Society & culture: general
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Society & culture: general
Paperback. Award-winning journalist Alfred Lubrano takes an incisive look at the estimated 65 million Americans who straddle the line between the middle-class communities in which they grew up and the upper-class corporate world they inhabit from nine to five. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 165 x 19. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471714392
- ISBN
- 9780471714392
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 20.80
€ 25.99
€ 20.80
Paperback. With increased globalization of industry and investment, there has been pressure to harmonise all accounting standards throughout the world. This book contains a set of standards which can be used to bring about uniformity in financial reporting, on a global basis. Num Pages: 484 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; KFCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 175 x 28. Weight in Grams: 850.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471720379
- ISBN
- 9780471720379
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Condition: New
€ 96.00
€ 96.00
Paperback. Topics in this book include: the adoption of older children from care; contact with birth families after adoption; trans-racial placement; single-person adoption; children talking about moving to adoption; research on children adopted from Romania; and polices and practices. Num Pages: 184 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JFSP2; JHBC; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 293 x 205 x 11. Weight in Grams: 484.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471852049
- ISBN
- 9780471852049
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.94
€ 69.94
Hardcover. The Second Edition has been rewritten to provide additional coverage of topics such as urban development and third world cities as well as social issues including homelessness, jobs/housing mismatch and transportation disadvantages. It has also been updated with 1990 Census data. Num Pages: 496 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JFSG; RGC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 287 x 220 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1462.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471887508
- ISBN
- 9780471887508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.48
€ 244.48
Paperback. The essence of this book is to assist educators to improve eduational practice in the constantly changing cultural contexts of school and society. Cross cultural dimensions such as diversity; uniformity; individualism, and collectivism emerge as key focus areas of discussion. Series: Wiley Series in Culture & Professional Practice. Num Pages: 328 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JFC; JHM; JNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 530.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471897880
- ISBN
- 9780471897880
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.09
€ 92.09
Paperback. Some families are dangerous environments. Most practitioners in social work, child protection, and hospital and community medicine, as well as the police, will know from their professional experience the extent of spouse abuse, child abuse, sibling violence and maltreatment of the elderly within the family setting. Series: Wiley Series in Family Psychology. Num Pages: 402 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE3; JHBK; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 402
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471941408
- ISBN
- 9780471941408
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.57
€ 78.57
Paperback. Patients as Victims Sexual Abuse in Psychotherapy and Counselling Derek Jehu, University of Leicester, UK with specialist contributions from John Davis, Tanya Garrett, Linda Jorgenson and Gary Schoener There is growing concern at the number of complaints about sexual abuse of patients while undergoing therapy. Series: Wiley Series in Psychotherapy & Counselling. Num Pages: 260 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE2; JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 180 x 16. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471943983
- ISBN
- 9780471943983
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 172.86
€ 172.86
Paperback. Examines the geopolitical, economic and social consequences of forced migration, illustrating key global themes with empirical and comparative material. The text deals with the background to the refugee crisis, its effects in the countries of first asylum and the challenges facing governments. Editor(s): Black, Richard; Robinson, Vaughan. Num Pages: 256 pages, index, glossary, figures, tables. BIC Classification: JFFD; JFFN; JPS; RGC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471944812
- ISBN
- 9780471944812
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 431.40
€ 431.40
Hardcover. Once a major metropolis in North America, Montreal now finds itself increasingly marginal to the continental economy while remaining the heartland of the province of Quebec; it is facing a major identity crisis. This book discusses the city's economic decline due to the shift of corporate and financial leadership from Montreal to Toronto. Series: World Cities S. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBC; GTB; JFSG; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 614.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471949077
- ISBN
- 9780471949077
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.60
€ 130.60
Hardcover. In developed countries, the pervasive view of floods is that science and technology have largely brought these unpredictable disasters under safe control. This book shows that this is simply not so, and that floods are anything but controlled. Num Pages: 394 pages, references, tables. BIC Classification: JFFC; RNR; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 184 x 28. Weight in Grams: 896.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471952480
