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Hardback. Business education needs to employ the right practices to develop future leaders. The articles in this volume detail successful approaches developed by business educators and researchers that have been implemented to solve real problems. Editor(s): Barsky, Noah P.; Clements, Mike; Ravn, Jakob; Smith, Kelly. Series: Advances in Business Education and Training. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JN; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402087462
- ISBN
- 9781402087462
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Condition: New
€ 123.24
€ 123.24
Hardback. This impressive collection of case studies of a diverse group of societies examines the realities, tensions and pressures that influence the formation of the citizenship curriculum. It informs and enriches understanding of this complex relationship. Editor(s): Grossman, David L.; Lee, Wing On; Kennedy, Kerry J. Series: CERC Studies in Comparative Education. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 1QRP; JNKC; JNU; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402087448
- ISBN
- 9781402087448
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€ 124.16
€ 124.16
Hardback. A collection of paper articles addressing topics such as e-learning; instruction technology; science and engineering research assessment methods; engineering and technical education; pedagogy; and, issues in K-12 education including 3D virtual learning environment for children, e-learning tools for children, and game playing and systems thinking. Editor(s): Iskander, Magued. Num Pages: 601 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1283.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 601
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402087387
- ISBN
- 9781402087387
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Condition: New
€ 238.71
€ 238.71
Hardback. This cutting edge book provides a comprehensive, thoughtful and critical discussion of all aspects involved in the relationship between socioeconomic status, health and mortality. It contains the best available datasets from Denmark and the USA. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1210.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402086915
- ISBN
- 9781402086915
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Condition: New
€ 123.79
€ 123.79
Hardback. In the past decade, regional social barometers have been designed to monitor and measure quality of life in all corners of the globe. This book presents quality-of-life assessments from six continents, ranging from the Arctic north to Australia. Editor(s): Moller, Valerie; Huschka, Denis; Michalos, Alex C. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1210.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402086854
- ISBN
- 9781402086854
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Condition: New
€ 123.79
€ 123.79
Hardback. In this volume an array of elite scholars address the role of values in forming terrorist activity, in assessing the impacts of that activity, and in forming policies for responses to it. The book focuses on bringing theories and policy issues closer together. Editor(s): Karawan, Ibrahim A.; McCormack, Wayne; Reynolds, Stephen E. Series: Studies in Global Justice. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402086595
- ISBN
- 9781402086595
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Condition: New
€ 124.58
€ 124.58
Hardback. This book challenges the accepted distinction between animal welfarists and animal liberationists. It provides a unique and hitherto undocumented history of the animal care and animal welfare movement. Num Pages: 162 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 990.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402086182
- ISBN
- 9781402086182
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.84
€ 65.84
Hardback. The authors in the present volume argue that, in generating a state's constitution, unconstrained reference to morality is hardly suitable. They propose new arguments within the spectrum marked by typical political and rational accounts of legitimacy. Editor(s): Kuhnelt, Jorg. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1080.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402085758
- ISBN
- 9781402085758
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.99
€ 122.99
Hardback. The task of undertaking cross-cultural research can present researchers with unique opportunities as well as dilemmas. This volume provides some thought-provoking points so that researchers can proceed efficiently and yet be ethical in their approach. Editor(s): Liamputtong, Pranee. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 666.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402085666
- ISBN
- 9781402085666
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Condition: New
€ 238.46
€ 238.46
Hardback. Born during the Great Depression and World War Two (1929-1945) an entire generation has slipped between the cracks of history. These Lucky Few became the first American generation smaller than the one before them, and the luckiest generation of Americans ever. This book presents their story. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402085406
- ISBN
- 9781402085406
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.35
€ 123.35
The Neolithic Demographic Transition and its Consequences
. Ed(S): Bocquet-Appel, Jean-Pierre; Bar-Yose...
Hardback. Using cemetery data, scientists have identified a demographic process linked to the shift from hunter-gatherer to agricultural economies. The shift is called Neolithic Demographic Transition (NDT), and this book fully explores NDT on a global scale. Editor(s): Bocquet-Appel, Jean-Pierre; Bar-Yosef, O. Num Pages: 553 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 2110.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 553
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402085383
- ISBN
- 9781402085383
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 314.43
€ 314.43
Hardback. This book argues that ethical traceability systems can be used to communicate food information to consumers, allowing them to make food choices consistent with their own values as well as play a more informed role in food production and distribution. Editor(s): Coff, Christian; Barling, David; Korthals, Michiel; Nielsen, Thorkild. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1470.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402085239
- ISBN
- 9781402085239
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 217.99
€ 217.99
hardcover. Presents research on the geographical context of drug addiction that contributes to better understanding the etiology of addiction, its diffusion, its interaction with geographically variable environmental, social, and economic factors, and the strategies for its treatment and prevention. This book is suitable for drug abuse researchers. Editor(s): Thomas, Yonette F.; Cheung, Ivan. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1064.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402085086
- ISBN
- 9781402085086
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.64
€ 184.64
Paperback. Cities can become a focus of terror. To counter this measures have to be taken. This book presents an overview of threats and measures based on a NATO advanced research workshop. This is a highly topical subject and the book contains some unique contributions. Editor(s): Pasman, Hans; Kirillov, Igor A. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 545 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPWL2; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1710.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 545
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402084881
- ISBN
- 9781402084881
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 240.06
€ 240.06
Hardback. Cities can become a focus of terror. To counter this measures have to be taken. This book presents an overview of threats and measures based on a NATO advanced research workshop. This is a highly topical subject and the book contains some unique contributions. Editor(s): Pasman, Hans; Kirillov, Igor A. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 545 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKS; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 956.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 545
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402084874
- ISBN
- 9781402084874
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.52
€ 242.52
hardcover. This book explores the applications of Critical Pedagogy to actual classroom situations. Written in a concise and lucid form, this book takes the theories behind Critical Pedagogy and illustrates them at work in common classroom environments. Series: Explorations of Educational Purpose. Num Pages: 227 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 227
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402084621
- ISBN
- 9781402084621
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.48
€ 123.48
Hardback. This interdisciplinary text analyzes modern applications of research methods in education, focusing on science and literacy. It demonstrates how the results of research can be applied to produce better teachers and better-educated students. Editor(s): Shelley, Mack C.; Yore, Larry D.; Hand, Brian. Num Pages: 666 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1150.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 666
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402084263
- ISBN
- 9781402084263
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.14
€ 185.14
Hardback. This book offers an alternative approach to secondary school organization. In line with the definition formulated by John Dewey's philosophy of education, the book shows how to respond more successfully to the requirements of today's information age. Num Pages: 112 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402083945
- ISBN
- 9781402083945
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.66
€ 64.66
Hardback. Global population aging is one of the most important issues facing human societies in the early twenty-first century. This is the first comprehensive volume to examine research on a wide array of the profound implications of population aging. Editor(s): Uhlenberg, Peter. Series: International Handbooks on Population. Num Pages: 769 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 200 x 260 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1750.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 769
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402083556
- ISBN
- 9781402083556
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 356.37
€ 356.37
Hardback. The book critically examines equality, equity and democracy in education globally, from a number of perspectives. Globally, there are increasing arguments both for the democratisation of education and for the use of education to promote a democratic society. Editor(s): Zajda, Joseph; Davies, Lynn; Majhanovich, Suzanne. Series: Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402083488
- ISBN
- 9781402083488
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.74
€ 123.74