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Hardback. Following the development of a "Concept Note" for the World Bank Education Strategy 2020, the World Bank engaged in a series of activities to garner feedback about the strategy. In early 2011, a revised strategy was published, "Learning for All: Investing in People's Knowledge and Skills to Promote Development." This title deals with this topic. Editor(s): Collins, Christopher S.; Wiseman, Alexander W. Series Editor(s): Wiseman, Alexander W. Series: International Perspectives on Education and Society. Num Pages: 400 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 42. Weight in Grams: 878.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780522760
- ISBN
- 9781780522760
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.95
€ 157.95
Hardback. The conference "Everyday Life in the Segmented City", held in July 2010, Florence, gathered a multiplicity of approaches and points of view dealing with issues of global urbanization. This title contains a selection of the papers presented at the conference. Editor(s): Perrone, Camilla; Manella, Gabriele; Tripodi, Lorenzo. Series Editor(s): Hutchison, Ray. Series: Research in Urban Sociology. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 162 x 32. Weight in Grams: 674.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780522586
- ISBN
- 9781780522586
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.94
€ 143.94
Hardback. This volume presents relevant, readable articles dealing with accounting pedagogy at college/university level. It serves as a forum for sharing generalizable teaching approaches ranging from curricula development to content delivery techniques. Editor(s): Catanach, Anthony H., Jr.; Feldmann, Dorothy. Series Editor(s): Feldman, Dorothy; Catanach, Anthony H., Jr. Series: Advances in Accounting Education. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: JNU; KFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780522227
- ISBN
- 9781780522227
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.72
€ 126.72
Hardback. The theme of this volume, What Have We Learned? Ten Years On, provides a wonderful tour of the ways in which emotions research has advanced the way in which we conceive of work and its possibilities for adding value to life. Editor(s): Hartel, Professor Charmine E. J.; Ashkanasy, Neal M.; Zerbe, Wilfred J. Series Editor(s): Ashkanasy, Neal M. Num Pages: 363 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JMJ; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 161 x 36. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 363
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780522081
- ISBN
- 9781780522081
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.88
€ 153.88
Hardback. This book examines the vulnerability caused by migration, in particular, the vulnerability of women that may cause forced migration, and the ways in which this is dealt with by national authorities in affluent European states. It explores transnational migration, gender and human rights, migration regimes, and anti-trafficking efforts in Norway. Series Editor(s): Leonard, Liam. Series: Advances in Ecopolitics. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780522029
- ISBN
- 9781780522029
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.04
€ 129.04
Hardback. Presents findings of a successful, international research project exploring links between social exclusion (SE), transport disadvantage (TD) and psychological well being (WB). This title examines fresh perspectives in relation to social capital and WB and developing various economic methods to estimate the marginal value of additional travel. Editor(s): Currie, Graham. Num Pages: 342 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFJ; RPT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 171 x 249 x 23. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780522005
- ISBN
- 9781780522005
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.16
€ 96.16
Hardback. Examines the transformation of education policy in China, with an emphasis on transformations in the post-1978 period. This title also emphasises on policy change and its subsequent impact on different aspects of education at various levels of educational institutions, particularly in areas of educational financing and curriculum reform. Editor(s): Wiseman, Alexander W.; Huang, Tiedan. Series Editor(s): Wiseman, Alexander W. Series: International Perspectives on Education and Society. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJP; JNF; JNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 39. Weight in Grams: 762.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780521862
- ISBN
- 9781780521862
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.94
€ 143.94
Hardback. Focuses on African American, Hispanic American, Native American, and Asian-Pacific American women whose increased presence in senior level administrative and academic positions in higher education is transforming the political climate to be more inclusive of women of color. Editor(s): Jean-Marie, Gaetane; Lloyd-Jones, Brenda. Series Editor(s): Frierson, Henry T. Series: Diversity in Higher Education. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: JNFR; JNKH; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780521824
- ISBN
- 9781780521824
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.94
€ 143.94
Hardback. Focuses on African American, Hispanic American, Native American, and Asian-Pacific American women whose increased presence in senior level administrative and academic positions in higher education is transforming the political climate to be more inclusive of women of color. Editor(s): Jean-Marie, Gaetane; Lloyd-Jones, Brenda. Series Editor(s): Frierson, Henry T. Series: Diversity in Higher Education. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: JNFR; JNKH; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780521800
- ISBN
- 9781780521800
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.24
€ 164.24
