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Paperback. Pierre Bourdieu's influence on intellectual life shows no sign of abating. Bourdieu was a prolific and respected scholar whose impact can be measured by the Social Science Citation Index and international surveys of academics. This book presents a sampling of 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: 279 x 216 x 20. Weight in Grams: 537.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 371
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402038525
- ISBN
- 9781402038525
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Condition: New
€ 132.59
€ 132.59
Paperback. Contains the research on social and economic trends occurring in rural America. This volume focuses on rural demographic trends that exploits data from Census 2000. It contributes to knowledge of the interdependency between population change and rural society, and provides an empirical context for considering policy choices. Editor(s): Kandel, William A. (Economic Research Service); Brown, David L. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 467 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFCA; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 684.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 467
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402039010
- ISBN
- 9781402039010
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Condition: New
€ 201.04
€ 201.04
Hardback. Reviews ancient and modern representations and explanations of hierarchies, and compares their relevance in fields, such as language, societies, cities, and living species. This book throws light on concepts and models such as scaling laws, fractals and self-organisation that are fundamental in the dynamics and morphology of complex systems. Editor(s): Pumain, Denise. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; JF; KJU; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 537.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041266
- ISBN
- 9781402041266
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Condition: New
€ 132.59
€ 132.59
The Many Faces of Health, Competence and Well-being in Old Age. Integr...
. Ed(S): Wahl, Hans-Werner; Brenner, Hermann;...
Hardback. Provides an interdisciplinary treatment of a set of key issues of ageing research - health, competence and well-being. This book addresses these issues based on three converging research streams: social-ecological research, geropsychology research and epidemiology. It is useful for scholars and graduate students in ageing research. Editor(s): Wahl, Hans-Werner; Brenner, Hermann; Mollenkopf, Heidrun; Rothenbacher, Dietrich; Rott, Christoph. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; MBNS; MFKH3; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 20. Weight in Grams: 635.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 267
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041372
- ISBN
- 9781402041372
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.25
€ 195.25
Medical Treatment of Intoxications and Decontamination of Chemical Age...
. Ed(S): Dishovsky, Christopher; Pivovarov, A...
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Medical Treatment of Intoxications and Decontamination of Chemical Agent in the Area of Terrorist Attack, held in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, 25-28 January 2005 Editor(s): Dishovsky, Christopher; Pivovarov, Alexander A. (Ukrainian State Chemical Technology University); Benschop, Hendrik. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series A (Closed):. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 619.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041686
- ISBN
- 9781402041686
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Condition: New
€ 128.81
€ 128.81
Medical Treatment of Intoxications and Decontamination of Chemical Age...
. Ed(S): Dishovsky, Christopher; Pivovarov, A...
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Medical Treatment of Intoxications and Decontamination of Chemical Agent in the Area of Terrorist Attack, held in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, 25-28 January 2005 Editor(s): Dishovsky, Christopher; Pivovarov, Alexander A. (Ukrainian State Chemical Technology University); Benschop, Hendrik. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series A (Closed):. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 359.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041693
- ISBN
- 9781402041693
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Condition: New
€ 127.61
€ 127.61
Hardback. As a result of globalization, issues in health law and bioethics can no longer be understood solely within political boundaries that define traditional notions of individuals and communities. This book explores ethical and legal dilemmas in healthcare arising from globalization. Editor(s): Bennett, Belinda; Tomossy, George F. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041952
- ISBN
- 9781402041952
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Condition: New
€ 132.26
€ 132.26
Hardback. Brings together 25 peer reviewed articles on technical, socio-economic, environmental and policy aspects of flood risk management. This book is suitable for the engineers, scientists, planners, policy-makers, researchers, insurance industry and all the practitioners involved in flood risk management. Editor(s): Begum, Selina (Environment Agency); Stive, Marcel J.F. (Delft University of Technology); Hall, Jim W. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 550 pages, 150 black & white illustrations, 14 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JFFC; RNF; TNFL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 992.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 550
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041990
- ISBN
- 9781402041990
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.62
€ 197.62
Hardback. Designed to serve as a reference book for intersexuals, their parents, health care professionals, ethics committee members, and anyone interested in problems associated with intersexuality. It includes data on gender identity, surgical outcomes, and appropriate clinical care. Editor(s): Sytsma, Sharon E., Ph.D. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Num Pages: 351 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 20. Weight in Grams: 691.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 351
