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Hardback. This book is a landmark in citizenship and citizenship education discourse. It combines conceptual debates with case studies on the question whether the notion of Asian Citizenship can be established, and if yes, what its research agenda would be. Editor(s): Lee, W. O.; Grossman, David L.; Kennedy, Kerry; Fairbrother, Gregory P. Series: CERC Studies in Comparative Education. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 242 x 26. Weight in Grams: 646.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402079344
- ISBN
- 9781402079344
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Condition: New
€ 186.82
€ 186.82
Hardback. Aimed at applied linguists who are interested in understanding more about the learning of novice teachers in their classes, this title provides information on the complexity of novice teachers learning and use of knowledge in a variety of applied linguistics classes such as SLA, Syntax, Pragmatics, Sociolinguistics, and Phonetics and Phonology. Editor(s): Bartels, Nat. Series: Educational Linguistics. Num Pages: 430 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNMT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 824.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402079054
- ISBN
- 9781402079054
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€ 121.45
€ 121.45
hardcover. Reports on an empirical study with 70 research mathematicians, 35 females and 35 males. This book applies the learning from the study to learning and teaching mathematics. It offers a rationale, based on the practices of research mathematicians, to support and encourage school-based developments in the learning of mathematics through enquiry. Series: Mathematics Education Library. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Number of pages
- 257
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402078538
- ISBN
- 9781402078538
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.04
€ 124.04
Hardback. There have been two strands in the analysis of poverty, inequality and development. This work brings together both strands in a series of essays. It covers topics such as: measurement issues, micro-behavior determinants of poverty outcomes, economy-wide models in the SAM-CGE tradition and the institutional framework underlying macro policies. Editor(s): Janvry, Alain de. Series: Economic Studies in Inequality, Social Exclusion and Well-Being. Num Pages: 385 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 735.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 385
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402078507
- ISBN
- 9781402078507
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Condition: New
€ 239.50
€ 239.50
Paperback. Behaviour at work can no longer be stereotyped as global or local - modern or traditional - with very little in-between. Instead work behaviour is a complex interplay between global and local values. It takes place in a Glocality. This title explores such glocalities. Series: Advanced Studies in Theoretical and Applied Econometrics. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JHBL; KJW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 470.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402078453
- ISBN
- 9781402078453
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Condition: New
€ 66.14
€ 66.14
Hardback. Provides a comprehensive overview of the issues involved in Lifelong Learning supported by Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This title discusses the following issues: Changing environments; What is Lifelong Learning; Who are the learners; Characteristics of learning environments; Sustainability of learning environments; and, more. Editor(s): Weert, Tom J. van; Kendall, Mike. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 571.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402078422
- ISBN
- 9781402078422
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Condition: New
€ 124.10
€ 124.10
hardcover. Globalization has brought dramatic changes to the character and functions of education in most countries around the world. This book analyzes the strategies that the governments of the Chinese societies have adopted in reforming the structure of education systems, mobilizing different forces to create more educational opportunities. Editor(s): Mok, Ka Ho. Series: CERC Studies in Comparative Education. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402078095
- ISBN
- 9781402078095
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Condition: New
€ 123.48
€ 123.48
Hardback. Offers an overview of the topics involved in the study and implementation of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) from a learning viewpoint. This book does so from a research and practical instructional design perspective. It covers various topics, each including a review and several examples of best practices in higher education. Editor(s): Strijbos, Jan-Willem; Kirschner, Paul A.; Martens, Rob L. Series: Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Series. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNM; JNV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402077791
- ISBN
- 9781402077791
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Condition: New
€ 124.16
€ 124.16
E-Training Practices for Professional Organizations
. Ed(S): Nicholson, Paul; Thompson, J. Barrie...
