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Hardback. Feminist philosophy of religion continues to be a vital field of inquiry. This is a collection of consistently high quality essays which open up new possibilities for spiritual practice, while contesting the gender-bias of traditional concepts. Editor(s): Anderson, Pamela Sue. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRAB; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402068324
- ISBN
- 9781402068324
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.84
€ 200.84
Hardback. This diverse collection of feminist essays self-consciously develops non-idealizing approaches to either ethics or social and political philosophy (or both), and is a cross-section of current work in both feminist ethics and social and political philosophy. Editor(s): Tessman, Lisa. Num Pages: 301 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 639.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 301
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402068409
- ISBN
- 9781402068409
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.06
€ 134.06
Hardback. Rural Retirement Migration examines elderly migration to rural retirement destinations in the United States. This integrated approach explores older in-migrants as embedded in particular types of environments that facilitate and/or constrain their opportunities for productive living in old age. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 222 pages, 22 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFSF; JFSP31; JHBD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402068942
- ISBN
- 9781402068942
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.14
€ 132.14
hardcover. This book details the most current theories for managing multicultural teams then applies these theories for team members, managers, facilitators and leaders. It contains practice-based examples, case studies, assessments and competencies. Editor(s): Halverson, Claire B.; Tirmizi, S. Aqeel. Series: Advances in Group Decision and Negotiation. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSL1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1360.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402069567
- ISBN
- 9781402069567
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 321.63
€ 321.63
Hardback. Consumption takes place in settings or environments which have both direct and indirect effects on its dynamic path. This title examines microprocessing in consumer activities for status as it interacts with structure in the environments of these activities. Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1080.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 197
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402070013
- ISBN
- 9781402070013
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.09
€ 71.09
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
€ 202.33
€ 202.33
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
€ 70.81
€ 70.81
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
€ 257.03
€ 257.03
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
€ 129.49
€ 129.49
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
€ 200.23
€ 200.23
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
€ 198.24
€ 198.24
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
€ 195.81
€ 195.81
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
€ 198.10
€ 198.10
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
€ 70.49
€ 70.49
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
€ 132.74
€ 132.74
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
€ 132.74
€ 132.74
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
€ 129.78
€ 129.78
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
€ 195.45
€ 195.45
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
€ 198.67
€ 198.67
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
€ 134.84
€ 134.84