Society & social sciences
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Society & social sciences
Hardcover. In the Arab world in general, some 50 per cent of the total population is 18 years of age or below. This also means Middle Eastern governments will be challenged as their young citizens demand work, a place to live, and more. This volume also includes articles on: youth, history and change in the modern Arab World. Editor(s): Simonsen, Jorgen Baek. Num Pages: 162 pages, illus. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 219 x 15. Weight in Grams: 828.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788779341340
- ISBN
- 9788779341340
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.60
€ 26.60
Paperback. Presents an investigation of how shift work is organised in various European countries. This anthology discusses the important role of the participatory bodies, vis-a-vis the prevention of shift-work related problems. It suggests that good results can be achieved by combining innovative processes with foundations that ensure employee influence. Editor(s): Jeppesen, Hans Jeppe; Jonsson, Thomas; Mammen, Jens; Rasmussen, Thomas. Num Pages: 279 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: JMJ; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 279
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788779341159
- ISBN
- 9788779341159
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.39
€ 13.39
Hardcover. War is a ghastly thing, which unfortunately thrives almost everywhere in the world. This book deals with the interrelationship between society and war seen through the analytical eyes of anthropologists and archaeologists. It includes twenty-eight studies. Editor(s): Otto, Ton; Thrane, Henrik; Vandkilde, Helle. Num Pages: 557 pages, illus. BIC Classification: HDDA; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 302 x 220 x 37. Weight in Grams: 2046.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 557
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788779341104
- ISBN
- 9788779341104
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 97.13
€ 97.13
Paperback. Presents readings of Irish literature, history and culture that reflect some of the historical, sociological, psychological and philosophical dimensions of exile in the 1800s and 1900s. This work presents essays that combine historical, cultural, and literary analyses in their treatment of aspects of exile in Irish writing. Editor(s): Boss, Michael; Nordin, Irene Gilsenan; Olinder, Britta. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; DSB; JFFN; JPVH1; LNDA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 151 x 15. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788779340107
- ISBN
- 9788779340107
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.44
€ 12.44
Hardcover. Editor(s): Juelskjar, Malou. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Danmarks Paedagogiske Universitetsskole Denmark
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788776842178
- ISBN
- 9788776842178
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.40
€ 33.40
Paperback. Editor(s): Kemp, Peter. Num Pages: 206 pages. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 171 x 14. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Danmarks Paedagogiske Universitetsskole Denmark
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788776840068
- ISBN
- 9788776840068
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.75
€ 23.75
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 267
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788773076873
- ISBN
- 9788773076873
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.33
€ 9.33
Paperback. Rumour has it that globalisation is doing serious damage to the nation-state at the present historical juncture. The author focuses on this global-national nexus in some of its many differing manifestations, offering theoretical, historical and analytical thoughts and perspectives on a problem which dominates academic and public debates. Editor(s): Hedetoft, Ulf. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 166 x 13. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788773076842
- ISBN
- 9788773076842
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.02
€ 10.02
Paperback. Putting the transfer of technology between nations into historical context, this book considers the degree to which global technologies have made national institutions and traditions of technology redundant. It brings together a cross-disciplinary gathering of scholars from both sides of the Atlantic. Num Pages: 255 pages, illus. BIC Classification: HB; JFFS; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 171 x 18. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772889474
- ISBN
- 9788772889474
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.63
€ 33.63
Paperback. Based on three years of teaching experiments with a group of primary school students (ages 9 to 12), this book presents experiments aimed at promoting developmental learning rather than subject mastery. It also presents case studies of individual students in orientation, an interdisciplinary subject that embraces biology, geography and history. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMC; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 173 x 18. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772889207
- ISBN
- 9788772889207
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.51
€ 21.51
Paperback. Presents a case study of an after-school programme for Puerto Rican primary students in East Harlem, New York conducted in a radical-local perspective. By acquiring basic academic skills in a theoretical framework, this work helps children learn how to analyse their own local situation, addressing immediate issues and historical issues. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 173 x 17. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772888293
- ISBN
