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Paperback. This book offers a theoretical examination of the process of imagining science in education, describing the opposing concepts of epicization and novelization. The authors argue that novelization can help bring the working world of science alive for students. Series: Cultural Studies of Science Education. Num Pages: 268 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401781732
- ISBN
- 9789401781732
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.39
€ 118.39
Paperback. This book examines features of rural aging across economic, racial, ethnic, migration and other structures and patterns, with a focus on debunking myths and an emphasis on opportunities and challenges experienced by older populations in rural places. Editor(s): Glasgow, Nina; Berry, E. Helen. Series: Understanding Population Trends and Processes. Num Pages: 400 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSP31; JHB; JHBD; MJX; RGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 611.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401781756
- ISBN
- 9789401781756
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Condition: New
€ 119.80
€ 119.80
Paperback. This book offers new insights into the current state of the Muslim World. It provides a theoretical framework for studying human development from an interdisciplinary social, cultural, economic, environmental, political, and religious perspective. Editor(s): Hasan, Samiul. Num Pages: 364 pages, 85 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HRA; JHB; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 587.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401781862
- ISBN
- 9789401781862
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.94
€ 119.94
Paperback. Challenging the hegemony of psychology as the interpretive paradigm for human relations, this book revisits such assumptions as psychology's image as scientific discipline, and offers a definition of childhood education that admits the value of the humanities. Editor(s): Depaepe, Marc; Smeyers, Paul. Series: Educational Research. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; JNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401781916
- ISBN
- 9789401781916
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 117.75
€ 117.75
Paperback. With contributions by celebrated educators and perspectives from Europe, USA, Asia and Australia, this book covers topics ranging from science literacy and teacher education to new learning technologies, to such innovations as outdoor environmental activities. Editor(s): Tan, Kim Chwee Daniel; Kim, Mijung. Num Pages: 352 pages, 40 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNMT; JNT; JNU; YQT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 551.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401781923
- ISBN
- 9789401781923
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.42
€ 119.42
Paperback. This book surveys methodological and conceptual issues in the comparative analysis of family and well-being in a European perspective. Coverage ranges from theoretical views of children's well-being to the development of specific measures of family well-being. Editor(s): Moreno Minguez, Almudena. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401782081
- ISBN
- 9789401782081
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.07
€ 119.07
Paperback. Focusing on a series of methodological difficulties swirling around consciousness research, the contributors to this volume suggest that 'consciousness' is, in fact, not a wholly viable scientific concept Series: Studies in Brain and Mind. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPM; JMB; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401782135
- ISBN
- 9789401782135
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.07
€ 118.07
Valuing Assessment in Science Education: Pedagogy, Curriculum, Policy
. Ed(S): Corrigan, Deborah; Gunstone, Richard...
Paperback. This book examines the relationships between assessment, measurement and evaluation. It also explores assessment philosophies and practices in relation to the science curriculum and scientific literacy. Editor(s): Corrigan, Deborah; Gunstone, Richard; Jones, Alister. Num Pages: 384 pages, 34 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNKD; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 587.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401782289
- ISBN
- 9789401782289
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 170.68
€ 170.68
Paperback. This book gives a vivid account of the ways in which marginalised black and Latino youth in New York City and white and indigenous youth in a Canadian sub-Arctic community use visual material culture to assemble their racial, place-based and gender identities. Series: Explorations of Educational Purpose. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHM; JNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 379.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401782319
- ISBN
- 9789401782319
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.19
€ 118.19
Paperback. This book synthesizes information on the genus Australopithecus. It discusses alpha taxonomy, adaptive radiations, adaptations, phylogeny, biogeography, and paleoecology of the various species. Editor(s): Reed, Kaye (Arizona State University); Fleagle, John G.; Leakey, Richard E. Series: Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoanthropology. Num Pages: 282 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 69 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HD; JHM; MFC; PSAJ; RBX; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 280 x 18. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401782401
- ISBN
- 9789401782401
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.19
€ 119.19
Paperback. This account of the development of science communication in China, India, Korea, South Africa, and Spain includes special chapters on the teaching of science communication in universities as well as on measuring the public impact of the culture of science. Editor(s): Schiele, Bernard; Claessens, Michel; Shi, Shunke. Num Pages: 318 pages, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GTC; JNP; PB; PDX; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401782500
- ISBN
- 9789401782500
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 181.32
€ 181.32
Research, Applications, and Interventions for Children and Adolescents
. Ed(S): Proctor, Carmel; Linley, P. Alex
Paperback. Filling the need for a reference devoted to this segment of the population, this book presents the latest research on integration of positive psychological theory, and its applications and interventions among adolescents and children. Editor(s): Proctor, Carmel; Linley, P. Alex. Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMAN; JNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 299
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401782531
- ISBN
- 9789401782531
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.67
€ 118.67
Paperback. This volume offers a novel approach to energy research by utilizing more of the social sciences. Focusing on eight particular studies, the text applies multiple disciplines to energy-related problems, revealing the strong analytical potential of such a broadened perspective. Editor(s): Spreng, Daniel T.; Flueler, Thomas B.; Goldblatt, David L. (American Association for the Advancement of Science); Minsch, Jurg. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 364 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: J; RNPG; RNU; TH; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 557.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401782593
- ISBN
- 9789401782593
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 232.95
€ 232.95
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
€ 182.35
€ 182.35
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
€ 118.59
€ 118.59
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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.83
€ 118.83
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
€ 180.19
€ 180.19
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
€ 118.19
€ 118.19
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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.83
€ 118.83
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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 211.22
€ 211.22