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Complexity Perspectives in Innovation and Social Change
. Ed(S): Lane, David; Pumain, Denise; Leeuw, ...
Hardback. Our society's scientific paradigm prevents us from benefiting from the processes of invention and innovation. This book analyzes the topic in depth, positing that a 'complex systems' approach is better suited than our traditional approach to the phenomenon. Editor(s): Lane, David; Pumain, Denise; Leeuw, Sander Ernst van der; West, Geoffrey B. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 501 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; JHB; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1940.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 501
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402096624
- ISBN
- 9781402096624
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 358.85
€ 358.85
Hardback. This book first offers a general analysis of the social and educational consequences of the privatization of schools. Then, as a case study for the role of public schooling in nation building, it specifically analyzes the public education system of Israel. Num Pages: 156 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 166 x 15. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402095696
- ISBN
- 9781402095696
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.55
€ 130.55
Paperback. 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: JFSP; JHBD; MFK; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402094781
- ISBN
- 9781402094781
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 200.23
€ 200.23
Hardback. This is the first in-depth study of the Malay martial art, silat, and the first ethnographic account of the Haqqani Islamic Sufi Order. Drawing on 12 years of research and practice, the author provides a major contribution to the study of Malay culture. Series: Muslims in Global Societies Series. Num Pages: 331 pages, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: AS; HPCF3; HR; JFC; JH; PSXE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 331
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402093555
- ISBN
- 9781402093555
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 284.29
€ 284.29
Paperback. Theories and practices of learning have been dominated by the requirements of formal learning. This book seeks to persuade through philosophical argument and empirically grounded examples that the balance should be shifted back towards the informal. Series: Lifelong Learning Book Series. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JNA; JNC; JNK; JNRV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402092954
- ISBN
- 9781402092954
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.76
€ 130.76
Paperback. 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; JNT; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 410
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402092800
- ISBN
- 9781402092800
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 199.57
€ 199.57
Paperback. Born during the Great Depression and World War Two (1929-1945) an entire generation has slipped between the cracks of history. These Lucky Few became the first American generation smaller than the one before them, and the luckiest generation of Americans ever. This is their story, and the story of how they have affected other generations. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; JF; JHB; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402088506
- ISBN
- 9781402088506
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.78
€ 129.78
Hardback. This investigation into causal modelling presents the rationale of causality; i.e. what guides reasoning in causal modeling. In contrast to the dominant paradigm, it argues that causal models are governed by a variation, rather than regularity or invariance. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; KC; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402088162
- ISBN
- 9781402088162
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.73
€ 187.73
Hardback. This cutting edge book provides a comprehensive, thoughtful and critical discussion of all aspects involved in the relationship between socioeconomic status, health and mortality. It contains the best available datasets from Denmark and the USA. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1210.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402086915
- ISBN
- 9781402086915
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.74
€ 132.74
Hardback. The task of undertaking cross-cultural research can present researchers with unique opportunities as well as dilemmas. This volume provides some thought-provoking points so that researchers can proceed efficiently and yet be ethical in their approach. Editor(s): Liamputtong, Pranee. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402085666
- ISBN
- 9781402085666
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.92
€ 255.92
Hardback. Born during the Great Depression and World War Two (1929-1945) an entire generation has slipped between the cracks of history. These Lucky Few became the first American generation smaller than the one before them, and the luckiest generation of Americans ever. This book presents their story. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402085406
- ISBN
- 9781402085406
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.26
€ 132.26
The Neolithic Demographic Transition and its Consequences
. Ed(S): Bocquet-Appel, Jean-Pierre; Bar-Yose...
Hardback. Using cemetery data, scientists have identified a demographic process linked to the shift from hunter-gatherer to agricultural economies. The shift is called Neolithic Demographic Transition (NDT), and this book fully explores NDT on a global scale. Editor(s): Bocquet-Appel, Jean-Pierre; Bar-Yosef, O. Num Pages: 553 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 2110.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 553
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402085383
- ISBN
- 9781402085383
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 337.32
€ 337.32
Hardback. This book argues that ethical traceability systems can be used to communicate food information to consumers, allowing them to make food choices consistent with their own values as well as play a more informed role in food production and distribution. Editor(s): Coff, Christian; Barling, David; Korthals, Michiel; Nielsen, Thorkild. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402085239
- ISBN
- 9781402085239
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 233.93
€ 233.93
Hardback. Global population aging is one of the most important issues facing human societies in the early twenty-first century. This is the first comprehensive volume to examine research on a wide array of the profound implications of population aging. Editor(s): Uhlenberg, Peter. Series: International Handbooks on Population. Num Pages: 769 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 200 x 260 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1750.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 769
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402083556
- ISBN
- 9781402083556
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 382.57
€ 382.57
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.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402083280
- ISBN
- 9781402083280
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 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.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402078453
- ISBN
- 9781402078453
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 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
Hardback
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.
- Format
- 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.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402068942
- ISBN
- 9781402068942
Hardback
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.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402067518
- ISBN
- 9781402067518
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.91
€ 202.91