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Hardback. Bringing together economists from various traditions such as Austrian economics, evolutionary economics, institutional economics, law and economics, neuro-economics and bio-economics, this title examines the impact of cognitive science growth on the economics discipline. Editor(s): Krecke, Elisabeth; Krecke, Carine; Koppl, Roger. Series: Advances in Austrian Economics. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JMR; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 157 x 25. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762313785
- ISBN
- 9780762313785
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.80
€ 259.80
Hardback. Examines topics in law and economics. This book models the price effects of mergers that not only increase concentration in the relevant market but also increase the merged firms' participation in other, complementary markets. Editor(s): Zerbe, Richard O., Jr. Series: Research in Law & Economics. Num Pages: 272 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC; KCA; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 559.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762313488
- ISBN
- 9780762313488
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 216.41
€ 216.41
Hardback. In our reforming public institutions it sometimes feels as though the very ground of social and political contracts is shifting. This volume features contributors who give us a start in thinking through such a repositioning, some within the values framework of NPM, others as external observers. Editor(s): Kushner, Saville; Norris, Nigel. Series: Advances in Program Evaluation. Num Pages: 168 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 16. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762313426
- ISBN
- 9780762313426
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.87
€ 186.87
Current Perspectives in Special Education Administration
. Ed(S): Obiakor, Festus E.; Rotatori, Anthon...
Hardback. The contributors to this book cover theoretical aspects of leadership, current legal topics and issues, and best practices related to special education administration. They draw heavily from the current literature research base and best practices. Editor(s): Obiakor, Festus E.; Rotatori, Anthony F.; Burkhardt, Sandra A. Series: Advances in Special Education. Num Pages: 214 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNK; JNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762313419
- ISBN
- 9780762313419
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.92
€ 181.92
Hardback. Part of the "Advances in Group Processes", which publishes theoretical analyses, reviews and theory based empirical chapters on group phenomena. This volume includes papers that address fundamental issues relating to the Social Psychology of the Workplace. Editor(s): Thye, Shane R.; Lawler, Edward J. Series: Advances in Group Processes. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 160 x 29. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762313303
- ISBN
- 9780762313303
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.77
€ 188.77
Hardback. Presents theoretical developments in the areas of race, identity, politics and authenticity. It honors the work of Ron Pelias and Patricia Ticineto Clough and features a performance essay that discusses representations of gender and ethnicity in HBO's "Sex and the City". Editor(s): Denzin, Norman K. Series: Studies in Symbolic Interaction. Num Pages: 162 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFP; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 407.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762313259
- ISBN
- 9780762313259
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.85
€ 186.85
Hardback. This volume highlights the value of sociological theorizing in various strands of criminological research and reveals the breadth and depth of criminological sociology in its explicit and informed reliance on insights from sociological theory. It offers a range of perspectives, and theories of criminal behavior and perspectives of social control. Editor(s): Deflem, Mathieu. Series: Sociology of Crime, Law & Deviance. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762313228
- ISBN
- 9780762313228
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.12
€ 188.12
Hardback. Addresses the major subject areas of urban sociology, ethnic and minority groups within the city, social network of urban residents, location of retail and industrial activities within the metropolitan complex, decline of the central cities and emergence of suburban lifestyles, and the core question of community integration itself. Editor(s): Hutchison, Ray; Krase, Jerome. Series: Research in Urban Sociology. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSG; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762313211
- ISBN
- 9780762313211
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.46
€ 188.46
Research on Community-Based Mental Health Services for Children and Ad...
William H. . Ed(S): Fisher
Hardback. Research on mental health services for children and adolescents has become a vibrant subspecialty within the larger field of mental health services research. Editor(s): Fisher, William H. Series: Research in Community & Mental Health S. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762313150
- ISBN
- 9780762313150
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.10
€ 188.10
Hardback. Containing nine papers, this title discusses theory, research and action tied to gender and geographic location. Examining gender and its implications for feminist action, it represents a variety of cultures from diverse countries. Editor(s): Demos, Vasilikie P.; Segal, Marcia Texler. Series: Advances in Gender Research. Num Pages: 244 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762313129
- ISBN
- 9780762313129
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.08
€ 188.08
Hardback. Presents a range of consumer behavior research using both quantitative and qualitative research methods. This book addresses such topics as self-gifts, souvenirs, grocery coupon proneness, socialization, acculturation, tattooing, possession attachment, consumer decision making, information acquisition, and meaning making through consumption. Editor(s): Belk, Russell W. Series: Research in Consumer Behavior. Num Pages: 286 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 579.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762313044
- ISBN
- 9780762313044
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.61
€ 182.61
Experiments Investigating Fundraising and Charitable Contributors
. Ed(S): Isaac, R.M.; Davis, Douglas D.
