Society & culture: general
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Society & culture: general
Hardback. Constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the Second IFIP WG 13.6 International Conference on Human Work Interaction Design, HWID 2009, held in Pune, India, in October 2009. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; UBJ; UF; UG; UKP; UYZG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642117619
- ISBN
- 9783642117619
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Condition: New
€ 123.79
€ 123.79
Hardback. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures, bibliography. BIC Classification: JFFN; KC; KJM; TRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 635.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642120848
- ISBN
- 9783642120848
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.91
€ 68.91
Hardback. This book examines linkages between environmental change and forced migration, presenting case studies of responses to climate and other environmental changes and examining the role of environmental change among the factors that lead to a decision to migrate. Editor(s): Afifi, Tamer; Jager, Professor Jill. Num Pages: 271 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 271
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642124150
- ISBN
- 9783642124150
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.22
€ 124.22
Hardback. Die grundlegenden Mechanismen des Social Web im Tourismus werden in dem Buch fur Praktiker wie fur Tourismuswissenschaftler anschaulich beschrieben: von den theoretischen Grundlagen uber praktische Anwendungen bis zu Best-Practice-Beispielen." Editor(s): Amersdorffer, Daniel; Bauhuber, Florian; Egger, Roman; Oellrich, Jens. Num Pages: 390 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JF; KCU; KJE; KJMV3; KNS; UB; UDB; UF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 785.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642125072
- ISBN
- 9783642125072
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.52
€ 162.52
Hardback. This is the first book to take a comprehensive view of the major challenges that population ageing presents in the near future taking Sweden as the case. It outlines actions needed today to prevent a future collapse of important welfare systems. Editor(s): Bengtsson, Tommy. Series: Demographic Research Monographs. Num Pages: 123 pages, 18 black & white illustrations, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP; JHBD; KCF; KCP; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 162 x 13. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 123
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642126116
- ISBN
- 9783642126116
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Hardback. This book presents approaches for modelling residential locations in the course of developing land-use and transport models, illustrating the complex interdependencies at play in residential choice behaviour. Reviews state-of-the art modelling tools. Editor(s): Pagliara, Francesca; Preston, John; Simmonds, David. Series: Advances in Spatial Science. Num Pages: 260 pages, 22 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFS; KCU; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 169 x 21. Weight in Grams: 524.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642127878
- ISBN
- 9783642127878
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.74
€ 123.74
Hardback. The Culture Factory presents a model for producing culture by exploring the role creativity plays in the production of culture in a technologically advanced society. From fashion to gastronomy and beyond, the text examines a variety of strategic areas and industries to support its argument. Translator(s): Finnel, Susan. Num Pages: 110 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 790.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 110
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642133572
- ISBN
- 9783642133572
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Condition: New
€ 121.20
€ 121.20
Paperback. Constitutes the proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs, held in Vienna, Austria, in July 2010. Editor(s): Miesenberger, Klaus; Klaus, Joachim; Zagler, Wolfgang L.; Karshmer, Arthur. Series: Lecture Notes in Computer Science / Information Systems and Applications, Incl. Internet/Web, and HCI. Num Pages: 708 pages, 177 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFG; JNV; UBJ; UGN; UKR; UYZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1068.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 708
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642140969
- ISBN
- 9783642140969
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.90
€ 122.90
Hardback. This text covers the relationship between brain imaging techniques and social and cultural psychology. By analyzing the cultural influences on human cognition and its neural mechanisms it brings us closer to solving the big question of 'nature versus nurture'. Editor(s): Han, Shihui; Poppel, Ernst. Series: On Thinking. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSL1; JMR; PSAN; PSXE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642154225
- ISBN
- 9783642154225
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 264.80
€ 264.80
Hardback. Editor(s): Grohmann, Heinz; Kramer, Walter; Steger, Almut. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: JF; KCH; PBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642156342
- ISBN
- 9783642156342
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.66
€ 89.66
Non-standard Spatial Statistics and Spatial Econometrics
Griffith, Daniel A.; Paelinck, Jean H. Paul
Hardback. Spatial statistics and spatial econometrics are recent sprouts of the tree "spatial analysis with measurement". Still, several general themes have emerged. Exploring selected fields of possible interest is tantalizing, and this is what the authors aim here. Series: Advances in Geographic Information Science. Num Pages: 300 pages, 102 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; K; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 240 x 24. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642160424
- ISBN
- 9783642160424
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.17
€ 182.17
Hardback. Covering animal suffering both directly inflicted and indirectly caused by humans, this volume examines the role education can play in improving animal welfare and reducing the vast amount of animal suffering that has been and is currently created by humans. Series: Animal Welfare. Num Pages: 90 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFZ; PSVS; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 163 x 13. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 90
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642168130
- ISBN
- 9783642168130
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.86
€ 180.86
The Individual and the Welfare State. Life Histories in Europe.
