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Hardback. Presents a series of papers that address the political consequences of globalization for states and their populations, while exploring the issue of alternatives to the model of globalization. They also talk about the challenges posed by globalization, including currency instability in an environment of financial deregulation. Editor(s): McBride, Stephen; Dobuzinskis, Laurent; Cohen, Marjorie Griffin; Busumtwi-Sam, James (Department of Political Science, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada). Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 239 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPA; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 537.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009464
- ISBN
- 9781402009464
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€ 132.62
€ 132.62
Hardback. Analyses the knowledge, beliefs and behaviours that comprise the environmental attitudes of young people in the Asia-Pacific region and the cultural, political and educational contexts that have shaped them. Editor(s): Fien, John; Yencken, David; Sykes, Helen. Series: Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns & Prospects. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 1M; JNKD; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1030.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009440
- ISBN
- 9781402009440
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€ 131.57
€ 131.57
Maximizing the Security and Development Benefits from the Biological a...
. Ed(S): Dando, Malcolm R.; Klement, Cyril (D...
Hardback. Joint Proceedings Volume based on the two NATO Advanced Research Workshops held in Bucharest in 1999 and in Piestany in 2000 Editor(s): Dando, Malcolm R.; Klement, Cyril (Department of Microbiology, State University of Public Health, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia); Negut, Marian (Cantacuzino Institute, Bucharest, Romania); Pearson, Graham S. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 1. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JWMC; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 23. Weight in Grams: 779.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009129
- ISBN
- 9781402009129
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€ 202.46
€ 202.46
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on An Evaluation of Progress in Coastal Policies at the National Level: A Transatlantic and Euro-Mediterranean Perspective held in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from 4-6 July 2001 Editor(s): Sain, Biliana Cicin; Pavlin, Igor; Belfiore, Stefano. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 291 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DD; JPQB; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 603.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 291
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008887
- ISBN
- 9781402008887
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€ 199.87
€ 199.87
Hardback. Empirical research often lacks theory. This book progressively works out a method of constructing models which can bridge the gap between empirical and theoretical research in the social sciences. It is suitable for advanced courses in research methods in the social sciences and in philosophy of science. Editor(s): Franck, Robert. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 631.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008672
- ISBN
- 9781402008672
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€ 200.26
€ 200.26
Paperback. Globalisation is claimed to be making a serious impact on education throughout the world. This book analyses the development of international policies in higher education and the impact of mutual observation and policy borrowing on national policies. It also offers insights into the challenges for students, staff, and labour market relationships. Editor(s): Enders, Jurgen; Fulton, Oliver. Series: Higher Education Dynamics. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 402.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008641
- ISBN
- 9781402008641
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€ 130.63
€ 130.63
Paperback. Aims to use the data from IEA's Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) to investigate significant questions related to mathematics and science education. This book contains papers that provide insights into the impact that TIMSS has had in the participating countries. It is useful for readers interested in comparative education. Editor(s): Robitaille, David F.; Beaton, Albert E. Num Pages: 441 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 624.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 441
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008603
- ISBN
- 9781402008603
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€ 133.88
€ 133.88
Hardback. Aims to use the data from IEA's Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) to investigate questions related to mathematics and science education, as well as other methodological issues. This book is of interest to readers interested in comparative education, mathematics and science education, and survey research methodology. Editor(s): Robitaille, David F.; Beaton, Albert E. Num Pages: 441 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 807.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 441
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008597
- ISBN
- 9781402008597
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€ 136.52
€ 136.52
Hardback. Focuses on the idea of an European educational space. This work is concerned with the possibilities to be discerned and imagined in the European public and institutional spaces and discourses in education and the lack of impetus within the broad area of educational studies to meet the task of creating analyses and responses. Editor(s): Novoa, Antonio; Lawn, Martin. Num Pages: 164 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 930.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008016
- ISBN
- 9781402008016
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€ 130.91
€ 130.91
Hardback. Deals with the question of regularities in the course of sociocultural evolution. This book presents a model of cognitive ontogenesis; it can be shown that cognitive ontogenesis and sociocultural evolution are interdependent processes which basically follow the same logic. It is suitable for those in social theory, and evolutionary theory. Series: Theory and Decision Library A:. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1190.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007507
- ISBN
- 9781402007507
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€ 132.62
€ 132.62
Assessing Quality of Life and Living Conditions to Guide National Poli...
