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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.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011467
- ISBN
- 9781402011467
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.64
€ 62.64
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.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011092
- ISBN
- 9781402011092
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.47
€ 185.47
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
€ 184.36
€ 184.36
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
€ 119.64
€ 119.64
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.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010835
- ISBN
- 9781402010835
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.18
€ 123.18
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
€ 186.87
€ 186.87
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
€ 186.39
€ 186.39
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.
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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
- 383
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010583
- ISBN
- 9781402010583
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 134.02
€ 134.02
Beliefs: A Hidden Variable in Mathematics Education?
Leder, Gilah C. La. Ed(S): Pehkonen, Erkki (U...
hardcover. This book focuses on aspects of mathematical beliefs, from a variety of different perspectives. Current knowledge of the field is synthesized and existing boundaries are extended. The volume is intended for researchers in the field, as well as for mathematics educators teaching the next generation of students. Editor(s): Pehkonen, Erkki (University of Turku, Finland); Torner, Gunter (University of Duisburg, Germany). Series: Mathematics Education Library. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 240 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2002nd Edition
- SKU
- V9781402010576
- ISBN
- 9781402010576
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.14
€ 126.14
Hardback. Deals with the role of the organisation in scientific research. This book examines organisational influences such as leadership, resources and technology, and their importance in relation to scientific performance. It focuses on the organisation of scientific research and the importance of the research environment to scientific performance. Editor(s): Hurley, John. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMJ; PDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 167 x 18. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010545
- ISBN
- 9781402010545
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.82
€ 119.82
The Theory and Practice of Institutional Transplantation. Experiences ...
. Ed(S): Jong, Martin De; Lalenis, Konstantin...
Hardback. 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 volume 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: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 313
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010491
- ISBN
- 9781402010491
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.77
€ 186.77
Hardback. In the mid-1990s, new treatment options introduced a new era of AIDS. Informed by ethnographic as well as statistical data, this book is a study of this new era and reveals the complex and ambiguous processes of change in the field of HIV/AIDS and beyond. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFH2; JHMP; MJCJ2; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010484
- ISBN
- 9781402010484
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.79
€ 122.79
The Universality of Subjective Wellbeing Indicators. A Multi-Disciplin...
. Ed(S): Gullone, Eleonora; Cummins, Robert A...
Hardback. Concerned with the universality of wellbeing indicators, this book provides contributions from international scholars in the field of quality of life and subjective well-being. It is of interest to those who want to develop their understanding of the universality, assessment, development and maintenance of subjective wellbeing. Editor(s): Gullone, Eleonora; Cummins, Robert A. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 189 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 459.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 189
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010446
- ISBN
- 9781402010446
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.15
€ 119.15
Hardback. Presents findings from a cross-national study of textbooks - the curriculum analysis of the 1995 Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). This study included an inventory of the mathematics and science content, pedagogy, and other characteristics collected from hundreds of textbooks in over forty countries. Num Pages: 199 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JN; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1050.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 199
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010330
- ISBN
- 9781402010330
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.79
€ 122.79
Hardback. With the euthanasia issue highlighted in the public arena, this book argues for a non-absolutist highest value on life ethic and how that fits with society's current emphasis on individual autonomy. It is suitable for students of ethics, nursing and medicine and those engaged in the public debate on euthanasia. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Num Pages: 180 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFME. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 11. Weight in Grams: 950.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010293
- ISBN
- 9781402010293
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.17
€ 122.17
Hardback. Claims that mathematics can be usefully re-conceptualized as a special form of communication. This volume is aimed at those interested in specific questions regarding classroom communication, and at those who are looking for a general conceptual lens with which to tackle the complexity of mathematical teaching and learning. Editor(s): Kieran, Carolyn (Universite du Quebec a Montreal, Canada); Forman, Ellice Ann (University of Pittsburgh, USA); Sfard, Anna (The University of Haifa, Israel). Num Pages: 302 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (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
- Edition
- 3
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010248
- ISBN
- 9781402010248
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.39
€ 186.39
Hardback. Focusing on the field of geographical education, this work aims to offer international leadership in geographical education for the world in the twenty first century. It useful for the thinking geographer and educator who appreciates where international education is travelling to and how its challenges can be met. Editor(s): Gerber, Rod. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 348 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; JNU; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 725.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010194
- ISBN
- 9781402010194
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 233.99
€ 233.99
Hardback. Includes a collection of papers containing illustrations of teaching approaches and of students' learning acquisitions in the science teaching laboratory, presentation of evaluation tools, theoretical frames and positions concerning laboratory work. This book focuses the discussion on the role of labwork in upper secondary and in higher education. Editor(s): Psillos, Dimitris; Niedderer, Hans. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010187
- ISBN
- 9781402010187
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.90
€ 185.90
Hardback. The central idea being that 'dialogue' supports 'critical learning of mathematics', this work is concerned with communication in mathematics class-rooms. It pays special attention to the notions of 'dialogue' and 'critique'. It develops a theory of learning mathematics, which is resonant with critical mathematics education. Series: Mathematics Education Library. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009983
- ISBN
- 9781402009983
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.40
€ 124.40
Hardback. Drawing on the tradition of Pragmatic Humanism, this book offers an alternative approach to thinking and talking about liberal and humanistic education. Aiming to integrate the classical, romantic, existentialist, and radical approaches, it presents an integrative model and provides a review of central approaches in humanistic education. Series: Philosophy and Education. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1180.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009617
- ISBN
- 9781402009617
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.60
€ 123.60