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Society & culture: general
Hardback. This book analyzes the middle class in terms of attitudes and preferences as well as socio-economic features and governmental policies. It provides original contributions from internationally renowned researchers that bring fresh multidisciplinary insights. Editor(s): Lange, Hellmuth; Meier, Lars. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFSC; JH; RGC; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402099373
- ISBN
- 9781402099373
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Condition: New
€ 124.89
€ 124.89
Hardback. In China, social factors relating to gender and gender-inequality exacerbate the spread of HIV and other STDs. This interdisciplinary study explores those various factors in order to better understand, and combat, the spread of HIV and STDs in China. Editor(s): Poston, Dudley L., Jr.; Tucker, Joseph; Ren, Qiang; Gu, Baochang; Zheng, Xiaoying; Wang, Stephanie; Russell, Chris. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHBD; JMU; MBN; MJCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1150.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402098994
- ISBN
- 9781402098994
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.43
€ 123.43
Schooling for Sustainable Development in Chinese Communities
. Ed(S): Lee, John Chi-Kin; Williams, Michael
Hardback. This book focuses on the academic foundations, trends and traditions of environmental education for sustainable development in Chinese contexts. It highlights case studies that illuminate recent sustainability initiatives in China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. Editor(s): Lee, John Chi-kin; Williams, Michael. Series: Schooling for Sustainable Development. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JF; JNLB; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 606.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402096853
- ISBN
- 9781402096853
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.47
€ 124.47
Hardback. Are educators in Asia following primarily Western models in developing media education? This book sets out to understand the prevailing perspectives regarding media education in various Asian societies and aims to provide an Asian context to the debate. Editor(s): Cheung, C-K. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; JNKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402095283
- ISBN
- 9781402095283
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.48
€ 123.48
Paperback. China has the largest number of elderly persons worldwide. For this book, scholars use the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey datasets to answer numerous questions about aging so as to find clues to how we can all live longer, healthier lives. Editor(s): Zeng, Yi; Poston, Dudley L., Jr.; Vlosky, Denese Ashbaugh; Gu, Danan. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 438 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP; JHBD; MFK; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402094781
- ISBN
- 9781402094781
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Condition: New
€ 186.62
€ 186.62
Hardback. A significant dimension of globalization has been the rapid development of information and communications technologies (ICTs). This volume offers a critique of the nexus between ICT and its impact on society, individuals and educational institutions. Editor(s): Zajda, Joseph; Gibbs, Donna. Series: Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; PDR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 444.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402094255
- ISBN
- 9781402094255
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.37
€ 122.37
Hardback. This is the first in-depth study of the Malay martial art, silat, and the first ethnographic account of the Haqqani Islamic Sufi Order. Drawing on 12 years of research and practice, the author provides a major contribution to the study of Malay culture. Series: Muslims in Global Societies Series. Num Pages: 331 pages, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: AS; HPCF3; HR; JFC; JH; PSXE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 331
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402093555
- ISBN
- 9781402093555
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 264.88
€ 264.88
Addressing Global Environmental Security Through Innovative Educationa...
. Ed(S): Allen-Gil, Susan; Stelljes, Lia; Bor...
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Rethinking Higher Education to Meet the New Challenges of Environmental Security, Kharkiv,Ukraine, 21-25 May 2008. Editor(s): Allen-Gil, Susan; Stelljes, Lia; Borysova, Olena. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 235 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JF; JNU; TQ; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 364.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 235
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402093135
- ISBN
- 9781402093135
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 234.43
€ 234.43
Addressing Global Environmental Security Through Innovative Educationa...
. Ed(S): Allen-Gil, Susan; Stelljes, Lia; Bor...
