Society & social sciences
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Society & social sciences
Paperback. A sensitive examination of meanings of landscape, this book draws on the author's rich experience with diverse environments and peoples in western Canada. Num Pages: 296 pages, 40 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSL; PSAF. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- AU Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781897425350
- ISBN
- 9781897425350
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.23
€ 40.99
€ 36.23
Paperback. In Northern Love, Paul Nonnekes pursues debates in psychoanalysis and cultural theory in pursuit of a distinctive conception of a Canadian masculinity. Series: Cultural Dialectics Series. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFC; JFSJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 13. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- AU Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781897425220
- ISBN
- 9781897425220
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.31
€ 27.99
€ 26.31
Paperback. Archaeologist Jack Brink has written a major study of the mass buffalo hunts and the culture they supported before and after European contact. drawing on his 25 years excavating at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump in southwestern Alberta, Canada - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Num Pages: 400 pages, 150+ illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFC; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 6147 x 4293 x 21. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- AU Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781897425046
- ISBN
- 9781897425046
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.34
€ 41.99
€ 37.34
Hardback. Women's bodies and the study of anatomy in Italy between the late thirteenth and the mid-sixteenth centuries. Num Pages: 424 pages, 62 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JB; HBJD; HBLH; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Zone Books United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781890951672
- ISBN
- 9781890951672
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.86
€ 33.99
€ 24.86
Paperback. A joint publication from the American Association for Higher Education's New Pathways Project and Anker Publishing Company, this book is the second in a series on review, renewal, and vitality of tenured faculty. Discussed here is how to report the results of post-tenure review responsibly, accurately, and effectively. Editor(s): Licata, Christine M.; Brown, Betsy E. (Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of North Carolina). Series: JB-Anker. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781882982752
- ISBN
- 9781882982752
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 45.89
€ 45.99
€ 45.89
Hardcover. Higher education professionals have moved from teaching- to learning-centered models for designing and assessing courses and curricula. Series: JB-Anker. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781882982677
- ISBN
- 9781882982677
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.25
€ 47.25
hardcover. One of the most challenging responsibilities of being a college department chair or dean is to effectively manage the diverse and independent intellectuals that form the typical college faculty. Editor(s): Leaming, Deryl R. Series: Jossey-Bass Resources for Department Chairs. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNK; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781882982530
- ISBN
- 9781882982530
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.25
€ 47.25
paperback. A compelling study of a Jewish religious leader whose life exemplifies the dilemmas that Europe's Jews have faced over the past century. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; HRJ; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 23. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- The Littman Library of Jewish Civilization United Kingdom
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781874774914
- ISBN
- 9781874774914
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.08
€ 27.99
€ 26.08
Paperback. Focuses on how children learn to read and on the difficulties some children have in acquiring this skill. This book concentrates specifically on the very beginning stages of reading development that is, in the 4-7 year age group. Series: Dyslexia Series. Num Pages: 230 pages, index. BIC Classification: CFC; JNLA; JNS; YQCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 233 x 15. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563279
- ISBN
- 9781861563279
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.85
€ 63.85
Hardback. Offers a snapshot of key educational stratification issues in East Asian nations, and their evolution in conjunction with changing student populations. This book addresses issues ranging from curricular adaptations to globalization, to persisting and new forms of educational stratification, to new multiculturalism in educational policy. Editor(s): Hannum, Emily; Park, Hyunjoon; Butler, Yuko Goto. Series Editor(s): Hannum, Emily. Series: Research in the Sociology of Education. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FP; JHB; JNA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781849509763
- ISBN
- 9781849509763
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.75
€ 143.75
Hardback. This first of two companion volumes places the labor markets, workplaces, jobs and workers of Europe in comparative perspective and focuses on the politics, economics, sociology, and history of work and workers in Europe. It compares contemporary patterns and the recent history of European workers with other models of work worldwide. Editor(s): Brady, David. Series Editor(s): Keister, Lisa. Series: Research in the Sociology of Work. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 31. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781849509466
- ISBN
- 9781849509466
