Society & culture: general
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Society & culture: general
Paperback. States that there is little question that the descendants of the new European immigrant groups from Southern, Central, and Eastern Europe have done very well in the United States, reaching levels of achievement far above blacks. This book focuses on the historical origins of the current differences between the groups. Num Pages: 420 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1981
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520043626
- ISBN
- 9780520043626
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 30.29
€ 41.99
€ 30.29
Paperback. Describes and analyzes life in Rampura in the late 1940s. In addition to the rich detail of village life and of a number of individual villagers, the author gives us insights into the nature of ethnographic research. He relates how he came to study this particular village. He also discusses the factors that could and did bias his research. Series: Center for South & Southeast Asia Studies, UC Berkeley. Num Pages: 392 pages, 12ill.6M. BIC Classification: JFSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 206 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 68.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520039483
- ISBN
- 9780520039483
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 30.29
€ 41.99
€ 30.29
Paperback. Discusses a wide range of story motifs and retells their basic patterns. In this book, the author discusses the background to his own study of the folktale. It includes an index to tale types classified according to the main story motifs which can be used for reference. Num Pages: 524 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 33. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1978
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 524
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520035379
- ISBN
- 9780520035379
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.73
€ 46.99
€ 33.73
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.
- Format
- 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
€ 249.36
€ 249.36
Hardcover. A two volume set that offers a treatment of the concepts, theoretical developments, research, and applications in racial cultural psychology and counseling. Volume one focuses on theory and research, and volume two focuses on practice and training. Editor(s): Carter, Robert T. Num Pages: 1015 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSL; JMH; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 186 x 82. Weight in Grams: 2195.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 1015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471656258
- ISBN
- 9780471656258
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.62
€ 257.62
Paperback. Offers a blend of current research, theory, clinical perspectives, and topics that reflect modern adolescent life. Each chapter in this book features adolescents discussing their opinions, hopes, concerns, and everyday issues. Num Pages: 688 pages, glossary. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JFSP2; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 190 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1200.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 688
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471571902
- ISBN
- 9780471571902
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 186.34
€ 186.34
Paperback. This text serves as a practical guide to the effective diagnosis and treatment of alcohol and drug addictive disorders. It offers clear, step-by-step recommendations on the selection and application of both pharmacological and psychosocial therapies. Editor(s): Miller, Norman S.; Gold, Mark S.; Smith, David E. Num Pages: 364 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH1; MJA; MMG; MMZR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471561767
- ISBN
- 9780471561767
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 188.99
€ 188.99
Hardcover. Much literature is available discussing the concept of globalization, but now it is time for some practical advice on what it actually means for an organization. Globalization: The internal dynamic and Globalzation: The External Pressures can be read independently or as a complement to the other. Editor(s): Kirkbride, Paul; Ward, Karen. Num Pages: 352 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JFFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471499381
- ISBN
- 9780471499381
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.58
€ 75.58
Hardcover. This Encyclopedia aims to educate a broad spectrum of readers, in addition to serving as a unique reference for researchers engaged in combating the threat of bioterrorism. * Comprehensively covers the field of bioterrorism, including related science, technology, medicine, politics, law, and history. * Includes over 125 articles. Editor(s): Pilch, Richard F.; Zilinskas, Raymond A. Num Pages: 555 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; MJ; PN; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 287 x 222 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1519.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 555
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471467175
- ISBN
- 9780471467175
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 643.44
€ 643.44
Hardcover. Provides an integrated view of the five kinds of enabling technologies in terms of knowledge media architectures such as: multimedia and hypermedia, object oriented GUI and visual programming, reusable component software and component integration, network publishing and electronic commerce, and object oriented and multimedia databases. Num Pages: 498 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBT; JFD; UYQE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 187 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1082.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 498
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471453789
- ISBN
- 9780471453789
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.27
€ 204.27
Hardcover. This book presents a thorough, step-by-step approach to the comprehensive psychological assessment of young children. It covers the major psychological tests and features specific guidelines and formats for interviewing parents and other caregivers, observing children and parent-child interactions, dynamic assessment, and follow-up. Num Pages: 314 pages, references. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JMBT; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 257 x 188 x 26. Weight in Grams: 798.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471419846
- ISBN
- 9780471419846
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.97
€ 118.97
Hardcover. A multidisciplinary team of experts examines violence from a resilience perspective Violence knows no boundaries. It attacks in schools, in families, and even in the workforce-places that should be regarded as safe havens. Num Pages: 480 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JFFE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 187 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1034.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471414674
- ISBN
- 9780471414674
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.88
€ 128.88
Hardcover. With the dramatic rise of murders, shootings, crime, and other tragic events in schools, school systems need guidance in developing plans and procedures for helping children respond to and resolve these crises. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFC; JFFE; JNK; JNL; JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 165 x 30. Weight in Grams: 782.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471384236
- ISBN
- 9780471384236
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.79
€ 122.79
Hardcover. Provides a look at the types of settings and assessment methods used in counseling women. Series: Wiley series in psychotherapy & counselling. Num Pages: 383 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFK; JKSN2; JM; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 161 x 32. Weight in Grams: 782.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 383
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471374367
- ISBN
- 9780471374367
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.33
€ 111.33
Hardcover. Praise for Unsolved Mysteries of American History "The facts are presented clearly and concisely, and the answers have been thoroughly researched using the most up-to-date sources. " -Newark Star Ledger "Everything that would make a great detective story. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471267058
- ISBN
- 9780471267058
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 27.01
€ 33.99
€ 27.01
Hardcover. A comprehensive review of psychopathology in older adults combining theory, research, and practice The tremendous growth of the aging population has dramatically increased the importance of clinical geropsychology as a major area of research, theory, and practice. Editor(s): Whitbourne, Susan Krauss. Series: Wiley Series in Adulthood and Aging. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JMAF; MJX; MMH; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 265 x 188 x 31. Weight in Grams: 894.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471193593
- ISBN
- 9780471193593
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.61
€ 154.61
Hardcover. This volume contains information on assessing, diagnosing and treatment planning for the range of psychiatric and psychologic problems children and adolescents may experience during their development. Editor(s): Harrison, Saul Isaac; Eth, Spencer. Num Pages: 848 pages, Illustrations, port. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JFSP2; JMC; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 285 x 221 x 50. Weight in Grams: 2252.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- Volume 5
- Number of pages
- 848
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471193302
- ISBN
- 9780471193302
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 542.39
€ 542.39
Hardcover. "From childhood onward, men appear to be at risk. Infant males are more likely to undergo complications during labor and delivery and to have more birth defects. Boys often manifest behavioral difficulties and learning disabilities in elementary school. Editor(s): Pollack, William S.; Levant, Ronald F. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 24. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471177722
- ISBN
- 9780471177722
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 178.81
€ 178.81
Hardcover. Hurricane Andrew, the Mississippi River floods, a fire in the basement of a high-rise office buildingdisasters cost billions in lost business every year. This book helps companies create and implement disaster contingency plans in event of a business interruption. It shows what to do before, during and after the emergency. Num Pages: 432 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFC; JKSW; KJMV4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 266 x 187 x 28. Weight in Grams: 972.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471142058
- ISBN
- 9780471142058
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.79
€ 150.79
Paperback. A richly illustrated introduction to the engineering triumphs that made America modern In this age of microchips and deep space probes, it's hard to imagine life before electricity or passenger trains. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; PDR; PDX; TBC; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 371.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471140962
- ISBN
- 9780471140962
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 104.90
€ 104.90