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Industry & industrial studies
Hardback. Many of American journalism's best-known and most cherished stories are exaggerated, dubious, or apocryphal. They are media-driven myths. In this book, the author confronts and dismantles prominent media-driven myths, describing how they can feed stereotypes, distort understanding about the news media, and deflect blame from policymakers. Num Pages: 368 pages, 27 black and white. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFD; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520291270
- ISBN
- 9780520291270
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.53€ 72.02
€ 94.53
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Hardback. Fashion knockoffs are everywhere. Even in the out-of-the-way markets of highland Guatemala, fake branded clothes offer a cheap, stylish alternative for people who cannot afford high-priced originals. The author approaches the fashion industry from the perspective of indigenous Maya people who make and sell knockoffs. Num Pages: 328 pages, 14 b/w, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KLCG; JHMC; KNSX; LNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780520290969
- ISBN
- 9780520290969
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.53€ 72.38
€ 94.53
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Hardback. There is no better time than now to consider the labor history of the Golden State. While other states face declining union enrollment rates and the rollback of workers' rights, California unions are embracing working immigrants, and voters are protecting core worker rights. What's the difference? Num Pages: 544 pages, 50 b/w images. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; HBJK; HBTB; KNXB2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 998.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520288409
- ISBN
- 9780520288409
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.72€ 53.95
€ 69.72
€ 53.95
Hardback. Focusing on the work of several food justice groups - including Community Services Unlimited, a South Los Angeles organization founded as the nonprofit arm of the Southern California Black Panther Party - this title explores the possibilities and limitations of the community-based approach, and more. Series: California Studies in Food and Culture. Num Pages: 296 pages, 10 b/w line art. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFCV; JFFA; JHB; KNDF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520287440
- ISBN
- 9780520287440
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.53€ 72.38
€ 94.53
€ 72.38
Hardback. In May 1937, seventy thousand workers walked off their jobs at four large steel companies known collectively as "Little Steel." The strikers sought to make the companies retreat from decades of antiunion repression, abide by the newly enacted federal labor law, and recognize their union. This book tells a different story about the conflict. Num Pages: 416 pages, 31 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; HBJK; HBLW; KNXB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520285606
- ISBN
- 9780520285606
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.53€ 72.02
€ 94.53
€ 72.02
Hardback. Trucking used to be one of the best working-class jobs in the United States. Drawing on more than 100 in-depth interviews and years of extensive observation, this book explains how this massive degradation in the quality of work has occurred, and how companies achieve a compliant and dedicated workforce despite it. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBL; KCF; KNGR; KNXB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520278110
- ISBN
- 9780520278110
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Condition: New
€ 94.53€ 72.38
€ 94.53
€ 72.38
Hardcover. Blaise Cendrars, one of twentieth-century France's most gifted men of letters, came to Hollywood in 1936 for the newspaper "Paris-Soir". This book records Cendrars' experiences on Hollywood's streets and at its studios and hottest clubs. Illustrator(s): Guerin, Jean. Translator(s): White, Garrett. Num Pages: 195 pages, photograph, 29 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; BGB; KNTC; WT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 139 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 195
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780520078079
- ISBN
- 9780520078079
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.17€ 41.90
€ 53.17
€ 41.90
Paperback. In the seventh century the kingdom of Samarkand sent formal gifts of fancy yellow peaches, large as goose eggs and with a color like gold, to the Chinese court at Ch'ang-an. This book examines these exotics imported into China during the T'ang Dynasty and depicts their influence on Chinese life. Num Pages: 432 pages, illustrations, map. BIC Classification: KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 174 x 21. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780520054622
- ISBN
- 9780520054622
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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.45
€ 46.99
€ 33.45
Hardcover. Drawn from over 14 years of engineering and scientific experience, this is a comprehensive review of important approaches to hazardous waste management. The book deals with all major technical areas in this field and takes a historical view of the evaluation of US regulations and policy. Num Pages: 532 pages, illustrations, maps, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KNXC; RNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 34. Weight in Grams: 936.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 532
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471822684
- ISBN
- 9780471822684
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 407.52
€ 407.52
Hardcover. Editor(s): Andrews, Lori P. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KNXC; RNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 721.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471289166
- ISBN
- 9780471289166
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.25
€ 247.25
