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Hardcover. Discusses the efforts undertaken to establish a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on Trafficking in Human Beings from and through Bulgaria. Editor(s): Rijken, Conny; Vermeulen, Gert. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JPVH; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 55.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- T.M.C. Asser Press Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st Edition.
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789067042154
- ISBN
- 9789067042154
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.12
€ 63.12
Hardcover. This timely volume presents current developments in ICT and privacy/data protection. Readers will find an alternative view of the Data Protection Directive, the contentious debates on data sharing with the USA (SWIFT, PNR), and the judicial and political resistance against data retention. Editor(s): Gutwirth, Serge; Poullet, Yves; Hert, Paul de; Leenes, Ronald E. Num Pages: 481 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; JKV; LAB; LN; UBJ; UR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 242 x 35. Weight in Grams: 948.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 345
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400706408
- ISBN
- 9789400706408
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.53
€ 235.53
Hardcover. This compendium of thorough literature reviews on a diverse array of topics in the field assesses research findings on each topic, critiques the research literature both conceptually and methodologically, and sets out an agenda for future research. Editor(s): Smart, John C.; Paulsen, Michael B. Series: Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and Research. Num Pages: 506 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 32. Weight in Grams: 884.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 516
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400707016
- ISBN
- 9789400707016
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.80
€ 183.80
Hardcover. This book examines the relationships between cities and nation-states over the sweep of history, and in particular the role of trust networks in mediating this relationship. It includes a chapter from an unfinished manuscript by sociologist Charles Tilly. Editor(s): Hanagan, Michael P.; Tilly, Chris. Num Pages: 372 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMVD; JH; JPA; RGC; RGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 781.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400707559
- ISBN
- 9789400707559
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.88
€ 182.88
Hardcover. This book offers scholarly contributions that enlarge and enhance knowledge in the field of migrant and minority education, with a special emphasis on the meaning of culture and social learning for educational processes. Editor(s): Bekerman, Zvi; Geisen, Thomas. Num Pages: 779 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1248. 780 pages, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Bekerman, Zvi; Geisen, Thomas. This book offers scholarly contributions that enlarge and enhance knowledge in the field of migrant and minority education, with a special emphasis on the meaning of culture and social learning for educational processes. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: JNFR. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 46. Weight: 1248.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400714656
- ISBN
- 9789400714656
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 474.36
€ 474.36
Hardcover. This volume offers new perspectives on 21st century teaching skills, focusing especially on assessment. The text offers strategies to improve individual and group development, and draws on international comparisons to identify policy frameworks. Editor(s): McGaw, Barry; Care, Esther; Griffin, Patrick. Series: Educational Assessment in an Information Age. Num Pages: 348 pages, 25 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNK; JNRV; JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400723238
- ISBN
- 9789400723238
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 233.90
€ 233.90
Paperback. This volume brings together the thoughts of leaders in positive psychology from eight countries. It contains cutting-edge thinking on a number of important issues and aims to help frame the agenda for positive psychology as a force for social change. Editor(s): Biswas-Diener, Robert. Num Pages: 358 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; JMAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1st Edition. 2nd Printing.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400723719
- ISBN
- 9789400723719
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 192.30
€ 192.30
Hardcover. Moving Toward a Just Peace Editor(s): Fritz, Jan Marie. Series: Clinical Sociology: Research and Practice. Num Pages: 381 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 158 x 26. Weight in Grams: 704.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400728844
- ISBN
- 9789400728844
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.72
€ 120.72
Hardcover. This text explores quality of life issues among chronically ill or disabled people from across the globe. It considers the lived experience and subjective well being of these people and also addresses the challenges of psychometric measurement and comparison. Editor(s): Manderson, Lenore; Warren, Narelle. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFG; MBNH9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400730175
- ISBN
- 9789400730175
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.66
€ 119.66
Paperback. This book traces the socio-cultural, economic and family transformations in the role of grandparents in Asia. It features a rich body of qualitative, three-generational data drawn from grandparents, link parents and grandchildren. Editor(s): Mehta, Kalyani K.; Thang, Leng Leng. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 180 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 10. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737907
- ISBN
- 9789400737907
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Hardcover. Globalisation, International Education Policy and Local Policy Formation Editor(s): Brown, Carolyn A. Series: Policy Implications of Research in Education. Num Pages: 272 pages, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 573.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400741645
- ISBN
- 9789400741645
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.77
€ 119.77
Hardcover. This book synthesizes the growing body of research on science textbooks. It explores theoretical and philosophical underpinnings, methodological issues, critical analysis and conceptual frameworks and tools for the evaluation of textbooks. Editor(s): Khine, Myint Swe. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 243 x 23. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400741676
- ISBN
- 9789400741676
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.20
€ 120.20
Hardcover. With global case studies, this book traces the interplay between crime, and the fear of crime, and the wider urban fabric. It shows how an urban environment can affect the decision to commit a crime, and how some cityscape have crime and inequality 'built in'. Editor(s): Ceccato, Vania. Num Pages: 354 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFSG; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400742093
- ISBN
- 9789400742093
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.48
€ 182.48
Hardcover. This book applies the methods and techniques of anthropology to analyze the role of Islam in the social lives of Muslims. Tracks and assesses key developments of the last three decades, and discusses the place of Islam in the anthropology of world religions. Editor(s): Marsden, Magnus; Retsikas, Konstantinos. Series: Muslims in Global Societies Series. Num Pages: 276 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFM; HRHP; JFSR2; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400742666
- ISBN
- 9789400742666
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.80
€ 119.80
Hardcover. Written in response to growing concern for the improvement of quality education, this book proposes ways to improve the quality of mathematics and science teaching and learning and offers ways to increase access to high-quality instruction, for all students. Editor(s): Clark, Julia V. Num Pages: 324 pages, 49 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; YQM; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 159 x 24. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400743564
- ISBN
- 9789400743564
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.12
€ 182.12
Hardcover. Activist Science and Technology Education Editor(s): Bencze, John Lawrence; Alsop, Steve. Series: Cultural Studies of Science Education. Num Pages: 652 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 37 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; YQS; YQT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 242 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1054.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400743595
- ISBN
- 9789400743595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.10
€ 124.10
Hardcover. Learning with Understanding in the Chemistry Classroom Editor(s): Devetak, Iztok; Glazar, Sasa A. Num Pages: 435 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNMT; JNT; JNU; YQSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 238 x 28. Weight in Grams: 790.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400743656
- ISBN
- 9789400743656
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.17
€ 121.17
Hardcover. This book reviews cultural factors influencing engagement and non-engagement in science education worldwide, sheds light on the reasons why increasing numbers of students fail to engage with science education, and assesses cultural diversity as a response. Editor(s): Mansour, Nasser; Wegerif, Rupert. Series: Cultural Studies of Science Education. Num Pages: 399 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 160 x 27. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400745629
- ISBN
- 9789400745629
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.86
€ 120.86
Hardcover. Editor(s): Valek, Jan; Hughes, John J.; Groot, Caspar J. W. P. Series: Rilem Bookseries. Num Pages: 464 pages, 131 black & white illustrations, 150 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; TGMT; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 161 x 24. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400746343
- ISBN
- 9789400746343
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.13
€ 235.13
Hardcover. With perceptive analysis of the way universities relate to socially excluded communities, this volume assesses the extent to which the 'Academy' can deliver on its promise to build bridges with communities noted for their absence from tertiary education. Editor(s): Benneworth, Paul. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNF; JNKP; JNMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400748743
- ISBN
- 9789400748743
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.56
€ 120.56