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Hardback. Provides details of the advances in telE-learning. This book covers issues concerned with: the position of on-line learning in the development of the information society; developments in virtual organisations, virtual institutes and virtual laboratories; and, creation and development of e-learning portals, and concerns with inter-operability. Editor(s): Passey, Don; Kendall, Mike. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 372 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNQ; JNU; P. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402072192
- ISBN
- 9781402072192
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.79
€ 129.79
Hardback. Presents a selection of methods and techniques that may have value for clinical neuropsychology. There is an interest among clinical neuropsychologists regarding developments in cognitive neuroscience and experimental psychology. This book presents a view of methodological developments in experimental psychology and clinical neuroscience. Editor(s): Hugdahl, Kenneth. Series: Neuropsychology and Cognition. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMM; MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 589.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402072109
- ISBN
- 9781402072109
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.68
€ 128.68
Hardback. A collection of contemporary facial scoring techniques and their utility, whether clinical, experimental, theoretical, or otherwise. It follows an historical introduction of the area, thereby recording the developmental history of this science. Editor(s): Katsikitis, Mary. Num Pages: 289 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 289
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402071676
- ISBN
- 9781402071676
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.82
€ 133.82
Hardback. Presents papers from a conference of leading Israeli, Palestinian, and European psychologists held in June 1999. Discussing sensitive professional and historical dilemmas, this collection embodies the tradition of critical thinking applied to ideologies and identities and Zionism, through a non-exclusive prism of psychoanalytic traditions. Editor(s): Bunzl, John; Beit-Hallahmi, Benjamin. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1170.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 221
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402071553
- ISBN
- 9781402071553
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.50
€ 132.50
Hardback. The essays in this book treat the relationships among politics, taxation, and the rule of law. A central tenet of democratic ideology is that taxation is something that we choose to do to ourselves, rather than being something that is imposed on us by some ruler. Editor(s): Racheter, Donald P.; Wagner, Richard E. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; KFFD1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 585.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402071546
- ISBN
- 9781402071546
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.28
€ 133.28
Hardback. Two perspectives have structured research within the field of metacognition - functional perspective and analytical perspective. This work aims to promote the interaction, and construct a synergistic reciprocity between the two sub-fields. It examines the role of metacognition in activities as varied as classroom learning, and piloting airplanes. Editor(s): Chambres, Patrick; Marescaux, Pierre-Jean. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402071348
- ISBN
- 9781402071348
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.03
€ 200.03
Hardback. Provides an analysis of the role that Information and Communication Technologies can have in teaching and learning. This title explores how communication capability through the Internet, Web and email changes the nature of the teacher-learner interface itself, as well as the learner-technology interface. Editor(s): Watson, Deryn; Andersen, Jane. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 991 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1657.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 991
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402071324
- ISBN
- 9781402071324
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.04
€ 202.04
The New Public Management. Lessons from Innovating Governors and Mayor...
. Ed(S): Andrisani, Paul J.; Hakim, Simon; Sa...
Hardback. Brings together the ideas of 21 of America's leading governors and mayors expressed in their own words. This book features contributions collected and selected over several years, including chapters by former Governors George Bush of Texas and Tommy Thompson of Wisconsin and Mayors Giuliani and Daley of New York and Chicago respectively. Editor(s): Andrisani, Paul J.; Hakim, Simon; Savas, Emanuel S. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1150.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402071171
- ISBN
- 9781402071171
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.58
€ 71.58
Hardback. Human activity overuses the resources of the planet at a rate that will compromise the ability of future generations to meet their needs. With contributions from an international team of policy shapers and makers, this book is an important reference for environmental, developmental, social, and organizational psychologists. Editor(s): Schmuck, Peter; Schultz, Wesley P. Num Pages: 327 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMH; RNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 327
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402070129
- ISBN
- 9781402070129
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.88
€ 255.88
Hardback. Consumption takes place in settings or environments which have both direct and indirect effects on its dynamic path. This title examines microprocessing in consumer activities for status as it interacts with structure in the environments of these activities. Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1080.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 197
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402070013
- ISBN
- 9781402070013
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.10
€ 71.10
