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Nation-building, Identity and Citizenship Education
. Ed(S): Zajda, Joseph; Daun, Holger; Saha, L...
Hardback. This book examines issues surrounding the nation-building processes and identity and citizenship education in the global culture. It explores the relationship between the State, globalization and the construction of cultural identity. Editor(s): Zajda, Joseph; Daun, Holger; Saha, Lawrence J. Series: Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402093173
- ISBN
- 9781402093173
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€ 131.66
€ 131.66
Hardback. All over the world, millions of infant boys and girls have part or all of their sexual organs cut off for abhorrent reasons. In this text, experts from an array of fields present the latest research on this tragedy and outline steps to end it. Editor(s): Denniston, George; Hodges, Frederick Mansfield; Milos, Marilyn Fayre. Num Pages: 273 pages, 10 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFM; JPVH; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 662.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402091667
- ISBN
- 9781402091667
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€ 195.45
€ 195.45
Hardback. This impressive collection of case studies of a diverse group of societies examines the realities, tensions and pressures that influence the formation of the citizenship curriculum. It informs and enriches understanding of this complex relationship. Editor(s): Grossman, David L.; Lee, Wing On; Kennedy, Kerry J. Series: CERC Studies in Comparative Education. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 1QRP; JNKC; JNU; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402087448
- ISBN
- 9781402087448
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Condition: New
€ 133.13
€ 133.13
Hardback. In this volume an array of elite scholars address the role of values in forming terrorist activity, in assessing the impacts of that activity, and in forming policies for responses to it. The book focuses on bringing theories and policy issues closer together. Editor(s): Karawan, Ibrahim A.; McCormack, Wayne; Reynolds, Stephen E. Series: Studies in Global Justice. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402086595
- ISBN
- 9781402086595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.58
€ 133.58
Hardback. The authors in the present volume argue that, in generating a state's constitution, unconstrained reference to morality is hardly suitable. They propose new arguments within the spectrum marked by typical political and rational accounts of legitimacy. Editor(s): Kuhnelt, Jorg. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1080.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402085758
- ISBN
- 9781402085758
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Condition: New
€ 131.87
€ 131.87
Paperback. Cities can become a focus of terror. To counter this measures have to be taken. This book presents an overview of threats and measures based on a NATO advanced research workshop. This is a highly topical subject and the book contains some unique contributions. Editor(s): Pasman, Hans; Kirillov, Igor A. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 545 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPWL2; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1710.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 545
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402084881
- ISBN
- 9781402084881
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Condition: New
€ 257.63
€ 257.63
Hardback. Cities can become a focus of terror. To counter this measures have to be taken. This book presents an overview of threats and measures based on a NATO advanced research workshop. This is a highly topical subject and the book contains some unique contributions. Editor(s): Pasman, Hans; Kirillov, Igor A. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 545 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKS; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 956.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 545
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402084874
- ISBN
- 9781402084874
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Condition: New
€ 260.27
€ 260.27
Paperback. Nuclear and radiological risks and potential transboundary contamination represent an international challenge and are highly relevant for Central Asia. This volume contains papers presented at the NATO Advanced Research Workshop: Nuclear Risks in Central Asia. Editor(s): Salbu, Brit; Skipperud, Lindis. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FC; JPSF; JWMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 790.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 237
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402083167
- ISBN
- 9781402083167
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Condition: New
€ 196.27
€ 196.27
Hardback. Nuclear and radiological risks and potential transboundary contamination represent an international challenge and are highly relevant for Central Asia. This volume contains papers presented at the NATO Advanced Research Workshop: Nuclear Risks in Central Asia. Editor(s): Salbu, Brit; Skipperud, Lindis. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPSF; JWMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1170.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 237
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402083150
- ISBN
- 9781402083150
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.79
€ 198.79
Hardback. Examining the linguistic revolution in China from three perspectives, this title sheds light on the complexity of language policy making and implementing as well as on the politics and ideology of language in the country. It discusses the views of outside scholars, inside policy practitioners, as well as scholars of minority origin. Editor(s): Zhou, Minglang; Sun, Hongkai. Series: Language Policy. Num Pages: 345 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CF; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 691.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 345
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402080388
- ISBN
- 9781402080388
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.16
€ 201.16
paperback. High-technology and globalization are arguably the two most important forces driving the US economy. This book analyzes how they interact and the implications of that interaction. It covers topics such as - why the US economy runs a continuing trade deficit in manufactured high-tech goods, and why high-tech firms steadily lose manufacturing jobs. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPQB; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 720.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402079566
- ISBN
- 9781402079566
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Condition: New
€ 129.49
€ 129.49
Hardback. Editor(s): Viscusi, W. Kip. Series: Studies in Risk and Uncertainty. Num Pages: 152 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 405.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402077340
- ISBN
- 9781402077340
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Condition: New
€ 130.74
€ 130.74
Hardback. Develops a theory that addresses the need for quantitative prioritization criteria within the broader strategic context of the R&D portfolios. This book discusses how ideas might be pre-screened as they emerge, and how projects should be prioritized once they are funded and ongoing. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 145 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 167 x 16. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 145
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402077036
- ISBN
- 9781402077036
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Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Hardback. Aquatic ecosystem assessment is a developing field, and one of the approaches to assessing the condition of rivers and lakes is the Reference Condition Approach. This is a significant advancement in biomonitoring because it solves the problem of trying to locate nearby control or reference sites when studying an ecosystem that may be degraded. Num Pages: 170 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 161 x 14. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1st ed 2004. Corr. 2nd printing 2005
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402076701
- ISBN
- 9781402076701
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Condition: New
€ 131.22
€ 131.22
Hardback. Aims to shed light on the various aspects of critical infrastructures. This book is a useful resource for infrastructure policy makers, managers, consultants and researchers alike. It is divided into four sections: Vulnerability and Risk; System Development and Adaptation; Institutional Change; and, Capacity Management. Editor(s): Herder, Paulien M.; Thissen, Wil A. H. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KJMV5; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 305
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402076015
- ISBN
- 9781402076015
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.26
€ 200.26
Political Economy of Transition and Development: Institutions, Politic...
