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Africa
Paperback. Argues that a firm grasp of globalization requires an understanding of how race has constituted and been constituted by global transformations. Focusing attention on race as an analytic category, this book includes a collection of essays that explores the changing meanings of blackness in the context of globalization. Editor(s): Clarke, Kamari Maxine; Thomas, Deborah. Num Pages: 424 pages, 1 illustration. BIC Classification: 1H; 1K; GTB; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822337720
- ISBN
- 9780822337720
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.72
€ 40.72
International Environmental Law and Policy in Africa
. Ed(S): Chaytor, Beatrice (Foundation For In...
Hardback. Featuring a series of essays on environmental law and policy in Africa, this book aims to demonstrate how African countries respond to their international environmental obligations contained in instruments, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity, Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Desertification Convention. Editor(s): Chaytor, Beatrice (Foundation for International Environmental Law and Development, London); Gray, Kevin R. (British Institute of International and Comparative Law, London). Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 362 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; LBBP; LNKJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 711.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 362
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012877
- ISBN
- 9781402012877
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.19
€ 189.19
Paperback. This volume explores the extent to which forced migration has become a feature of life in the Middle East and North Africa. Papers are grouped around four related themes: displacement, repatriation, identity in exile, and refugee policy, providing a significant contribution to this developing, highly pertinent area of contemporary research. Editor(s): Chatty, Dawn; Finlayson, Bill. Series: British Academy Occasional Papers. Num Pages: 224 pages, 8 maps; 1 figure. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; JFFN; JHM; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 469.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780197264591
- ISBN
- 9780197264591
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.89
€ 52.89
Paperback. Born in Scotland and a former leader-writer on The Morning Star, Judge John Gorrie devoted his life to the service of the British empire and to the ideal that English law must treat all men fairly, whatever their race, religion, class, or creed. Those beliefs are reflected in this previously unpublished novel. Editor(s): Carter, Marina; Toorawa, Shawkat M. Series: Cultural Legacies. Num Pages: 282 pages. BIC Classification: 1HSU; 1KJW; FV; JFSL1; LNDC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 181 x 254 x 16. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Pink Pigeon Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780953991686
- ISBN
- 9780953991686
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.78
€ 30.78
There was an active transatlantic black literary tradition as early as the 1760s. This book situates this literature in its own historical terms. It addresses the shifting meanings of race and gender during this period and explores how black identity was cultivated within a capitalist economy. Editor(s): Carretta, Vincent; Gould, Philip. Num Pages: 304 pages, 3photos. BIC Classification: 1HFD; 1KB; 1KJ; 2ABM; DSBD; DSBF; JFSL3. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813122038
- ISBN
- 9780813122038
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.65
€ 47.65
Paperback. The Azores-Tunisia region is formed by the western part of the plate boundary between Eurasia and Africa. This volume presents a collection of papers dealing with the geological and tectonic structure and evolution of the region and parts thereof, its seismicity and seismotectonic implications and geodetic and paleomagnetic observations. Editor(s): Buforn, Elisa; Martin-Davila, J.; Udias, Agustin. Series: Pageoph Topical Volumes. Num Pages: 259 pages, 104 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1HBT; 1MTANZ; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 259
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783764370435
- ISBN
- 9783764370435
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.58
€ 64.58
Forest Climbing Plants of West Africa: Diversity, Ecology and Manageme...
. Ed(S): Bongers, Frans; Parren, M. P. E. (Wa...
hardcover. Editor(s): Bongers, Frans; Parren, M. P. E. (Wageningen University, Netherlands); Traore, D. (University of Cocody, Cote D'Lvoire). Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFD; PSTS; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 20. Weight in Grams: 757.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851999142
- ISBN
- 9780851999142
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 231.48
€ 231.48
paperback. For postcolonial Africa, modernization was seen as a necessary outcome of the struggle for independence and as crucial to the success of its newly established states. This book includes 15 essays that address governance, production, and social life; and the role of media. Editor(s): Bloom, Peter J.; Miescher, Stephan F.; Manuh, Takyiwaa. Num Pages: 378 pages, 4 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; GTF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253012296
- ISBN
- 9780253012296
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.25
€ 37.99
€ 34.25
The Origins and Development of African Livestock: Archaeology, Genetic...
. Ed(S): Blench, Roger; Macdonald, Kevin C.
