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Society & culture: general
Paperback. This book brings together examples of research in positive psychology and psychofortology conducted in the multi-cultural South African context. It provides a human diversity model that broadens the focus of culture beyond that of ethnic and racial issues. Editor(s): Wissing, Marie P. Series: Cross-Cultural Advancements in Positive Psychology. Num Pages: 652 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMH; MBN; VSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 991.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 652
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400795488
- ISBN
- 9789400795488
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 183.63
€ 183.63
The 2nd International Workshop on Learning Technology for Education in...
. Ed(S): Uden, Lorna; Tao, Yu-Hui; Yang, Hsin...
Paperback. Editor(s): Uden, Lorna; Tao, Yu-Hui; Yang, Hsin-Chang; Ting, I-Hsien. Series: Springer Proceedings in Complexity. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; JNV; PHU; UN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 349.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400795655
- ISBN
- 9789400795655
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 180.97
€ 180.97
Paperback. Yangtze finless porpoises are the only fresh-water porpoises in the world, their habitat confined to the Yangtze River system, including Poyang Lake. This is the only publication to assess their threatened economic value using the contingent valuation method. Num Pages: 252 pages, 64 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JM; K; PBT; RN; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 391.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400795716
- ISBN
- 9789400795716
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.54
€ 118.54
Paperback. This overview of satellite archeology focuses on the use of Earth Observation in archaeology not only for probing the subsurface to unveil sites and artifacts but also for the management, valorization, monitoring and preservation of cultural resources. Editor(s): Lasaponara, Rosa; Masini, Nicola. Series: Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing. Num Pages: 384 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GT; HD; JFC; RGW; UYT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 587.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400796157
- ISBN
- 9789400796157
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 212.54
€ 212.54
Research, Action and Policy: Addressing the Gendered Impacts of Climat...
. Ed(S): Alston, Margaret; Whittenbury, Kerri
Paperback. Presenting the voices of women from every continent, and analyzing data on women who face vastly different climate events and challenges, this book heralds a new way of understanding climate change that incorporates gender justice and human rights for all. Editor(s): Alston, Margaret; Whittenbury, Kerri. Num Pages: 304 pages, 2 black & white tables, 2 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JFSJ; JKSN; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400796171
- ISBN
- 9789400796171
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.95
€ 118.95
Paperback. This book explores the ethical and policy challenges of benefit sharing in relation to human biological resources. It presents possible ways forward to achieve justice in low- and middle-income countries, where biomedical research is increasingly carried out. Editor(s): Schroeder, Doris; Cook Lucas, Julie. Num Pages: 261 pages, 4 colour illustrations, 27 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFSJ; LBBP; LNKJ; MB; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 409.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 261
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400796188
- ISBN
- 9789400796188
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.62
€ 118.62
Paperback. International in viewpoint, this book explores ageism, discrimination and mistreatment of older adult workers, advancing the view that people who choose to work into old age should be able to do so in environments that promote dignity and are free of abuse. Editor(s): Brownell, Patricia J.; Kelly, James J. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JPVH; KJMV2; MJX; MMJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 233 x 17. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400796393
- ISBN
- 9789400796393
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.21
€ 118.21
Paperback. This volume explores the burgeoning field of the meaning in life in the psychological sciences. Each chapter features leading scholars who describes current empirical findings, highlighting important issues and controversies. Editor(s): Routledge, Clay. Num Pages: 429 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMAN; JMS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 429
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400796485
- ISBN
- 9789400796485
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 233.23
€ 233.23
Paperback. Published since 1899, this is the authoritative reference on the demography and sociology of Jewish life in the U.S. and around the world. Covers population and character of Jewish communities, directories of Jewish organizations, publications and more. Editor(s): Dashefsky, Arnold; Sheskin, Ira M. Series: American Jewish Year Book. Num Pages: 620 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFN; JHBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 937.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 620
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400796645
- ISBN
- 9789400796645
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 183.35
€ 183.35
Paperback. This text covers cutting-edge issues in reproductive health. It represents all major world regions, with a special focus on sub-Sahara Africa. It also looks heavily at contraception and includes case studies as well as innovative solutions to some challenges. Editor(s): Kulczycki, Andrzej. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBD; MBN; MFKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 557.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400796706
- ISBN
- 9789400796706
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 140.04
€ 140.04
The Genius of Archimedes - 23 Centuries of Influence on Mathematics, S...
. Ed(S): Paipetis, S. A.; Ceccarelli, Marco
Paperback. Archimedes is regarded as one of the most brilliant scientists of all time. These proceedings contain original, unpublished papers with the primary emphasis on the scientific work of Archimedes and his extensive influence. Editor(s): Paipetis, S. A.; Ceccarelli, Marco. Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science. Num Pages: 525 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB; JFC; JHM; PBX; PDX; TGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 801.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 525
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400797635
- ISBN
- 9789400797635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 234.46
€ 234.46
Living Intersections: Transnational Migrant Identifications in Asia
. Ed(S): Pluss, Caroline; Chan, Kwok-Bun (Ass...
