trade Liberalisation, and Higher Education in North Ame...
Barrow, Clyde W.; Mallea, John R.; Didou-Aupe...
Hardback. Through case studies, this title analyzes higher education policy in Canada, Mexico, and the USA using a common theoretical framework that identifies economic globalization, international trade liberalization, and post-industrialization as common structural factors exerting a significant influence on higher education in the three countries. Series: Higher Education Dynamics. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFFS; JNM; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017919
- ISBN
- 9781402017919
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.93
€ 132.93
Hardback. Alcohol has been central to social, religious and personal use throughout history. Alcohol drinking goes back as far as the human race does. Useful for scientists and policy makers, this volume provides information on alcohol policy from different perspectives, covering science/research/treatment and prevention practice and linking these areas. Editor(s): Muller, Richard; Klingemann, Harald. Num Pages: 192 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HBT; JFFH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018015
- ISBN
- 9781402018015
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.85
€ 127.85
Globalisation, Trade Liberalisation, and Higher Education in North Ame...
Barrow, Clyde W.; Didou-Aupetit, Sylvie; Mall...
Paperback. Analyzes the relationship between trade liberalisation, post-industrialisation, and higher education policy in Canada, Mexico, and the USA. This study documents the extent of NAFTA's impact on higher education. It is of interest to university professors working in higher education, economics, and political science. Series: Higher Education Dynamics. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFFS; JNM; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 391.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018626
- ISBN
- 9781402018626
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Condition: New
€ 130.50
€ 130.50
Hardback. Attempts to examine the issue of poverty in small-scale fisheries from a multi-disciplinary perspective. The book is suitable for those interested or working in the fields of poverty and fisheries management in developing countries. Editor(s): Neiland, Arthur E.; Bene, Christophe. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFD; 1QFG; JFFA; KNAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 559.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018886
- ISBN
- 9781402018886
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Condition: New
€ 132.93
€ 132.93
Hardback. Offers a compilation of cases of best work in community indicators research. These cases describe communities that have launched their own community indicators programs. Elements that are included in the descriptions are the history of the community indicators work within the target region, the planning of community indicators, and more. Editor(s): Sirgy, Joseph; Rahtz, Don; Dong-Jin, Lee. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 279 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 548.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402022012
- ISBN
- 9781402022012
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.06
€ 199.06
Quality of Life Research on Children and Adolescents
. Ed(S): Dannerbeck, Anne; Casas, Ferran; Sad...
Hardback. This title is a must-read for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of the behaviours of children and adolescents. It focuses on measurement issues related to the subjective well-being of children and adolescents as opposed to current objective measurements. Editor(s): Dannerbeck, Anne; Casas, Ferran; Sadurni, Marta; Coenders, Germa. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JFSP2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 18. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402023118
- ISBN
- 9781402023118
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Condition: New
€ 131.54
€ 131.54
Hardback. Offers an international analysis of policies, contexts and perspectives, and the challenges of promoting lifelong learning among those who have rejected it early in life. This volume is of interest to researchers and practitioners, politicians, planners and professionals holding the responsibility for integration strategies. Editor(s): Evans, Karen; Niemeyer, Beatrix. Series: Lifelong Learning Book Series. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402025204
- ISBN
- 9781402025204
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Condition: New
€ 132.09
€ 132.09
Hardback. The most significant French sociologist since Durkheim, Pierre Bourdieu's influence on intellectual life shows no sign of abating. He was a prolific and consequential scholar whose impact can be measured by the Social Science Citation Index. This book presents the conversations, debates, and research orientations that Bourdieu launched. Editor(s): Swartz, David L. (University of Boston); Zolberg, Vera L. Num Pages: 371 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Partly reprinted from THEORY AND SOCIETY, 332:5-6
- Number of pages
- 371
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402025884
- ISBN
- 9781402025884
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.12
€ 135.12
hardcover. Basic income is a regularly debated topic in various scholarly disciplines and in circles of policy makers, administrators and activists. This book discusses the attractiveness of a substantial basic income to deal with the problem of unemployment, in combination with an ethical perspective of social justice. Num Pages: 142 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Number of pages
- 142
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402026140
- ISBN
- 9781402026140
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.55
€ 130.55
Hardback. Lifelong learning is a key feature of society today, and is apparently embraced by a wide range of educators and trainers, as well as by governments and employers. This book shows that universities have been slow to embrace a lifelong learning agenda, and argues that the lifelong learning experiences of women are seldom welcomed in the academy. Series: Lifelong Learning Book Series. Num Pages: 186 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 279 x 210 x 12. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 186
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402027314
- ISBN
- 9781402027314
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.27
€ 131.27
Environmental Change and Its Implications for Population Migration
. Ed(S): Unruh, Jon D. (Indiana University); ...