Hardback. Ask practically any academic department chair why they do not have more African Americans among faculty members and they generally respond with stock stories or folktales. This title provides historical, conceptual, and empirically-based analyses focused on the development of African Americans in STEM fields. Editor(s): Frierson, Henry T.; Tate, William F. Series Editor(s): Frierson, Henry T. Series: Diversity in Higher Education. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; JNFR; JNKH; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 31. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780521688
- ISBN
- 9781780521688
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.38
€ 144.38
Hardback. Includes some of the selected papers presented by scholars in a European Peace Science Network Meeting held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This title covers the conflicts in Maoist India, South America, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Editor(s): Caruso, Raul. Series Editor(s): Chatterji, Manas. Series: Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPA; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 153 x 27. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780521305
- ISBN
- 9781780521305
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.46
€ 134.46
Hardback. Multifaceted social problems such as safety, social inclusion, poverty, mobility, rural development, city regeneration, or labour market integration require integrated approaches to steering. This book looks at various organisational arrangements and mechanisms, including whole-of-government, collaborative governance, and outcome steering. Editor(s): Van de Walle, Steven; Groeneveld, Sandra. Series Editor(s): Jones, Lawrence R. Series: Research in Public Policy Analysis and Management. Num Pages: 450 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPP; KNV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780521107
- ISBN
- 9781780521107
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.24
€ 164.24
Hardback. This volume is comprised of empirical research and theoretical papers about children's well being, children and youth peer cultures, and the rights of children and youth. These empirical studies include children's voices and experiences from four continents and a range of methodological and theoretical orientations. Editor(s): Bass, Loretta E.; Kinney, David A. Series Editor(s): Johnson, Heather. Series: Sociological Studies of Children and Youth. Num Pages: 352 pages, port. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JHB; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780520742
- ISBN
- 9781780520742
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.94
€ 143.94
Hardback. Explains how curricula should be streamlined and rejuvenated to ensure a high level of integrity in management education, providing numerous examples of new tools, teaching methods, integrity sensitization and development exercises and ethical management education assessment approaches. Editor(s): Wankel, Charles; Stachowicz-Stanusch, Agata. Num Pages: 300 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNF; JNKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 170 x 20. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780520681
- ISBN
- 9781780520681
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.16
€ 96.16
Paperback. A practical guide on how to transform your ideas from virtual world course ware to virtual world learning experiences. It argues that setting up learning in 3D virtual worlds requires a transformative approach. Editor(s): Wankel, Charles; Hinrichs, Randy. Series Editor(s): Wankel, Charles. Series: Cutting-Edge Technologies in Higher Education. Num Pages: 371 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 230 x 21. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 371
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780520520
- ISBN
- 9781780520520
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 101.97
€ 101.97
Paperback. The Student Voice movement of the United Kingdom influences discussion across various levels of education. Equally, international responses to Student Voice extend the debate and movement further. This text locates Student Voice within wider debates around empowered citizenry and the 'big society'. Editor(s): Czerniawski, Gerry; Kidd, Warren. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JNKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 168 x 26. Weight in Grams: 764.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780520407
- ISBN
- 9781780520407
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.78
€ 75.78
Hardback. Attempts to build a bridge between POB and Positive Organizational Scholarship (POS). This volume includes contributions from both fields, and theories and studies in which a positive individual perspective (POB) is combined with a positive organization perspective (POS). Editor(s): Bakker, Arnold B. Series Editor(s): Bakker, Arnold B. Series: Advances in Positive Organizational Psychology. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JMJ; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780520001
- ISBN
- 9781780520001
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.96
€ 166.96
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612346397
- ISBN
- 9781612346397
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.66
€ 42.66
Hardback. The women who made & bootlegged whiskey Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNDF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612345642
- ISBN
- 9781612345642
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.82
€ 38.82
Hardback. In America, 2.3 million people-a population about the size of Houston's, the country's fourth-largest city-live behind bars. Sick Justice explores the economic, social, and political forces that hijacked the criminal justice system to create this bizarre situation. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKVP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612344874
- ISBN
- 9781612344874
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.72
€ 33.72