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Paperback. This is the 18th volume in this series which focuses on the theory and research of higher education. The essays address the connections between medicine and culture and relate the medical practices to the cultures which produced them. Editor(s): Smart, John C. Series: Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and Research. Num Pages: 742 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1030.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 742
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012327
- ISBN
- 9781402012327
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Condition: New
€ 199.66
€ 199.66
Hardback. This is the 18th volume in this series which focuses on the theory and research of higher education. The essays address the connections between medicine and culture and relate the medical practices to the cultures which produced them. Editor(s): Smart, John C.; Tierney, William G. Series: Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and Research. Num Pages: 742 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 39. Weight in Grams: 2680.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 742
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012310
- ISBN
- 9781402012310
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Condition: New
€ 206.65
€ 206.65
Paperback. The interpretivist methodological framework made its appearance in educational research in the late 1970s. This book examines the issues involved, and sets out the compatibilist perspective within which it analyzes the interpretive turn, constructivist epistemology, research bias and ethics. Series: Philosophy and Education. Num Pages: 157 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 272.
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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
- 157
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012266
- ISBN
- 9781402012266
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Condition: New
€ 128.88
€ 128.88
Teaching Academic Writing in European Higher Education
. Ed(S): Bjork, Lennart A.; Brauer, Gerd; Rie...
paperback. Describes teaching philosophies, curricular structures, research approaches and organizational models used in European countries. This book addresses educational and cultural differences between writing instruction in Europe and the US. Editor(s): Bjork, Lennart A.; Brauer, Gerd; Rienecker, Lotte (University of Copenhagen, Denmark); Jorgensen, Peter Stray. Series: Studies in Writing. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; CJCW; JNM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 360.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012099
- ISBN
- 9781402012099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 131.00
€ 131.00
Teaching Academic Writing in European Higher Education
. Ed(S): Bjork, Lennart A.; Brauer, Gerd; Rie...
Hardback. Describes teaching philosophies, curricular structures, research approaches and organizational models used in European countries. This title offers teaching strategies and examples: from individual tutorials to large classes, from face-to-face to web-based teaching. Editor(s): Bjork, Lennart A.; Brauer, Gerd; Rienecker, Lotte (University of Copenhagen, Denmark); Jorgensen, Peter Stray. Series: Studies in Writing. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; CJCW; JNM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012082
- ISBN
- 9781402012082
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Condition: New
€ 133.54
€ 133.54
Paperback. Chemical education is essential to everybody because it deals with ideas that play major roles in personal, social, and economic decisions. This book suggests that all aspects of chemical education should be associated with research, that the development of opportunities should be both a continuous process and be linked to research, and more. Editor(s): Gilbert, Professor John K.; Jong, Onno de (Utrecht University); Justi, Rosaria (Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil); Treagust, David Franklin; Driel, Jan H. van. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 452 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JN; PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 632.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 452
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011849
- ISBN
- 9781402011849
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Condition: New
€ 257.81
€ 257.81
Hardback. Links neural physiology and neural network theory with cognition and instructional practice. This book provides examples of scientifically-based research in education as a guide for science and math educators and graduate students. It can be used in graduate-level courses in science education and in-service courses for science teachers. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; MJN; P. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011801
- ISBN
- 9781402011801
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Condition: New
€ 201.81
€ 201.81
Hardback. Focusing on natural hazards and disasters in Canada, this book is the result of a national assessment on this topic. It explores both the risks associated with these hazards, and adaptive strategies that can be used to reduce those risks. It is intended for academics, professionals and practitioners involved in hazard reduction activities. Editor(s): Etkin, David; Haque, C. Emdad; Brooks, Gregory R. Num Pages: 380 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBC; GPS; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011795
- ISBN
- 9781402011795
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Condition: New
€ 203.47
€ 203.47
Hardback. Describes valuation processes in educational administration. This book focuses on the notions community and professionalism. It is of interest to university faculty, graduate students and educational administrators. Editor(s): Begley, Paul Thomas; Johansson, Olof. Series: Studies in Educational Leadership. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 548.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011597
- ISBN
- 9781402011597
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Condition: New
€ 133.94
€ 133.94
Hardback. In declaring the war against terrorism President George W Bush also declared war on the financing of terrorism. Here, bankers, regulators and academics pose a variety of questions from their individual perspectives: What can financial institutions contribute to the suppression of terrorist financing? These and other questions are analysed here. Editor(s): Pieth, Mark. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKV; JPWL; LNPB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011528
- ISBN
- 9781402011528
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Condition: New
€ 133.21
€ 133.21
Hardback. Identifies the variation in welfare regimes and the corresponding welfare outcome at the micro level. This title is of interest to researchers in quality of life research, economists and political scientists interested in welfare regimes and comparative social welfare research, and administrators in social planning and social work. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011498
- ISBN
- 9781402011498
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Condition: New
€ 134.33
€ 134.33
Paperback. What does it take to meet the wide-ranging needs of beginning teachers? Based on a three-year study, this book describes how comprehensive teacher induction systems can not only provide teacher support but also promote learning more about how to teach. Num Pages: 404 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNMT; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 608.
