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Society & culture: general
Hardback. This volume explores the links between women's employment and fertility in Norway and Switzerland. The discussion focuses on four main areas: living standards, family policies, labour market structures, and social norms. Series: European Studies of Population. Num Pages: 184 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHBD; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 161 x 16. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400712836
- ISBN
- 9789400712836
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.18
€ 119.18
Hardback. Spanning the disciplines of epidemiology, gerontology, and demography, this comprehensive book addresses theoretical and applied issues in health and aging, links methods and findings, and focuses on the elderly in context of the entire human life cycle. Num Pages: 985 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JHBD; MBNS; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 59. Weight in Grams: 1572.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 985
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400713147
- ISBN
- 9789400713147
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 352.40
€ 352.40
Hardback. Describing research and practice from diverse fields of positive psychology, and covering topics such as motivation, happiness and academic performance, this book assembles contributions from around the world and especially from Europe's growing cohort. Editor(s): Brdar, Ingrid. Num Pages: 271 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMH; MBNH9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 271
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400713741
- ISBN
- 9789400713741
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.08
€ 120.08
Hardback. One of the first publications to synthesize reproductive ethics and post-structuralist philosophy, this monograph offers insightful discussion of key issues in reproductive ethics such as liberal eugenics, human enhancement and disability discrimination. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Num Pages: 144 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFM; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400714267
- ISBN
- 9789400714267
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Life-Course Perspective on Migration and Integration
. Ed(S): Wingens, Matthias; Windzio, Michael;...
Hardback. The ubiquitous social science paradigm of the life course approach is, unaccountably, less used in studying migrant populations and their integration patterns. This book redresses the balance, with case studies that apply the method to migrant integration. Editor(s): Wingens, Matthias; Windzio, Michael; Valk, Helga de; Aybek, Can. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 297
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400715448
- ISBN
- 9789400715448
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.16
€ 120.16
Hardback. This combination of post-colonial theory, feminism and pedagogy analyzes the way colonial powers have represented native women in education, and advocates the use of subversive feminist representations of women that recast our understanding of 'difference'. Series: Critical Studies of Education. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBTB; HBTR; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400715509
- ISBN
- 9789400715509
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.64
€ 119.64
Hardback. This book discusses the impetus-based physics of the Jesuit natural philosopher and mathematician Honore Fabri (1608-1688), and shows how Fabri, contrary to popular conception, reinterpreted medieval concepts to adapt to emerging concepts of modern science. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 292 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; HPC; JF; PDX; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 595.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400716049
- ISBN
- 9789400716049
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.00
€ 120.00
Hardback. Here is a comprehensive overview of theoretical perspectives on urban quality of life (QoL) and methodological approaches for investigating and measuring the dimensions of urban QoL. The text incorporates studies of urban QoL in cities across the world. Editor(s): Marans, Robert W.; Gao, J.; Stimson, Robert J. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 456 pages, 98 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; JFSG; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 166 x 30. Weight in Grams: 838.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400717411
- ISBN
- 9789400717411
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.44
€ 183.44
Hardback. Human security is becoming increasingly pronounced due to changes in the security landscape of politics. This timely book examines the issues causing human insecurities and evaluates the extent of which human security plays a role at state and regional levels. Editor(s): Guan, Benny Teh Cheng. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; GTB; JFF; JHB; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400717985
- ISBN
- 9789400717985
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.88
€ 119.88
The Sciences' Media Connection. Public Communication and Its Repercuss...
. Ed(S): Rodder, Simone; Weingart, Peter
Hardback. This book presents the underlying theories of the different approaches for modeling cracking of concrete and offers a survey of the state-of-the-art in computational concrete mechanics. It covers a broad spectrum of topics related to modeling of cracks. Editor(s): Rodder, Simone; Weingart, Peter. Series: Sociology of the Sciences Yearbook. Num Pages: 392 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400720848
- ISBN
- 9789400720848
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.71
€ 182.71
Hardback. This detailed, intimate volume tells the story of the world's largest musical competition, Japan's All-Japan Association contest, which has over 500,000 participants. It also examines music pedagogy in Japan and explores its influence on cultural identity. Series: Landscapes: The Arts, Aesthetics and Education. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JFC; JNA; JNU; YQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400721777
- ISBN
- 9789400721777
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.22
€ 120.22
Hardback. This book examines the relationship between security and its impact on well being. It offers best practice ideas appropriate to any individual or organization with an interest in security provision from the micro to the meso level. Editor(s): Webb, Dave; Wills-Herrera, Eduardo. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 245 x 23. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400722774
- ISBN
- 9789400722774
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.50
€ 192.50
Handbook of Tourism and Quality-of-Life Research: Enhancing the Lives ...
