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Hardback. Examines the controversies concerning the measured effects of Catholic schooling on educational attainment, academic achievement, and other tangible outcomes. This book focuses on effects of Catholic schooling on test scores, homework, labor market outcomes, religiosity, public school achievement, and outcomes such as alcohol and substance abuse. Num Pages: 140 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JNL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 910.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 140
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372455
- ISBN
- 9780792372455
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.65
€ 121.65
Public Decision-Making Processes and Asymmetry of Information
. Ed(S): Marrelli, Massimo; Pignataro, Giacom...
hardcover. The issue of asymmetric information and public decision-making has been widely explored by economists. This book encompasses different contributions to these issues, on both theoretical and practical areas. It is also devoted to discussing the applications of the theory to different public sector activities. Editor(s): Marrelli, Massimo; Pignataro, Giacomo. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; 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
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372387
- ISBN
- 9780792372387
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.12
€ 123.12
hardcover. Presents a contribution to risk analysis and risk management in public policy and management at large. Drawing on empirical cases and theoretical explication, this book provides a number of suggestions as to how risk analysis and risk management may be more properly conceived of both from a practitioner as well as from an academic point of view. Num Pages: 135 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 870.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- Number of pages
- 135
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372349
- ISBN
- 9780792372349
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.69
€ 121.69
hardcover. Introduces a paradigm that starts from the commonality of human nature and the assumption that public policy should be impartial. This book concludes with a chapter summarizing the various principles of public policy practice that will meet the challenges of the new millennium. It is of interest to academics in social sciences. Num Pages: 223 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1170.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- Number of pages
- 223
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372295
- ISBN
- 9780792372295
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.55
€ 123.55
Hardback. This study presents a discussion of advances in our understanding of the juvenile offender. These derive from psychological and criminological theory and research and from efforts by social science researchers and practitioners to develop and evaluate new approaches to youth crime. Series: International Series in Outreach Scholarship. Num Pages: 444 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKVQ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 33. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 444
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372226
- ISBN
- 9780792372226
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 240.47
€ 240.47
The Teaching and Learning of Mathematics at University Level. An ICMI ...
Holton, Derek. Ed(S): Holton, Derek
Hardback. Provides a statement on tertiary teaching from a multi-perspective standpoint. This book is of interest to academic mathematicians, mathematics educators, and educational researchers. It arose from the ICMI Study into the teaching and learning of mathematics at university level (initiated at the conference in Singapore, 1998). Editor(s): Holton, Derek. Series: New ICMI Study Series. Num Pages: 570 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNM; JNU; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 978.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 570
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792371915
- ISBN
- 9780792371915
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 273.68
€ 273.68
Hardback. Contains a selection of papers on the research in the field of computers in education. This book covers topics that range from human-computer interaction applied to education to teacher training in communication and information technologies. It is suitable for teachers, lecturers, researchers, and application designers on computers in education. Editor(s): Ortega, Manuel; Bravo, Jose L. Num Pages: 342 pages, 95 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; JNV; T. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792371885
- ISBN
- 9780792371885
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.32
€ 187.32
Transitions Between Contexts of Mathematical Practices
. Ed(S): Abreu, Guida De; Bishop, Alan J.; Pr...
