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Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, colour illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBN; HBJK; JFFC; JKSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 132 x 18. Weight in Grams: 23.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762752706
- ISBN
- 9780762752706
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.71
€ 18.99
€ 15.71
Hardback. Brings the analysis of gender from the margin to the center of urban theory. This volume examines the influence of gender in shaping relations in urban spaces and places. It represents a "crack" in the landscape of urban sociology, and engages in the discourse of the field from a gendered perspective. Editor(s): DeSena, Judith N.; Hutchinson, Ray. Series: Research in Urban Sociology. Num Pages: 332 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762314775
- ISBN
- 9780762314775
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.90
€ 164.90
Hardback. Drawing together an array of distinguished scholars from political science, criminology, sociology, and law, this volume examines the death penalty in the US. Editor(s): Sarat, Austin. Series: Studies in Law, Politics, and Society. Num Pages: 230 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKVP; LNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 501.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762314676
- ISBN
- 9780762314676
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.68
€ 160.68
Hardback. Examines a range of cultural issues related to: nationalism, gender, race, ethnicity, indigenous culture, sexuality, (dis)ability and even religiosity. This volume explores the dimensions of cultural diversity that relate to many of the aforementioned dimensions as they are located within the context of sport. Editor(s): Hallinan, Chris; Jackson, Steven J. Series: Research in the Sociology of Sport. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762314560
- ISBN
- 9780762314560
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 114.29
€ 114.29
Hardback. Examines occupational stress, health and well being, with particular emphasis on the multi-disciplinary nature of occupational stress. This book explores the work and non-work interface which discusses, amongst others, social anxiety, the importance of coping, working with family, women in the workplace and work addiction. Editor(s): Perrewe, Pamela L.; Ganster, Daniel C. Series: Research in Occupational Stress and Well Being. Num Pages: 292 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762314447
- ISBN
- 9780762314447
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.75
€ 177.75
Hardback. Since the World Conference on Education for All (EFA) in Jomtien, Thailand in 1990, the push for modern mass schooling has become a primary focus of national education policymakers and researchers around the world. This volume contains chapters on critical syntheses of EFA policymaking or policy implementation. Editor(s): Baker, David P.; Wiseman, Alexander W. Series: International Perspectives on Education and Society. Num Pages: 568 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 159 x 45. Weight in Grams: 958.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 568
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762314416
- ISBN
- 9780762314416
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.15
€ 180.15
Hardback. Illuminates the encounter of feminist activism with scholarship in political science, cultural studies, sociology, ethnic studies, and economics. This volume gives a genealogical account of various different kinds of feminisms. It offers various dimensions on the relationships across time and place among activisms and scholarships. Editor(s): Sarker, Sonita. Series: Advances in Gender Research. Num Pages: 176 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762314393
- ISBN
- 9780762314393
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.75
€ 176.75
Hardback. This volume brings together chapters presenting a diversity of views on some of the current debates and developments in the field of ethnography. Topics discussed include: participant observation; research roles in fieldwork; access to places and people in research; ethical issues concerning anonymity and intimacy in research; and the use of video. Editor(s): Walford, Geoffrey. Series: Studies in Educational Ethnography. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 235 x 22. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762314379
- ISBN
- 9780762314379
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 211.48
€ 211.48
Hardback. Intends to promote theory and research on various substantive and methodological topics in the field of human resources management. Editor(s): Martocchio, Joseph J. Series: Research in Personnel and Human Resources Management. Num Pages: 370 pages, black & white illustrations. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762314324
- ISBN
- 9780762314324
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 212.62
€ 212.62
Hardback. Includes papers that reflect a range of theoretical approaches to the social psychology of the workplace. This volume explains the cognitive processes through which gender influences the way we perceive, interpret, and respond to our social world. It emphasizes the importance of understanding gender as a multilevel structure. Editor(s): Correll, Shelley Joyce. Series: Advances in Group Processes. Num Pages: 348 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 184 x 241 x 25. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762314300
- ISBN
- 9780762314300
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.83
€ 122.83
Hardback. Presents insights in the sociological study of surveillance and governance in the context of criminal justice and other control strategies. This volume provides a varied set of theoretical perspectives and substantive research domains on the qualities and quantities of some of the transformations of social control. Editor(s): Deflem, Mathieu. Series: Sociology of Crime, Law & Deviance. Num Pages: 392 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762314164
- ISBN
- 9780762314164
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.11
€ 162.11
Hardback. "Functionality, Intentionality and Morality". Editor(s): Hartel, Professor Charmine E. J.; Ashkanasy, Neal M.; Zerbe, Wilfred J. Series: Research on Emotion in Organizations. Num Pages: 338 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 161 x 30. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762314140
- ISBN
- 9780762314140
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 212.34
€ 212.34
Hardback. Affective phenomena permeate group life. This title examines how groups influence individual members emotional experiences; in turn, how a groups success depends on the emotions and emotional capabilities of its members; and, how moods and emotions mediate the effects of demographic diversity in groups. Editor(s): Mannix, Elizabeth A.; Neale, Margaret Ann; Anderson, Cameron; Wageman, R. Series Editor(s): Mannix, Elizabeth A.; Neale, Margaret Ann. Series: Research on Managing Groups & Teams. Num Pages: 364 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JMJ; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762314133
- ISBN
- 9780762314133
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 212.56
€ 212.56
Hardback. Focuses on the economics of obesity. This work assesses the impact of food quality, access to fast food, food prices, legislation, and other factors on diet, physical activity, and body weight. It calculates the impact of obesity on hospital costs and examines the externalities imposed by obesity through health insurance. Editor(s): Bolin, Kristian; Cawley, John H.; Grossman, Michael; Lindgren, Bjorn. Series: Advances in Health Economics & Health Services Research. Num Pages: 390 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; KCQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 173 x 32. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762314065
- ISBN
- 9780762314065
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 178.62
€ 178.62
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
€ 244.94
€ 244.94
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
€ 204.05
€ 204.05
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
€ 176.67
€ 176.67
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
€ 171.55
€ 171.55
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
€ 178.02
€ 178.02
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
€ 176.64
€ 176.64