Hardback. Consists of nine papers that use experimental and theoretical tools to examine issues pertaining to charitable auctions and fundraising. This volume explores themes such as the structure of charity auctions, charity lotteries, fund drives, and more. It explores the structure of different fundraising and charitable programs. Editor(s): Isaac, R.M.; Davis, Douglas D. Series: Research in Experimental Economics. Num Pages: 260 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762313013
- ISBN
- 9780762313013
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.51
€ 183.51
No Child Left Behind and Other Federal Programs for Urban School Distr...
. Ed(S): Brown, Frank; Hunter, Dr. Richard C.
Hardback. The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act is designed to close the achievement gap between disadvantaged and disadvantaged children through its Title I program. This book explores models to achieve equity in Title I schools; and defines what is required of states in Title I schools. It examines how each state implements NCLB accountability standards. Editor(s): Brown, Frank; Hunter, Dr. Richard C. Series: Advances in Educational Administration. Num Pages: 396 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762312993
- ISBN
- 9780762312993
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.47
€ 189.47
Hardback. Research in learning and behavioral disabilities, employing a variety of methods and techniques, has provided information relevant to practitioners. This volume discusses, applies and evaluates different methodological approaches to learning and behavioral disorder research; and serves as a reference to educators, researchers, and others. Editor(s): Scruggs, Thomas E.; Mastropieri, Margo A. Series: Advances in Learning & Behavioral Disabilities. Num Pages: 348 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC; JNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 162 x 29. Weight in Grams: 624.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762312955
- ISBN
- 9780762312955
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.71
€ 182.71
Hardback. Presents an examination of occupational stress, health and well being, with particular emphasis on the multi-disciplinary nature of occupational stress. This book offers a critical assessment of issues in occupational stress and well being. Editor(s): Perrewe, Pamela L.; Ganster, Daniel C. Series: Research in Occupational Stress and Well Being. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762312894
- ISBN
- 9780762312894
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.56
€ 182.56
Hardback. Featuring chapters that explore the interrelationship of qualitative methodologies and development theory, policy and practice, this book demonstrates the importance of placing qualitative methodologies within their conceptual, practical and political contexts. It asks questions of development research. Editor(s): Smith, Dr. Matt; Pole, Christopher. Series: Studies in Qualitative Methodology. Num Pages: 252 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762312832
- ISBN
- 9780762312832
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 223.87
€ 223.87
Hardback. As a voluntary organization of National Statistical Office representatives, the Washington Group addresses problems in statistical methods associated with the measurement of disability. This volume features papers which reflect a sampling of the work done by the Washington Group to address disability, an important public health problem. Editor(s): Altman, Barbara Mandell; Barnartt, Sharon N. Series: Research in Social Science and Disability. Num Pages: 300 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762312825
- ISBN
- 9780762312825
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.65
€ 180.65
Hardback. Provides a presentation of policies and practices of technology in K12 schools. This book lays out the foundation of what schools should be concerned about involving various aspects of technology and its impact on school administration and teaching. It introduces technology, policy and philosophical discussions on the use of technology in schools. Editor(s): Tettegah, Sharon Y.; Hunter, Dr. Richard C. Series: Advances in Educational Administration. Num Pages: 336 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNK; JNLB; JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 647.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762312801
- ISBN
- 9780762312801
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.61
€ 182.61
Hardback. Part of "The Research in Labor Economics" series, this volume is a collection of papers dedicated to the memory of the late Tikva Lecker. Professor Lecker's many interests included topics in labor economics, women and the economy, the economics of Judaism, the economics of migration and the economic experience of immigrants and their descendants. Editor(s): Polachek, S.W.; Chiswick, Carmel; Rapoport, Hillel. Series: Research in Labor Economics. Num Pages: 488 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFN; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762312757
- ISBN
- 9780762312757
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 217.87
€ 217.87
Hardback. Presents a systematic approach to the topic of motivation and religion through the lens of theories of motivation as expectancy-value, self-determination, and achievement goal theory. This book features scholars offering views about how such theories help to understand religiosity and its impact on human experiences and behavior. Editor(s): Maehr, Martin L.; Karabenick, Stuart A. Series: Advances in Motivation and Achievement. Num Pages: 436 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRA; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 785.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 436
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762312597
- ISBN
- 9780762312597
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.98
€ 183.98