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Society & culture: general
Paperback. This book challenges the accepted distinction between animal welfarists and animal liberationists. It provides a unique and hitherto undocumented history of the animal care and animal welfare movement. Num Pages: 162 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048187874
- ISBN
- 9789048187874
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.48
€ 63.48
Hardback. This book makes the case that the Mediterranean states share a unique set of commonalities. In doing so, it offers a close comparative analysis of policies towards children, families and gender in these nations-Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey and Israel. Editor(s): Ajzenstadt, Mimi; Gal, John. Series: Children's Well-Being: Indicators and Research. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS; JMG; KCP; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1140.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048188413
- ISBN
- 9789048188413
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.35
€ 123.35
Hardcover. The International Handbook of the Demography of Race and Ethnicity Editor(s): Saenz, Rogelio; Embrick, David G.; Rodriguez, Nestor P. Series: International Handbooks of Population. Num Pages: 629 pages, 97 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFSL; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 270 x 188 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Number of pages
- 1000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048188901
- ISBN
- 9789048188901
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 300.03
€ 300.03
Hardback. This book examines how to forecast the international migration component in a way that can be used for population forecasts using the probabilistic approach. It applies Bayesian statistical methods to an under-researched area of population forecasting. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHBD; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048188963
- ISBN
- 9789048188963
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.19
€ 125.19
hardcover. Focusing on the consequences of migration, and cultural contact between the various ethnic groups, this book describes and analyses the nature of ethnic identity and state of ethnic relations, both historically and in the present day, in Southeast Asia. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1270.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189083
- ISBN
- 9789048189083
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.16
€ 124.16
Hardback. This book presents findings of longitudinal analyses examining major life transitions, the ways individuals and couples negotiate and organize the competing demands of paid and unpaid work during their lives and the consequences of these arrangements. Editor(s): Evans, Ann; Baxter, Janeen. Series: Life Course Research and Social Policies. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBC; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189113
- ISBN
- 9789048189113
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.52
€ 119.52
The Indirect Estimation of Migration: Methods for Dealing with Irregul...
Rogers, Andrei; Little, Jani; Raymer, James
Hardback. This unique book introduces an essential element in applied demographic analysis: a tool-kit for describing, smoothing, repairing and, in instances of totally missing data, inferring directional migration flows. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 170 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHBC; JHBD; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 17. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189144
- ISBN
- 9789048189144
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.32
€ 122.32
Hardcover. This book discusses the emerging importance of urban knowledge, and the controversies surrounding issues of power and bias, selection and implementation of knowledge economies in urban contexts. Editor(s): Andersen, Hans Thor; Atkinson, Rob. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 183 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMVD; GTB; JFSG; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 158 x 36. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189359
- ISBN
- 9789048189359
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.10
€ 119.10
Hardback. In contrast to the female-centric study of fertility, this volume focuses on the role of males and challenges whether fertility variation can be understood without exploring the roles of both sexes. Male and female fertility differentials are presented in rates and determinants in various social contexts. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189380
- ISBN
- 9789048189380
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.12
€ 123.12
Hardback. Focusing on the role of spatiality and places, this volume explores cultural memories -- social constructions of the past which allow human beings to orient themselves in time and space. Theoretical considerations are presented, as well as three case studies that illustrate the concepts discussed. Editor(s): Meusburger, Peter; Heffernan, Michael; Wunder, Edgar. Series: Knowledge and Space. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB; JFC; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189441
- ISBN
- 9789048189441
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.73
€ 182.73
Hardcover. This study projects a 50-year perspective across 27 European countries, offering an extended discussion of theories and factors underlying the assumed modification of demographic components of population change. Editor(s): Kupiszewski, Marek. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 350 pages, 48 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHBD; KCP; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189472
- ISBN
- 9789048189472
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.56
€ 120.56
Hardback. Women's Leadership, Gender and Organisaton describes the way gender plays a role in leadership dynamics and ethics within organisations. The text offers invaluable theoretical perspectives and narratives to graduate students and researchers interested in women's leadership, gender and organisation. Editor(s): Werhane, Patricia H.; Painter-Morland, Mollie. Series: Issues in Business Ethics. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GT; HPQ; JFSJ; KJ; LNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048190133
- ISBN
- 9789048190133
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.57
€ 140.57
hardcover. Drawing from various cultural and national contexts, this timely volume examines the politics of toleration and recognition in an age of religious pluralism. The text comprises of original essays by leading, internationally-renowned scholars in the fields of political philosophy and legal theory. Series: Studies in Global Justice. Num Pages: 187 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JFC; JPA; JPH; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 159 x 18. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 187
