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Paperback. This volume explores the structure and evolution of science, an emerging field where scholars, science and science communication themselves become the basic objects of research. It aims to provide, for the first time, a unified mathematical model of science. Editor(s): Scharnhorst, Andrea; Borner, Katy; Besselaar, Peter van den. Series: Understanding Complex Systems. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; JHBC; UNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 462.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642448843
- ISBN
- 9783642448843
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€ 127.85
€ 127.85
paperback. This book explores the ways in which both sides in the so-called 'war on terror' use schoolchildren as tools of propaganda even as they put those children's security at grave risk. It argues that secure schooling free from violence is a right too often absent. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JPA; JPVH; LBBS; LBBZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 462.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642448270
- ISBN
- 9783642448270
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Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. In the burgeoning literature on welfare regimes and typologies, this comparative study offers a stimulating new perspective. Kaufmann, the doyen of the sociology of social policy in Germany, emphasizes norms, culture and history, in contrast to political economy approaches. Series: German Social Policy. Num Pages: 260 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HB; JHB; JPA; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 403.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642447150
- ISBN
- 9783642447150
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Condition: New
€ 127.18
€ 127.18
paperback. Editor(s): Portugali, Juval; Meyer, Han; Stolk, Egbert; Tan, Ekim. Num Pages: 448 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; JHBC; RGC; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 682.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642446597
- ISBN
- 9783642446597
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Condition: New
€ 129.29
€ 129.29
Paperback. Blending questionnaire surveys, interviews and observation, this book offers a thorough critical analysis of the rise of the new commercial ethic in Chinese society and in the media and communications sector at the historic turning point of the late 1980s. Num Pages: 149 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTC; JFC; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 149
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642446344
- ISBN
- 9783642446344
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Condition: New
€ 126.26
€ 126.26
Paperback. With suggestions and advice on how to conduct phone surveys, this volume deals both with the coverage and use of landline and mobile phones in Europe, and also addresses the challenge to statistical researchers of the phenomenon of 'mobile only' households. Editor(s): Hader, Sabine; Hader, Michael; Kuhne, Mike. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JHBC; KJS; TJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 522.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642445194
- ISBN
- 9783642445194
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Condition: New
€ 194.49
€ 194.49
Paperback. Editor(s): Franz, Hans-Werner; Hochgerner, Josef; Howaldt, Jurgen. Num Pages: 404 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; KCP; KJH; KJMV6; KJVX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642444425
- ISBN
- 9783642444425
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Condition: New
€ 228.29
€ 228.29
Paperback. Building on the concept of the naturoid, this book examines activities aimed at the reproduction of something existing in nature, whose reproduction, through construction strategies different from natural ones, we consider useful, appealing or interesting. Series: Studies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics. Num Pages: 168 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; PDX; TJFM; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 267.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642443534
- ISBN
- 9783642443534
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Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. Num Pages: 174 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; KJMV6; KJQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 297.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 174
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642443213
- ISBN
- 9783642443213
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Condition: New
€ 93.41
€ 93.41
The Selten School of Behavioral Economics. A Collection of Essays in H...
. Ed(S): Ockenfels, Axel; Sadrieh, Abdolkarim
Paperback. This Festschrift is dedicated to Reinhard Selten's exceptional influence on behavioral and experimental economics. The collection of academic papers comprizes of his students, as well as leading scholars in experimental research, and document the historical role of the "Meister" in behavioral economics. Editor(s): Ockenfels, Axel; Sadrieh, Abdolkarim. Num Pages: 310 pages, 40 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; PBUD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 480.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642443008
- ISBN
- 9783642443008
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Condition: New
€ 127.97
€ 127.97
paperback. Editor(s): Welsch, Wolfgang; Singer, Wolf; Wunder, Andre. Num Pages: 186 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHM; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 297.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 186
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642441868
- ISBN
- 9783642441868
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Condition: New
€ 192.99
€ 192.99
Complexity Perspectives on Language, Communication and Society
. Ed(S): Massip-Bonet, Angels; Bastardas-Boad...
