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Hardback. Adam Ferguson (1723-1816) was a major figure of the Scottish Enlightenment whose thought was distinctive. This book is a study of his ideas and of the intellectual forces that shaped them. It examines the whole of Ferguson's thought as a system and includes his moral and faculty psychology, historiography, theology, politics and social science. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402038891
- ISBN
- 9781402038891
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€ 133.46
€ 133.46
Paperback. Examines key demographic, social, economic, and policy aspects of age structural change in developing economies. This book provides a joint examination of dimensions of age structural change that have often been considered in isolation from each other (for example, education, job creation, land use, health). Editor(s): Tuljapurkar, Shripad; Pool, Ian; Prachuabmoh, Vipan. Series: International Studies in Population. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 840.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402038211
- ISBN
- 9781402038211
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€ 130.28
€ 130.28
Paperback. "Social Indicators Research" has been the leading journal for scholarly research in the field of Quality-of-Life measurement. Published in celebration of this accomplishment, this volume features 19 articles, drawn from the 34 most frequently cited articles in the journal's history. It also includes an introductory essay written by Michalos. Editor(s): Michalos, Alex C. (Institute for Social Research and Evaluation, University of Northern British Columbia, Canada). Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 622 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 32. Weight in Grams: 879.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 622
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402037221
- ISBN
- 9781402037221
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€ 70.30
€ 70.30
Hardback. Examines key demographic, social, economic, and policy aspects of age structural change in developing economies. This book provides a joint examination of dimensions of age structural change that have often been considered in isolation from each other (for example, education, job creation, land use, health). Editor(s): Tuljapurkar, Shripad; Pool, Ian; Prachuabmoh, Vipan. Series: International Studies in Population. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1220.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034121
- ISBN
- 9781402034121
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Condition: New
€ 132.81
€ 132.81
Hardback. Intended as a celebration of the legacy of Alfred Schutz. This book represents the contributions of a number of Schutzian scholars from the United States, Europe and Asia who have reflected on the significance of Schutz's work for philosophy and the human sciences. Editor(s): Endress, Martin; Psathas, George; Nasu, Hisashi. Series: Contributions to Phenomenology. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 603.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402032196
- ISBN
- 9781402032196
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€ 199.83
€ 199.83
Hardback. A multidisciplinary study combining social science, energy analysis, and risk communication, this work illustrates the range and relative effectiveness of interventions that support sustainable energy consumption. It is aimed at academics, agencies, and activists working on the interaction of energy, the environment, and society. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; KNBT; RNPG; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 627.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402030864
- ISBN
- 9781402030864
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Condition: New
€ 128.87
€ 128.87
Challenges for Quality of Life in the Contemporary World
. Ed(S): Glatzer, Wolfgang; Below, Susanne Vo...
Hardback. The theme of the Fifth International Conference, organized by the International Society for Quality of Life Studies, was "challenges for the quality of life in the contemporary world". This work includes a section that focuses on scientific institutions and procedures, which are necessary for monitoring the quality of life in a reliable manner. Editor(s): Glatzer, Wolfgang; Below, Susanne von; Stoffregen, Matthias. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402028908
- ISBN
- 9781402028908
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Condition: New
€ 201.32
€ 201.32
Paperback. Focuses on actual situations that occur in the practice of medical genetics, presented as case vignettes that can also be used in teaching and policy discussion. This book discusses the issues such as privacy, prenatal diagnosis, patient autonomy, directiveness in counseling, sex selection, forensic DNA banking, and 'genetic discrimination'. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Num Pages: 484 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JH; MB; MFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 168 x 27. Weight in Grams: 784.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402028809
- ISBN
- 9781402028809
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Condition: New
€ 202.30
€ 202.30
Hardback. Focuses on analysis and interpretation of the lowest low fertility in the Southern part of Europe. This work presents a comparative viewpoint and enables the readers to understand the peculiarities of a demographic situation that has characterized a vast part of Europe. Series: European Studies of Population. Num Pages: 173 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 432.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 173
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402028366
- ISBN
- 9781402028366
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€ 131.00
€ 131.00
Hardback. Most people, when faced with the fact that some of their cherished moral views lead up to the Repugnant Conclusion, feel that they have to revise their moral outlook. This volume focuses on the problem of modern population ethics, known as 'The Repugnant Conclusion'. It is useful for moral philosophers with an interest in population ethics. Editor(s): Ryberg, Jesper; Tannsjo, Torbjorn. Series: Library of Ethics and Applied Philosophy. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JHBD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 559.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402024726
- ISBN
- 9781402024726
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Condition: New
€ 132.93
€ 132.93
Hardback. A demonstration of the force of empirical analysis of comprehensive data, with the data looked at from different angles. It represents a contribution to our understanding of contemporary low fertility in Europe and other developed nations. Series: European Studies of Population. Num Pages: 423 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 279 x 210 x 25. Weight in Grams: 791.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 423
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402024573
- ISBN
- 9781402024573
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€ 202.63
€ 202.63
Fathers and Mothers - Dilemmas of the Work-life Balance
Fine-Davis, Margret (Centre For Gender And Wo...
Paperback. Presents a comparative analysis of the dilemmas faced by working parents with young children in four European countries - France, Italy, Ireland and Denmark - each of which represents a different 'experience' of the evolving gender role process. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBK; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 550.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018480
- ISBN
- 9781402018480
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€ 132.69
€ 132.69
Fathers and Mothers: Dilemmas of the Work-Life Balance: A Comparative ...
