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Hardback. Derived from the 1st post-2000 national conference on Applied Demography, held in San Antonio, Texas January 7-9, 2007 under the sponsorship of the Institute for Demographic and Socioeconomic Research at The University of Texas at San Antonio, this book provides an opportunity to obtain an overview of the state of applied demography. Editor(s): Murdock, Steven H.; Swanson, David. Series: Applied Demography Series. Num Pages: 386 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402083280
- ISBN
- 9781402083280
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€ 201.58
€ 201.58
Paperback. Behaviour at work can no longer be stereotyped as global or local - modern or traditional - with very little in-between. Instead work behaviour is a complex interplay between global and local values. It takes place in a Glocality. This title explores such glocalities. Series: Advanced Studies in Theoretical and Applied Econometrics. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JHBL; KJW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 470.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402078453
- ISBN
- 9781402078453
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€ 70.81
€ 70.81
The Biodemography of Human Reproduction and Fertility
. Ed(S): Rodgers, Joseph Lee; Kohler, Hans-Pe...
Hardback. Takes a look at the subjects of fertility and reproduction. Key topics include: anorexia as a reproductive disease with evolutionary origins; the evolutionary basis of menarche; the familial (genetic) basis of having boys versus girls; and more. This book is useful for students and researchers who study human reproduction and fertility. Editor(s): Rodgers, Joseph Lee; Kohler, Hans-Peter. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; MFN; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402072420
- ISBN
- 9781402072420
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Condition: New
€ 133.01
€ 133.01
Hardback. Published annually since 1985, the Handbook series provides a compendium of thorough and integrative literature reviews on a diverse array of topics of interest to the higher education scholarly and policy communities. Editor(s): Smart, John C. Series: Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and Research. Num Pages: 410 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1680.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 410
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402069581
- ISBN
- 9781402069581
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.14
€ 202.14
Hardback. Rural Retirement Migration examines elderly migration to rural retirement destinations in the United States. This integrated approach explores older in-migrants as embedded in particular types of environments that facilitate and/or constrain their opportunities for productive living in old age. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 222 pages, 22 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFSF; JFSP31; JHBD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402068942
- ISBN
- 9781402068942
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Condition: New
€ 132.14
€ 132.14
Hardback. China has the largest number of elderly persons worldwide. For this book, scholars use the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey datasets to answer numerous questions about aging so as to find clues to how we can all live longer, healthier lives. Editor(s): Zeng, Yi; Poston, Dudley L., Jr.; Vlosky, Denese Ashbaugh; Gu, Danan. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 438 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 813.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402067518
- ISBN
- 9781402067518
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Condition: New
€ 202.91
€ 202.91
The Changing Governance of the Sciences. The Advent of Research Evalua...
. Ed(S): Whitley, Richard; Glaser, Jochen
Hardback. Presents an overview of various trends in the changing governance of research. This book shows how various state steering mechanisms are changing the organization of scientific knowledge production and universities in different countries. It is suitable for those engaged in higher education research, and science policy studies. Editor(s): Whitley, Richard; Glaser, Jochen. Series: Sociology of the Sciences Yearbook. Num Pages: 180 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402067457
- ISBN
- 9781402067457
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€ 199.57
€ 199.57
Hardback. Explores social cohesion and the demographic challenges of low birth rates and population aging. Editor(s): Hoehn, Charlotte; Avramov, Dagmar; Kotowska, Irena. Series: European Studies of Population. Num Pages: 443 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 886.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2008
- Number of pages
- 443
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402066085
- ISBN
- 9781402066085
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Condition: New
€ 196.65
€ 196.65
Hardback. Tracing the history of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Anthropology, Human Heredity, this book pays special attention to the transformation of the research program, the institute's integration into national and international science, and its relationship to the ruling power as well as its interconnection to the political crimes of Nazi Germany. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 482 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBT; JHM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 884.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 482
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402065996
- ISBN
- 9781402065996
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€ 196.92
€ 196.92
Hardback. Develops a philosophical and logical interpretation of the concept of information within the formal structure of Constructive Type Theory (CTT), in a manner concurrent with a diverse range of contemporary perspectives on the philosophy of information. Series: Logic, Epistemology, and the Unity of Science. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1080.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 217
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402061691
- ISBN
- 9781402061691
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Condition: New
€ 209.24
€ 209.24
Hardback. Focuses on three interdependent challenges related to managing transitions toward sustainable development, namely mapping sustainability for global knowledge e-networking, extending the value chain of knowledge and e-networking, and engaging in explorations of new methods and venues for further developing knowledge and e-networking. Editor(s): Choucri, Nazli; Mistree, D.; Haghseta, F.; Mezher, T.; Baker, W.R.; Ortiz, C.I. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 482 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; JH; JPA; KCS; RN; UN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 913.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 482
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402060700
- ISBN
- 9781402060700
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Condition: New
€ 130.76
€ 130.76
Competencies, Higher Education and Career in Japan and the Netherlands
. Ed(S): Allen, J.; Inenaga, Y.; Velden, R. V...
Hardback. Investigates how social and cultural factors affect the education, training and career development of graduates of higher education in Japan and the Netherlands. This title explores how Dutch and Japanese graduates choose and develop their careers in reference to the above-mentioned challenges. Editor(s): Allen, J.; Inenaga, Y.; Velden, R. van der; Yoshimoto, K. Series: Higher Education Dynamics. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DDN; 1FPJ; JHBL; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1260.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402060434
- ISBN
- 9781402060434
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€ 133.08
€ 133.08
The Descent of Human Sex Ratio at Birth. A Dialogue Between Mathematic...
