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Hardback. The overall form of 'transnationalism' changes as its influence incorporates additional spheres of daily life on a variety of scales and contexts. This book explores legal and economic reactions to transnational migration; the (re)negotiation of identities in the context of changing national, social and cultural identities; and more. Editor(s): Yeoh, Brenda S. A.; Charney, Michael W.; Chee-Kiong, T. Num Pages: 392 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSL; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 763.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402074479
- ISBN
- 9781402074479
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Condition: New
€ 195.04
€ 195.04
Hardback. Presents findings and insights from contemporary thinking and research on the application of Information Technology in Educational Management. This title analyzes the ways in which ICT has been used, across a range of educational institutions, to support various aspects of educational management. Editor(s): Selwood, Ian D.; Fung, A. C. W.; O'Mahoney, Christopher D. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 206 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNK; JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 488.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402074301
- ISBN
- 9781402074301
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Condition: New
€ 123.80
€ 123.80
Hardback. Offers a treatment of philosophical issues and implications in cellular and molecular neuroscience. This book articulates a philosophical justification for investigating "lower level" neuroscientific research. It concludes by examining work in cellular neuroscience pertaining to features of conscious experience. Series: Studies in Brain and Mind. Num Pages: 251 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMR. 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
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 251
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402073946
- ISBN
- 9781402073946
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Condition: New
€ 128.07
€ 128.07
Hardback. In the Netherlands, the election programmes of the political parties are assessed for their economic impact by an independent economic bureau. The result of this analysis is published just before the elections. This work contains contributions of several distinguished economists and philosophers who consider the gains of this procedure to society. Editor(s): Graafland, Johan J.; Ros, Arie P. Num Pages: 167 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DDN; JPHF; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 11. Weight in Grams: 930.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 167
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402073908
- ISBN
- 9781402073908
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Condition: New
€ 126.41
€ 126.41
Paperback. Understanding developmental processes in the individual as well as in aggregates of individuals is an important aim of many of the social and behavioral sciences. This book presents a theoretical framework for this endeavor: an architecture for the study of human development across different disciplines. Editor(s): Staudinger, Ursula M.; Lindenberger, Ulman. Num Pages: 519 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 27. Weight in Grams: 754.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 519
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402073830
- ISBN
- 9781402073830
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Condition: New
€ 205.50
€ 205.50
Hardback. Business schools have been experimenting with distance learning and online education. Questions raised by online education can be linked to the fundamental problem of education and teaching. This title offers a source for thoughts about those processes in view of the use of various technologies. Series: Integrated Series in Information Systems. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNM; JNV; KJ; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402073823
- ISBN
- 9781402073823
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€ 127.89
€ 127.89
Hardback. Many teachers are hesitant as to how to teach about ICT and, at the same time, integrate ICT into subject-based learning. This volume highlights the concerns of all - students, teachers, parents, policy makers and the general public. It contains the proceedings of the Working Conference on Learning with Technologies in School, Home and Community. Editor(s): Marshall, Gail; Katz, Yaacov. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 169 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 438.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 169
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402073670
- ISBN
- 9781402073670
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Condition: New
€ 126.68
€ 126.68
Hardback. Considers general issues covering the contribution of information and communication technology (ICT) to the development of learning, the role and potential of E learning, computer supported collaborative learning and innovative pedagogy, as well as issues such as online knowledge communities, the characteristics of agents and multimedia animation. Editor(s): Weert, Tom J. van; Munro, Robert K. (University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK). Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 327 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; T. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 327
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402073632
- ISBN
- 9781402073632
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Condition: New
€ 193.85
€ 193.85
Hardback. Evolutionary psychology has been dominated by one particular method for studying the mind and behavior. This title questions that monopoly and suggests a broad range of particular alternatives. Editor(s): Scher, Steven J.; Rauscher, Frederick. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402072796
- ISBN
- 9781402072796
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Condition: New
€ 128.55
€ 128.55
Hardback. Contains papers presented at the Working Conference on Informatics Curricula, Teaching Methods and Best Practice (ICTEM 2002). This volume deals with many aspects of informatics curricula and teaching methods at the university level, including: challenges in defining an international curriculum; the diversity in informatics curricula; and more. Editor(s): Cassel, Lillian; Reis, Ricardo. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 150 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNM; JNU; T; U. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 415.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402072666
- ISBN
- 9781402072666
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Condition: New
€ 126.36
€ 126.36
The Biodemography of Human Reproduction and Fertility
. Ed(S): Rodgers, Joseph Lee; Kohler, Hans-Pe...
Hardback. Takes a look at the subjects of fertility and reproduction. Key topics include: anorexia as a reproductive disease with evolutionary origins; the evolutionary basis of menarche; the familial (genetic) basis of having boys versus girls; and more. This book is useful for students and researchers who study human reproduction and fertility. Editor(s): Rodgers, Joseph Lee; Kohler, Hans-Peter. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; MFN; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402072420
- ISBN
- 9781402072420
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.47
€ 128.47
Hardback. Despite the necessity for information on allocating dwindling resources, resource-allocation behavior is not nearly so well understood as choice behavior. This book answers the question of how people make such decisions while explaining how linear programming can be applied within the context of resource-allocation. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1190.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402072277
- ISBN
- 9781402072277
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Condition: New
€ 128.07
€ 128.07
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.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402072192
- ISBN
- 9781402072192
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.34
€ 125.34
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.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402072109
- ISBN
- 9781402072109
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Condition: New
€ 124.12
€ 124.12
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.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 289
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402071676
- ISBN
- 9781402071676
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Condition: New
€ 129.23
€ 129.23
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
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Condition: New
€ 127.80
€ 127.80
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
€ 128.69
€ 128.69
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
€ 192.87
€ 192.87
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
€ 194.81
€ 194.81
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
€ 69.16
€ 69.16