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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
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011481
- ISBN
- 9781402011481
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Condition: New
€ 73.10
€ 73.10
Shaping Flexibility in Vocational Education and Training
. Ed(S): Nijhof, Wim J.; Heikkinen, Anja; Nie...
Paperback. Treats flexibility as a system characteristic of Vocational Education and Training (VET), in analyzing key conditions for flexibility. Editor(s): Nijhof, Wim J.; Heikkinen, Anja; Nieuwenhuis, Loek F.M. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNRV; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 434.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011467
- ISBN
- 9781402011467
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Condition: New
€ 67.65
€ 67.65
Hardback. Completes a trilogy meant to be a commentary on the botanophilia that captured the literate public in 18th-century France. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 256 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 3JD; 3JF; JFCX; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011092
- ISBN
- 9781402011092
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.03
€ 199.03
The Theory and Practice of Institutional Transplantation. Experiences ...
. Ed(S): Jong, Martin De; Lalenis, Konstantin...
Paperback. Provides insights into the empirical experiences of countries adopting policy institutions from other countries, in order to improve the performance or legitimacy of their own institutional structures. This book presents a conceptual framework to grasp the potentials and limitations of institutional transplantation. Editor(s): Jong, Martin de; Lalenis, Konstantinos; Mamadouh, Virginie. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 313 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 313
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011085
- ISBN
- 9781402011085
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 199.59
€ 199.59
Hardback. Opens up art education to the broader field of social enquiry into practice, subjectivity and identity. This title draws upon important developments in contemporary philosophy and the social sciences and applies this to the professional field of art in education. Series: Landscapes: The Arts, Aesthetics and Education. Num Pages: 215 pages, 45 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AB; JNA; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010842
- ISBN
- 9781402010842
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.43
€ 129.43
Hardback. Suitable for researchers, masters and doctoral students who are coming to terms with educational research, this title includes essays that bring to contemporary debates about educational research both a first-hand familiarity with the practices and arguments of the educational research community. Series: Philosophy and Education. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010835
- ISBN
- 9781402010835
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.28
€ 133.28
Hardback. Presents a critical analysis of governance issues and reforms in nine countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This book draws together many of the leading international scholars in higher education to explore different theoretical perspectives. Editor(s): Amaral, Alberto; Jones, Glen A.; Karseth, Berit. Series: Higher Education Dynamics. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 647.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010781
- ISBN
- 9781402010781
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.32
€ 202.32
Hardback. Compiling topics on continuous learning, this book contains a selection of articles addressing four major themes: Designing New Education Models, Preparing Students for Work in the Corporate Arena, Using Technology to Enhance Learning Environments, and Methods to Maximize Student Learning. Editor(s): Bentzen-Bilkvist, Ann; Gijselaers, Wim H.; Milter, Richard G. Series: Educational Innovation in Economics and Business. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010644
- ISBN
- 9781402010644
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.81
€ 201.81
Paperback. Contains chapters which focus on aspects of mathematical beliefs, from various different perspectives. This book focuses on: conceptualizations and measurement of beliefs, research about teachers' beliefs, and facets of students' beliefs about mathematics. Editor(s): Leder, Gilah C. La; Pehkonen, Erkki (University of Turku, Finland); Torner, Gunter (University of Duisburg, Germany). Series: Mathematics Education Library. Num Pages: 383 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 607.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 383
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010583
- ISBN
- 9781402010583
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 145.03
€ 145.03