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Urban Inequality under Socialism: Case Studies from Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union
David M. Smith
Paperback (Cambridge University Press, Oct. 19, 1989)A series of case studies focuses on inequality in living standards within the spatial form of the East European and Soviet city to confront a central paradox of socialism in practice - the existence of inequality under a system of government supposedly dedicated to egalitarianism.
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The Quaternary Ice Age
Murray Gray
Paperback (Cambridge University Press, Oct. 1, 1985)None
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London Docklands: The Challenge of Development
Philip Ogden
Paperback (Cambridge University Press, Jan. 1, 1993)This book provides up-to-date information on the background to change in Docklands and the impact on a range of issues from housing to transport and from unemployment to architecture. Update is a series primarily intended for advanced students of geography and related subjects in schools, colleges and universities. Each book brings together the important aspects of recent research and up-to-date information and data.
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The Urban Atmosphere
B. W. Atkinson
Paperback (Cambridge University Press, Nov. 1, 1985)None
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Apartheid in South Africa
David M. Smith
Paperback (Cambridge University Press, Oct. 26, 1990)Describes the geographical aspects of apartheid, touching on such topics as the homelands, economy and labor, and urban and regional development, and discusses the breakdown of strict segregation and the impact of sanctions
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New Directions in Geographical Fieldwork
David Job
Paperback (Cambridge University Press, July 29, 1999)A series of books on topics of particular relevance to A level specifications. New Directions in Geographical Fieldwork is part of the A level Update series and features topics such as evolving approaches to fieldwork, new world views and implications for fieldwork, and fieldwork case studies from the South Devon coast.
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Metropolis Now: London and its Region
John Martin Hall
Paperback (Cambridge University Press, Jan. 1, 1990)Metropolis Now examines the dramatic geographical, political, social and economic changes which have occurred in London in recent years. The physical and economic relationship between London and the wider South East region is also explored through an analysis of maps and statistics. Tables and other up-to-date sources emphasise recent trends in such crucial areas as housing, jobs and transport. Not only does this Update relate the facts about rapidly-changing areas such as the Docklands, it also captures something of the pleasures - and aggravations - of living and working in this vibrant capital city.
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Update: Street Gangs
Paul Almonte, Theresa Desmond
Hardcover (Crestwood House, Dec. 1, 1994)Provides a view of the problems brought about by street gangs, the reasons why young people join them, and what is being done to combat the rise of gangs and gang-related violence in our society.
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Managing River Environments
Geraldene Wharton
Paperback (Cambridge University Press, March 30, 2000)A series of books on topics of particular relevance to A level specifications. Managing River Environments is part of the A level Update series and features topics such as understanding the dynamics of river environments, consequences of traditional river engineering and managing river environments into the future.
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Update: Gun Control
Paul Almonte, Theresa Desmond
Library Binding (Crestwood House, )None
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Update: Drinking and Driving
Deborah Crisfield
Library Binding (Crestwood House, May 1, 1995)Introduces the problems caused by drivers who drink alcohol, and discusses methods of controlling drunk driving, the efforts of Mothers Against Drunk Driving and groups for young people, and how to avoid a drunk driving situation
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Agricultural Change in Developed Countries
Ian Bowler
Paperback (Cambridge University Press, May 23, 1996)A series of books on topics of particular relevance to A level specifications. Agricultural Change in Developed Countries is part of the A level Update series and features topics such as demand, supply and agricultural change, farming systems and agricultural regions and changes in agricultural trade and flood aid.