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Paperback. Editor(s): Hohn, Charlotte; Avramov, Dragana. Series: European Studies of Population. Num Pages: 454 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JHBC; JHBD; JPA; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 454
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401782623
- ISBN
- 9789401782623
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.73
€ 195.73
The Quality of Life in Asia. A Comparison of Quality of Life in Asia.
Inoguchi, Takashi; Fujii, Seiji
Paperback. Analyzing the day to day lives of 29 countries and societies on the continent, this volume studies and compares the quality of life in Asia. The text systematically explores demographics such as income and educational level, the extent of access to public utilities and digital devices, and more. Series: Quality of Life in Asia. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JPA; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 403.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401782630
- ISBN
- 9789401782630
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.22
€ 127.22
Paperback. This dizzying array of reflections on the social roles of Muslim women provides a multifaceted perspective on an issue of continuing controversy, collating key research from around the world into contemporary as well as historical aspects of the theme. Editor(s): Lovat, Terence. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPD; HRA; HRAB; JHM; JNLR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 403.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401782654
- ISBN
- 9789401782654
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Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. Here is a practical introduction to agent-based modelling of socio-technical systems, based on methodology developed at TU Delft, which has been deployed in a number of case studies. Offers theory, methods and practical steps for creating real-world models. Editor(s): Dam, Koen H. van; Nikolic, Igor; Lukszo, Zofia. Series: Agent-Based Social Systems. Num Pages: 296 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; J; K; TH; UGK; UYQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401782685
- ISBN
- 9789401782685
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 193.83
€ 193.83
Politics and Development in a Transboundary Watershed
. Ed(S): Ojendal, Joakim; Hansson, Stina; Hel...
Paperback. Water, and its governance, is now a key global issue. With much of the world's water found in transboundary systems, the weak protocols on dealing with concerns that arise are a major headache for policy makers. This volume case studies the Lower Mekong Basin. Editor(s): Ojendal, Joakim; Hansson, Stina; Hellberg, Sofie. Num Pages: 212 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; PSVP; RNF; RNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401782746
- ISBN
- 9789401782746
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.10
€ 127.10
Paperback. Human security is becoming increasingly pronounced due to changes in the security landscape of politics. This timely book examines the issues causing human insecurities and evaluates the extent of which human security plays a role at state and regional levels. Editor(s): Guan, Benny Teh Cheng. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; JFFN; JHB; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 421.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401782821
- ISBN
- 9789401782821
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Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. This book discusses what constitutes vocational education as well as its purposes, objects, formation and practices. It analyses the socially directed nature of vocations and argues that vocational education must realise important personal and social goals. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNRV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401782838
- ISBN
- 9789401782838
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Condition: New
€ 227.31
€ 227.31
Paperback. Editor(s): Sigel, Astrid; Sigel, Helmut; Sigel, Roland K. O. Series: Metal Ions in Life Sciences. Num Pages: 388 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PNF; PNK; PSB; TCB; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 593.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401782944
- ISBN
- 9789401782944
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 249.26
€ 249.26
The Professional Knowledge Base of Science Teaching
. Ed(S): Corrigan, Deborah; Dillon, Justin; G...
Paperback. This book brings together international researchers to consider what constitutes evidence of high quality science teaching, on what basis such evidence can be judged, and how such evidence reflects the knowledge basis of the modern day science teacher. Editor(s): Corrigan, Deborah; Dillon, Justin; Gunstone, Richard. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNMT; JNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401782975
- ISBN
- 9789401782975
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Condition: New
€ 128.27
€ 128.27
Paperback. This book outlines ethical and economic principles in agrifood competition, presents arguments for and against consolidation, globalization and the integration of agrifood industries, and reviews the implications of globalization on the nature of competition. Editor(s): Harvey, James. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 283 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; J; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 283
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401783088
- ISBN
- 9789401783088
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 160.60
€ 160.60
Paperback. Editor(s): Silva, Luis; Figueiredo, Elisabete. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; JHB; RGC; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 433.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 277
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401783118
- ISBN
- 9789401783118
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.40
€ 127.40
Paperback. This book examines the history behind the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of population policies from 1950 to today. Examines more developed, less developed, and the least developed countries at present as well as assessing their future prospects. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; JPA; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 563.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401783125
- ISBN
- 9789401783125
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.48
€ 128.48
Paperback. In this book, leading thinkers and practitioners share research and insights on the involvement of males in singing, analyzing the axiomatic male disinclination to sing, and offering strategies for engaging males more successfully in performing vocal music. Editor(s): Harrison, Scott D.; Welch, Graham F.; Adler, Adam. Series: Landscapes: The Arts, Aesthetics and Education. Num Pages: 388 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 593.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401783187
- ISBN
- 9789401783187
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.06
€ 195.06
Paperback. Not simply a book about philosophy, this book provides a gazetteer of practice-proven approaches to education at work that will sustain and inspire those who provide, engage in, and support the learning of new knowledge and skills in the workplace. Editor(s): Gibbs, Paul. Num Pages: 232 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; JNRV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 361.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401783224
- ISBN
- 9789401783224
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.94
€ 126.94
Paperback. When a natural hazard strikes a city, many people are vulnerable. This book explores what city-dwellers think and feel about the threats that they face. It brings to light the ways different cultures represent the natural hazards around them. Editor(s): Joffe, Helene; Rossetto, Tiziana; Adams, John. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: J; RBGL; RNR; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401783262
- ISBN
- 9789401783262
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.68
€ 126.68
Paperback. The history of demography as a social science has been amply explored, yet the construction of the concept of population has been neglected. This innovative book focuses on early thought being essentially "population" related rather than "demographic". Num Pages: 186 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCA; JHBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 297.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 186
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401783279
- ISBN
- 9789401783279
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Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Paperback. Describing research and practice from diverse fields of positive psychology, and covering topics such as motivation, happiness and academic performance, this book assembles contributions from around the world and especially from Europe's growing cohort. Editor(s): Brdar, Ingrid. Num Pages: 290 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMH; JMS; MBNH9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401783330
- ISBN
- 9789401783330
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
paperback. With unwonted precision, this volume reassesses the demographic impacts on the Ukraine of the 1933 famine precipitated by Stalin's agrarian policies as well as the traumas of the Second World War and the negative trends in life expectancy since the 1960s. Series: Demographic Research Monographs. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB; JFFN; JPA; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401783408
- ISBN
- 9789401783408
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. In this book, the author sets out to explore the gap between the experience of professional learning as an interactive, dynamic and socially contextualised process, and descriptions that are often individualistic, overly linear and largely context-free. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNK; JNMT; JNRV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 343.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 217
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401783422
- ISBN
- 9789401783422
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Language Alternation, Language Choice and Language Encounter in Intern...
. Ed(S): Haberland, Hartmut; Lonsmann, Dorte;...
Paperback. Reflecting the increased use of English as lingua franca in today's university education, this volume maps the interplay and competition between English and other tongues in a learning community that in practice is not only bilingual but multilingual. Editor(s): Haberland, Hartmut; Lonsmann, Dorte; Preisler, Bent. Series: Multilingual Education. Num Pages: 265 pages, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: CB; CJ; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401783439
- ISBN
- 9789401783439
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.30
€ 127.30