. Ed(S): Hagerty, Michael R.; Vogel, Joachim;...
Hardback. Intended for researchers and government offices wanting to start or improve their own QOL survey. This book discusses how developing countries can begin the measurement of Quality of Life in ways that increase political credibility and require smaller budgets. Editor(s): Hagerty, Michael R.; Vogel, Joachim; Moller, Valerie. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 450 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 821.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007279
- ISBN
- 9781402007279
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€ 203.07
€ 203.07
Hardback. Explores the impact of transition from communism and war on everyday life of women and men, as well as the way how everyday life and gender related changes affect women's vulnerability to domestic violence and trafficking in women. This book also explores the impact of micro level changes on development of civil society. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVH; 1DVWB; 1DVWYM; 1DVWYS; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1080.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007262
- ISBN
- 9781402007262
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€ 131.90
€ 131.90
Paperback. Presents an institutional study located at the intersection mathematics education and vocational education. Using the concept of technology, this title presents a critique of neoliberalist policies and their impact upon curriculum, teachers' work, and the apparent de-institutionalization of vocational education. Series: Mathematics Education Library. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNP; JNU; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 413.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006692
- ISBN
- 9781402006692
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Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Hardback. Presents an institutional study located at the intersection mathematics education and vocational education. Using the concept of technology, this title presents a critique of neoliberalist policies and their impact upon curriculum, teachers' work, and the apparent de-institutionalization of vocational education. Series: Mathematics Education Library. Num Pages: 276 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNP; JNU; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006685
- ISBN
- 9781402006685
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Condition: New
€ 133.37
€ 133.37
Hardback. Shows how the environmental policy pursued in The Netherlands has undergone a revolutionary change: a change referred to as a paradigm shift. A trend can be detected from top-down governance to an interactive form of governance. This book aims to offer the reader an analysis of this paradigm shift. Editor(s): Driessen, Peter P.J.; Glasbergen, Pieter. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 264 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DDN; JPQB; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 571.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006524
- ISBN
- 9781402006524
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Condition: New
€ 128.53
€ 128.53
Hardback. Covers various issues in life table construction and use. Presenting a non-technical overview of the life table, this book gives a detailed account of the estimation of the probability of dying between two consecutive ages, taking migration and the distribution of population at risk into account. Editor(s): Wunsch, Guillaume; Mouchart, Michel; Duchene, Josianne. Series: European Studies of Population. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 631.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006388
- ISBN
- 9781402006388
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Condition: New
€ 200.26
€ 200.26
Hardback. Provides a useful text for undergraduate and graduate courses on the historical and theoretical issues of Cognitive Science, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Neuroscience, and the Philosophy of Mind. Offering insights into the contemporary debate on the nature of mind, this book is also of interest to researchers in these fields. Series: Studies in Cognitive Systems. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMR; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 659.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006067
- ISBN
- 9781402006067
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€ 200.74
€ 200.74
Hardback. Explores in detail some aspects of the Arab-Jewish divide, which raise fundamental questions regarding the place of the Arabs and Arab language education in the Jewish State. This book aims to describe and analyze language education in the Arab society in Israel from the establishment of the state in 1948 onwards. Series: Language Policy. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBH; CFB; CJB; JNK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005855
- ISBN
- 9781402005855
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Condition: New
€ 132.05
€ 132.05
Hardback. One of the persistent challenges confronting societies is how to reduce inequalities in the educational and occupational attainment of students from different socio-economic, ethnic and race group backgrounds. This book represents an advance in examining such educational problems, and is useful for students and researchers in educational fields. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1080.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 207
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005824
- ISBN
- 9781402005824
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Condition: New
€ 131.90
€ 131.90
The Arts in Children's Lives. Context, Culture, and Curriculum.
. Ed(S): Bresler, Liora; Thompson, Christine ...
Paperback. Addresses critical issues of development, context, and curriculum from perspectives informed by work with children in formal and informal settings. This title draws on various cultural and institutional context and traditional and contemporary practices from different parts of the world. Editor(s): Bresler, Liora; Thompson, Christine M. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AB; JN; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 388.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005541
- ISBN
- 9781402005541
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Condition: New
€ 196.52
€ 196.52