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Rethinking Higher Education to Meet the New Challenges of Environmental Security, Kharkiv,Ukraine, 21-25 May 2008. Editor(s): Allen-Gil, Susan; Stelljes, Lia; Borysova, Olena. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 235 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JF; JNU; TQ; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1190.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 235
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402093128
- ISBN
- 9781402093128
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.84
€ 236.84
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Science for Peace Project on Harmonization of Seismic Hazard and Risk Reduction in Countries Influenced by Vrancea Earthquakes Chisinau, Moldova 20 May 2008 Editor(s): Zaicenco, Anton; Craifaleanu, Iolanda; Paskaleva, Ivanka. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 347 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFC; RBGL; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 691.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 347
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402092404
- ISBN
- 9781402092404
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.75
€ 125.75
Hardback. Considering animal welfare from a broad, humanitarian, perspective, the author describes his experiences investigating animal welfare in a range of situations, from the Bedouins slaughtering sheep in the desert to livestock being transported overseas. Series: Animal Welfare. Num Pages: 239 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402092183
- ISBN
- 9781402092183
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.16
€ 185.16
Hardback. All over the world, millions of infant boys and girls have part or all of their sexual organs cut off for abhorrent reasons. In this text, experts from an array of fields present the latest research on this tragedy and outline steps to end it. Editor(s): Denniston, George; Hodges, Frederick Mansfield; Milos, Marilyn Fayre. Num Pages: 273 pages, 10 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFM; JPVH; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402091667
- ISBN
- 9781402091667
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.17
€ 182.17
Paperback. Born during the Great Depression and World War Two (1929-1945) an entire generation has slipped between the cracks of history. These Lucky Few became the first American generation smaller than the one before them, and the luckiest generation of Americans ever. This is their story, and the story of how they have affected other generations. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; JF; JHB; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402088506
- ISBN
- 9781402088506
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.02
€ 121.02
Hardback. This cutting edge book provides a comprehensive, thoughtful and critical discussion of all aspects involved in the relationship between socioeconomic status, health and mortality. It contains the best available datasets from Denmark and the USA. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1210.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402086915
- ISBN
- 9781402086915
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.79
€ 123.79
Hardback. In the past decade, regional social barometers have been designed to monitor and measure quality of life in all corners of the globe. This book presents quality-of-life assessments from six continents, ranging from the Arctic north to Australia. Editor(s): Moller, Valerie; Huschka, Denis; Michalos, Alex C. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1210.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402086854
- ISBN
- 9781402086854
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.79
€ 123.79
Hardback. 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: JFFZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 990.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402086182
- ISBN
- 9781402086182
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.84
€ 65.84
hardcover. Presents research on the geographical context of drug addiction that contributes to better understanding the etiology of addiction, its diffusion, its interaction with geographically variable environmental, social, and economic factors, and the strategies for its treatment and prevention. This book is suitable for drug abuse researchers. Editor(s): Thomas, Yonette F.; Cheung, Ivan. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1064.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402085086
- ISBN
- 9781402085086
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.64
€ 184.64
Paperback. Contributes to an improved understanding of the economic dimensions of environmental and natural-resource management and poverty alleviation. This book features chapters that offer an overview of the knowledge concerning the relation between poverty, environment and natural-resource use. Editor(s): Dellink, Rob B.; Ruijs, Arjan. Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFA; KCN; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402083037
- ISBN
- 9781402083037
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 182.52
€ 182.52
Hardback. Reduction of poverty is a tremendous challenge for the global community. This book contributes to an improved understanding of the economic dimensions of environmental and natural-resource management and poverty alleviation. It offers an overview of the knowledge concerning the relation between poverty, environment and natural-resource use. Editor(s): Dellink, Rob B.; Ruijs, Arjan. Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFA; KCN; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1090.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402083020
- ISBN
- 9781402083020
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.78
€ 184.78
Hardback. The central aim of many analyses in population studies and demography is to explain cause-effect relationships among variables or events. In population studies, experimental designs are unfeasible. Nevertheless, quasi or natural experiments are sometimes performed to estimate treatment effects. Editor(s): Ache, Peter; Andersen, Hans Thor; Maloutas, Thomas; Raco, Mike; Tasan-Kok, Tuna. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSG; RGC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402082405
- ISBN
- 9781402082405
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.62
€ 186.62
paperback. High-technology and globalization are arguably the two most important forces driving the US economy. This book analyzes how they interact and the implications of that interaction. It covers topics such as - why the US economy runs a continuing trade deficit in manufactured high-tech goods, and why high-tech firms steadily lose manufacturing jobs. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPQB; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402079566
- ISBN
- 9781402079566
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 120.77
€ 120.77
Hardback. There have been two strands in the analysis of poverty, inequality and development. This work brings together both strands in a series of essays. It covers topics such as: measurement issues, micro-behavior determinants of poverty outcomes, economy-wide models in the SAM-CGE tradition and the institutional framework underlying macro policies. Editor(s): Janvry, Alain de. Series: Economic Studies in Inequality, Social Exclusion and Well-Being. Num Pages: 385 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 385
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402078507
- ISBN
- 9781402078507
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.50
€ 239.50
Paperback. Behaviour at work can no longer be stereotyped as global or local - modern or traditional - with very little in-between. Instead work behaviour is a complex interplay between global and local values. It takes place in a Glocality. This title explores such glocalities. Series: Advanced Studies in Theoretical and Applied Econometrics. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JHBL; KJW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402078453
- ISBN
- 9781402078453
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.14
€ 66.14
Hardback. The overall form of 'transnationalism' changes as its influence incorporates additional spheres of daily life on a variety of scales and contexts. This book explores legal and economic reactions to transnational migration; the (re)negotiation of identities in the context of changing national, social and cultural identities; and more. Editor(s): Yeoh, Brenda S. A.; Charney, Michael W.; Chee-Kiong, T. Num Pages: 392 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSL; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 763.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402074479
- ISBN
- 9781402074479
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.49
€ 188.49