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The World Summit on Sustainable Development. The Johannesburg Conferen...
. Ed(S): Hens, Luc; Nath, Bhaskar
Hardback. Provides an overview of issues featured in the Johannesburg World Summit. This work also addresses the science behind the discussions on poverty, production and consumption patterns, sustainability issues in Central/Eastern Europe and Latin America, and the role of the financial world in the development of education, science and research. Editor(s): Hens, Luc; Nath, Bhaskar. Num Pages: 422 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 807.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 422
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402036521
- ISBN
- 9781402036521
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.81
€ 202.81
hardcover. What drives the growing trend toward litigation? To what extent does discrimination persist and why does it vary by organizational and market context? This title presents answers, from a distinguished group of scholars, and social scientists, offering a reconsideration of employment discrimination and its treatment in law. Editor(s): Nielsen, Laura Beth; Nelson, Robert L. Num Pages: 462 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JF; JP; LNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1052.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 462
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402033704
- ISBN
- 9781402033704
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.99
€ 253.99
Hardback. Compares how different cultures interpret landscapes, examines how cultural values are assessed, explores tools for assessment, traces the discussion about landscape authenticity, and draws perspectives for further research. This book maps points of common understanding and cooperation in the interpretation of landscapes. Series: Landscape Series. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; RPC; TQ; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402031342
- ISBN
- 9781402031342
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.19
€ 198.19
Hardback. Analyses European Merger Control with regard to its capacity to generate predictability among the concerned parties. The authors show both theoretically and empirically that there have been serious shortcomings with regard to the predictability of competition policy. They assess the reforms of European Merger Control. Num Pages: 194 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPSN2; KCP; KN; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402030895
- ISBN
- 9781402030895
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.61
€ 131.61
hardcover. Presents the economic trends, institutional changes and governmental reforms, ranging from corporate governance and industrial relations to macroeconomic policies, and from the welfare state to European integration. This book deals with the perspectives informing the reforms and raises questions about the feasibility of institutional transfer. Editor(s): Beck, Stefan; Klobes, Frank; Scherrer, Christoph. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JF; JP; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 543.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402030635
- ISBN
- 9781402030635
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.36
€ 128.36
Hardback. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402029868
- ISBN
- 9781402029868
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Condition: New
€ 200.17
€ 200.17
Hardback. One of the main features of the world economy since the late 19th century has been the dominance of the American economy. This book offers a survey of the growth of this influence in Europe since the 1880s. It identifies three distinct but cumulative waves of Americanization, via a discussion by historians, sociologists, and political scientists. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JP; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402028847
- ISBN
- 9781402028847
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.13
€ 133.13
Paperback. Presents an integrated view of WMD terrorism. This book contains a threat section that reviews several scenarios that a terrorist might use and a very comprehensive list of the possible biological organisms and compounds that can be used as biological, mid-spectrum, and chemical threats. Editor(s): Stopa, Peter J. (US Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center); Orahovec, Zvonko. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 156 pages, 395 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPSF; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402026829
- ISBN
- 9781402026829
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.72
€ 67.72
hardcover. Presenting an integrated view of WMD terrorism, this title reviews several scenarios that a terrorist might use and a list of the biological organisms and compounds that can be used as biological, mid-spectrum, and chemical threats. It also presents the future of biological detection and identification. Editor(s): Stopa, Peter J. (US Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center); Orahovec, Zvonko. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 156 pages, 395 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPSF; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Kluwer Boston Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402026812
- ISBN
- 9781402026812
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Human Rights and the Moral Responsibilities of Corporate and Public Se...
. Ed(S): Campbell, Tom; Miller, Professor Seu...