Hardback. Talks about e-training practices for professional organizations. Editor(s): Nicholson, Paul; Thompson, J. Barrie (University of Sunderland); Ruohonen, Mikko; Multisilta, Jari. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 342 pages, 12 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402077562
- ISBN
- 9781402077562
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Condition: New
€ 120.81
€ 120.81
Hardback. Editor(s): Viscusi, W. Kip. Series: Studies in Risk and Uncertainty. Num Pages: 152 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 405.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402077340
- ISBN
- 9781402077340
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.87
€ 121.87
Hardback. Draws from the empirical work on the cognitive processes involved in the revision of written language production and the study of students learning to revise texts in instructional settings. This book examines the effects of instructional design conditions and the impact of peer interactions on student acquisition of revision skills. Editor(s): Allal, Linda; Chanquoy, Lucile; Largy, Pierre. Series: Studies in Writing. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 524.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 237
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402077296
- ISBN
- 9781402077296
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Condition: New
€ 185.34
€ 185.34
Hardback. Develops a theory that addresses the need for quantitative prioritization criteria within the broader strategic context of the R&D portfolios. This book discusses how ideas might be pre-screened as they emerge, and how projects should be prioritized once they are funded and ongoing. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 145 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 167 x 16. Weight in Grams: 400.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 145
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402077036
- ISBN
- 9781402077036
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Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Hardback. Aquatic ecosystem assessment is a developing field, and one of the approaches to assessing the condition of rivers and lakes is the Reference Condition Approach. This is a significant advancement in biomonitoring because it solves the problem of trying to locate nearby control or reference sites when studying an ecosystem that may be degraded. Num Pages: 170 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 161 x 14. Weight in Grams: 418.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1st ed 2004. Corr. 2nd printing 2005
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402076701
- ISBN
- 9781402076701
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.32
€ 122.32
Information and Communication Technology and the Teacher of the Future
. Ed(S): Dowling, Carolyn; Lai, Kwok-Wing
Hardback. A collection of papers that presents a comprehensive overview of the concerns and developments in the use of Information and Communication Technologies that are of relevance to educators and educational policymakers across the globe. It is based on the Working Conference on 'ICT and the Teacher of the Future', (Melbourne, Australia, January 2003). Editor(s): Dowling, Carolyn; Lai, Kwok-Wing. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402076046
- ISBN
- 9781402076046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.62
€ 186.62
Hardback. Aims to shed light on the various aspects of critical infrastructures. This book is a useful resource for infrastructure policy makers, managers, consultants and researchers alike. It is divided into four sections: Vulnerability and Risk; System Development and Adaptation; Institutional Change; and, Capacity Management. Editor(s): Herder, Paulien M.; Thissen, Wil A. H. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KJMV5; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 305
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402076015
- ISBN
- 9781402076015
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.57
€ 186.57
Hardback. Considers several aspects of providing quality education at a distance: Quality of systems that support online learning, quality support infrastructure, quality of technical access and support, and materials distribution. Editor(s): Davies, Gordon; Stacey, Elizabeth (Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia). Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNQ; JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402075681
- ISBN
- 9781402075681
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.78
€ 124.78
Political Economy of Transition and Development: Institutions, Politic...
. Ed(S): Campos, Nauro F.; Fidrmuc, Jan (Univ...
hardcover. Analyzes the various interactions between institutions, policy choices, economic developments, and political outcomes in transition and developing countries. This book gives an assessment of the various reform paths and outcomes in the transition and developing countries. Editor(s): Campos, Nauro F.; Fidrmuc, Jan (Universite de Bruxelles, Belgium). Series: ZEI Studies in European Economics and Law. Num Pages: 279 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPH; KCM; KCP; KCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 279
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- SKU
- V9781402075506
- ISBN
- 9781402075506
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.40
€ 124.40
hardcover. Describes systems and protocols that have been deployed as private networks for use by government agencies like the US Department of Defense. This book also describes systems that have been deployed over the public switched telephone network. It offers insights on trying to support emergency communications over TCP/IP networks and the Internet. Series: The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science. Num Pages: 187 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKSW; TJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 459.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 187
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- SKU
- V9781402075223
- ISBN
- 9781402075223
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.56
€ 122.56
Hardback. Begins with an overview of the development of defense economics as a sub-discipline of the general theory of economics, and points at the challenges it faces in the post-Cold War era. This work focuses on the supply side of defense economics, presenting theoretical analyses and empirical findings related to the use of various inputs. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; KCL; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402075155
- ISBN
- 9781402075155
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.89
€ 125.89
Hardback. Presents the developments in research and practice on teaching information security, and covers topics including: curriculum design; laboratory systems and exercises; security education program assessment; distance learning and web-based teaching of security; teaching computer forensics; and, laboratory-based system defense games. Editor(s): Irvine, Cynthia; Armstrong, Helen. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; URY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 334
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402074783
- ISBN
- 9781402074783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.50
€ 125.50