Society & social sciences
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Society & social sciences
hardcover. Suitable for research scientists and students of geography, anthropology, ecology and environmental, population and development studies as well as for professionals specializing in natural and anthropogenic disasters, this title presents research on the riverine hazards in Bangladesh. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 381 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKB; GPS; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 1997th Edition
- Number of pages
- 381
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792348696
- ISBN
- 9780792348696
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.37
€ 183.37
Hardback. Key qualifications provide the key to rapid and effective acquisition of knowledge and skills. Qualifications enable workers to react effectively to, and exercise initiative in, changes to their work. Editor(s): Nijhof, Wim J.; Streumer, J.N. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNRV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 17. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792348641
- ISBN
- 9780792348641
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.10
€ 124.10
Hardback. Presenting an international comparison of segregation patterns of immigrants and policy reactions at local and state level, this book sets out to give an insight into the European experience with ethnic segregation in metropolitan areas. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 209 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBC; JFSL1; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 209
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792348542
- ISBN
- 9780792348542
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.12
€ 123.12
hardcover. Presents research and a multidisciplinary analysis of the spatial aspects of migration. This book considers the spatial results of two diametrically opposed policies: planning from above to settle the North African and Asian newcomers in the 1950s, and planning by market forces for immigrants from the former Soviet Union in the 1990s. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 172 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 1FBH; 3JJP; JFFN; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1998th Edition
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792348504
- ISBN
- 9780792348504
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.37
€ 122.37
The Skeptical Tradition Around 1800. Skepticism in Philosophy, Science...
. Ed(S): Zande, Johan Van Der; Popkin, Richar...
Hardback. A collection of essays which put an end to the notion that Kant solved the problem of skepticism. It investigates the role of skepticism in the political thought of Burke and Tocqueville, in the development of mathematical thought and in science, and in the context of such social issues as smallpox inoculation, suicide, and capital punishment. Editor(s): Zande, Johan van der; Popkin, Richard H. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 487 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 846.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 487
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792348467
- ISBN
- 9780792348467
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.59
€ 189.59
Hardback. Chapters in this text deal with new developments in various fields such as environmental management and conservation, political legitimacy, and the new roles for covenants. Editor(s): Boorsma, Peter B.; Aarts, Kees; Steeng, Albert E. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQ; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792348238
- ISBN
- 9780792348238
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.23
€ 187.23
Hardback. A frank report on contemporary South African society and the challenges which the new nation faces. The book draws on information from a wide variety of sources including government statistics, independent social surveys, community research, and opinion polls. Editor(s): Moller, Valerie. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JHM; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from SOCIAL INDICATORS RESEARCH, 41:1-3
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792347972
- ISBN
- 9780792347972
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.05
€ 186.05
Hardback. This is a study of the critics of Christianity in philosophic history, discussing the writings of Hume and Gibbon, and looking at other attacks on orthodoxy such as persecution, fanaticism and "the virulence of metaphysics". Series: Archives Internationales D'histoire Des Idees./International Archives of the History of Ideas. Num Pages: 376 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRCM; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 693.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792347859
- ISBN
- 9780792347859
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.49
€ 187.49
The New Role of the Academies of Sciences in the Balkan Countries. Pro...
. Ed(S): Proukakis, Charalampos; Katsaros, Ni...
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Athens, Greece, 19-23 November 1996 Editor(s): Proukakis, Charalampos; Katsaros, Nikolaos. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 4. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792347736
- ISBN
- 9780792347736
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.47
€ 185.47
Hardback. In the "Critique of Judgment", Kant argues that feeling is part of the system of the mind. This title demonstrates how feeling, disassociated from rational activities in Kant's earlier works, is central in reaching rational ends and understanding humans as unified rational beings. Series: Synthese Historical Library. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPN; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792347644
- ISBN
- 9780792347644
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.74
€ 123.74
The European Family. The Family Question in the European Community.
. Ed(S): Commaille, Jacques; Singly, F. de
hardcover. Will the European Union have its single family - a European family - as it will have a single currency? This book addresses this question. It is intended for specialists working in the social sciences, for social and government policy-makers in the fields of family and social policy, and for those interested in European integration. Editor(s): Commaille, Jacques; Singly, F. de. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1997th Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792347576
- ISBN
- 9780792347576
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.06
€ 126.06
Hardback. Offers a comprehensive study of coalition formation and collective decision-making in committees. This book discusses the theories including the size principle, conflict of interest theory, dominant player theory, policy distance theory and power excess theory. It covers the fundamental concepts and results of social choice theory. Series: Theory and Decision Library C. Num Pages: 254 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JMH; KC; PBUD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792347507
- ISBN
- 9780792347507
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.74
€ 123.74
Hardback. Legal theory has been much occupied with understanding legal systems and analyzing the concept of legal system. What kind of legal and political entity is this 'Union' and how does it relate juridically and politically to its member states? This book contains essays that deal with the above problems. Editor(s): MacCormick, Neil. Num Pages: 148 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QFE; JPSN2; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 405.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from LAW AND PHILOSOPHY, 16:4, 1997
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792347316
- ISBN
- 9780792347316
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.87
€ 121.87
Paperback. Employs a set of theoretical frames to yield a panorama of research findings having interest for educational researchers, policy makers, teacher educators and K-12 teachers. This book shows that student learning is not only a result of individual sense-making efforts but involves interactions between living and artifactual components. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; P. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 483.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792347040
- ISBN
- 9780792347040
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.33
€ 66.33
Hardback. Suitable for educational researchers, policy makers, teacher educators and K-12 teachers, this title identifies weaknesses of assessment based on products only and highlights the advantages of using videotapes as sources for assessment. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792347033
- ISBN
- 9780792347033
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.02
€ 64.02
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Vilnius, Lithuania, October 3-6, 1996 Editor(s): Prunskiene, Kazimiera; Altvater, Elmar. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 4. Num Pages: 162 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DD; 1DV; 1FC; 1KB; JH; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 11. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792346890
- ISBN
- 9780792346890
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.00
€ 122.00
Paperback. The studies contained in this volume present a sampling of policy and legislation relating to adult learning worldwide. Produced in conjunction with the University of Florence, the book provides a broad perspective on this diverse field for educational planners, researchers and practitioners. Editor(s): Haddad, Sergio. Num Pages: 186 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 10. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997
- Number of pages
- 186
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792346586
- ISBN
- 9780792346586
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 120.22
€ 120.22
Hardback. Explores the nature of technology and the body of knowledge for technology. This book seeks to show how the philosophy of technology can provide an academic background for technology education, and help philosophers to understand the ideas people have about the true nature of technology. Editor(s): De Vries, Marc J.; Tamir, Arley. Num Pages: 201 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; M; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 201
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792346470
- ISBN
- 9780792346470
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.73
€ 122.73
Hardback. Examines diverse aspects of second language education, ranging from a focus on the basic contributions of linguistic theory and research to our understanding of second language learning and teaching, to a series of reviews of innovative language education practices in selected regions of the world. Editor(s): Tucker, G. Richard; Corson, David. Series: Encyclopedia of Language and Education. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CF; JHBC; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1310.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Second Language Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792346401
- ISBN
- 9780792346401
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.81
€ 67.81
Hardback. Examines spoken language as a field of study, looking at the various ways in which we can theorize the place of talk in education, and examine the way talk is actually done in educational settings. This work is suitable for teachers at primary, secondary and tertiary levels and for researchers interested in spoken language in educational contexts. Editor(s): Davies, Bronwyn; Corson, David. Series: Encyclopedia of Language and Education. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CF; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792346395
- ISBN
- 9780792346395
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.51
€ 186.51