Hardback. Provides an exploration of the human rights moral obligations that fall, not directly on states, but on private and public organisations. This project brings together philosophers, lawyers, social scientists and practitioners to articulate theoretically and develop in practical contexts the moral implications of human rights for non-state actors. Editor(s): Campbell, Tom; Miller, Professor Seumas. Series: Issues in Business Ethics. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPVH; KJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402023606
- ISBN
- 9781402023606
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Condition: New
€ 132.74
€ 132.74
Hardback. Presents studies of regime effectiveness, and an analysis of the range of techniques available for the conduct of research in this area. This book considers the consequences of regimes as well as their performance in addressing the specific problems that lead to their creation. Editor(s): Underal, Arild; Young, Oran R. (University of California, Santa Barbara, California, USA). Num Pages: 394 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JP; KCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402020704
- ISBN
- 9781402020704
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Condition: New
€ 196.15
€ 196.15
Detection of Bulk Explosives: Advanced Techniques Against Terrorism
. Ed(S): Schubert, Hiltmar; Kuznetsov, Andrey
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in St.Petersburg, Russia, 16-21 June, 2003 Editor(s): Schubert, Hiltmar; Kuznetsov, Andrey. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPWL; JWM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402019340
- ISBN
- 9781402019340
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 251.47
€ 251.47
Detection of Bulk Explosives Advanced Techniques Against Terrorism
Schubert, Hiltmar. Ed(S): Kuznetsov, Andrey
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in St.Petersburg, Russia, 16-21 June, 2003 Editor(s): Kuznetsov, Andrey. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPWL; JWM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1180.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402019333
- ISBN
- 9781402019333
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 254.11
€ 254.11
Hardback. Political toleration asks not that people accept the reasons or actions of others, to whom they may strongly object, but rather that they reassess and revise their own reasons for opposition and repression in the light of public reason. This work traces the passage of toleration from a moral to a political virtue. Editor(s): Castiglione, Dario; McKinnon, Catriona. Num Pages: 186 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 465.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 186
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017605
- ISBN
- 9781402017605
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.61
€ 131.61
Paperback. A book on terrorism that delves into what underlies terrorism, what in some cases justifies it on ethical grounds, and how terrorism might be dealt with successfully. It engages the reader in a series of critical discussions that unveil the ethical problems underlying terrorism. Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 160 x 13. Weight in Grams: 393.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016950
- ISBN
- 9781402016950
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Condition: New
€ 129.95
€ 129.95
Hardback. Delves into what underlies terrorism, what in some cases justifies it on ethical grounds, and how terrorism might be dealt with successfully. This book engages the reader in a series of critical discussions that unveil the ethical problems underlying terrorism. It is suitable for those who are interested in understanding the depths of terrorism. Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016943
- ISBN
- 9781402016943
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.29
€ 128.29
Hardback. In declaring the war against terrorism President George W Bush also declared war on the financing of terrorism. Here, bankers, regulators and academics pose a variety of questions from their individual perspectives: What can financial institutions contribute to the suppression of terrorist financing? These and other questions are analysed here. Editor(s): Pieth, Mark. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKV; JPWL; LNPB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011528
- ISBN
- 9781402011528
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.09
€ 132.09
The Theory and Practice of Institutional Transplantation. Experiences ...
. Ed(S): Jong, Martin De; Lalenis, Konstantin...
Paperback. Provides insights into the empirical experiences of countries adopting policy institutions from other countries, in order to improve the performance or legitimacy of their own institutional structures. This book presents a conceptual framework to grasp the potentials and limitations of institutional transplantation. Editor(s): Jong, Martin de; Lalenis, Konstantinos; Mamadouh, Virginie. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 313 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 313
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011085
- ISBN
- 9781402011085
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 197.90
€ 197.90
The Theory and Practice of Institutional Transplantation. Experiences ...
. Ed(S): Jong, Martin De; Lalenis, Konstantin...
Hardback. Provides insights into the empirical experiences of countries adopting policy institutions from other countries, in order to improve the performance or legitimacy of their own institutional structures. This volume presents a conceptual framework to grasp the potentials and limitations of institutional transplantation. Editor(s): Jong, Martin de; Lalenis, Konstantinos; Mamadouh, Virginie. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 313 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 313
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010491
- ISBN
- 9781402010491
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.47
€ 200.47
Hardback. Presents a series of papers that address the political consequences of globalization for states and their populations, while exploring the issue of alternatives to the model of globalization. They also talk about the challenges posed by globalization, including currency instability in an environment of financial deregulation. Editor(s): McBride, Stephen; Dobuzinskis, Laurent; Cohen, Marjorie Griffin; Busumtwi-Sam, James (Department of Political Science, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada). Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 239 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPA; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 537.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009464
- ISBN
- 9781402009464
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.65
€ 132.65
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on An Evaluation of Progress in Coastal Policies at the National Level: A Transatlantic and Euro-Mediterranean Perspective held in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from 4-6 July 2001 Editor(s): Sain, Biliana Cicin; Pavlin, Igor; Belfiore, Stefano. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 291 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DD; JPQB; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 603.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 291
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008887
- ISBN
- 9781402008887
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.94
€ 199.94
Hardback. Focuses on the idea of an European educational space. This work is concerned with the possibilities to be discerned and imagined in the European public and institutional spaces and discourses in education and the lack of impetus within the broad area of educational studies to meet the task of creating analyses and responses. Editor(s): Novoa, Antonio; Lawn, Martin. Num Pages: 164 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008016
- ISBN
- 9781402008016
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.94
€ 130.94
Hardback. Shows how the environmental policy pursued in The Netherlands has undergone a revolutionary change: a change referred to as a paradigm shift. A trend can be detected from top-down governance to an interactive form of governance. This book aims to offer the reader an analysis of this paradigm shift. Editor(s): Driessen, Peter P.J.; Glasbergen, Pieter. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 264 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DDN; JPQB; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006524
- ISBN
- 9781402006524
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.57
€ 128.57
Hardback. The issue of nuclear waste is about managing some of the most dangerous material ever to exist. This book reports a study which analyses in detail the highly controversial decisions on how to finally dispose of nuclear waste in Sweden, a country considered a forerunner in nuclear waste management. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNS; JPQB; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 167 x 21. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004773
- ISBN
- 9781402004773
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.15
€ 199.15