Paperback. Explores how demographic changes affect inter-generational transfers of time, money, goods, and services, and various things that play a role in the well-being of individuals and families. This title details the nature and measurement of transfers, their motives and mechanisms, and their macro-level dimensions. Editor(s): Gauthier, Anne H. (University of Calgary); Chu, C.Y.Cyrus; Tuljapurkar, Shripad. Series: International Studies in Population. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 470. Riding the Age Waves. Series: International Studies in Population. 322 pages, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Gauthier, Anne H. (University of Calgary); Chu, C.Y.Cyrus; Tuljapurkar, Shripad. Explores how demographic changes affect inter-generational transfers of time, money, goods, and services, and various things that play a role in the well-being of individuals and families. This title details the nature and measurement of transfers, their motives and mechanisms, and their macro-level dimensions. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: JHBD. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18. Weight: 470.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402047909
- ISBN
- 9781402047909
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 131.45
€ 131.45
Hardcover. Presents the most comprehensive international discussion on the role of markets in higher education. This title considers both the political and economic implications of the rising trend towards introducing market elements in higher education. Editor(s): Teixeira, Pedro; Jongbloed, Ben; Dill, David; Amaral, Alberto. Series: Higher Education Dynamics. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNK; JNM; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 27. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402028151
- ISBN
- 9781402028151
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.96
€ 134.96
hardcover. Presenting an integrated view of WMD terrorism, this title reviews several scenarios that a terrorist might use and a list of the biological organisms and compounds that can be used as biological, mid-spectrum, and chemical threats. It also presents the future of biological detection and identification. Editor(s): Stopa, Peter J. (US Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center); Orahovec, Zvonko. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 156 pages, 395 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPSF; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Kluwer Boston Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402026812
- ISBN
- 9781402026812
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Draws on the author's 30 years of experience, on a series of empirical studies, and on the literature on staff development to develop an integrated model of professional development. This book is used as a practical guide to those involved in educational change: teachers, researchers, curriculum innovators, school leaders, and others. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNMT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402020063
- ISBN
- 9781402020063
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.47
€ 129.47
Globalisation, Trade Liberalisation, and Higher Education in North Ame...
Barrow, Clyde W.; Didou-Aupetit, Sylvie; Mall...
Paperback. Analyzes the relationship between trade liberalisation, post-industrialisation, and higher education policy in Canada, Mexico, and the USA. This study documents the extent of NAFTA's impact on higher education. It is of interest to university professors working in higher education, economics, and political science. Series: Higher Education Dynamics. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFFS; JNM; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 391.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018626
- ISBN
- 9781402018626
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.46
€ 130.46
Paperback. Brings together a set of negotiation stories, accompanied by an integrative overview. This book provides cases and theoretical elaboration. The negotiations described take various forms: negotiating with oneself, negotiating one's own way through bicycle traffic or animals appearing to negotiate with each other. Editor(s): Faure, Guy Olivier. Series: Advances in Group Decision and Negotiation. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018312
- ISBN
- 9781402018312
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.52
€ 129.52
Paperback. Talks about the phenomena such as international drug trafficking, alien and women smuggling, terrorism, East European organized crime and financial crimes. This book shows not only how these issues are interrelated, but also the way in which they interact with social, economic and political legitimate structures. Editor(s): Siegel, Dina; Bunt, H. G. van de; Zaitch, Damien. Series: Studies of Organized Crime. Num Pages: 205 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKV. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 299.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018183
- ISBN
- 9781402018183
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.13
€ 129.13
Paperback. Combines demographic and sociological approaches with rational choice theory to explain assortative mating. Using life-history data from a range of industrialized countries and longitudinal statistical models, this book analyzes the process of spouse selection in the life courses of single men and women. Editor(s): Blossfeld, Hans-Peter; Timm, Andreas. Series: European Studies of Population. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018039
- ISBN
- 9781402018039
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 198.50
€ 198.50
Globalisation, Trade Liberalisation, and Higher Education in North Ame...
Barrow, Clyde W.; Mallea, John R.; Didou-Aupe...
Hardback. Through case studies, this title analyzes higher education policy in Canada, Mexico, and the USA using a common theoretical framework that identifies economic globalization, international trade liberalization, and post-industrialization as common structural factors exerting a significant influence on higher education in the three countries. Series: Higher Education Dynamics. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFFS; JNM; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017919
- ISBN
- 9781402017919
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.89
€ 132.89
Hardback. The cultural and practical significance of mathematics in our society contrasts with the way adolescents experience mathematics in school. This book presents arguments for seven interconnected objectives of a school system aiming at general education and provides a profile of an alternative mathematics instruction that can help in this goal. Series: Mathematics Education Library. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 271
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017865
- ISBN
- 9781402017865
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.04
€ 133.04