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Hardback. This book traces changes in what it means to be a dad in America, from the 1960s through today. Beginning with an overview of fatherhood in America from the "founding fathers" through the 1950s, the book progresses to the role of fathers as they were encouraged to move beyond being simply providers to becoming more engaged parents. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442248106
- ISBN
- 9781442248106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.56
€ 61.56
Paperback. In Skipjack, Christopher White spends a pivotal year with three memorable captains as they battle man and nature to control the fate of their island villages and oyster fleet. Through these lively characters, White paints a vivid picture of life on a skipjack, a wooden oystering sailboat. Num Pages: 384 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBF; GTB; HBJK; JHBT; KCN; KCU; KJVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 141 x 25. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442210882
- ISBN
- 9781442210882
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 18.85
€ 18.99
€ 18.85
Hardback. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC; JNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442208391
- ISBN
- 9781442208391
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.62
€ 124.62
Hardback. Editor(s): Tate, William F. Num Pages: 564 pages. BIC Classification: JHBC; JNFR; JNKD; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 180 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1334.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 564
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442204676
- ISBN
- 9781442204676
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 334.18
€ 334.18
Hardback. Underemployment is a challenge faced by all industrialized nations and their organizations and individuals. This book synthesizes the current understanding of the phenomenon by bringing together scholars with diverse perspectives and expertise. Editor(s): Maynard, Douglas C.; Feldman, Daniel C. Num Pages: 327 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; JMJ; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 649.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 327
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441994127
- ISBN
- 9781441994127
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.01
€ 187.01
Hardback. All countries are facing a demographic transition with increasing life expectancy. This book examines diverse facets of the aging population in Hong Kong, such as demographics, living arrangements, health status, health and social services, and lifestyles. Editor(s): Woo, Jean. Series: International Perspectives on Aging. Num Pages: 292 pages, 59 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; JFSP31; JHBD; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441983534
- ISBN
- 9781441983534
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.48
€ 122.48
Hardback. This book explores regional archaeologies from a sociological perspective. Spanning the globe, it places the different archaeological traditions in the context of their settings as well as the currently accepted mainstream approaches. Editor(s): Lozny, Ludomir. Num Pages: 852 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HD; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 852
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441982247
- ISBN
- 9781441982247
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.02
€ 245.02
Paperback. This book presents an analysis of seven dimensions of maternal psychosocial development during pregnancy. It provides assessment tools and evidence-based interventions for promoting positive development. Num Pages: 324 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JHBK; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 3rd ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441981752
- ISBN
- 9781441981752
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 125.37
€ 125.37
Paperback. Editor(s): Liberman, Akiva. Num Pages: 332 pages, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441957528
- ISBN
- 9781441957528
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.03
€ 126.03
Asian American Parenting and Parent-adolescent Relationships
. Ed(S): Russell, Stephen T.; Crockett, Lisa ...
Hardback. This book compares the parental belief systems of European Americans and immigrant Chinese and their influence on parenting styles. It discusses the role of measurement equivalence in understanding Asian American parenting practices. Editor(s): Russell, Stephen T.; Crockett, Lisa J.; Chao, Ruth K. Series: Advancing Responsible Adolescent Development. Num Pages: 136 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JHM; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 168 x 15. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441957276
- ISBN
- 9781441957276
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.28
€ 124.28
Hardback. This examination of genetic and memetic evolution shows how mental disorders can arise from gene-meme interaction. Offering examples of gene-meme interactions resulting in depression, the author proposes a genetic-memetic model for diagnosing mental illness. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JMH; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441956705
- ISBN
- 9781441956705
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.79
€ 159.79
Hardback. Racism in America is most-commonly studied as white racism against minority groups (racial, gender, cultural). This title reveals the pernicious, complex, and often misunderstood forms of skin color discrimination: their origins and their manifestations in modern world. It is suitable for researchers studying the Sociology of Race and Racism. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL; JHB; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 18. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441955043
- ISBN
- 9781441955043
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.62
€ 125.62
Paperback. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JHBL; KJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 299.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441954442
- ISBN
- 9781441954442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 163.58
€ 163.58
Social Computing, Behavioral Modeling, and Prediction
. Ed(S): Liu, Huan; Salerno, John J.; Young, ...
Paperback. Editor(s): Liu, Huan; Salerno, John J.; Young, Michael J. Num Pages: 264 pages, 100 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; KJT; PBW; UND; UNF; UYZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 439.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441945976
- ISBN
- 9781441945976
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.77
€ 185.77
Paperback. Examines the political dynamics of the governance overhaul and how the management styles of Mayor Bloomberg and School Chancellor Klein affect its design and implementation in the Mayor's first term. Series: Springer Studies in Work and Industry. Num Pages: 134 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 196.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 134
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441943866
- ISBN
- 9781441943866
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.33
€ 122.33
Past, Present and Future of Research in the Information Society
. Ed(S): Shrum, Wesley; Benson, Keith; Bijker...
Paperback. This book examines the role of research and the production of knowledge in the information society, with special emphasis on developing areas of the world. It contains cutting-edge technologies in the utilization of information technology for science and engineering. Editor(s): Shrum, Wesley; Benson, Keith; Bijker, Wiebe; Brunnstein, Klaus. Num Pages: 274 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441940971
- ISBN
- 9781441940971
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 174.16
€ 174.16
Paperback. Num Pages: 253 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: CJA; JHB; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2005
- Number of pages
- 253
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441936752
- ISBN
- 9781441936752
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.55
€ 121.55
Paperback. Editor(s): Imhoff, Evert van; Kuijsten, Anton; Hooimeijer, Pieter; Wissen, Leo J. G. van. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 369 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; KCP; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 20. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1995
- Number of pages
- 369
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441932518
- ISBN
- 9781441932518
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 220.70
€ 220.70
Paperback. Editor(s): Donnelly, Peter; Tavare, Simon. Series: The IMA Volumes in Mathematics and its Applications. Num Pages: 340 pages, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 489.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1997
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441928566
- ISBN
- 9781441928566
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.29
€ 126.29
Paperback. The more that science advances, such as with stem cells, GMOs, or nuclear energy, the more society seems to resist. This book fully explores the various frictions between science and democracy across a broad range of technological controversies. Translator(s): Belton, Adrian. Num Pages: 110 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 6. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 110
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441928009
- ISBN
- 9781441928009
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.53
€ 122.53