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Paperback. In The Cradle of Knowledge: Development of Perception in Infancy Revisited, Martha E. Arterberry and Philip J. Kellman study the methods and data of scientific research on infant perception, introducing and analyzing topics (such as space, pattern, object, and motion perception) through philosophical, theoretical, and historical contexts. Num Pages: 392 pages, 67. BIC Classification: JMAQ; JMC; JMM; JMR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199395637
- ISBN
- 9780199395637
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Condition: New
€ 128.57
€ 128.57
Hardcover. States that in developed countries since 1950, death rates among octogenarians, nonagenarians, and even centenarians have been reduced substantially. This title argues that the novelty and magnitude of the observed mortality decline justify it being called a new stage in mortality transition. Num Pages: 108 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: 1DND; JFSP31. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 257 x 182 x 12. Weight in Grams: 428.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- University Press of Southern Denmark Denmark
- Number of pages
- 108
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788778380159
- ISBN
- 9788778380159
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.59
€ 25.99
€ 19.59
Hardback. This volume of the International Perspectives on Education and Society series investigates the challenges and prospects for higher education in Africa, especially issues of development, expansion, internationalization, equity, and divergence. Series: International Perspectives on Education and Society. Num Pages: 519 pages. BIC Classification: JNF; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 153 x 45. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 519
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781906989
- ISBN
- 9781781906989
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Condition: New
€ 157.48
€ 157.48
Hardback. Explores giftedness from early childhood through the elder years. Focusing on the practical implications of theoretical perspectives and empirical findings, this book examines prediction and measurement, diversity issues, and psychosocial factors as they relate to developing talent in different domains. Editor(s): Horowitz, Frances Degen; Subotnik, Rena F.; Matthews, Dona J. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JMC; JNSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 257 x 185 x 25. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- American Psychological Association United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781433804144
- ISBN
- 9781433804144
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Condition: New
€ 52.34€ 52.00
€ 52.34
€ 52.00
Paperback. This monograph has two aims: first, to identify specific processes of the reversal phenomenon by using a developmental approach. Second, to use ambiguous figures as a research tool to shed more light onto children's developing understanding of pictorial representation. . Editor(s): Wimmer, Marina C.; Doherty, Martin J. Series: Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development. Num Pages: 140 pages. BIC Classification: JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 8. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 140
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444350197
- ISBN
- 9781444350197
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Condition: New
€ 69.42
€ 69.42
Hardback. Num Pages: 276 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCM; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 505.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403991683
- ISBN
- 9781403991683
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Condition: New
€ 128.08
€ 128.08
Hardback. This book examines the characteristics of the Chinese economic development model and its reception in Africa and Latin America. It also investigates the current competition over governance models in the Muslim world and asks which model or models will guide development in Muslim countries. Series: Exploring Muslim Contexts. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 23. Weight in Grams: 974.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748639687
- ISBN
- 9780748639687
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.91€ 114.65
€ 124.91
€ 114.65
Paperback. Development Macroeconomics in Latin America and Mexico brings the attention of academics, practitioners, and policy makers to the neglected macroeconomic factors that can account for both the unsatisfactory average growth performance of Latin American and the diversity around this average. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; KCB; KCL; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349499472
- ISBN
- 9781349499472
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.64
€ 65.64
Paperback. This reader brings together seminal articles on development in Latin America. Tracing the concepts and major debates surrounding the issue, the text focuses on development theory through three contrasting historical perspectives: imperialism, under-development and dependency, and globalization. Series: Latin American Perspectives in the Classroom. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: 1KL; GTB; GTF; JPA; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 147 x 22. Weight in Grams: 515.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742523937
- ISBN
- 9780742523937
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Condition: New
€ 79.49
€ 79.49
Paperback. Num Pages: 182 pages. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; JFFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 137 x 17. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- KIT Publishers Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 182
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789068322644
- ISBN
- 9789068322644
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 27.04
€ 40.99
€ 27.04
Hardcover. This edited volume explores development in the so-called 'fragile', 'failed' and 'pariah' states. It examines the literature on both fragile states and their development, and offers eleven case studies on countries ranking in the 'very high alert' and 'very high warning' categories in the Fund for Peace Failed States Index. Editor(s): Ware, Anthony. Series: Rethinking International Development Series. Num Pages: 353 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPS; JPWH; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 216 x 25. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137347626
- ISBN
- 9781137347626
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.00
€ 68.00
Paperback. This edited volume explores development in the so-called 'fragile', 'failed' and 'pariah' states. It examines the literature on both fragile states and their development, and offers eleven case studies on countries ranking in the 'very high alert' and 'very high warning' categories in the Fund for Peace Failed States Index. Editor(s): Ware, Alan. Series: Rethinking International Development Series. Num Pages: 353 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPA; JPS; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 353
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349467426
- ISBN
- 9781349467426
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Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Editor(s): Kararach, George; Besada, Hany; Shaw, Professor Timothy M. Num Pages: 432 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 48 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1H; GTF; JP; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447328544
- ISBN
- 9781447328544
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 40.17
€ 41.99
€ 40.17
Hardcover. Fundraising is an increasingly important responsibility for academic leaders, from department chairs to deans and on up into the executive ranks in higher education. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JNKG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 23. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118270172
- ISBN
- 9781118270172
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.76
€ 47.76
Hardcover. Development education is a radical form of learning that addresses the structural causes of poverty and injustice in the global North and South. This volume debates development education practice and the policy environment in which it is delivered. It affirmatively points to the transformative power of education as a means toward social change. Editor(s): McCloskey, Stephen. Num Pages: 336 pages, 3 black & white tables, 5 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: GTF; JNAM; JPWH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 138 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137324658
- ISBN
- 9781137324658
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.55
€ 67.55
Paperback. Development education is a radical form of learning that addresses the structural causes of poverty and injustice in the global North and South. This volume debates development education practice and the policy environment in which it is delivered. It affirmatively points to the transformative power of education as a means toward social change. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JN; JPA; JPP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349459001
- ISBN
- 9781349459001
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.50
€ 66.50
Hardcover. Development Corruption in South Africa examines governance matters with a focus on corruption. This rich empirical body on governance variables and governance performance is a welcome addition to South African government literature. Num Pages: 228 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JPZ; KCL; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 217 x 18. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137386953
- ISBN
- 9781137386953
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.45
€ 127.45
Paperback. Development Corruption in South Africa examines governance matters with a focus on corruption. This rich empirical body on governance variables and governance performance is a welcome addition to South African government literature. Num Pages: 228 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; KCL; KCP; KJG; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349481774
- ISBN
- 9781349481774
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardcover. The aims of and motives for development cooperation have changed significantly in recent times. Besides pursuing short- and longer-term objectives in their own economic, foreign policy and other interests, donors usually have a recognisable and genuine interest in assisting countries in their processes of development. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GTF; JKSR; JPS; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137397874
- ISBN
- 9781137397874
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.02
€ 66.02
Hardcover. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the international development policies of ten Central and Eastern European countries that joined the EU between 2004 and 2007. The contributors offer the first thorough overview of the 'new' EU member states' development cooperation programmes, placing them in a larger political and societal context. Editor(s): Horky-Hluchan, Ondrej; Lightfoot, Simon. Series: Eadi Global Development Series. Num Pages: 312 pages, 7 black & white tables, 6 figures. BIC Classification: 1DF; 1DV; 1QFE; 3JMC; JPQB; JPSN2; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137505408
- ISBN
- 9781137505408
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.28
€ 67.28