Social issues & processes
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Social issues & processes
Hardback. Examines personal and organizational networks that exist between members in US immigrant religious communities and individuals and religious institutions left behind. This title examines how religious remittances flow between home and host communities, how they affect religious practices in both settings, and how influences change over time. Editor(s): Ebaugh, Helen Rose; Saltzman Chafetz, Janet. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JFSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759102255
- ISBN
- 9780759102255
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.23
€ 157.23
Hardback. Social simulation is the study of natural and artificial society-like structures through the use of computational tools. This handbook comprehensively covers methodology, mechanisms and simulation tools. It also provides an introduction and extensive glossary. Editor(s): Edmonds, Bruce; Meyer, Ruth; Moss, Scott. Series: Understanding Complex Systems. Num Pages: 761 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFP; PBWR; PSVP; UM; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 167 x 58. Weight in Grams: 1270.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 761
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540938125
- ISBN
- 9783540938125
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.78
€ 190.78
Hardback. This book shows how elements of positive psychology interact in a wide variety of contexts in the everyday lives of people to enable them to overcome adversity and enjoy a higher quality of life. Studies are global and cover a variety of ages and contexts. Editor(s): Efklides, Anastasia; Moraitou, Despina. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMAN; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400749627
- ISBN
- 9789400749627
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.36
€ 123.36
Paperback. This book shows how elements of positive psychology interact in a wide variety of contexts in the everyday lives of people to enable them to overcome adversity and enjoy a higher quality of life. Studies are global and cover a variety of ages and contexts. Editor(s): Efklides, Anastasia; Moraitou, Despina. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMAN; MBNH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400798601
- ISBN
- 9789400798601
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.27
€ 122.27
Paperback / so. Editor(s): Eigenmann, Philipp; Geisen, Thomas; Studer, Tobias. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHB; JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 22. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer vs United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783658040307
- ISBN
- 9783658040307
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.55
€ 76.55
Paperback / so. Editor(s): Eigmuller, Monika; Vobruba, Georg. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer vs United States
- Edition
- 2
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783658117443
- ISBN
- 9783658117443
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.51
€ 37.51
The Human Enhancement Debate and Disability. New Bodies for a Better L...
. Ed(S): Eilers, M; Gruber, K; Rehmann-Sutter...
Paperback. Improving human characteristics goes beyond compensating for an impairment. This book explores the rich and complex relationship between enhancement and impairment, showing that the study of disability offers new ways of thinking about the social and ethical implications of improving the human condition. Editor(s): Eilers, M; Gruber, K; Rehmann-Sutter, C. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHB; MBS; MN; MQW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 257
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349487752
- ISBN
- 9781349487752
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.83
€ 63.83
Paperback. This book investigates the causes of inequalities in the European Union in such areas as education, gender, and the labor market. It analyzes the social and economic consequences of these inequalities and assesses the political measures taken to address them. Editor(s): Eissel, Dieter; Rokicka, Ewa; Leaman, Jeremy. Num Pages: 242 pages, 43 black & white illustrations, 28 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JFFJ; KCP; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 379.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319345550
- ISBN
- 9783319345550
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.92
€ 121.92
Hardback. Editor(s): El-Ojeili, Chamsy; Hayden, Professor Patrick. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCL; KCP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403945556
- ISBN
- 9781403945556
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.75
€ 64.75
Hardback. Editor(s): Elliot, Bruce S.; Gerber, David A.; Sinke, Suzanne M. Num Pages: 315 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: BJ; HBG; JFFN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 315
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403971012
- ISBN
- 9781403971012
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.44
€ 123.44
Global Migration, Social Change and Cultural Transformation
. Ed(S): Elliott, Emory; Payne, Jasmine; Ploe...
Hardback. The essays in this collection work toward a larger goal of separating 'globalization' from strictly economic considerations. The authors instead look at globalization as a force that produces profound social and cultural consequences, including migration, struggles for social change, and the transformations of aesthetic practices. Editor(s): Elliott, Emory; Payne, Jasmine; Ploesch, Patricia. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230600546
- ISBN
- 9780230600546
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.66
€ 64.66
Paperback. Resilience is one of the most important concepts in contemporary sociology. This volume offers a broad overview over the different theories and concepts of this category focusing on the cultural and political aspects of resilience. Editor(s): Endress, Martin; Rampp, Benjamin. Num Pages: biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHB; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Germany
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783658153281
- ISBN
- 9783658153281
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 112.30
€ 112.30
Paperback. Editor(s): Erman, E.; Nasstrom, Sofia. Num Pages: 190 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPA; JPS; JPSD; JPSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349475094
- ISBN
- 9781349475094
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.96
€ 62.96
Paperback / so. Editor(s): Esser, Hartmut; Friedrichs, Jurgen (University of Cologne, Germany). Series: Studien Zur Sozialwissenschaft. Num Pages: 344 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Germany
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783531121994
- ISBN
- 9783531121994
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.29
€ 75.29
Hardback. Addresses the challenges facing many African nations as poor infrastructure and economics continue to obstruct access to advanced treatments and AIDS care training. This book takes into account the context of settings with limited resources. Editor(s): Essex, Max; Mboup, Souleymane; Kanki, Phyllis J.; Marlink, Richard G.; Tlou, Sheila D. Num Pages: 724 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; JFFH2; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 51. Weight in Grams: 3590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 724
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306466991
- ISBN
- 9780306466991
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.75
€ 201.75
Hardback. Focusing on natural hazards and disasters in Canada, this book is the result of a national assessment on this topic. It explores both the risks associated with these hazards, and adaptive strategies that can be used to reduce those risks. It is intended for academics, professionals and practitioners involved in hazard reduction activities. Editor(s): Etkin, David; Haque, C. Emdad; Brooks, Gregory R. Num Pages: 380 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBC; GPS; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011795
- ISBN
- 9781402011795
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.49
€ 193.49
Hardback. Offers an international analysis of policies, contexts and perspectives, and the challenges of promoting lifelong learning among those who have rejected it early in life. This volume is of interest to researchers and practitioners, politicians, planners and professionals holding the responsibility for integration strategies. Editor(s): Evans, Karen; Niemeyer, Beatrix. Series: Lifelong Learning Book Series. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402025204
- ISBN
- 9781402025204
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.78
€ 126.78
hardcover. Presents a compilation of studies of consumer acceptance of GM foods. These studies utilized different methods and evidence including: price and expenditure data; experimental methods; willingness to pay; consumer attitudes; and economic consequences. Editor(s): Evenson, Robert E.; Santaniello, V. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFT; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851997476
- ISBN
- 9780851997476
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.91
€ 137.91
The Europeanization of National Policies and Politics of Immigration: ...
. Ed(S): Faist, T; Ette, A
paperback. The Europeanization of National Policies and Politics of Immigration is the first cutting-edge volume presenting a comparative empirical investigation on the impact of the EU on migration policy at national level. Revealing striking differences, this collection examines traditional member states, new member states as well as non-member states. Editor(s): Faist, T; Ette, A. Series: Migration, Minorities & Citizenship. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHB; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2007
- SKU
- V9781349541164
- ISBN
- 9781349541164
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.12
€ 122.12
The Europeanization of National Policies and Politics of Immigration: ...
. Ed(S): Faist, Thomas; Ette, Andreas
Hardback. Editor(s): Faist, Thomas; Ette, Andreas. Series: Migration, Minorities & Citizenship. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JPA; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 521.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403987136
- ISBN
- 9781403987136
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.04
€ 123.04