hardcover. Of particular interest to those studying the history of the African continent, this book takes its place as a standard reference in the field of livestock studies. Editor(s): Blench, Roger; MacDonald, Kevin C. Num Pages: 568 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1H; HDD; PSV; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 1043.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Routledge United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 568
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841420189
- ISBN
- 9781841420189
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 267.11
€ 267.11
Hardback. 52 entries by leading economists from within and working on South Africa bringing together perspectives on a range of issues: micro, macro, sectoral, country wide and global. Editor(s): Bhorat, Haroon; Hirsch, Alan; Kanbur, Ravi; Ncube, Mthuli. Num Pages: 456 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JJPR; 3JM; KCB; KCG; KCP; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 252 x 193 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1064.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199689248
- ISBN
- 9780199689248
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 172.41
€ 172.41
Hardback. Presents results of an empirical investigation of the interaction between growth, international trade, and the environment in Chile, China, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Morocco, and Vietnam, using a computable general equilibrium modelling approach. This book provides guidance toward constructive reconciliation of economic and environmental aspirations. Editor(s): Beghin, John (Iowa State University, USA); Roland-Holst, David; Mensbrugghe, Dominique van der. Series: Economy and Environment. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FMN; 1FMV; 1FPC; 1HBM; 1KLCR; 1KLSH; KCLT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004797
- ISBN
- 9781402004797
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.75
€ 128.75
Hardback. Religion and AIDS are transforming African public and private domains. This book questions why so much of the transnational religious engagement has seemed to serve conservative values, and explores connections between Europe/North America and Africa highlighting how these carry both financial resources for HIV/AIDS work and moral values. Editor(s): Beckmann, Nadine; Gusman, Alessandro; Schroff, Catrine. Series: Proceedings of the British Academy. Num Pages: 330 pages, c 16 small figures. BIC Classification: 1H; HRAM2; JFFH2; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 168 x 28. Weight in Grams: 766.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780197265680
- ISBN
- 9780197265680
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.08
€ 123.08
Innovations as Key to the Green Revolution in Africa
. Ed(S): Bationo, A.; Waswa, B.; Okeyo, Jerem...
Hardback. Africa can achieve self sufficiency in food production through adoption of innovations in the agriculture sector. The agricultural sector also needs to be supported by functional institutions and policies that will be able to respond to emerging challenges of globalization and climate change. Editor(s): Bationo, A.; Waswa, B.; Okeyo, Jeremiah M.; Maina, Fredah. Num Pages: 1363 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; RBGB; RN; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 193 x 84. Weight in Grams: 3080.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 1363
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048125418
- ISBN
- 9789048125418
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 578.62
€ 578.62
hardcover. Comprises a selection of contributions presented at a workshop held in Montpellier in 1997. The two main objectives of the workshop were to bring together what is understood about the processes underlying agroforestry practice, and to provide a forum to explore models and modelling approaches. Editor(s): Auclair, Daniel; Duprez, Christian. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DS; 1FB; 1HB; RNF; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS, 43:1-3, 1999
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792357995
- ISBN
- 9780792357995
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.70
€ 192.70
The Politics of Fear. Medecins Sans Frontieres and the West African Eb...
. Ed(S): Au, Sokhieng; Hofman, Michiel
Hardback. The Politics of Fear is Medecins sans Frontieres's commissioned analysis of the politics surrounding the 2014 Ebola epidemic and response. Comprising eleven topic-based chapters and four eyewitness vignettes from contributors inside and outside MSF. Editor(s): Au, Sokhieng; Hofman, Michiel. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFD; JKSR; JPWH; MBN; MJCJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190624477
- ISBN
- 9780190624477
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 35.72
€ 36.99
€ 35.72
Impact of Science on African Agriculture and Food Security
. Ed(S): Anandajayasekeram, P; Rukani, M.; Ba...
hardcover. The need for agricultural research resources in the developing world cannot be underestimated, but the availability of such resources is often poor. This book explores the importance of impact assessment studies in Africa, and assembles evidence to pave the way for investment in agricultural research all over the developing world. Editor(s): Anandajayasekeram, P; Rukani, M.; Babu, Suresh Chandra; Liebenberg, F.; Keswani, C. L. Num Pages: 310 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; KCM; KCN; PDR; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 910.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932671
- ISBN
- 9781845932671
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.54
€ 235.54
Hardback. Editor(s): Ame, Robert Kwame; Agbenyiga, DeBrenna LaFa; Apt, Nana Araba. Num Pages: 310 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFDH; JFSP1; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Lexington Books United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739148006
- ISBN
- 9780739148006
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.96
€ 161.96
hardcover. Armies and Insurgencies in the Arab Spring explores the central problems concerning the role of the armed forces in the contemporary Arab world. Editor(s): Albrecht, Holger; Croissant, Aurel; Lawson, Fred H. Num Pages: 320 pages, 2 illus. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; 3JMG; HBJH; HBLX; HBTV; JWL. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 164 x 240 x 29. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812248548
- ISBN
- 9780812248548
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.90
€ 89.90
After decades of disappointing performance a combination of sound macro policies and a commodity price bonanza has led to a dramatic and long overdue surge in African growth rates and concomitant improvement in social indicators. However, this impressive performance has now created its own challenge for African leadership. Editor(s): Ahlers, Theodore H.; Kato, Hiroshi; Kohli, Harinder S.; Madavo, Callisto; Sood, Anil. Num Pages: 524 pages, 37 tables; 106 figures. BIC Classification: 1H; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 257 x 196 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1840.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 524
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199450404
- ISBN
- 9780199450404
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.97
€ 165.97
A rigorous analysis of the key economic policy challenges facing Zambia over the coming decades in in the areas of natural resource management, agriculture, trade, employment and migration, education, finance, and investment. Editor(s): Adam, Christopher; Collier, Paul; Gondwe, Michael. Series: Africa: Policies for Prosperity. Num Pages: 480 pages, Figures and Tables. BIC Classification: 1HFMZ; KCG; KCM; KCP; KCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 158 x 32. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199660605
- ISBN
- 9780199660605
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 178.70
€ 178.70