Paperback. Rather than focusing on complexity as often discussed in physics or computer science, this book examines more 'human' or socially oriented perspectives on complexity, taking account of the language and communication singularities of human agents in society. Editor(s): Massip-Bonet, Angels; Bastardas-Boada, Albert. Series: Understanding Complex Systems. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; PDE; TJFM1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 421.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642439612
- ISBN
- 9783642439612
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Condition: New
€ 193.69
€ 193.69
Paperback. Revealing seven errors in the way we view the human species, this volume explores the homo novus -- an alternative view of what it is to be human. Leaders in the field present and discuss converging evidence supporting the homo novus, from various disciplines. Editor(s): Frey, Ulrich J.; Stormer, Charlotte; Willfuhr, Kai P. Series: The Frontiers Collection. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; JHB; JHM; JMR; PSAJ; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 305
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642439520
- ISBN
- 9783642439520
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Condition: New
€ 67.12
€ 67.12
Paperback. Based on findings of the Socionical research network, this book examines two domains of applications: transport, specifically traffic, dynamics from the viewpoint of a socio-technical interaction and evacuation scenarios for large-scale emergency situations. Editor(s): Mitleton-Kelly, Evangelia. Series: Understanding Complex Systems. Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; JHBC; TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 299
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642438653
- ISBN
- 9783642438653
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Condition: New
€ 193.83
€ 193.83
Paperback. This book explores new approaches to successful innovation - in all its uncertainty, focusing on management of the informal and offering a new perspective on the nature of human work: innovation work is based on artistic, experience-based and playful action. Editor(s): Bohle, Fritz; Burgermeister, Markus; Porschen, Stephanie. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; JNK; KJMV6; TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 379.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642438639
- ISBN
- 9783642438639
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Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Paperback. Series: Contributions to Management Science. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; JHBL; KJQ; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 397.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642437731
- ISBN
- 9783642437731
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Condition: New
€ 127.13
€ 127.13
Paperback. This book demonstrates the concept of 'mobility culture' as an interdisciplinary framework for understanding the development of urban transport. The authors identify seven common temperaments which can define the character of a megacity's mobility culture. Editor(s): Institute for Mobility Research. Series: Lecture Notes in Mobility. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; KCP; RP; TBC; THRB; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642437052
- ISBN
- 9783642437052
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Condition: New
€ 160.68
€ 160.68
Paperback. What are the principles that keep our society together? By examining simple models of social interaction, this volume addresses this question, offering surprising insights into the social, "macro-level" outcomes and dynamics implied by individual, "micro-level" interactions. Editor(s): Helbing, Dirk. Series: Understanding Complex Systems. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JHBC; PBUD; PHS; PHU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 539.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642436802
- ISBN
- 9783642436802
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Condition: New
€ 194.61
€ 194.61
Paperback. Num Pages: 426 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JPA; LB; LND; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 426
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642436062
- ISBN
- 9783642436062
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Condition: New
€ 250.77
€ 250.77
Paperback. Including models based on Brownian motion, Levy processes and jump diffusions, this book presents innovations in the mathematical foundations of financial analysis as well as numerical methods for finance and their application to the modeling of risk. Editor(s): Di Nunno, Julia; Oksendal, Bernt. Num Pages: 544 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; KCB; KCBM; KF; PBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 825.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642435515
- ISBN
- 9783642435515
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Condition: New
€ 130.19
€ 130.19
Paperback. This book explores the societal, anthropological, and religious dimensions of astrobiology and the search for life beyond Earth, including extraterrestrial intelligence. It examines how the discovery of extraterrestrial life would impact human society. Editor(s): Vakoch, Douglas A. Series: Advances in Astrobiology and Biogeophysics. Num Pages: 403 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRA; JHB; JMH; PDX; PSA; VXQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 403
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642435409
- ISBN
- 9783642435409
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 205.82
€ 205.82
Development of the Settlement Network in the Central European Countrie...
. Ed(S): Csapo, Tamas; Balogh, Andras
Paperback. Editor(s): Csapo, Tamas; Balogh, Andras. Num Pages: 324 pages, 80 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; RGC; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642434891
- ISBN
- 9783642434891
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Condition: New
€ 249.61
€ 249.61
Applied Panel Data Analysis for Economic and Social Surveys
Andress, Hans-Jurgen; Golsch, Katrin; Schmidt...
Paperback. Useful for researchers using such household panel studies as GSOEP, BHPS or PSID, this book discusses methods of managing and analyzing panel data. Supplemental data sets and syntax files are provided via the book's website. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; KCH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 233 x 23. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642434174
- ISBN
- 9783642434174
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Condition: New
€ 116.86
€ 116.86
Paperback. Editor(s): Groth, Hans-Gunter; Sousa-Poza, Alfonso. Num Pages: 388 pages, 60 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHBD; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 593.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642434112
- ISBN
- 9783642434112
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.72
€ 128.72