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.36
€ 142.36
Hardback. Between 1970 and 2000, Stanford University enabled and supported an interdisciplinary community of organizations training, research, and theory building. This title summarizes the contributions of the main paradigms that emerged at Stanford in those three decades, and describes the sociological conditions under which this environment came about. Editor(s): Dobbin, Frank; Schoonhoven, Claudia Bird. Series Editor(s): Lounsbury, Michael. Series: Research in the Sociology of Organizations. Num Pages: 512 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; JNMN; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 237 x 45. Weight in Grams: 904.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849509305
- ISBN
- 9781849509305
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 171.08
€ 171.08
Hardback. Singapore was ranked first for the competence of its public officials from 1999 to 2002 by "The Global Competitiveness Report". This book intends to provide a detailed study of public administration Singapore-style. Series: Research in Public Policy Analysis and Management. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMS; JPP; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 160 x 30. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849509244
- ISBN
- 9781849509244
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.59
€ 143.59
Hardback. Deals with philanthropy. This title includes major themes in which the tools of choice, endogeneity, and self-selection are employed such as: What increases or decreases charitable activity? and How do organizational and managerial issues affect the performance of non-profit organizations? Editor(s): Issac, R. Mark; Norton, Doug. Series Editor(s): Issac, R. Mark; Norton, Douglas A. Series: Research in Experimental Economics. Num Pages: 276 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN1; KCHS; KCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 159 x 27. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781849507684
- ISBN
- 9781849507684
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.97
€ 126.97
Hardback. Contains contributions on the theme of popular culture, crime, and social control. This title includes chapters that tease out various criminologically relevant issues, pertaining to crime/deviance and/or the control thereof, on the basis of an analysis of various aspects and manifestations of popular culture, including music, and movies. Editor(s): Deflem, Mathieu. Series Editor(s): Deflem, Mathieu. Series: Sociology of Crime, Law & Deviance. Num Pages: 304 pages, ill. BIC Classification: JFCA; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849507325
- ISBN
- 9781849507325
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.00
€ 134.00
Hardback. Promotes theory and research in the area of occupational stress, health and well being, and brings together and showcases the work of some of the best researchers and theorists who contribute to this area. This collection gives a critical assessment of knowledge, and major gaps in knowledge, on occupational stress and well being. Editor(s): Ganster, Daniel C.; Perrewe, Pamela L. Series Editor(s): Ganster, Daniel C.; Perrewe, Pamela L. Series: Research in Occupational Stress and Well Being. Num Pages: 368 pages, ill. BIC Classification: JMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 34. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849507127
- ISBN
- 9781849507127
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.97
€ 126.97
Hardback. It is time to consider changes in the field of comparative-historical sociology, as the discipline seeks to accommodate old and new trends as well as the transforming spatial scales in which political power and social theory are increasingly embedded. This title showcases articles that pursue similar themes. Editor(s): Davis, Diane E.; Go, Julian. Series: Political Power and Social Theory. Num Pages: 344 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBA; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849506670
- ISBN
- 9781849506670
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.42
€ 140.42
Hardback. A study that contributes to the debate on whether defense spending encourages or hinders economic growth. It assesses the effect of politics on economic growth in developing societies, with a focus on the Middle East. It urges Third World leaders to improve levels of freedom, democracy, and openness of their political systems. Series: Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; GTJ; JPWS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781849506618
- ISBN
- 9781849506618
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.98
€ 120.98
Hardback. Various definitions of leadership have transformed the way that educators around the world think about teaching, administration, and policy over the years. This title investigates the changing face of educational leadership from comparative and international perspectives. Editor(s): Wiseman, Alexander W. Series: International Perspectives on Education and Society. Num Pages: 440 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 762.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781849506458
- ISBN
- 9781849506458
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.55
€ 148.55
Hardback. Part of the "Emerald's Diversity in Higher Education" series, this volume presents discussions related to reports on research and theoretical views pertaining to Black males in higher education. It also includes discussions of intervention programs within or associated with institutions of higher education. Editor(s): Frierson, Henry T.; Wyche, James H.; Pearson, Willie, Jr. Series: Diversity in Higher Education. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: JNF; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 699.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849506434
- ISBN
- 9781849506434
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.73
€ 139.73