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Hardback. Emphasizing the need for a social demographic analysis of adoption, this volume discusses recent changes to adoption trends in the United States. These include a shift in focus from the benefits for adopters to the best interests of the adoptees, a decrease in the domestic availability of healthy white infants, and more. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; JKSF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189717
- ISBN
- 9789048189717
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.29
€ 119.29
Hardcover. Featuring contributions from leading population researchers in fertility, family, migration, life-expectancy, and mortality, this volume presents a new demography of Europe. The text discusses key research advances, which illustrates the continent's demographic development at the turn of the 21st century. Editor(s): Bernardi, Laura; Neyer, Gerda; Kulu, Hill; Andersson, Gunnar; Buhler, Christoph. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189779
- ISBN
- 9789048189779
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.20
€ 181.20
The New Faces of Victimhood: Globalization, Transnational Crimes and V...
. Ed(S): Letschert, Rianne; Van Dijk, Jan
Hardback. In this book, experts reflect on the legal challenges posed by the darker sides of globalization, from cyber crime to human trafficking. They examine the limits of domestic systems of justice in providing protection, empowerment and redress to the victims. Editor(s): Letschert, Rianne; Van Dijk, Jan. Series: Studies in Global Justice. Num Pages: 343 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JH; JKS; JMK; JPA; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 343
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048190195
- ISBN
- 9789048190195
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.86
€ 186.86
hardcover. Science in the Context of Application identifies, explores and assesses the changing complexities of science. The changing conditions of scientific research is discussed, in addition to an examination of the role contemporary science plays in our values and society. Editor(s): Carrier, Martin; Nordmann, Alfred. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 502 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 242 x 35. Weight in Grams: 864.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 502
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048190508
- ISBN
- 9789048190508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.56
€ 189.56
Hardback. The theme of this volume is ethnicity and the implications for integration of our increasingly ethnically diversified population. New research findings from a range of census, survey and administrative data sources are presented, and case studies are included. Editor(s): Stillwell, John; Ham, Maarten Van. Series: Understanding Population Trends and Processes. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; KCP; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 173 x 26. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048191024
- ISBN
- 9789048191024
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.47
€ 186.47
Hardback. This book examines the relationship between collegiality and the collegial tradition in the context of the development of mass higher education, offering a fuller picture of present-day character of British (especially English) higher education. Num Pages: 187 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JNK; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 243 x 16. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 187
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048191536
- ISBN
- 9789048191536
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.37
€ 122.37
Hardback. In 2009 an inspiring international conference was held at Bielefeld on the topic "Children and the Good Life." This book provides an overview on recent international results on research on children and childhood, education, well-being and capabilities. Editor(s): Andresen, Sabine; Diehm, Isabell; Sander, Uwe; Ziegler, Holger. Series: Children's Well-Being: Indicators and Research. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKSB1; JMC; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048192182
- ISBN
- 9789048192182
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.57
€ 122.57
Hardback. The history of demography as a social science has been amply explored, yet the construction of the concept of population has been neglected. This innovative book focuses on early thought being essentially "population" related rather than "demographic". Num Pages: 179 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCA; JHBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 179
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048192977
- ISBN
- 9789048192977
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.07
€ 122.07
Hardback. This book combines insights developed by philosophers of the social sciences with the writings of historians to offer a unique perspective touching on a wide range of topics, from the French and Chinese revolutions to agriculture and the industrial age. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1160.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048194094
- ISBN
- 9789048194094
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.19
€ 123.19
Hardback. The nature of education changes with society. Today's shifting populations, as well as developments in gender relations, have raised issues of values, human rights and the role of religion in education which scholars from around the world discuss in this book. Editor(s): Sporre, Karin; Mannberg, Jan. Num Pages: 156 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HR; JHB; JNA; YQR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 429.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048196272
- ISBN
- 9789048196272
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.88
€ 121.88
Demographic Change in Australia's Rural Landscapes: Implications for S...