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402043130
- ISBN
- 9781402043130
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Condition: New
€ 201.16
€ 201.16
Paperback. Takes you on a journey into the dual territory of educational and theatrical settings. This book advances the knowledge in these settings by touching upon provocative questions, by dealing with the limitations and challenging the various possibilities of theatre for young people. Series: Landscapes: The Arts, Aesthetics and Education. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AN; JFSP1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402044380
- ISBN
- 9781402044380
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Condition: New
€ 132.35
€ 132.35
Hardback. In the past people were classified as being healthy or sick. With genetic testing and screening, adults might be healthy, predisposed to an illness, probably at risk, at risk, or carriers of certain risks. This book combines theory and social practice, drawing on a range of disciplines and presenting contrasting viewpoints. Editor(s): Betta, Michela. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFM; MBNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402046186
- ISBN
- 9781402046186
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Condition: New
€ 199.51
€ 199.51
Hardback. Covers best practices in community quality-of-life (QOL) indicators. This book includes eleven cases describing communities that have launched their own community indicators programs. Editor(s): Sirgy, Joseph; Rahtz, Don; Swain, David. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 332 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1450.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402046247
- ISBN
- 9781402046247
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Condition: New
€ 200.65
€ 200.65
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Integrated Urban Water Resources Management, held in Senec, Slovak Republic, 19-23 October 2005 Editor(s): Hlavinek, Petr; Kukharchyk, Tamara; Marsalek, Jiri; Mahrikova, Ivana. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; TN; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402046834
- ISBN
- 9781402046834
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Condition: New
€ 377.73
€ 377.73
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Integrated Urban Water Resources Management, held in Senec, Slovak Republic, 19-23 October 2005 Editor(s): Hlavinek, Petr; Kukharchyk, Tamara; Marsalek, Jiri; Mahrikova, Ivana. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; TN; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1100.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402046841
- ISBN
- 9781402046841
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Condition: New
€ 375.18
€ 375.18
Hardback. In order for there to be knowledge, there must be at least some primary elements which may be called 'starting points'. This book offers the synoptic study of how the primary elements in knowledge structures were analyzed in antiquity from Plato to ancient commentaries, the main emphasis being on the Platonic-Aristotelian tradition. Series: Studies in the History of Philosophy of Mind. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCA; JFCX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 659.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402050428
- ISBN
- 9781402050428
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Condition: New
€ 200.71
€ 200.71
Hardback. Deals with the role host countries' institutional characteristics play in the labour market integration of immigrants in the European Union. This book maps the European countries with respect to three institutional aspects central to immigrant integration, immigration policies, labour market structure and welfare regimes. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JPSN2; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402052316
- ISBN
- 9781402052316
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Condition: New
€ 132.69
€ 132.69
hardcover. A guide to establishing a city on a sustainable path. It addresses sustainable urban planning issues by breaking the city down to its components. Editor(s): Munier, Nolberto. Num Pages: 804 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSG; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1373.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 804
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402053504
- ISBN
- 9781402053504
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Condition: New
€ 377.20
€ 377.20
Hardback. Discusses issues surrounding the impact of instant access on cities, daily lives, transportation, privacy, social and economic networks, community and education. Editor(s): Miller, Harvey J. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSG; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402054266
- ISBN
- 9781402054266
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Condition: New
€ 201.58
€ 201.58
Paperback. Develops a comprehensive analysis of the demands, which the process of globalization exerts on the political organisations of humanity. This book starts from a diagnosis of the process of globalisation and frees its concept from its economistic narrowing. Translator(s): Haubrich, D.; Ludwig, M. Series: Studies in Global Justice. Num Pages: 351 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPHV. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 557.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 351
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402056611
- ISBN
- 9781402056611
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.73
€ 194.73
Hardback. Reflects on the effects of discoveries in genetics on a broad range of scientific fields. This book shows the way in which those discoveries influence genetics itself and many other fields, and explains the impact of genetics on contemporary culture. It contains views of Nobel Laureate Francois Jacob on genetics and the nature of living things. Editor(s): Fagot-Largeault, Anne; Torres, Juan Manuel; Rahman, Shahid. Series: Logic, Epistemology, and the Unity of Science. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFCX; PSAK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402056635
- ISBN
- 9781402056635
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.18
€ 199.18