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Hardback. While two-year and community college institutions are called by different names and may not all be structured the same around the world, their core mission remains consistently: to respond to the needs of their local community. This volume examines various two-year and community college institutions worldwide. Editor(s): Wiseman, Alexander W.; Sachdev, Anuradha; Janis, Thomas; Chase-Mayoral, Audree. Series Editor(s): Wiseman, Alexander W. Series: International Perspectives on Education and Society. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNMH; JNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 156 x 37. Weight in Grams: 754.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781902301
- ISBN
- 9781781902301
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Condition: New
€ 145.15
€ 145.15
Paperback. Uses case studies, surveys, and literature reviews to critically examine how gaming, simulation, and virtualization are being used to improve teamwork and leadership skills in students, and create engaging communities of practice. This volume discusses a framework for deploying and assessing these technologies. Editor(s): Wankel, Charles; Blessinger, Patrick. Series Editor(s): Wankel, Charles. Series: Cutting-Edge Technologies in Higher Education. Num Pages: 250 pages, ill. BIC Classification: JNM; JNT; JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781902400
- ISBN
- 9781781902400
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Condition: New
€ 102.11
€ 102.11
Paperback. Focusing on school as place where curriculum is made to realizing the ways children and families are engaged as curriculum makers in homes, in communities, and in the spaces in-between, outside of school, this book investigates the tensions experienced by teachers, children and families as they make curriculum attentive to lives. Series Editor(s): Pinnegar, Stefinee E. Series: Advances in Research on Teaching. Num Pages: 168 pages, ill. BIC Classification: JNA; JNKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 258.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781902608
- ISBN
- 9781781902608
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Condition: New
€ 55.30
€ 55.30
Hardback. Drawing on ecosystem thinking, complexity and postnormal science, Ecological Health offers a radical new way of thinking about the health issues of the 21st Century. This volume reflects on recent social scientific engagement with Ecosystem Health research and practice and sets out a vision for the future. Editor(s): Gislason, Maya K. Series: Advances in Medical Sociology. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB; MBS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 33. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781903230
- ISBN
- 9781781903230
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.16
€ 157.16
Hardback. This volume highlights the ways in which scholarly analysis has contributed to a rich understanding of the links between spreading democracy, gender equality, and environmental protection. It includes cutting-edge debates on the meaning of democracy and its development, as well as the response of democracies to environmental and gender concerns. Editor(s): Wejnert, Barbara. Series Editor(s): Wejnert, Barbara. Series: Research in Political Sociology. Num Pages: 300 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 236 x 18. Weight in Grams: 384.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781903377
- ISBN
- 9781781903377
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Condition: New
€ 127.52
€ 127.52
Hardback. Written by leaders in the field of learning disabilities, this volume addresses various perspectives and issues related to learning disabilities. It includes chapters: Legal Issues and Learning Disabilities; Themes and Dimensions of Learning Disabilities; and, Identification and Assessment of Students with LD. Editor(s): Bakken, Jeffrey P.; Obiakor, Festus E.; Rotatori, Anthony F. Series Editor(s): Rotatori, Anthony F. Series: Advances in Special Education. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: JNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 462.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781904251
- ISBN
- 9781781904251
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Condition: New
€ 135.55
€ 135.55
Hardback. Addresses various perspectives and issues related to learning disabilities. This book includes chapters: Inclusion and Students with Learning Disabilities; Reading Instruction and Students with Learning Disabilities; Written Instruction and Students with Learning Disabilities; and Mathematics Instruction and Students with Learning Disabilities. Editor(s): Bakken, Jeffrey P.; Obiakor, Festus E.; Rotatori, Anthony F. Series Editor(s): Rotatori, Anthony F. Series: Advances in Special Education. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: JNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781904275
- ISBN
- 9781781904275
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Condition: New
€ 135.55
€ 135.55
Paperback. Mobile technologies are reshaping and reframing the practice of teaching and learning in higher education. This volume critically examines new research on how mobile technologies and m-learning technologies like Skype are being used in higher education to increase learner engagement in an era of increasing globalization and mobility. Editor(s): Wankel, Laura A.; Blessinger, Patrick. Series Editor(s): Wankel, Charles. Series: Cutting-Edge Technologies in Higher Education. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 6D
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781905098
- ISBN
- 9781781905098
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Condition: New
€ 102.11
€ 102.11
Paperback. Classroom mediated discourse technologies are reshaping and reframing the practice of teaching and learning in higher education. This volume critically examines new research on how classroom mediation technologies like Learning Catalytics are being used in higher education to increase learner engagement and social leaning in the classroom. Editor(s): Wankel, Charles; Blessinger, Patrick. Series Editor(s): Wankel, Charles. Series: Cutting-Edge Technologies in Higher Education. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 6E