Fine-Davis, Margret, Fagnani, Jeanne, Giovann...
Hardcover. Presents an analysis of the dilemmas faced by working parents with young children in four European countries. This book presents the results of a survey carried out simultaneously in France, Italy, Denmark and Ireland and a comparative analysis of people's dilemmas and coping strategies in these countries. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBK; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 749.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018077
- ISBN
- 9781402018077
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Condition: New
€ 135.27
€ 135.27
Paperback. Combines demographic and sociological approaches with rational choice theory to explain assortative mating. Using life-history data from a range of industrialized countries and longitudinal statistical models, this book analyzes the process of spouse selection in the life courses of single men and women. Editor(s): Blossfeld, Hans-Peter; Timm, Andreas. Series: European Studies of Population. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018039
- ISBN
- 9781402018039
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Condition: New
€ 198.55
€ 198.55
Hardback. Combines demographic and sociological approaches with rational choice theory to explain assortative mating. Using life-history data from a broad range of industrialized countries and longitudinal statistical models, this book analyzes the process of spouse selection in the life courses of single men and women. Editor(s): Blossfeld, Hans-Peter; Timm, Andreas. Series: European Studies of Population. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016820
- ISBN
- 9781402016820
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Condition: New
€ 200.98
€ 200.98
Hardback. A study of John Locke's metaphysics of organisms and persons, with particular emphasis on his theory of identity through time and his conventionalism with respect to kinds and essences. Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 503.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016707
- ISBN
- 9781402016707
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Condition: New
€ 128.12
€ 128.12
Hardback. Discusses such topics as practical reason, reasons and causes in action theory, intending and trying, and folk-psychological explanation. Editor(s): Sintonen, Matti; Ylikoski, Petri; Miller, Kaarlo. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPM; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016677
- ISBN
- 9781402016677
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Condition: New
€ 133.41
€ 133.41
Paperback. Provides exposure to a geography that is engaged with discovery, interpretation, and problem solving. This book demonstrates the theories, methods, and data used by geographers. It addresses the challenges posed by issues such as globalization, regional and ethnic conflict, environmental hazards, terrorism, poverty, and sustainable development. Editor(s): Janelle, D. G.; Warf, Professor Barney; Hansen, Kathy. Num Pages: 638 pages, 147 black & white illustrations, 25 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GT; JH; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 2020.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 638
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016134
- ISBN
- 9781402016134
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 212.06
€ 212.06
Hardback. Provides broad exposure to a geography that is engaged with discovery, interpretation, and problem solving. This title features the chapters that address the challenges posed by issues such as globalization, regional and ethnic conflict, environmental hazards, terrorism, poverty, and sustainable development. Editor(s): Janelle, Donald G.; Hansen, Kathy; Warf, Professor Barney. Num Pages: 638 pages, 147 black & white illustrations, 25 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GT; JH; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1100.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 638
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016127
- ISBN
- 9781402016127
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Condition: New
€ 199.51
€ 199.51
Challenges to Asian Urbanization in the 21st Century
. Ed(S): Dutt, Ashok K.; Noble, A. G. (Dept. ...
Hardback. Brings forth the nature and characteristics of 21st century Asian urbanization. This title provides a basic framework, particularly as it relates to the patterns, characteristics and problems associated with urbanization. It discusses urban structural models in relation to their applicability and non-applicability. Editor(s): Dutt, Ashok K.; Noble, A. G. (Dept. of Geography and Planning, The University of Akron, OH, USA); Venugopal, G.; Subbiah, S. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 3JM; JFSG; JHBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402015762
- ISBN
- 9781402015762
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Condition: New
€ 200.21
€ 200.21
Hardback. Uses a strategy that combines record linkage and demographic/statistical analysis to produce an internally consistent and robust set of estimates of the African-American population during the period 1930-1990. This work is suitable for demographers, sociologists and students of ethnic studies. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; JFSL3; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 493.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402015502
- ISBN
- 9781402015502
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Condition: New
€ 131.99
€ 131.99
Hardback. Intended for university faculty staff teaching courses on education law and policy. This book also serves as a resource for students conducting research, government officials, and professionals in these fields. It aims to raise awareness of the rights of disabled people to full equality and participation in all areas. Editor(s): Groof, Jan de; Lauwers, Gracienne. Series: Yearbook of the European Association for Education Law and Policy. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFG; JHBL; JNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402015458
- ISBN
- 9781402015458
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Condition: New
€ 198.43
€ 198.43
Hardback. Offers a presentation of a theoretical research program that deals with an explanatory problem relating to social inequality and constructs generative theoretical models. This book provides various accounts accompanied by examples. It presents a 'generative theory' in sociology. It is intended for sociologists interested in social stratification. Series: Theory and Decision Library A:. Num Pages: 204 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402015007
- ISBN
- 9781402015007
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Condition: New
€ 128.03
€ 128.03
Paperback. Brings together contributions that resemble spotlights thrown on the past twenty-five years of science and technology studies. This title covers a broad range: history of science; science and politics; science and contemporary democracy; science and the public; science and the constitution; and, science and metaphors. Editor(s): Joerges, Bernward; Nowotny, Helga. Series: Sociology of the Sciences Yearbook. Num Pages: 323 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 323
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402014826
- ISBN
- 9781402014826
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 197.95
€ 197.95