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Paperback. Written on the basis of Woodward's thirty years of research on Javanese Islam in a Yogyakarta (south-central Java) setting, Java, Indonesia and Islam presents a collection of essays concerning Javanese Islamic texts, ritual, and sacred space, situated in Javanese and Indonesian political contexts. Series: Muslims in Global Societies Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRA; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 413.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400734043
- ISBN
- 9789400734043
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€ 119.48
€ 119.48
Paperback. 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: JHB; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 700.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 502
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400734272
- ISBN
- 9789400734272
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€ 183.32
€ 183.32
Paperback. In contrast to the female-centric study of fertility, this volume focuses on the role of males and challenges whether fertility variation can be understood without exploring the roles of both sexes. Male and female fertility differentials are presented in rates and determinants in various social contexts. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 327.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400734418
- ISBN
- 9789400734418
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€ 119.48
€ 119.48
Paperback. This book offers an alternative view to current postmodern approaches to composition. It takes a critical realist stance to arrive at the essence of written communication with the aim to inform a practical application: a computerized writing tutor. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFC; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 391.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735064
- ISBN
- 9789400735064
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€ 119.07
€ 119.07
paperback. Mexican-Americans and Mexican immigrants to America experience high rates of poverty that persist despite their relative family stability. This book's empirical analysis of the issues includes historical context as well as discussion of undocumented migrants. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JFFN; JHB; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 316.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735118
- ISBN
- 9789400735118
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€ 119.48
€ 119.48
Paperback. This summary of the findings of the INFRADEM project to estimate the effects of demographic change on infrastructure demand focuses on Hamburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in Germany. Its multidisciplinary studies employed a broad range of methods. Editor(s): Kronenberg, Tobias; Kuckshinrichs, Wilhelm. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 250 pages, 31 black & white tables, 7 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; JHBD; KCN; RGCM; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 421.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735217
- ISBN
- 9789400735217
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€ 118.93
€ 118.93
Paperback. This book focuses on multiple aspects of the archaeological investigation on Neanderthal lifeways. It arose from the results of an international congress in honor of the 150th anniversary of the discovery of the famous Neanderthal fossils. Editor(s): Conard, Nicholas J.; Richter, Jurgen. Series: Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoanthropology. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; HD; JHM; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 768.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735255
- ISBN
- 9789400735255
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€ 152.37
€ 152.37
Paperback. A strong understanding of demographic structure and population dynamics is essential to effective planning and decision making for the future. This volume presents contributions from a number of experts in population geography and demography, presented to honour Professor Rees's retirement. Editor(s): Stillwell, John; Clarke, Martin. Series: Understanding Population Trends and Processes. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 385.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735408
- ISBN
- 9789400735408
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Condition: New
€ 118.42
€ 118.42
Continuity and Discontinuity in the Peopling of Europe
. Ed(S): Condemi, Silvana; Weniger, Gerd-Chri...
Paperback. Ever since we discovered the Neanderthals, debate has raged among palaeoanthropologists and archaeologists over their origin and significance. This book sets out the current status of our knowledge of them and suggests areas for potential future research. Editor(s): Condemi, Silvana; Weniger, Gerd-Christian. Series: Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoanthropology. Num Pages: 386 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HD; JHM; PSAJ; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1001.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735545
- ISBN
- 9789400735545
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€ 133.18
€ 133.18
Paperback. The case studies in this book are 'best-practice' community quality-of-life indicator systems implemented in various communities throughout the world. They take the reader from the initial planning stages through to the application of the data collected. Editor(s): Sirgy, Joseph; Phillips, Rhonda; Rahtz, Don. Series: Community Quality-of Life Indicators. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JPQB; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 569.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735620
- ISBN
- 9789400735620
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Condition: New
€ 120.17
€ 120.17
Paperback. This volume explores the links between women's employment and fertility in Norway and Switzerland. The discussion focuses on four main areas: living standards, family policies, labour market structures, and social norms. Series: European Studies of Population. Num Pages: 184 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; JMG; KCF; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 291.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736467
- ISBN
- 9789400736467
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€ 119.48
€ 119.48
Paperback. This is the first in-depth study of the Malay martial art, silat, and the first ethnographic account of the Haqqani Islamic Sufi Order. Drawing on 12 years of research and practice, the author provides a major contribution to the study of Malay culture. Series: Muslims in Global Societies Series. Num Pages: 331 pages, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: AS; GTB; HPCF3; HRA; JHB; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 510.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 331
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736887
- ISBN
- 9789400736887
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Condition: New
€ 264.29
€ 264.29
Paperback. This book describes Emilie du Chatelet known as "Emilia Newtonmania", and her innovative and outstanding position within the controversy between Newton and Leibniz, one of the fundamental scientific discourses of her time. Editor(s): Hagengruber, Ruth. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPC; JHMC; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 421.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736931
- ISBN
- 9789400736931
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Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Understanding Family Change and Variation: Toward a Theory of Conjunct...
Johnson-Hanks, Jennifer; Bachrach, Christine ...
paperback. This book argues that social demography must be reintegrated into the core of theory and research on the processes and mechanisms of social action, and proposes a framework through which this reintegration can occur. Series: Understanding Population Trends and Processes. Num Pages: 180 pages, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 314.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737006
- ISBN
- 9789400737006
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Condition: New
€ 119.48
€ 119.48
Paperback. This book shows how phenomenology of the social sciences differs from positivistic approaches. Includes Schutz's theory of relevances, his critique of T.S. Eliot's theory of culture, and an ethnographic description of the diary of his first visit to the U.S. Editor(s): Embree, Lester. Series: Phaenomenologica. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF3; JHBA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 445.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737013
- ISBN
- 9789400737013
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Condition: New
€ 233.19
€ 233.19
Paperback / so. Editor(s): Gueudet, Ghislaine; Pepin, Birgit; Trouche, Luc. Series: Mathematics Teacher Education. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JNKH; PBF; PBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737075
- ISBN
- 9789400737075
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Condition: New
€ 182.20
€ 182.20
Paperback / so. Editor(s): Marans, Robert W; Stimson, Robert J. Series: Social Indicators Research. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: AM; JHB; JHMC; JPQB; PSV; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737228
- ISBN
- 9789400737228
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Condition: New
€ 183.01
€ 183.01
paperback. This book provides a roadmap for sociologists and other social scientists to undertake bold new directions in this field of study. It makes landmark contributions to its subject, and offers comprehensive analysis and reports from cutting-edge researchers. Editor(s): Hallinan, Maureen T. Series: Frontiers in Sociology and Social Research. Num Pages: 317 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 539.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 317
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737396
- ISBN
- 9789400737396
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Condition: New
€ 181.92
€ 181.92
Paperback. This book traces the socio-cultural, economic and family transformations in the role of grandparents in Asia. It features a rich body of qualitative, three-generational data drawn from grandparents, link parents and grandchildren. Editor(s): Mehta, Kalyani K.; Thang, Leng Leng. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 180 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 10. Weight in Grams: 266.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737907
- ISBN
- 9789400737907
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
hardcover. Viewing the need for adaptation to climate change as a central issue of governance, this book details two case studies that demonstrate the utility of decentralizing the praxis of adaptation to key societal actors as well as to different levels of government. Editor(s): Tennberg, Monica. Num Pages: 138 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHM; JPA; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 403.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 138
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400738423
- ISBN
- 9789400738423
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.19
€ 119.19