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781905111
- ISBN
- 9781781905111
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Condition: New
€ 102.11
€ 102.11
Paperback. Multimedia and video related technologies are reshaping and reframing the practice of teaching and learning in higher education. This volume critically examines new research on how multimedia technologies are being used in higher education to increase learner engagement and collaboration in and out of the classroom. Editor(s): Wankel, Laura A.; Blessinger, Patrick. Series: Cutting-Edge Technologies in Higher Education. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: JNM; JNV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781905135
- ISBN
- 9781781905135
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Condition: New
€ 102.11
€ 102.11
Hardback. Presents a framework for understanding the ways in which the salient identities of gender, class position, race, sexuality, and other demographic characteristics function simultaneously to produce the outcomes we observe in the lives of individuals as integral forces in the maintenance of family. Editor(s): Kohlman, Marla H.; Krieg, Dana B.; Dickerson, Bette J. Series Editor(s): Demos, Vasilikie P.; Segal, Marcia Texler. Series: Advances in Gender Research. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 29. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781905357
- ISBN
- 9781781905357
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.25
€ 146.25
Hardback. Emphasizes unsolved issues and developments within class and stratification analysis, discussing both theoretical and methodological innovations and revisions. In this book, comparative analysis has also revealed cross-national differentiation in stratification processes, partly related to welfare state arrangements and national policies. Editor(s): Birkelund, Gunn Elisabeth. Series Editor(s): Engelstad, Fredrik. Series: Comparative Social Research. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSC; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 35. Weight in Grams: 732.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781905371
- ISBN
- 9781781905371
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Condition: New
€ 146.25
€ 146.25
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781905395
- ISBN
- 9781781905395
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.25
€ 146.25
Hardback. The volume addresses how capitalism has been very effective in generating wealth and technological innovation, but has also been associated with social inequity and environmental damage. Its inherent flaws have been highlighted by the escalation of ecological problems arising from growth-oriented capitalism and various economic crises. Editor(s): McCormack, Fiona; Barclay, Kate. Series: Research in Economic Anthropology. Num Pages: 350 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMC; KCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781905418
- ISBN
- 9781781905418
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.32
€ 63.32
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781905890
- ISBN
- 9781781905890
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.55
€ 135.55
Hardback. This book discusses the economic and political conditions that facilitate megaproject implementation and what are the impacts on urbanity and livability of such costly mode of urban development. It includes contributions from sociologists, planners, geographers and architects making it a truly multidisciplinary project. Editor(s): Cerro Santamaria, Gerardo del. Series: Research in Urban Sociology. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: JHB; RPC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 37. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781905937
- ISBN
- 9781781905937
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.96
€ 164.96
Hardback. Series: Political Power and Social Theory. Num Pages: 341 pages. BIC Classification: HBTQ; JPH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 169 x 29. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 341
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781906033
- ISBN
- 9781781906033
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.25
€ 146.25
Hardback. Studies in Law, Politics, and Society is essential reading for legal scholars with a unique focus on the disciplines of sociology, politics and the humanities. Volume 61 brings together a diverse range of chapters discussing topics such as child abduction, legal framing, law and film, and the Supreme Court. Editor(s): Sarat, Austin. Series Editor(s): Sarat, Austin. Series: Studies in Law, Politics, and Society. Num Pages: 210 pages. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781906194
- ISBN
- 9781781906194
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.55
€ 135.55
Hardback. The book differs from other books on emotions in teaching by acknowledging all relationships within the complex system of schools and the ways that emotion influences the relationship and practice of the those working within schools- administration, teacher-peer, teacher- student, and veteran- novice. Editor(s): Newberry, Melissa; Gallant, Andrea; Riley, Philip. Series: Advances in Research on Teaching. Num Pages: 250 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JNKH; JNL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781906514
- ISBN
- 9781781906514
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.52
€ 127.52
Paperback. This volume originates from the International Study of Principal Preparation (ISPP), a collaborative project representing nearly a decade of research on principal preparation in countries throughout the world. The authors examine the dynamic changes that are affecting the way principals work and transforming the world of educational leaders. Series: Advances in Educational Administration. Num Pages: 350 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Edition
- Int
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781906781
- ISBN
- 9781781906781
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 135.55
€ 135.55