- 9788772888293
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.39
€ 29.39
Paperback. Presents a comprehensive picture of how the Danish welfare state and political economy works by looking at the governance of and interactions between the welfare state and economy at all levels, using analyses of general macro-economic policy, centre-local relations, labour market, and welfare state transfers and services in three critical areas. Editor(s): Albaek, Professor Erik; Eliason, Leslie C.; Norgaard, Asbjorn Sonne; Schwartz, Herman M. Num Pages: 306 pages, tables. BIC Classification: 1DND; JFF; JKSB; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 166 x 22. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772888248
- ISBN
- 9788772888248
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.73
€ 17.73
Hardcover. Explores how identities emerge, persist and change and which power resources are tapped in the course of this process. Editor(s): Driessen, Henk; Otto, Ton. Num Pages: 265 pages, illus. BIC Classification: JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 176 x 24. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772888187
- ISBN
- 9788772888187
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 13.20
€ 13.20
Hardcover. Defines learning activity as a special kind of activity directed towards the acquisition of societal knowledge and skills through their individual reproduction by means of special learning actions upon learning objects. This book explores how learning proceeds. It examines the relation between content of knowledge, teaching and learning activity. Editor(s): Hedegaard, Mariane; Lompscher, Joachim. Num Pages: 332 pages, b/w illlus. BIC Classification: JH; JNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 175 x 35. Weight in Grams: 852.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772888156
- ISBN
- 9788772888156
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 12.42
€ 12.42
Paperback. Birgitta Mark's comprehensive study of mysticism and cognition shows how mystical experience covers three aspects of a person's general experience: mystical ideas, mystical states of consciousness and mystical development. John of the Cross is used as a particular example. Editor(s): Wegener, Mogens. Series: Studies in Religion. Num Pages: 273 pages. BIC Classification: DSBB; HPJ; HRCS1; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 170 x 21. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772888040
- ISBN
- 9788772888040
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.50
€ 17.50
Paperback. Reviews the history of the fatwa since its origins and its evolution. This work looks at the general use of fatwa in relation to Islamic rules and traces the evolution of shi'ite Islam from a pacifist and quietist movement into a militant force. Num Pages: 213 pages, illus. BIC Classification: JFSR2; LAFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 213
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772887760
- ISBN
- 9788772887760
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.44
€ 14.44
Paperback. Contains essays that seek to place the forces of Neo-Liberalism, Social Democracy, and Neo-Fascism within their historical perspective and their appeal to contemporary constituencies. In addressing the left, center, and right political elements, this work presents analyses of a myriad of political options. Editor(s): Eliason, Leslie C.; Sorensen, Lene Bogh. Num Pages: 364 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1DF; HBJD; HBLW; JPF; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 171 x 25. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772887197
- ISBN
- 9788772887197
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.59
€ 30.59
Hardcover. A survey by scholars, experts and politicians with knowledge of, and influence in, the Caucasus region that reflects its conflicting ethnic groups and nations. This work contains an introductory section that deals with the region from the historical perspective, drawing attention to its geographical importance. Editor(s): Hoiris, Ole; Yurukel, Sefa Martin. Num Pages: 491 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 1FC; JFSL; JPFN; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 178 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1094.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 491
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772887081
- ISBN
- 9788772887081
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.95
€ 37.95
Hardcover. Provides an interdisciplinary overview of the Middle East from age-old enmities to discussions of political concerns. This volume contains forty-four essays that address the problems of Palestine and Israel; Iran, Syria and Iraq; Turkey; and the Kurdish regions. It includes chapters that chart the politics, ethnicity, and history of Turkey. Editor(s): Hoiris, Ole; Yurukel, Sefa Martin. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FB; GTJ; JFC; JM; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 247 x 172 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1186.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772886916
- ISBN
- 9788772886916
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 30.61
€ 30.99
€ 30.61
Hardcover. Includes eleven essays that establish a foundation for appreciating the political history of Central Europe. Examining the political landscape in each country, this title aims to evoke the legacy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and bridge the gap between the two extreme images of Central European history. Num Pages: 280 pages, 2 Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DF; JFC; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 181 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1020.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772886527
- ISBN
- 9788772886527
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 12.42
€ 12.42