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Paperback. This book examines some important trends that have underpinned reductions in fertility. It demonstrates how relationships between partners have resulted in new living arrangements with changing attitudes from marriage to co-habitation as the social norm. Editor(s): Stillwell, John; Coast, Ernestina; Kneale, Dylan. Series: Understanding Population Trends and Processes. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; JNLA; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 370.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181810
- ISBN
- 9789048181810
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€ 128.27
€ 128.27
Complexity Perspectives in Innovation and Social Change
. Ed(S): Lane, David; Pumain, Denise; Leeuw, ...
Paperback. 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. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 501 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; HD; JH; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 700.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 501
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181797
- ISBN
- 9789048181797
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€ 339.96
€ 339.96
paperback. Active citizenship is an objective of schooling in an increasingly complex context, in which social cohesion of the multicultural society is a cause for concern. This book shows the road ahead in how schools can deal informally with citizenship education. Editor(s): Scheerens, Jaap. Series: Lifelong Learning Book Series. Num Pages: 382 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 587.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181704
- ISBN
- 9789048181704
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€ 195.01
€ 195.01
Paperback. 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; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 8. Weight in Grams: 248.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181582
- ISBN
- 9789048181582
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€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. Teacher educators live hectic lives. This book educates those wanting to explore practice in the methodology of self-study. It provides a pragmatic and theoretic guide. It grounds the research in ontology and establishes dialogue as the inquiry process. Series: Self Study of Teaching and Teacher Education Practices. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 403.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181452
- ISBN
- 9789048181452
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€ 194.14
€ 194.14
Paperback. This work addresses the work of Pierre Bourdieu, probably the most celebrated sociologist at the moment. The volume focuses on how researchers can take key elements of Bourdieu's work and apply them to the analysis of quantitative data on a variety of topics. Editor(s): Robson, Karen; Sanders, Chris. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 380.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181315
- ISBN
- 9789048181315
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€ 160.96
€ 160.96
paperback. Public participation and its relationship to the strategies and implementation of environmental policy are examined in this volume, from a functional perspective. Interdisciplinary cases are explored from around the globe to illustrate the principles discussed. Editor(s): Coenen, Frans H.J.M. Num Pages: 209 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; JPA; LNKJ; RGL; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 316.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 209
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181070
- ISBN
- 9789048181070
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€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Nation-Building, Identity and Citizenship Education
. Ed(S): Zajda, Joseph; Daun, Holger; Saha, L...
Paperback. This book examines issues surrounding the nation-building processes and identity and citizenship education in the global culture. It explores the relationship between the State, globalization and the construction of cultural identity. Editor(s): Zajda, Joseph; Daun, Holger; Saha, Lawrence J. Series: Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JNK; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 332.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181063
- ISBN
- 9789048181063
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€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. The authors bring their decades of classroom teaching experience, along with their research base, to a discussion of literacy spanning elementary through high school. They explore the prescriptions that hinder effective approaches to literacy instruction. Series: Explorations of Educational Purpose. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 364.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048180424
- ISBN
- 9789048180424
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€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. 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: HPS; JHBC; JHBD; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 359.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048179961
- ISBN
- 9789048179961
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€ 183.08
€ 183.08
Paperback. 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. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; KCP; MBNS; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 375.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048179541
- ISBN
- 9789048179541
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€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. This groundbreaking book deals with change processes in higher education systems in seven countries. The book offers a fresh look at higher education, breaking down current walls between specialists in higher education, public management and research policy. Editor(s): Paradeise, Catherine; Reale, Emanuela; Bleiklie, Ivar A.; Ferlie, Ewan. Series: Higher Education Dynamics. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JNK; JNM; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 467.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048179404
- ISBN
- 9789048179404
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€ 194.50
€ 194.50
Paperback. 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. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 483.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048179121
- ISBN
- 9789048179121
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Condition: New
€ 249.90
€ 249.90
The Neolithic Demographic Transition and its Consequences
. Ed(S): Bocquet-Appel, Jean-Pierre; Bar-Yose...
Paperback. 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, Ofer. Num Pages: 553 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB; HD; JHBD; PSXE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 830.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 553
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048179060
- ISBN
- 9789048179060
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€ 318.36
€ 318.36
Paperback. 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 18. Weight in Grams: 528.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048179008
- ISBN
- 9789048179008
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Condition: New
€ 227.79
€ 227.79
Paperback. Editor(s): Murdock, Steven H.; Swanson, David. Num Pages: 372 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 593.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048178452
- ISBN
- 9789048178452
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Condition: New
€ 195.06
€ 195.06
Work, Learning and Sustainable Development: Opportunities and Challeng...
. Ed(S): Fien, John; Maclean, Rupert; Park, M...
paperback. This book is the first to provide a comprehensive overview of the way countries, education systems and institutions have responded to the call for an integration of learning for work, citizenship and sustainability. It also focuses on ways of moving forward. Editor(s): Fien, John; Maclean, Rupert; Park, Man-Gon. Series: Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Issues, Concerns and Prospects. Num Pages: 551 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JNRV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 768.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 551
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048178018
- ISBN
- 9789048178018
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Condition: New
€ 252.55
€ 252.55
Paperback. 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: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 337.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048177554
- ISBN
- 9789048177554
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Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
The Changing Governance of the Sciences. The Advent of Research Evalua...
. Ed(S): Whitley, Richard; Glaser, Jochen
Paperback. Editor(s): Whitley, Richard; Glaser, Jochen. Series: Sociology of the Sciences Yearbook. Num Pages: 180 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048177110
- ISBN
- 9789048177110
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Condition: New
€ 193.05
€ 193.05
Paperback. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 482 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBT; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 673.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 482
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048176786
- ISBN
- 9789048176786
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Condition: New
€ 196.00
€ 196.00
Paperback. Examines if it is possible to teach wisdom. This book considers how people at different times and places have engaged the age-old question of how (or whether) we can learn to live a good life, and what that life is like. Editor(s): Ferrari, Michel; Potworowski, Georges. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPM; HRAB; JHB; JNA; JNC; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048176601
- ISBN
- 9789048176601
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Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
paperback. Editor(s): Tymieniecka, Anna-Teresa. Series: Analecta Husserliana. Num Pages: 463 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF3; HPS; JHB; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 665.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 463
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048176014
- ISBN
- 9789048176014
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Condition: New
€ 195.61
€ 195.61
Paperback. Series: Logic, Epistemology, and the Unity of Science. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 343.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 217
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048175567
- ISBN
- 9789048175567
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Condition: New
€ 205.19
€ 205.19
Competencies, Higher Education and Career in Japan and the Netherlands
. Ed(S): Allen, J.; Inenaga, Y.; Velden, R. V...
paperback. 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. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 427.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048175147
- ISBN
- 9789048175147
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78