Hardback. Focuses attention on mathematics learners in transition and on their practices in different contexts; and on the communication and negotiation of mathematical meanings during transition. This book offers both empirical studies and significant theoretical reflections from a socio-cultural perspective. Editor(s): Abreu, Guida de; Bishop, Alan J.; Presmeg, Norma C. Series: Mathematics Education Library. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 257
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792371854
- ISBN
- 9780792371854
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.86
€ 123.86
Paperback. Provides both young and senior scientists with a comparative view of theoretical models of text production. This title includes models that are clearly situated in their historical context, scrutinized in their further evolution with a fine-grained observation of differences between models. Series: Studies in Writing. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFD; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 457.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 269
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792371595
- ISBN
- 9780792371595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.86
€ 118.86
Hardback. Highlights the use of historical data in natural hazard assessments. Based on worldwide examples, this book introduces how various disciplines address the use of historical data in their respective analysis. It is of particular interest to professionals interested and involved in natural hazard assessments. Editor(s): Glade, Thomas; Albini, Paola; Frances, Felix. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 222 pages, 66 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFC; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 589.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792371540
- ISBN
- 9780792371540
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.73
€ 181.73
Hardback. Focuses at situating main trends of common reasoning in physics with respect to useful aspects of accepted theory. This book analyses many research results based on studies of pupils and students at various academic levels, involving a range of physical situations. It shows generality of trends of common thought, and their resistance to teaching. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1190.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792371403
- ISBN
- 9780792371403
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.66
€ 123.66
Hardback. Provides background, theoretical research-based frameworks, guidelines, and examples for the implementation and assessment of innovative models of science learning, teaching, and professional preparation. This work is useful for administrators, policy makers, and science-education departments. Editor(s): Lavoie, Derrick R.; Roth, Wolff-Michael. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792371298
- ISBN
- 9780792371298
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.35
€ 123.35
Paperback. Examines Australia's external relations from a political-geographical perspective. This work stresses above all the changing orientation of these relationships towards the Asia-Pacific region. It takes a realistic perspective, emphasising the internal relationships among environment, society, economy and politics in a spatial context. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1MBF; JPSL; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1020.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792371274
- ISBN
- 9780792371274
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 184.36
€ 184.36
Error Prevention and Well-Being at Work in Western Europe and Russia
. Ed(S): Keyser, Veronique De; Leonova, Anna ...
Hardback. A variety of psychological traditions and methodological approaches formed a body of human error research in different parts of Europe. This book overviews some of the traditions that have grown in West European countries and Russia, with an emphasis on contextual approaches. Editor(s): Keyser, Veronique De; Leonova, Anna B. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; JMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792371007
- ISBN
- 9780792371007
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.35
€ 124.35
Paperback. Includes practical strategies and tools for implementing successful professional development programs in science assessment. This book is intended for administrators and staff developers interested in designing professional development programs, and for science teachers looking for techniques and examples of classroom-based assessments. Editor(s): Shepardson, Daniel P. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 391.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792370949
- ISBN
- 9780792370949
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.64
€ 121.64
Hardback. Suitable for administrators and staff developers interested in designing professional development programs, and for science teachers looking for techniques and examples of classroom-based assessments, this work features practical strategies and tools for implementing successful professional development programs in science assessment. Editor(s): Shepardson, Daniel P. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792370932
- ISBN
- 9780792370932
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.04
€ 124.04
Paperback. Presents the process of self-change from several different perspectives - environmental, cross-cultural, prevention and interventions at both societal and individual level. This book provides strategies for how health care practitioners and government policy makers alike can aid and foster self-change. Editor(s): Klingemann, Harald. Num Pages: 213 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 213
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792370888
- ISBN
- 9780792370888
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 120.84
€ 120.84
Paperback. Presents three inter-related dilemmas within teaching mathematics in multilingual classrooms - dilemma of code-switching, the dilemma of mediation, and the dilemma of transparency. This book offers the research related to the relationship between language and mathematics, communicating mathematics, and mathematics in bi-/multilingual settings. Series: Mathematics Education Library. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JNU; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792370802
- ISBN
- 9780792370802
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 120.08
€ 120.08
hardcover. Captures three inter-related dilemmas that lie at the heart of teaching mathematics in multilingual classrooms: code-switching, mediation, and transparency. This title brings together research related to the relationship between language and mathematics, communicating mathematics, and mathematics in bi-/multilingual settings. Series: Mathematics Education Library. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JNU; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 237 x 165 x 17. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792370796
- ISBN
- 9780792370796
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.48
€ 122.48
Hardback. Editor(s): Visscher, Adrie J.; Wild, Phil; Fung, A. C. W. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNK; JNV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1080.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792370741
- ISBN
- 9780792370741
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.99
€ 122.99