. Ed(S): Borsch-Supan, Axel; Brandt, Martina;...
Hardback. Taking advantage of the richness of 28,000 life histories in 13 European countries, this book provides an introduction to the great research potential of SHARELIFE data. It gives an overview of all relevant topics in the fields of ageing and social policy. Editor(s): Borsch-Supan, Axel; Brandt, Martina; Hank, Karsten; Schroder, Mathis. Num Pages: 285 pages, 34 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP; JKS; KCF; KCP; MBN; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 702.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642174711
- ISBN
- 9783642174711
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.56
€ 120.56
Hardback. Num Pages: 234 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFN; KC; KJM; UG; UYQV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 507.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642184093
- ISBN
- 9783642184093
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.80
€ 93.80
Paperback. This book presents a new conceptual framework for comparative and entangled research on transcultural state formation. It examines concepts of statehood to provide conceptual tools to analyze the transcultural appropriation of governmental technologies. Editor(s): Antje, Fluchter; Richter, Susan. Series: Transcultural Research - Heidelberg Studies on Asia and Europe in a Global Context. Num Pages: 293 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 5 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JH; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642192876
- ISBN
- 9783642192876
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 232.34
€ 232.34
Paperback. Migration of people across national borders is increasingly frequent, resulting in reconsideration of national citizenship. This book addresses this problem of changing nature of citizenship in the context of flow of people and ideas between Asia and Europe. Editor(s): Pohlmann, Markus; Yang, Jonghoe; Lee, Jong-Hee. Series: Transcultural Research - Heidelberg Studies on Asia and Europe in a Global Context. Num Pages: 237 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, 19 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1FPK; JFFN; JPVH1; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 374.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642197383
- ISBN
- 9783642197383
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.43
€ 118.43
Hardback. Series: Quintessenz-Reihe. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: CBWJ; GTC; JFSR; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 10. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642216886
- ISBN
- 9783642216886
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.82
€ 72.82
Paperback. Within the context of globalization, cultural transformations are increasingly analyzed as hybridization processes. The aim of this book is to generate a transdisciplinary perception of hybridity to pave the way for a wider application of this crucial concept. Editor(s): Stockhammer, Philipp. Series: Transcultural Research - Heidelberg Studies on Asia and Europe in a Global Context. Num Pages: 223 pages, 18 black & white illustrations, 10 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JHM; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 345.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 223
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642218453
- ISBN
- 9783642218453
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.49
€ 118.49
Hardback. Crossroads in Literature and Culture focuses on the idea of crossing boundaries in English literary and cultural texts. Authors from various disciplines analyse texts from varying periods of history and cultures, in search of what similarities exist between them. Editor(s): Fabiszak, Jacek; Urbaniak-Rybicka, Ewa; Wolski, Bartosz. Series: Second Language Learning and Teaching. Num Pages: 532 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFB; DSB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 165 x 38. Weight in Grams: 938.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 532
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642219931
- ISBN
- 9783642219931
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.34
€ 184.34
Hardback. Discusses important challenges affecting eHealth in the EU and North America in the three areas of law, ethics and governance. The publication provides support materials and readings for persons active in developing current understandings of the legal, ethical, and governance challenges involved in the eHealth context. Editor(s): George, Carlisle; Whitehouse, Diane; Duquenoy, Penny. Num Pages: 408 pages, 11 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; LNTM; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 247 x 27. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642224737
- ISBN
- 9783642224737
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.85
€ 182.85
Hardback. What are the principles that keep our society together? By examining simple models of social interaction, this volume addresses this question, offering surprising insights into the social, "macro-level" outcomes and dynamics implied by individual, "micro-level" interactions. Editor(s): Helbing, Dirk. Series: Understanding Complex Systems. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFP; JHBC; PBWH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642240034
- ISBN
- 9783642240034
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.35
€ 182.35
paperback. Num Pages: 184 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JFFN; MQCZ; PSB; PSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 163 x 13. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642249242
- ISBN
- 9783642249242
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 77.97
€ 77.97
Hardback. The emerging and interdisciplinary field of modernization science studies the potential of both developed and developing nations for continued advancement. This volume provides systematic data from this new discipline covering 97% of global population. Num Pages: 648 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JPA; KCN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1178.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642254581
- ISBN
- 9783642254581
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.79
€ 236.79
Paperback. This book examines fertility patterns of post-war labor migrants and their descendants in Germany. It includes an introduction to the post-war migration history of Germany and reviews the literature on fertility of migrants and cultural sub-groups. Series: Demographic Research Monographs. Num Pages: 176 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, 71 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFCA; JHBC; JHBD; JN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642261787
- ISBN
- 9783642261787
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13