Hardback. Provides an overview of understanding of the multi-dimensional phenomenon of migration, in the characterisation of migration drivers, in environmental and agro-economic case studies and modelling issues as well as socio-political analyses. Editor(s): Unruh, Jon D. (Indiana University); Krol, Maarten S. (University of Twente); Kliot, Nurit. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402028687
- ISBN
- 9781402028687
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Condition: New
€ 200.31
€ 200.31
hardcover. Provides a framework for the design, implementation, and measurement of sustainable urban development in developing countries. This book presents the findings of an AGS-sponsored project. It identifies challenges and potentials for sustainable urban development and suggests alternative ways that governments, city-regions, and planners can respond. Editor(s): Keiner, Marco; Zegras, Christopher; Schmid, Willy A.; Salmeron, Diego. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; 1KL; JFSG; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 573.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402028793
- ISBN
- 9781402028793
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Condition: New
€ 128.51
€ 128.51
Hans Christian Ørsted and the Romantic Legacy in Science: Ideas, Disc...
. Ed(S): Brain, R.M; Cohen, Robert S.; Knudse...
hardcover. Presents an exploration of the relationship between science and philosophy in the early nineteenth century. This book by taking the career of Danish physicist-philosopher Hans Christian A Rsted reveals fresh perspectives on the intellectual map of Europe in the age of revolution and romanticism. Editor(s): Brain, R.M; Cohen, Robert S.; Knudsen, O. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 461 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCD; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 853.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 461
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402029790
- ISBN
- 9781402029790
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.72
€ 196.72
hardcover. Presents the economic trends, institutional changes and governmental reforms, ranging from corporate governance and industrial relations to macroeconomic policies, and from the welfare state to European integration. This book deals with the perspectives informing the reforms and raises questions about the feasibility of institutional transfer. Editor(s): Beck, Stefan; Klobes, Frank; Scherrer, Christoph. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JF; JP; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 543.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402030635
- ISBN
- 9781402030635
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.36
€ 128.36
hardcover. What drives the growing trend toward litigation? To what extent does discrimination persist and why does it vary by organizational and market context? This title presents answers, from a distinguished group of scholars, and social scientists, offering a reconsideration of employment discrimination and its treatment in law. Editor(s): Nielsen, Laura Beth; Nelson, Robert L. Num Pages: 462 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JF; JP; LNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1052.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 462
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402033704
- ISBN
- 9781402033704
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.99
€ 253.99
The Inclusion of Other Women. Breaking the Silence Through Dialogic Le...
Botton, Lena de (Group Of Arab And Muslim Stu...
Hardback. Brings together insights and narratives of three women, of European, Arab and of Roma descent, who address issues of feminism and social inclusion within the framework of adult education and learning. This work discusses the experiences of the "other women": non-academic women who have been silenced from the feminist mainstream discourse. Series: Lifelong Learning Book Series. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1090.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035371
- ISBN
- 9781402035371
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.93
€ 131.93
NATO and Terrorism Catastrophic Terrorism and First Responders
. Ed(S): Steinhausler, Friedrich; Edwards, Fr...
Paperback. Proceedings of the Nato Advanced Research Workshop on Catastrophic Terrorism and First Responders: Threats and Mitigation, Neuhausen-Stuttgart, Germany from 10 to 12 May 2004. Editor(s): Steinhausler, Friedrich; Edwards, Frances. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series B (Closed). Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JF; PH; PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 321.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035845
- ISBN
- 9781402035845
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 251.01
€ 251.01