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Paperback. This thorough, interdisciplinary study of long-term trends in deportation examines the historical, institutional, and social dimensions of its use by liberal democracies. It is given added relevance by the rapid contemporary rise in deportee numbers worldwide. Editor(s): Anderson, Bridget; Gibney, Matthew J.; Paoletti, Emanuela. Series: Immigrants and Minorities, Politics and Policy. Num Pages: 162 pages, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; JPA; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493900954
- ISBN
- 9781493900954
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 120.68
€ 120.68
Paperback. 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: 282 pages, 59 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; JFSP31; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489990174
- ISBN
- 9781489990174
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Condition: New
€ 121.73
€ 121.73
Paperback. Series: Environment, Development and Public Policy: Public Policy and Social Services. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1981
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781468474589
- ISBN
- 9781468474589
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.23
€ 63.23
Paperback. Here is a wide-ranging look at attachment theory and research, its application to youth populations, and its natural fit with the social work profession. Highlights the contribution of social work to the development of attachment theory and research. Editor(s): Bettmann, Joanna Ellen; Friedman, Donna Demetri. Series: Essential Clinical Social Work Series. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBK; JKSN; JMC; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 241 x 18. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461493815
- ISBN
- 9781461493815
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.76
€ 121.76
Hardcover. Drawing on positive psychology, flow studies and theories of motivation, this book conceptualizes engagement as a learning experience, explaining how it occurs (or fails to occur) and how schools can make adaptations to maximize it among adolescent students. Series: Advancing Responsible Adolescent Development. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBK; JKSN; JNC; JNMT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 157 x 26. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461470885
- ISBN
- 9781461470885
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.91
€ 186.91
Best Evidence Structural Interventions for HIV Prevention
Golden, Rachel E.; Collins, Charles B.; Cunni...
Hardcover. This book reports on successful HIV prevention initiatives from across the globe, representing countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas at diverse stages of the epidemic. It examines interventions at both the individual and community levels. Num Pages: 352 pages, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; KCP; MBN; MBNH9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 157 x 25. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461470120
- ISBN
- 9781461470120
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.69
€ 186.69
Hardcover. Bringing scientific rigor to a culturally and politically charged issue, this book transcends the nature/nurture debate. Examines media influences, adolescent brain development, misperception of youth crime and manipulation of science by prevailing attitudes. Series: Advancing Responsible Adolescent Development. Num Pages: 175 pages, 192 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JKV; JMC; JNF; LNJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 173 x 20. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461467403
- ISBN
- 9781461467403
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.97
€ 63.97
Intersections of Faith and Development in Local and Global Contexts
Brondo, Keri Vacanti; Hefferan, Tara. Ed(S): ...
Paperback. This special topic Bulletin focuses on anthropological analyses of and engagements with Christian faith-based organizations (FBOs), redressing the imbalance of anthropological studies that have traditionally focused on the role of secular NGOs. Editor(s): Kedia, Satish; Himmelgreen, David. Series: NAPA Bulletin. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 212 x 141 x 12. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444339116
- ISBN
- 9781444339116
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.40
€ 39.40
From disturbing new research on concussions to publicly-financed stadiums that benefit wealthy team owners, Ken Reed argues that much of our sports culture is broken, driven by win-at-all-costs and profit-at-all-costs values and policies. Reed outlines the most pressing challenges in sports today and offers practical solutions for change. Num Pages: 220 pages. BIC Classification: JHBS; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 277 x 23. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442242647
- ISBN
- 9781442242647
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.29
€ 58.29
Paperback. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442206236
- ISBN
- 9781442206236
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 172.05
€ 172.05
Hardcover. Deals with the area of comparative statistical inference. This title provides an overview of the monograph's highlights and a discussion of areas and problems in need of further research. Series: Springer Series in Statistics. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1140.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441959409
- ISBN
- 9781441959409
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.66
€ 126.66
Hardback. To mark the 20th Anniversary of Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations the editor has compiled a comprehensive overview of contemporary debates in third sector scholarship, comprising original research by leaders in the field. Editor(s): Taylor, Rupert. Num Pages: 356 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JPA; KCP; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441957061
- ISBN
- 9781441957061
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.62
€ 70.62
Hardcover. The goal of this ground-breaking volume is to show how neuroscience research is relevant to sociologists and social psychologists as well as examining those areas of neuroscience that can refine and broaden sociological theory. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition. 2nd Printing. 2010
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441955302
- ISBN
- 9781441955302
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.65
€ 122.65
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- SIMON & SCHUSTER EXPORT
- Number of pages
- 327
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781439197721
- ISBN
- 9781439197721
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.37
€ 17.99
€ 16.37
Gierzynski's captivating analysis of media's impact on political views, combined with the enjoyable Potter story details, makes for an irresistible project that social scientists can use to work a little magic in their classrooms. Num Pages: 136 pages, 12, 12 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: DSK; JHB; JPA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 249.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421410326
- ISBN
- 9781421410326
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.81
€ 56.81
Paperback. By asking questions about authenticity, cultural appropriation, and commodification, Thrill of the Chaste considers Amish fiction's effects on Amish and non-Amish audiences alike. Series: Young Center Books in Anabaptist and Pietist Studies. Num Pages: 344 pages, 18, 17 black & white halftones, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSK; HBTB; JFC; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421408910
- ISBN
- 9781421408910
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.34
€ 36.34
By asking questions about authenticity, cultural appropriation, and commodification, Thrill of the Chaste considers Amish fiction's effects on Amish and non-Amish audiences alike. Series: Young Center Books in Anabaptist and Pietist Studies. Num Pages: 344 pages, 18, 17 black & white halftones, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSK; HBTB; JFC; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421408903
- ISBN
- 9781421408903
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.14
€ 64.14
This index helps to illuminate why women's sexuality, dress, and image so compel militant Muslim outrage and sometimes violent action, revealing a deeper human story of how women's status defines competing moral visions of society and why this present clash is erupting with such ferocity. Series: Themes in Global Social Change. Num Pages: 272 pages, 14, 14 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JHBK5. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421407531
- ISBN
- 9781421407531
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.57
€ 63.57
Those interested in debates about health care in Japan, the United States, and other countries, and especially scholars of comparative political development, will appreciate and learn from Yamagishi's study. Num Pages: 208 pages, 6, 6 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; 3JJH; 3JJP; JHB; JPB; MBPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421400686
- ISBN
- 9781421400686
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.42
€ 73.42
Russia's Age of Serfdom 1649-1861 offers a broad interpretive history of the Russian Empire from the time of serfdom's codification until its abolition following the Crimean War. Series: Blackwell History of Russia. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; HBJD; HBLH; HBLL; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405134576
- ISBN
- 9781405134576
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 143.86
€ 143.86