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Hardback. Collected here are the key publications of Benjamin Libet, whose work during 30 years of exploring the human brain has helped establish a basis for studying subjective mental phenomena - a basis for clarifying the mysteries of mind/brain relationships with hard experimental investigations. Series: Contemporary Neuroscientists. Num Pages: 404 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JM; MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 969.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817635381
- ISBN
- 9780817635381
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.48
€ 235.48
Hardback. Extracting theories and ideas from both the field of economics and the field of social psychology, this book presents an interdisciplinary approach to study individuals' decisions pertaining to public good games. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMH; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1140.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792399919
- ISBN
- 9780792399919
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.35
€ 123.35
Hardback. Outlines some of the problems and deficiencies in the evaluation practice and offers professionally-based leads for strengthening or replacing superintendent performance evaluation systems. This book focuses on the on-the-job performance of school district superintendents as they implement school board policy. Series: Evaluation in Education and Human Services. Num Pages: 289 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNKD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 289
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792398912
- ISBN
- 9780792398912
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.83
€ 124.83
Hardback. Pension systems and medical programs are in a state of crisis in various parts of the world and the general political mood is shifting away from income redistribution. This book discusses the economic and political aspects of income redistribution. It examines the moral objective of redistribution to assist the poor. Series: Studies in Public Choice. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JP; KCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 1997
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792398813
- ISBN
- 9780792398813
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.30
€ 123.30
Urban Dominance and Labour Market Differentiation of a European Capita...
. Ed(S): Pereira, Pedro Telhado; Mata, Maria ...
Hardback. Analyses the role of Lisbon as a capital city within the Portuguese urban system and its regional trends, focusing on economic history and on the study of the Lisbon labour market and its changes in the context of economic development in the 19th and 20th centuries, during which it remained the principal job market in the country. Editor(s): Pereira, Pedro Telhado; Mata, Maria Eugenia. Num Pages: 194 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DSP; 3JH; 3JJ; JFSG; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1050.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792398301
- ISBN
- 9780792398301
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.79
€ 122.79
Hardback. Intended to cut through the ambiguity and contradictions inherent in policy analysis by means of an operational-prescriptive approach. This book's objective is to encapsulate the concepts, methods and tools of policy analysis and to provide a look into factors acting within and around the policy analysis process. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 253
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792397434
- ISBN
- 9780792397434
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.90
€ 185.90
Hardback. Provides a perspective on collective decision-making, presenting economic and political aspects from both a theoretical and empirical viewpoint. This book examines decision-making in multiparty politics. It also covers interest groups, electoral cycles and a formal discussion of the 'general will'. Editor(s): Schofield, Norman. Series: Recent Economic Thought. Num Pages: 422 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMH; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 807.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 422
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792397113
- ISBN
- 9780792397113
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 240.47
€ 240.47
Hardback. Contains the efforts of economists and political scientists to predict the consequences of legislative term limits. Editor(s): Grofman, Bernard. Series: Studies in Public Choice. Num Pages: 386 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 763.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792397021
- ISBN
- 9780792397021
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.86
€ 239.86
Paperback. Helps readers grasp the essence of sound teacher evaluation and be able to apply its principles, facts, ideas, processes, and procedures. This book invites and assists school professionals and other readers to examine the developments in teacher evaluation. Series: Evaluation in Education and Human Services. Num Pages: 400 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNKD; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792396741
- ISBN
- 9780792396741
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 237.40
€ 237.40
Mathematical Approach to Proportional Representation
. Ed(S): McLean, Iain S.; McMillan, Alistair;...