. Ed(S): Luck, Gary W.; Race, Digby; Black, R...
hardcover. Written from an interdisciplinary perspective, this volume examines the patterns of demographic change in Australia's rural landscapes. The text uses case studies to illustrate the driving factors behind these changes, and outlines the impact they have on society and the environment. Editor(s): Luck, Gary W.; Race, Digby; Black, Rosemary. Series: Landscape Series. Num Pages: 388 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; PSTS; RGL; RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 747.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048196524
- ISBN
- 9789048196524
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.40
€ 182.40
Hardback. This book combines an analytical and critical perspective with a historical and sociological framework for the understanding of the emergence of Science Studies. It also points to fruitful lines of development for Science and Technology Studies in the future. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048197408
- ISBN
- 9789048197408
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.50
€ 123.50
Paperback. This book serves as a complex but accessible introduction to issues surrounding knowledge and education. It provides a unique critique of contemporary dominant modes of knowledge production and a new critical complex way of reframing knowledge production. Series: Critical Studies of Education. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JNA; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048197453
- ISBN
- 9789048197453
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.00
€ 122.00
Hardback. This book details basic strategies for developing and testing multilevel linear models (MLMs) and drawing casual inferences from such models. It develops procedures for studying social, economic and human development. Num Pages: 535 pages, 45 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 244 x 42. Weight in Grams: 968.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 535
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048198542
- ISBN
- 9789048198542
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.22
€ 242.22
Dealing with Wars and Dictatorships: Legal Concepts and Categories in ...
. Ed(S): Israel, Liora; Mouralis, Guillaume
hardcover. Dealing with Wars and Dictatorships Editor(s): Israel, Liora; Mouralis, Guillaume. Num Pages: 269 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB; JPA; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- T.M.C. Asser Press Netherlands
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 269
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789067049290
- ISBN
- 9789067049290
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.88
€ 119.88
Hardback. Navigating Time and Space in Population Studies presents innovative approaches to the diffusion of population and demographic behaviour. New data is paired with explicit analytical methods to evaluate core demographic theories, while posing new questions about a variety of other aspects involved. Editor(s): Merchant, Emily R.; Deane, Glenn D.; Gutmann, Myron P.; Sylvester, Kenneth M. Series: International Studies in Population. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 257
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400700673
- ISBN
- 9789400700673
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.44
€ 123.44
Hardback. This book examines the living and working conditions of child laborers, explores the reasons children are working under harmful conditions and details initiatives of governmental and non-governmental organizations to eliminate these worst forms of child labor. Editor(s): Lieten, G.C.M.; Lieten, G. K. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JHBC; KCF; VFXC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400701762
- ISBN
- 9789400701762
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.84
€ 123.84
Hardback. This pioneering text offers an updated picture on the quality of life of Chinese people in different communities, including Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau. It covers family quality of life, adolescent assessment and people in different stages of the life cycle. Editor(s): Shek, Daniel T. L. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 201 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 164 x 19. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 201
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400702233
- ISBN
- 9789400702233
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.03
€ 123.03
Hardback. This book synthesizes the core concepts and applications of spatial resilience to the study of social-ecological systems. Coverage moves from concepts through models, methods and case study analysis, to central issues in the further development of the field. Num Pages: 254 pages, 11 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JH; PSAF; PSTS; RNF; RNK; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 151 x 19. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400703063
- ISBN
- 9789400703063
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.20
€ 182.20
The Indirect Estimation of Migration. Methods for Dealing with Irregul...
Rogers, Andrei; Little, Jani; Raymer, James
Paperback. This unique book introduces an essential element in applied demographic analysis: a tool-kit for describing, smoothing, repairing and, in instances of totally missing data, inferring directional migration flows. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 170 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHBC; JHBD; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 269.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400704510
- ISBN
- 9789400704510
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.68
€ 130.68