Paperback. This book presents ground-breaking theoretical and empirical knowledge to produce a fine-grained, comprehensive understanding of the costs and benefits experienced by groups of Asian migrants, moving between different countries in Asia and in the West. Editor(s): Pluss, Caroline; Chan, Kwok-bun (Assistant Professor, National University of Singapore). Series: International Perspectives on Migration. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JFFN; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400798106
- ISBN
- 9789400798106
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Paperback. Based upon the experiences of families with stay-at-home dads in China, this book offers an insightful analysis of gender inequality in families. It examines how couples re-negotiate household labor in ways that perpetuate male dominance within the family. Num Pages: 164 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JFSJ; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 261.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400798243
- ISBN
- 9789400798243
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 117.82
€ 117.82
Paperback. This book unravels the relationship between disadvantaged neighborhoods and the lives of their residents. Overcomes the difficulty of establishing relationships between living in a disadvantaged area and the poorer health and well-being found in such places. Editor(s): Ham, Maarten Van; Manley, David; Bailey, Nick; Simpson, Ludi; Maclennan, Duncan. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; KCP; MB; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400798250
- ISBN
- 9789400798250
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.93
€ 118.93
Paperback. This book shows how elements of positive psychology interact in a wide variety of contexts in the everyday lives of people to enable them to overcome adversity and enjoy a higher quality of life. Studies are global and cover a variety of ages and contexts. Editor(s): Efklides, Anastasia; Moraitou, Despina. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMAN; MBNH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400798601
- ISBN
- 9789400798601
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.02
€ 119.02
paperback. Engaging the question of whether waged work gives Chinese women power in their families, this book analyzes the finding that women use jobs and urban status as a tool in negotiating their family status, to strengthen their contribution as wives and mothers. Num Pages: 172 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHB; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 273.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400798748
- ISBN
- 9789400798748
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 117.90
€ 117.90
The Politicization of Parenthood. Shifting private and public responsi...
. Ed(S): Richter, Martina; Andresen, Sabine
Paperback. This book explores changes in the relationship of families and the state, and the shifting borders of public and private responsibility in education, child care, and childrearing. Covers the trend toward attempts at socio-political control of private life. Editor(s): Richter, Martina; Andresen, Sabine. Series: Children's Well-Being: Indicators and Research. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBK; JKSN; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400798755
- ISBN
- 9789400798755
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 181.14
€ 181.14
Paperback. This book brings together new research into the archaeology, human paleontology, chronology, and environmental context of modern human origins in North Africa. It integrates the North African record into the modern human origins debate. Editor(s): Hublin, Jean-Jacques; Mcpherron, Shannon P. Series: Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoanthropology. Num Pages: 244 pages, 76 black & white illustrations, 21 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HD; JFFN; JHM; PSAJ; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 667.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400799240
- ISBN
- 9789400799240
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.85
€ 63.85
Paperback. The new updated edition of this popular text uses a proposed theory to posit that much of the research on subjective well-being can be construed in terms of psychological strategies people use to optimize their happiness and life satisfaction. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 645 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; MBNH; MBNH9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 979.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2012
- Number of pages
- 645
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400799301
- ISBN
- 9789400799301
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.40
€ 194.40
Paperback. Based on the most recent data from Taiwan, this book provides readers with a comprehensive picture of the diverse growth trajectories experienced by East Asian youth as they progress from early adolescence to adulthood in a rapidly changing social environment. Editor(s): Yi, Chin-Chun. Series: Quality of Life in Asia. Num Pages: 356 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400799653
- ISBN
- 9789400799653
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.41
€ 119.41
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Geopolitics Revisited in the Nuclear Age, Brussels, Belgium, June 22-25, 1983 Editor(s): Zoppo, Ciro Elliott; Zorgbibe, Charles. Series: NATO Science Series D:. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JF; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400962323
- ISBN
- 9789400962323
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 232.59
€ 232.59
Paperback. Translator(s): Longeway, John Lee. Series: Synthese Historical Library. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; HPL; JF; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1984
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400964983
- ISBN
- 9789400964983
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.43
€ 118.43
Paperback. Num Pages: 388 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; JF; JPA; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 611.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400965041
- ISBN
- 9789400965041
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 181.84
€ 181.84
Paperback. Series: International Series in Social Welfare. Num Pages: 276 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JF; JP; WM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1983
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400966635
- ISBN
- 9789400966635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 180.84
€ 180.84