. Ed(S): Uysal, Muzaffer; Perdue, Richard; Si...
hardcover. This book examines research that seeks to understand and measure the impact of tourism on the quality of life of residents of the host communities. It covers research relating to travelers/tourists as well as to the residents of host communities. Editor(s): Uysal, Muzaffer; Perdue, Richard; Sirgy, Joseph. Series: International Handbooks of Quality-of Life. Num Pages: 764 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; KNSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 185 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1546.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 764
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400722873
- ISBN
- 9789400722873
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 352.65
€ 352.65
Hardback. This book offers new theoretical insights on neighbourhood effects from a wide range of disciplines and countries. Editor(s): Ham, Maarten Van; Manley, David; Bailey, Nick; Simpson, Ludi; Maclennan, Duncan. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFS; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400723085
- ISBN
- 9789400723085
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.98
€ 181.98
Translocal Ruralism: Mobility and Connectivity in European Rural Space...
. Ed(S): Hedberg, Charlotta; Carmo, Renato Mi...
hardcover. Rural areas are often viewed as isolated and stagnating areas and urban areas as their opposites. This book corrects this misconception. It illustrates that rural areas are dynamic and interconnected by flows and mobilities. Editor(s): Hedberg, Charlotta; Carmo, Renato Miguel do. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSF; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400723146
- ISBN
- 9789400723146
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.57
€ 119.57
Paperback. This volume brings together the thoughts of leaders in positive psychology from eight countries. It contains cutting-edge thinking on a number of important issues and aims to help frame the agenda for positive psychology as a force for social change. Editor(s): Biswas-Diener, Robert. Num Pages: 358 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; JMAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1st Edition. 2nd Printing.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400723719
- ISBN
- 9789400723719
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 192.30
€ 192.30
Hardback. This ethnographic account of Muslim merit-making rhetoric, rituals and rationales in Cabetigo, southern Thailand, is a much-needed counterbalance to the critical assessments of Islamic influence in the region proffered by political and security 'specialists'. Series: Muslims in Global Societies Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FMT; HRHT; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400724846
- ISBN
- 9789400724846
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.66
€ 119.66
Strategies for Achieving Food Security in Central Asia
. Ed(S): Alpas, Hami; Smith, Madeleine; Kulmy...
Hardback. Food Security is a primary concern for all countries. This book summarises the presentations of a NATO Advanced Training Course addressing the issue of food security in Central Asia. The book is divided into two sections. It provides an overview of the existing aspects of food security in participating Central Asian countries. Editor(s): Alpas, Hami; Smith, Madeleine; Kulmyrzaev, Asylbek. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 162 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FC; JFFC1; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400725010
- ISBN
- 9789400725010
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.73
€ 180.73
Strategies for Achieving Food Security in Central Asia
. Ed(S): Alpas, Hami; Smith, Madeleine; Kulmy...
Paperback. Food Security is a primary concern for all countries. This book summarises the presentations of a NATO Advanced Training Course addressing the issue of food security in Central Asia. The book is divided into two sections. It provides an overview of the existing aspects of food security in participating Central Asian countries. Editor(s): Alpas, Hami; Smith, Madeleine; Kulmyrzaev, Asylbek. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 162 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FC; JFFC1; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400725041
- ISBN
- 9789400725041
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 180.86
€ 180.86
Hardback. This book promotes dialogue and debate on the understudied and under-theorized topic of queer masculinities and education, offering scholarly contributions to critical masculinity studies, to gender and sexuality studies and to the field of education. Editor(s): Landreau, John C.; Rodriguez, Nelson M. Series: Critical Studies of Education. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400725515
- ISBN
- 9789400725515
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.46
€ 120.46
Geospatial Technology and the Role of Location in Science
. Ed(S): Scholten, Henk J.; Velde, Rob Van De...
Paperback. Far from causing the 'death of geography', Globalization has instead led to an intensified need to manage and understand geographical phenomena. This book examines the impact geospatial technology has had on the way we view spatial behavior and processes. Editor(s): Scholten, Henk J.; Velde, Rob van de; Manen, Niels Van. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 321 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFS; RGC; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 321
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400726031
- ISBN
- 9789400726031
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 181.25
€ 181.25
Paperback. Some believe the loss of our relationship with place reflects the breakdown in the relationship between ethics and aesthetics. The authors of this book disagree; they explore new, fertile forms of interaction between people and space in our cities. Series: Beitrage Zur Regional- Und Migrationsforschung. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMV; JFS; JPQB; RGC; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400726130
- ISBN
- 9789400726130
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.74
€ 118.74
Hardback. This book offers new insights into the current state of the Muslim World. It provides a theoretical framework for studying human development from an interdisciplinary social, cultural, economic, environmental, political, and religious perspective. Editor(s): Hasan, Samiul. Num Pages: 364 pages, 85 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 3JM; HRH; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400726321
- ISBN
- 9789400726321
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.89
€ 120.89
Hardback. This volume is the first major work to address acceptable risk -- a question at the core of biomedical research. It represents a major contribution towards clarifying the most central, but also the most controversial and complex issue in biomedical research law and bioethics. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Num Pages: 312 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFMG; LNTM; MBGR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400726772
- ISBN
- 9789400726772
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.25
€ 120.25