- ISBN
- 9780471952480
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 261.69
€ 261.69
Paperback. Looks at the the emergence of new forms of marginality as part of the new map of Europe. The contributors focus on regions, cities, and social groups which at first sight are missing out; the people and places on the edge of dominant economic, political and cultural systems which carry the stigma of marginality. Editor(s): Hadjimichalis, Costis; Sadler, David. Num Pages: 258 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; JFS; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471956358
- ISBN
- 9780471956358
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 411.60
€ 411.60
Hardcover. This book explores the complex and rapidly changing human geography of the Balkans. It examines the cultural, social and political geographies of the region and its neighbors. It addresses the implications of the break-up of Yugoslavia and examines the origins of ethnic conflict. It also discusses the impact of neighboring states. Editor(s): Hall, Derek R. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DV; JFC; RGC; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 197 x 22. Weight in Grams: 766.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471957584
- ISBN
- 9780471957584
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 327.42
€ 327.42
Paperback. Many companies have culturally diverse workforces. This applies to medium-- and small--sized businesses as well as to multinational organisations. The existence of a multicultural workforce has important implications for human resource management policies. Num Pages: 238 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471962762
- ISBN
- 9780471962762
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.14
€ 76.14
Paperback. This study examines the ethnic dimension of development issues within a theoretical framework. Case histories are included from Africa, Latin America and Asia, which illustrate the role of ethnicity in the development process. Editor(s): Dwyer, Denis; Drakakis-Smith, David W. Num Pages: 304 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; 1KLC; 1KLS; GTF; JFSL; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471963547
- ISBN
- 9780471963547
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 369.50
€ 369.50
Paperback. This, the first book in the Wiley Series in Culture and Professional Practice, is designed as a practical guide for professionals who work with children from differing cultural backgrounds. It relates cultural differences in development to the problems and practice of child care with a special contribution from cross-cultural psychology. Series: Wiley Series in Culture & Professional Practice. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JFF; JFSL1; JFSP1; JKSB1; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 168 x 10. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471966258
- ISBN
- 9780471966258
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.09
€ 92.09
Paperback. This book explores the care of mentally ill patients--psychiatric and geriatric--in community settings. It addresses the implications for hospitals, community services and staff, and patients. It examines the central issues of patient outcomes, service provision and effectiveness, economics of provision and impact on staff and community. Editor(s): Leff, Julian P. Num Pages: 230 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFG; JKS; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 133 x 15. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471969822
- ISBN
- 9780471969822
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 89.75
€ 89.75
Hardcover. This popular dream of "escaping into the countryside" has caused great change in the population structures of Western society in this century. Editor(s): Boyle, Paul; Halfacree, Dr. Keith. Num Pages: 338 pages, maps. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFN; JFSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 158 x 25. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471969891
- ISBN
- 9780471969891
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 313.80
€ 313.80
Paperback. Offering a probing look into how modern technologies will affect the future of organizations, this book compares recent technology advances with growth spurts from the past and charts how organizations will be redefined in light of todaya s advances and other changes on the horizon. Num Pages: 318 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFR; KJU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471970729
- ISBN
- 9780471970729
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.25
€ 71.25
Hardcover. This volume examines the links between the changes in the oil industry in the Middle East and North Africa, and the growth of politically radical movements referring to Islam. It charts the rise in oil revenues in the 1970s and early 1980s, and the region's subsequent economic and social failures. Series: Petroleum Research Series in Petrolem Economics & Politics. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; JFSR2; KCP; KNBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471971535
- ISBN
- 9780471971535
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 270.48
€ 270.48
Paperback. Focusing on good working practice in all aspects of conducting enquiries into alleged child abuse, this book takes a positive approach to improving relationships between the workers and the families involved. Each chapter concentrates on a specific issue. Editor(s): Shemmings, David; Platt, Dendy. Series: Wiley Child Protection & Policy Series. Num Pages: 302 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471972228
- ISBN
- 9780471972228
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.22
€ 92.22