Hardback. Introducing Lewis Carroll and giving relevant details of his life, this book covers Black's already published work on Lewis Carroll, detailed arguments about Carroll's reasoning, and reprints of original material on proportional representation by Carroll, James Garth Marshall, and Walter Baily. Editor(s): McLean, Iain S.; McMillan, Alistair; Monroe, Burt, Jr. Num Pages: 189 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 189
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792396208
- ISBN
- 9780792396208
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.35
€ 123.35
Hardback. Reviews of the training research literature show that, parallel to the growing attention to corporate training, research is giving a better understanding of the subject and providing fundamental expertise on which trainers can build. The contributions to this book differ in the degree to which they are related to performance issues. Editor(s): Mulder, M. Series: Evaluation in Education and Human Services. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNKD; KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 267
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792395997
- ISBN
- 9780792395997
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.27
€ 124.27
Hardback. Helps readers to grasp the essence of sound teacher evaluation and apply its principles, facts, ideas, processes, and procedures. This book invites and assists school professionals and other readers to examine the developments in teacher evaluation. Series: Evaluation in Education and Human Services. Num Pages: 400 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNKD; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792395812
- ISBN
- 9780792395812
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.80
€ 239.80
Hardback. A collection of Duncan Black's works which represent his contribution to economics and political science. It provides an insight into his intellectual endeavors and introduces some ideas and extensions of earlier work. Editor(s): Brady, Gordon L.; Tullock, Gordon. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792395560
- ISBN
- 9780792395560
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.47
€ 124.47
Equity and Excellence in Educational Testing and Assessment
. Ed(S): Nettles, Michael T.; Nettles, Arie L...
Hardback. Helps the reader understand contemporary equity issues in educational testing and assessment and to examine these issues in the context of educational reform. The book explores the factors that contribute to the gaps in student achievement along racial and social class lines, and offers ideas for improving the measurement of America's students. Editor(s): Nettles, Michael T.; Nettles, Arie L. Series: Evaluation in Education and Human Services. Num Pages: 377 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNKD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 377
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792395317
- ISBN
- 9780792395317
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.00
€ 188.00
Hardback. Intends to develop the institution of education and promote educational opportunities to children and youth worldwide. This book also intends to promote effective assessment policies and practices that enhance sound educational practice. Editor(s): Oakland, Thomas; Hambleton, Ronald K. Series: Evaluation in Education and Human Services. Num Pages: 235 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNKD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 235
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792395256
- ISBN
- 9780792395256
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.60
€ 123.60
Hardback. Based on seminars held at Rutgers on October 22, 1993, and May 6, 1994 entitled 'Incentive Regulation for Public Utilities', this book contains papers that represent some research in public utility economics and include topics such as the theory of incentive regulation, dynamic pricing, transfer pricing, and issues in law and economics. Editor(s): Crew, Michael A. Series: Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 213 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 213
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792394952
- ISBN
- 9780792394952
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.12
€ 123.12
Hardback. Drawing upon experiences at state and local level project evaluation, and based on research in the professional literature, this work presents a practical, systematic, and flexible approach to educational evaluations. Evaluators at all levels - state, local and classroom - can find ideas useful in conducting, managing, and using evaluations. Series: Evaluation in Education and Human Services. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNKD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1260.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792394266
- ISBN
- 9780792394266
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 237.28
€ 237.28
Cooperative Models in International Relations Research
. Ed(S): Intriligator, Michael D.; Luterbache...
Hardback. Explores the possibilities that rational choice and game theory have to offer for international relations research. This title is divided into five parts: General Aspects, Specific Applications of Game Theory and Cooperation, Deterrence, Escalation and Crises, and Other Approaches to Modeling International Cooperation. Editor(s): Intriligator, Michael D.; Luterbacher, Urs. Num Pages: 385 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 385
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792393948
- ISBN
- 9780792393948
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.05
€ 188.05
hardcover. Presents the foundations of self-evaluation as well as self-evaluation models and tools that are likely to help educational practitioners to evaluate their own teaching and thus raise the level of their professional functioning. Series: Evaluation in Education and Human Services. Num Pages: 227 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNKD; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1993rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 227
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792393665
- ISBN
- 9780792393665
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.61
€ 119.61
Hardback. Standardized testing in the United States has been increasing at a rapid pace. One of the main features of this book is that the market for standardized testing is highly fractured - with segments of the market facing monopoly conditions, others facing oligopoly conditions and still others where near free-market conditions exist. Series: Evaluation in Education and Human Services. Num Pages: 347 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 691.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 347
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792393382
- ISBN
- 9780792393382
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.75
€ 125.75