Brian, Eric; Jaisson, Marie
Hardback. Attempts to renew our links with the oldest traditions of scholarly thinking. After a deconstruction of the past and present conditions of scientific understanding of human sex-ratio at birth, the authors propose a reconstruction of the dynamics of the phenomenon based on stochastics. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHMC; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1260.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402060359
- ISBN
- 9781402060359
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€ 133.08
€ 133.08
Hardback. Presents a treatment of the topic of gender and demographic behaviour. This title covers the age at first intercourse, through union formation and dissolution, to subjects such as fertility, migration, and ageing. It examines excess male mortality and provides a comparison of gender-specific behaviour and its determinants. Editor(s): Pinnelli, Antonella; Racioppi, Filomena; Rettaroli, Rosella. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 329 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 329
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402060014
- ISBN
- 9781402060014
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Condition: New
€ 200.77
€ 200.77
Hardback. Editor(s): Teichler, Ulrich. Series: Higher Education Dynamics. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; JNMN; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402059254
- ISBN
- 9781402059254
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Condition: New
€ 133.20
€ 133.20
Hardback. Presents a historical panorama of the evolution of demographic thought from its 18th-century origins onwards. This book uses this to demonstrate how the multilevel approach can resolve some of the contradictions that have become apparent and achieve a synthesis of the different approaches employed. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402056215
- ISBN
- 9781402056215
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Condition: New
€ 132.69
€ 132.69
Hardback. Deals with spatial disparities of knowledge and the impact of the spatial context on the production and application of knowledge. This book explores the conflicts between various types of knowledge, especially between orthodox and heterodox knowledge systems, which range from religious fundamentalism to heresies within the scientific community. Editor(s): Meusburger, Peter; Welker, Michael; Wunder, Edgar. Series: Knowledge and Space. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402055546
- ISBN
- 9781402055546
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Condition: New
€ 287.00
€ 287.00
hardcover. Examines the implications of Confucian moral and ontological understandings for medical decision-making, human embryonic stem cell research, and health care financing. This book reveals East Asian attitudes on the moral status of human embryos and the morality of embryonic stem cell research. Editor(s): Lee, Shui Chuen. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; HRKN1; JHBK; MBG; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402052194
- ISBN
- 9781402052194
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 231.74
€ 231.74
Hardback. Explores a range of factors that impact on quality of life worldwide: globalization; regionalization; recently regained political autonomy; population migration; factors that contribute to health and illness; the importance of the family, community and sustainable development in promoting quality of life; and more. Editor(s): Estes, Richard J. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402050992
- ISBN
- 9781402050992
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Condition: New
€ 132.53
€ 132.53
Hardback. The book focuses on Mediterranean island landscapes and examines their biotic ecological, physical, and environmental characteristics. It also explores the major environmental changes that the islands experienced during the Quaternary period. Editor(s): Vogiatzakis, I.N.; Pungetti, G.; Mannion, Antoinette. Series: Landscape Series. Num Pages: 369 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QRM; JHM; PSAF; RBGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 765.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 369
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402050633
- ISBN
- 9781402050633
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Condition: New
€ 251.41
€ 251.41
Hardcover. Old-age survival has considerably improved in the second half of the twentieth century. Why has such a substantial extension of human lifespan occurred? How long can we live? This book answers these fundamental questions. Editor(s): Robine, Jean-Marie; Crimmins, Eileen M.; Horiuchi, Shiro; Zeng, Yi. Series: International Studies in Population. Num Pages: 458 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1820.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402048463
- ISBN
- 9781402048463
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.76
€ 136.76
Paperback. A fundamental issue facing the global community is meeting the challenges of population aging and achieving healthy aging to maintain an active older population and reduce the number of disabled people. This book focuses on theoretical issues and empirical findings related to trends and determinants of healthy aging. Editor(s): Zeng, Yi; Crimmins, Eileen M.; Carriere, Yves; Robine, Jean-Marie. Series: International Studies in Population. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1150.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402047916
- ISBN
- 9781402047916
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Condition: New
€ 132.35
€ 132.35
Paperback. Explores how demographic changes affect inter-generational transfers of time, money, goods, and services, and various things that play a role in the well-being of individuals and families. This title details the nature and measurement of transfers, their motives and mechanisms, and their macro-level dimensions. Editor(s): Gauthier, Anne H. (University of Calgary); Chu, C.Y.Cyrus; Tuljapurkar, Shripad. Series: International Studies in Population. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 470. Riding the Age Waves. Series: International Studies in Population. 322 pages, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Gauthier, Anne H. (University of Calgary); Chu, C.Y.Cyrus; Tuljapurkar, Shripad. Explores how demographic changes affect inter-generational transfers of time, money, goods, and services, and various things that play a role in the well-being of individuals and families. This title details the nature and measurement of transfers, their motives and mechanisms, and their macro-level dimensions. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: JHBD. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18. Weight: 470.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402047909
- ISBN
- 9781402047909
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Condition: New
€ 131.42
€ 131.42
Paperback. Explores the problematic relationship between education, social justice and the State, against the background of comparative education research. This book critiques the status quo of stratified school systems, and the unequal disctribution of cultural capital and value added schooling. Editor(s): Zajda, Joseph; Majhanovich, S.; Rust, Val D.; Martin Sabina, E. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 337.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 217
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402047213
- ISBN
- 9781402047213
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.68
€ 129.68