Hardcover. This text provides a concise methodology for developing a comprehensive industrial program to handle major emergencies such as fires, chemical and oil spills, gas leaks, and explosions. Included is expert guidance on techniques used by many of the largest multinational industrial concerns. Num Pages: 298 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KNXC; TD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 539.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471288534
- ISBN
- 9780471288534
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 261.13
€ 261.13
hardcover. The futures of data, telecom and infocom industries in general are of great societal importance. The third generation wireless systems (3G) are on the verge of introduction and the industry as a whole is facing serious problems. This work takes a look at the scenario for this technology in 2015. Num Pages: 246 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JM; JFFR; KNTT; KNTX; TJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780470858158
- ISBN
- 9780470858158
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.57
€ 107.57
Hardcover. The present information age is enabled by telecommunications and information technology and the continued convergence of their services, technologies and business models. Within telecommunications, the historic separations between fixed networks, mobile telephone networks and data communications are diminishing. Num Pages: 464 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 177 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1066.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780470024416
- ISBN
- 9780470024416
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.80
€ 130.80
Hardcover. Offers comprehensive and analytical literature surveys of the central questions regarding the linkages between intellectual property protection, international trade and investment, and economic growth. This book covers such questions as policy coordination in IPR, dispute resolution, and markets for technology and technology transfer. Editor(s): Maskus, Keith E. Series Editor(s): Beladi, Hamid; Choi, Kwan. Series: Frontiers of Economics and Globalization. Num Pages: 782 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KN; LNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1008.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 782
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780444527646
- ISBN
- 9780444527646
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.15€ 151.59
€ 180.15
€ 151.59
hardcover. This volume covers subject areas such as: A Two-Sector General Equilibrium Model of a Small Open Economy; Non-Traded Goods and Tourism in the Pure Theory of Trade; Tourism, Taxes and Immiserization in a Two-Country Trade Model; Guest Workers and Resident Immiserization; Terms of Trade and Resident Welfare; and Growth in a Dynamic Model of Trade. Editor(s): Hazari, Bharat R.; Sgro, Pasquale. Series: Contributions to Economic Analysis. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 527.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780444517074
- ISBN
- 9780444517074
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.38
€ 202.38
Hardback. Aims to highlight the economic aspects of the evolution of communications technologies beyond the fixed-line telephony infrastructure. This volume covers the major technological developments and tracks the changes in these developments, linking them to the ways that both communications can take place and that institutions and policies can evolve. Editor(s): Majumdar, Sumit; Vogelsang, Ingo; Cave, Martin. Series: Handbook of Telecommunications Economics S. Num Pages: 684 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KC; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1343.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 684
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780444514233
- ISBN
- 9780444514233
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.96
€ 157.96
Hardcover. Editor(s): Feldman, James W. Series: Weyerhaeuser Environmental Classics. Num Pages: 352 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 2 black & white tables, 10 b&w illus., 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; 3JM; HBJK; JWMN; KNBN; RNQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 24. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295999616
- ISBN
- 9780295999616
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.74
€ 117.74
Paperback. As a member of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nation, Charlotte Cote offers a valuable perspective on the issues surrounding indigenous whaling, past and present. Series: A Capell Family Book. Num Pages: 288 pages, 22 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; JFSL9; KNAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 179 x 17. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295990460
- ISBN
- 9780295990460
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.53
€ 33.99
€ 30.53
Paperback. Examines the rise and fall, during the rule of Park Chung Hee (1961-79), of the combative labor union at the Korea Shipbuilding and Engineering Corporation (KSEC), which was Korea's largest shipyard until Hyundai appeared on the scene in the early 1970s. Series: Korean Studies of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies. Num Pages: 336 pages, 14 illus. BIC Classification: 1FPK; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; KNDS; KNXB2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295988993
- ISBN
- 9780295988993
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 33.81
€ 37.99
€ 33.81
Paperback. China has a tourist industry, characterized by a style with deep roots in traditional Chinese culture. This title argues that China's brand of tourism is distinct from the traditions of both Western bourgeois tourism, which values authenticity, and Soviet tourism, with its emphasis on rugged and selfless experience. Series: China Program Books. Num Pages: 152 pages, 20 illus. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFC; KNSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 9. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295987613
- ISBN
- 9780295987613
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 33.81
€ 37.99
€ 33.81