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Hardback. Discusses topics including: quality of life investigations connected to the problems of combining social, economic and environmental indicators; measuring the status of women in Canada; health and human well-being; older peoples' well-being; and, leisure activities and health. This book includes a paper on multiple discrepancies theory (MDT). Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 492 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 28. Weight in Grams: 885.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
492
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402013423
ISBN
9781402013423
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 250.25

Hardback. Explores the relationship between education and the molding of modern immigrant societies through case studies of either Asian migrants or Asian immigrant societies. This book examines the schools, kinds of education, and effects of education policies. Editor(s): Charney, Michael W.; Yeoh, Brenda S. A.; Kiong, Tong Chee. Series: Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns & Prospects. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; JH; JNSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402013362
ISBN
9781402013362
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.89

Paperback. This is the 18th volume in this series which focuses on the theory and research of higher education. The essays address the connections between medicine and culture and relate the medical practices to the cultures which produced them. Editor(s): Smart, John C. Series: Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and Research. Num Pages: 742 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1030.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
742
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402012327
ISBN
9781402012327
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 190.82

Hardback. This is the 18th volume in this series which focuses on the theory and research of higher education. The essays address the connections between medicine and culture and relate the medical practices to the cultures which produced them. Editor(s): Smart, John C.; Tierney, William G. Series: Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and Research. Num Pages: 742 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 39. Weight in Grams: 2680.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
742
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402012310
ISBN
9781402012310
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 199.59

Hardback. Suitable for researchers, masters and doctoral students who are coming to terms with educational research, this title includes essays that bring to contemporary debates about educational research both a first-hand familiarity with the practices and arguments of the educational research community. Series: Philosophy and Education. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
215
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402010835
ISBN
9781402010835
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.42

Hardback. In the mid-1990s, new treatment options introduced a new era of AIDS. Informed by ethnographic as well as statistical data, this book is a study of this new era and reveals the complex and ambiguous processes of change in the field of HIV/AIDS and beyond. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFH2; JHMP; MJCJ2; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
188
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402010484
ISBN
9781402010484
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.01

Hardback. Concerned with the universality of wellbeing indicators, this book provides contributions from international scholars in the field of quality of life and subjective well-being. It is of interest to those who want to develop their understanding of the universality, assessment, development and maintenance of subjective wellbeing. Editor(s): Gullone, Eleonora; Cummins, Robert A. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 189 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 459.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
189
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402010446
ISBN
9781402010446
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 123.26

Hardback. Examines the objective and subjective qualities of Korean life from comparative and dynamic perspectives. This volume presents non-Western policy alternatives to enhancing the quality of citizens' lives, distinguishing Korea as an Asian model of economic prosperity and democracy. It is intended for those interested in developments in Korea. Editor(s): Shin, Doh Chull; Rutkowki, Conrad P.; Park, Chong-Min. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 537 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPKS; JHMC; JHMP; M; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 940.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
537
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402009471
ISBN
9781402009471
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 251.00

Hardback. Empirical research often lacks theory. This book progressively works out a method of constructing models which can bridge the gap between empirical and theoretical research in the social sciences. It is suitable for advanced courses in research methods in the social sciences and in philosophy of science. Editor(s): Franck, Robert. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 631.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
310
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402008672
ISBN
9781402008672
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 193.10

Hardback. Deals with the question of regularities in the course of sociocultural evolution. This book presents a model of cognitive ontogenesis; it can be shown that cognitive ontogenesis and sociocultural evolution are interdependent processes which basically follow the same logic. It is suitable for those in social theory, and evolutionary theory. Series: Theory and Decision Library A:. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1190.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
242
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402007507
ISBN
9781402007507
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.07

Hardback. Intended for researchers and government offices wanting to start or improve their own QOL survey. This book discusses how developing countries can begin the measurement of Quality of Life in ways that increase political credibility and require smaller budgets. Editor(s): Hagerty, Michael R.; Vogel, Joachim; Moller, Valerie. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 450 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 821.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
450
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402007279
ISBN
9781402007279
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 196.03

Hardback. Explores the impact of transition from communism and war on everyday life of women and men, as well as the way how everyday life and gender related changes affect women's vulnerability to domestic violence and trafficking in women. This book also explores the impact of micro level changes on development of civil society. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVH; 1DVWB; 1DVWYM; 1DVWYS; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1080.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
196
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402007262
ISBN
9781402007262
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.37

Hardback. Covers various issues in life table construction and use. Presenting a non-technical overview of the life table, this book gives a detailed account of the estimation of the probability of dying between two consecutive ages, taking migration and the distribution of population at risk into account. Editor(s): Wunsch, Guillaume; Mouchart, Michel; Duchene, Josianne. Series: European Studies of Population. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 631.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
306
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402006388
ISBN
9781402006388
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 191.36

Hardback. One of the persistent challenges confronting societies is how to reduce inequalities in the educational and occupational attainment of students from different socio-economic, ethnic and race group backgrounds. This book represents an advance in examining such educational problems, and is useful for students and researchers in educational fields. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1080.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
207
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402005824
ISBN
9781402005824
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.22

Hardback. Agent-based modelling on a computer appears to have a special role to play in the development of social science. What differentiates agent-based modelling from traditional computer modelling? Which model types should be used under which circumstances? These are some of the sociological questions that are addressed here. Editor(s): Saam, Nicole J.; Schmidt, Bernd. Series: Theory and Decision Library A:. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402001901
ISBN
9781402001901
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.52

Hardback. Provides students of quality-of-life (QOL) research with an understanding of how QOL research can be conducted from an ethical marketing perspective - a perspective based on positive social change. This handbook covers theoretical, philosophical, and measurement issues in QOL research. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 458 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; MBGR; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 829.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
458
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402001727
ISBN
9781402001727
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 281.14

Hardback. Features the annual report of The World Geopolitics of Drugs. Editor(s): Labrousse, Alain; Laniel, Laurent; Block, Alan A. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1310.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
292
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402001406
ISBN
9781402001406
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.54

Hardback. Presents a collection of twenty-seven papers on the history of the study of human growth, on the modelling of individual growth curves, the construction of population growth reference curves, growth as a measure of population well-being, secular trend, and the much neglected subject of the relation between mental and physical development. Editor(s): Hauspie, R.; Dasgupta, Parasmani (Anthropology and Human Genetics Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta, India). Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHMP; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
364
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402000003
ISBN
9781402000003
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.48

Hardback. Editor(s): Lacey, Anita. Series: Gender, Development and Social Change. Num Pages: 250 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHB; KCM; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349951819
ISBN
9781349951819
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 143.72

hardcover. Num Pages: 335 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JHB; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
335
Condition
New
Edition
1st ed. 2017
SKU
V9781349951598
ISBN
9781349951598
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.65

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