Sociology & anthropology
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Sociology & anthropology
hardcover. Focusing on the consequences of migration, and cultural contact between the various ethnic groups, this book describes and analyses the nature of ethnic identity and state of ethnic relations, both historically and in the present day, in Southeast Asia. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1270.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189083
- ISBN
- 9789048189083
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.16
€ 124.16
Hardback. This book presents findings of longitudinal analyses examining major life transitions, the ways individuals and couples negotiate and organize the competing demands of paid and unpaid work during their lives and the consequences of these arrangements. Editor(s): Evans, Ann; Baxter, Janeen. Series: Life Course Research and Social Policies. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBC; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189113
- ISBN
- 9789048189113
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.52
€ 119.52
The Indirect Estimation of Migration: Methods for Dealing with Irregul...
Rogers, Andrei; Little, Jani; Raymer, James
Hardback. This unique book introduces an essential element in applied demographic analysis: a tool-kit for describing, smoothing, repairing and, in instances of totally missing data, inferring directional migration flows. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 170 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHBC; JHBD; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 17. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189144
- ISBN
- 9789048189144
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.32
€ 122.32
The Demographic Transition and Development in Africa. The Unique Case ...
. Ed(S): Teller, Charles; Hailemariam, Assefa
hardcover. This book compares Ethiopia with other African nations to discuss Ethiopia's demographic transition and development, which is unique because of its mix of poverty-related negative factors with positive education, health, and age-of-marriage trends. Editor(s): Teller, Charles; Hailemariam, Assefa. Num Pages: 359 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; KCP; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 359
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189175
- ISBN
- 9789048189175
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.14
€ 126.14
Hardback. Comprising of a comprehensive set of papers, this volume discusses the background, theory, technical issues and applications of agent-based modelling (ABM) within geographical systems. As ABM continues to develop as a methodology in geography across the social sciences, the text draws synthesizes the research. Editor(s): Heppenstall, Alison; Crooks, Andrew; See, Linda M.; Batty, Michael. Num Pages: 760 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 167 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1254.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 760
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189267
- ISBN
- 9789048189267
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 402.23
€ 402.23
Hardback. A strong understanding of demographic structure and population dynamics is essential to effective planning and decision making for the future. This volume presents contributions from a number of experts in population geography and demography, presented to honour Professor Rees's retirement. Editor(s): Stillwell, John; Clarke, Martin. Series: Understanding Population Trends and Processes. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1160.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189298
- ISBN
- 9789048189298
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.48
€ 123.48
Hardback. Taking a step beyond conventional research, this volume provides a new and rich set of concepts regarding the conduct and design of research and educational social change. The text addresses the tension between academic rigor, policy, and practice in contemporary social research. Editor(s): Markauskaite, Lina; Freebody, Peter; Irwin, Jude. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 323 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; JKSN; JMB; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 631.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 323
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189328
- ISBN
- 9789048189328
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.62
€ 186.62
Hardback. In contrast to the female-centric study of fertility, this volume focuses on the role of males and challenges whether fertility variation can be understood without exploring the roles of both sexes. Male and female fertility differentials are presented in rates and determinants in various social contexts. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189380
- ISBN
- 9789048189380
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.12
€ 123.12
Hardcover. This study projects a 50-year perspective across 27 European countries, offering an extended discussion of theories and factors underlying the assumed modification of demographic components of population change. Editor(s): Kupiszewski, Marek. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 350 pages, 48 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHBD; KCP; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189472
- ISBN
- 9789048189472
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.56
€ 120.56
Hardback. The broader societal implications of voting age requirements is explored in this in-depth overview, in addition to the legislative bar against youth voting in North America and in Commonwealth countries. The text uniquely addresses the youth vote as a fundamental human rights concern. Series: Ius Gentium: Comparative Perspectives on Law and Justice. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; JMC; JMK; JPA; LA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1280.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189625
- ISBN
- 9789048189625
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.22
€ 124.22
The Future of Motherhood in Western Societies: Late Fertility and its ...
Velde, Egbert R.. Ed(S): Beets, Gijs; Schippe...
Hardback. This text offers a holistic overview of the process of postponing the birth of a first child. It argues that couples can create supportive arrangements according to personal preferences and thereby facilitate a rise in the age of first motherhood. Editor(s): Beets, Gijs; Schippers, Joop. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189687
- ISBN
- 9789048189687
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.24
€ 123.24
Hardback. Emphasizing the need for a social demographic analysis of adoption, this volume discusses recent changes to adoption trends in the United States. These include a shift in focus from the benefits for adopters to the best interests of the adoptees, a decrease in the domestic availability of healthy white infants, and more. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; JKSF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189717
- ISBN
- 9789048189717
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.57
€ 119.57
Hardcover. Featuring contributions from leading population researchers in fertility, family, migration, life-expectancy, and mortality, this volume presents a new demography of Europe. The text discusses key research advances, which illustrates the continent's demographic development at the turn of the 21st century. Editor(s): Bernardi, Laura; Neyer, Gerda; Kulu, Hill; Andersson, Gunnar; Buhler, Christoph. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189779
- ISBN
- 9789048189779
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.20
€ 181.20
The New Faces of Victimhood: Globalization, Transnational Crimes and V...
. Ed(S): Letschert, Rianne; Van Dijk, Jan
Hardback. In this book, experts reflect on the legal challenges posed by the darker sides of globalization, from cyber crime to human trafficking. They examine the limits of domestic systems of justice in providing protection, empowerment and redress to the victims. Editor(s): Letschert, Rianne; Van Dijk, Jan. Series: Studies in Global Justice. Num Pages: 343 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JH; JKS; JMK; JPA; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 343
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048190195
- ISBN
- 9789048190195
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.32
€ 187.32
hardcover. Science in the Context of Application identifies, explores and assesses the changing complexities of science. The changing conditions of scientific research is discussed, in addition to an examination of the role contemporary science plays in our values and society. Editor(s): Carrier, Martin; Nordmann, Alfred. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 502 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 242 x 35. Weight in Grams: 864.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 502
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048190508
- ISBN
- 9789048190508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.03
€ 190.03
Hardback. The theme of this volume is ethnicity and the implications for integration of our increasingly ethnically diversified population. New research findings from a range of census, survey and administrative data sources are presented, and case studies are included. Editor(s): Stillwell, John; Ham, Maarten Van. Series: Understanding Population Trends and Processes. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; KCP; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 173 x 26. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048191024
- ISBN
- 9789048191024
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.93
€ 186.93
Hardback. This book examines the relationship between collegiality and the collegial tradition in the context of the development of mass higher education, offering a fuller picture of present-day character of British (especially English) higher education. Num Pages: 187 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JNK; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 243 x 16. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 187
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048191536
- ISBN
- 9789048191536
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.68
€ 122.68
Hardback. In 2009 an inspiring international conference was held at Bielefeld on the topic "Children and the Good Life." This book provides an overview on recent international results on research on children and childhood, education, well-being and capabilities. Editor(s): Andresen, Sabine; Diehm, Isabell; Sander, Uwe; Ziegler, Holger. Series: Children's Well-Being: Indicators and Research. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKSB1; JMC; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048192182
- ISBN
- 9789048192182
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.87
€ 122.87
Hardback. 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: 179 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCA; JHBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 179
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048192977
- ISBN
- 9789048192977
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.37
€ 122.37
Hardback. This book combines insights developed by philosophers of the social sciences with the writings of historians to offer a unique perspective touching on a wide range of topics, from the French and Chinese revolutions to agriculture and the industrial age. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1160.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048194094
- ISBN
- 9789048194094
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.48
€ 123.48