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048190164
- ISBN
- 9789048190164
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.68
€ 122.68
Hardback. A multidisciplinary collection of original essays that explores the intersection between the burgeoning field of care ethics and business. It analyses business and economic cases and theories from the perspective of care theory. Editor(s): Hamington, Maurice; Sander-Staudt, Maureen. Series: Issues in Business Ethics. Num Pages: 330 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFSJ; KCF; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 22. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048193066
- ISBN
- 9789048193066
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.14
€ 182.14
Paperback. This volume offers an overview of the wide range of methodological approaches to language and education across the axes of micro and macro-linguistic and social levels of analysis, as well as the multiple connections between them. This is a unique resource. Editor(s): Duff, Patricia A.; Hornberger, Nancy H. Num Pages: 380 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; CFC; CFD; CJA; JFFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1250.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048194667
- ISBN
- 9789048194667
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 175.49
€ 175.49
Hardback. It is widely accepted that social capital is a phenomenon that promotes positive democratic processes as well as enhancing public health. Yet providing empirical proof of its effect on public health is a serious challenge-and the main focus of this book. Num Pages: 163 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JF; MBGR; MBNH; MBNS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 163
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048196050
- ISBN
- 9789048196050
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.99
€ 183.99
Hardback. Contains a series of articles that explore a range of issues which impact on the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities and their families. This book commences with a general discussion on defining quality of life and family quality of life and the appropriateness of using these constructs in the field of intellectual disability. Editor(s): Kober, Ralph. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 432 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKS; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1790.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048196494
- ISBN
- 9789048196494
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.11
€ 189.11
Hardback. These essays explore the nature of personal autonomy, considering its developmental origins, expression within relationships, importance within groups and organizational functioning, and role in promoting the democratic and economic development of societies. Editor(s): Chirkov, Valery I.; Ryan, Richard M.; Sheldon, Kennon M. Series: Cross-Cultural Advancements in Positive Psychology. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSL1; JMH; MBNH9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048196661
- ISBN
- 9789048196661
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.21
€ 186.21
Hardback. This book presents and analyzes the strong and weak elements of the Cyprus experience in water resource management, thus offering crucial insights and experience to policymakers from similarly arid and semi-arid countries from all over the world. Editor(s): Koundouri, Phoebe. Series: Global Issues in Water Policy. Num Pages: 177 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 14 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; K; PBT; PD; RNFD; TBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 164 x 17. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 177
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048198245
- ISBN
- 9789048198245
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.23
€ 119.23
Psychological Selection and Optimal Experience Across Cultures
Delle Fave, Antonella; Massimini, Fausto; Bas...
Hardback. This book conveys the message that educating people to enjoy engagement and involvement in activities relevant and meaningful for social welfare can foster the harmonious development of human communities, and the peaceful cohabitation of cultures. Series: Cross-Cultural Advancements in Positive Psychology. Num Pages: 386 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048198757
- ISBN
- 9789048198757
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.88
€ 187.88
hardcover. The proceedings of a 2007 conference examining the relationship between international law and culture. Editor(s): Meerts, Paul. Series: From Peace to Justice. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; LB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 245 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 57.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Asser Press Netherlands
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789067042833
- ISBN
- 9789067042833
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.66
€ 78.66
Hardback. Analyses the implications of the recognition under international law of a particular community as an indigenous African people. Num Pages: 393 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; JFSL9; LNDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 781.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- T.M.C. Asser Press Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 393
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789067043335
- ISBN
- 9789067043335
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.55
€ 64.55
Transdisciplinary Knowledge Production in Architecture and Urbanism
. Ed(S): Doucet, Isabelle; Janssens, Nel
Hardback. This volume questions how spatial knowledge is produced through creative and critical writing. It examines how innovative modes of writings and readings contribute to other ways of knowledge production. Editor(s): Doucet, Isabelle; Janssens, Nel. Series: Urban and Landscape Perspectives. Num Pages: 152 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMA; JFC; RGC; RGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400701038
- ISBN
- 9789400701038
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.69
€ 121.69
The Indirect Estimation of Migration. Methods for Dealing with Irregul...
Rogers, Andrei; Little, Jani; Raymer, James
Paperback. This unique book introduces an essential element in applied demographic analysis: a tool-kit for describing, smoothing, repairing and, in instances of totally missing data, inferring directional migration flows. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 170 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHBC; JHBD; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 269.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400704510
- ISBN
- 9789400704510
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.31
€ 130.31