. Ed(S): Campos, Nauro F.; Fidrmuc, Jan (Univ...
hardcover. Analyzes the various interactions between institutions, policy choices, economic developments, and political outcomes in transition and developing countries. This book gives an assessment of the various reform paths and outcomes in the transition and developing countries. Editor(s): Campos, Nauro F.; Fidrmuc, Jan (Universite de Bruxelles, Belgium). Series: ZEI Studies in European Economics and Law. Num Pages: 279 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPH; KCM; KCP; KCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 279
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- SKU
- V9781402075506
- ISBN
- 9781402075506
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Condition: New
€ 133.41
€ 133.41
Hardback. Begins with an overview of the development of defense economics as a sub-discipline of the general theory of economics, and points at the challenges it faces in the post-Cold War era. This work focuses on the supply side of defense economics, presenting theoretical analyses and empirical findings related to the use of various inputs. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; KCL; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402075155
- ISBN
- 9781402075155
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.05
€ 135.05
Hardback. In the Netherlands, the election programmes of the political parties are assessed for their economic impact by an independent economic bureau. The result of this analysis is published just before the elections. This work contains contributions of several distinguished economists and philosophers who consider the gains of this procedure to society. Editor(s): Graafland, Johan J.; Ros, Arie P. Num Pages: 167 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DDN; JPHF; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 11. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 167
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402073908
- ISBN
- 9781402073908
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.88
€ 130.88
Hardback. The essays in this book treat the relationships among politics, taxation, and the rule of law. A central tenet of democratic ideology is that taxation is something that we choose to do to ourselves, rather than being something that is imposed on us by some ruler. Editor(s): Racheter, Donald P.; Wagner, Richard E. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; KFFD1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 585.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402071546
- ISBN
- 9781402071546
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.25
€ 133.25
The New Public Management. Lessons from Innovating Governors and Mayor...
. Ed(S): Andrisani, Paul J.; Hakim, Simon; Sa...
Hardback. Brings together the ideas of 21 of America's leading governors and mayors expressed in their own words. This book features contributions collected and selected over several years, including chapters by former Governors George Bush of Texas and Tommy Thompson of Wisconsin and Mayors Giuliani and Daley of New York and Chicago respectively. Editor(s): Andrisani, Paul J.; Hakim, Simon; Savas, Emanuel S. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1150.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402071171
- ISBN
- 9781402071171
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.59
€ 71.59
Hardback. Focuses on three interdependent challenges related to managing transitions toward sustainable development, namely mapping sustainability for global knowledge e-networking, extending the value chain of knowledge and e-networking, and engaging in explorations of new methods and venues for further developing knowledge and e-networking. Editor(s): Choucri, Nazli; Mistree, D.; Haghseta, F.; Mezher, T.; Baker, W.R.; Ortiz, C.I. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 482 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; JH; JPA; KCS; RN; UN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 913.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 482
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402060700
- ISBN
- 9781402060700
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.76
€ 130.76
Hardback. In the body of literature produced during the last 15 years on the transformation of Eastern Europe after the fall of communism, studies investigating changes in urban form and structure have been quite rare. This book focuses on the spatial transformations in the most dynamically evolving urban areas of post-socialist Central and Eastern Europe. Editor(s): Stanilov, Kiril. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 496 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DF; 1DV; JFSG; JPFF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 885.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402060526
- ISBN
- 9781402060526
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.22
€ 259.22
Hardback. Deals with the pressing issue of how to ground a universal bioethics in the context of the conflicted world of combative cultures and perspectives. Editor(s): Weisstub, David N.; Diaz-Pintos, Guillermo. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Num Pages: 418 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPVH; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 164 x 31. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402058400
- ISBN
- 9781402058400
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.14
€ 202.14
Risk Assessment and Risk Communication Strategies in Bioterrorism Prep...
. Ed(S): Green, Manfred S.; Zenilman, Jonatha...
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Risk Assessment and Risk Communication in Bioterrorism, held in Ein-Gedi, Israel, June 2005 Editor(s): Green, Manfred S.; Zenilman, Jonathan; Cohen, Dani; Wiser, Itay; Balicer, Ran D. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series A (Closed):. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPWL; JWMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402058073
- ISBN
- 9781402058073
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.16
€ 130.16