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Paperback. An analysis of the background to the current crisis in Algeria, placing in perspective the threats to the state posed by Islamic fundamentalism and economic mismanagement. It looks at the role of the National Liberation Front (FLN), international relations, the economy, and more. Num Pages: 176 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1HBA; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 374.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9781850651772
ISBN
9781850651772
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.22

Paperback. Examines the various ways that blackness is appropriated and performed - toward widely divergent ends - both within and outside African American culture. This title develops from the contention that blackness in the United States is necessarily a politicized identity trope - avowed and disavowed, attractive and repellant, fixed and malleable. Num Pages: 384 pages, 16 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1H; 1KBB; GTB; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 154 x 29. Weight in Grams: 530.
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
New title
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822331919
ISBN
9780822331919
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.58

Paperback. Based on ethnographic fieldwork among five thousand working-class families in the neighborhood of al-Zawyia al-Hamra, this study explores how these displaced residents have dealt with the stigma of public housing, the loss of their established community networks, and the diversity of the population in the new location. Num Pages: 226 pages, 5 b/w photographs, 7 line illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1HBE; GTB; JFS; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 338. Space, Relocation and the Politics of Identity in a Global Cairo. 226 pages, 5 b&w photographs, 7 line illustrations, 1 map. Based on ethnographic fieldwork among five thousand working-class families in the neighborhood of al-Zawyia al-Hamra, this study explores how these displaced residents have dealt with the stigma of public housing, the loss of their established community networks, and the diversity of the population in the new location. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1HBE; GTB; JFS; JHM. Dimension: 228 x 157 x 15. Weight: 338.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
226
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520230460
ISBN
9780520230460
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.12

Paperback. Situating the Maasai in the larger political, economic, and social context of Kenya and world events, this book shows how broader forces have had an impact on the construction of Maasai lifeways, especially gender relations. It focuses on how development has affected Maasai lives. Num Pages: 352 pages, 20 b&w. BIC Classification: 1HFG; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 524.
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253214515
ISBN
9780253214515
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.05

Paperback. An early study of queer theory and non-Western feminism, challenging the concept of gender. Series: Critique. Influence. Change. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; JFSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 217 x 26. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783603329
ISBN
9781783603329
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.52

Paperback. The Democratic moment is, among other things, a look at the mass forces that swept Jacob Zuma to power in 2009 and put an end to the elite politics of the Thabo Mbeki era. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JMC; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 144 x 16. Weight in Grams: 258. South Africa's Prospects Under Jacob Zuma. 216 pages. The Democratic moment is, among other things, a look at the mass forces that swept Jacob Zuma to power in 2009 and put an end to the elite politics of the Thabo Mbeki era. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JMC; JP. Dimension: 217 x 144 x 16. Weight: 258.
Publisher
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
Number of pages
216
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781770097742
ISBN
9781770097742
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.65

Paperback. An important account of the vicissitudes of Egypt's Islamists, informed by first-hand interviews and deep historical scholarship. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 3JJP; 3JM; HBJH; HBLW3; HBLX; JFSR2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 218 x 142 x 20. Weight in Grams: 368.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849047050
ISBN
9781849047050
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.70

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JJ; HBJH; JPHV; JPS; JPV; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 235 x 21. Weight in Grams: 376.
Publisher
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781431423750
ISBN
9781431423750
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.57

Paperback. Num Pages: 168 pages, 600 photographs. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 145 x 12. Weight in Grams: 418.
Publisher
Struik Publishers (Pty) Ltd South Africa
Number of pages
168
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781770076327
ISBN
9781770076327
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 22.31

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
352
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764341168
ISBN
9780764341168
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 107.52
€ 100.43

Hardcover. Africa. 120 pp. Marbled, illustrated DJ. In excellent condition
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Edinburgh House P
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1956
Edition
First Edition
SKU
KNW0001556
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover. Hardcover, no dustjacket. Clean copy in reasonable to good condition. Some light shelf wear.
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Edinburgh House P
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1956
Edition
First Edition
SKU
KRF0010747
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover. Spanning four continents, this lucid introduction assesses this fascinating figure and his legacy amidst the political intrigue, colonial discovery, and military conquest that dominated the age. Series: Makers of the Muslim World. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBM; 3JB; HBJH; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 224 x 17. Weight in Grams: 384.
Publisher
Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851686100
ISBN
9781851686100
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.64

Paperback. Challenging the stereotypes of African heterosexuality - from the precolonial era to the present. Num Pages: 360 pages, 10 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1HFM; JFSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 526.
Publisher
McGill-Queen´s University Press
Number of pages
360
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
2nd edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780773541719
ISBN
9780773541719
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.36

Hardcover. This is a diary of Sir Henry Rider Haggard's tour of South Africa in 1914. It captures his feelings and perceptions on the change of Southern Africa, and of himself, since his departure in 1881. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations facsimiles, maps, portraits. BIC Classification: 1HFM; 3JJC; BG; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 621.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9781850654681
ISBN
9781850654681
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 46.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JWMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Publisher
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2018
Edition
None
Condition
New
SKU
V9781431424856
ISBN
9781431424856
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.70

Hardback. The strange, untold story of the Nazis and adventurers who fought for Ethiopia against Mussolini's invaders. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFGA; 3JJG; HBJH; HBLW; HBW; JWXN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445659831
ISBN
9781445659831
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 29.62

Paperback. In The Last Resort, journalist Douglas Rogers tells the eye-opening, harrowing and, at times, surprisingly funny story of his parents' struggle for survival in war-torn Zimbabwe. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFMW; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 32. Weight in Grams: 364.
Publisher
Short Books
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907595219
ISBN
9781907595219
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.37

Hardcover. Num Pages: 192 pages, colour illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1HBE; WNC; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 257 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1288.
Publisher
The American University in Cairo Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9789774166617
ISBN
9789774166617
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.58

Hardcover. A highly personal journey to reveal the hidden magic of the mask of the remarkable Bolon maskers and mask-makers in a remote corner of Burkina Faso, West Africa Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFD; HRLF; JFC; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 295 x 234 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1752.
Publisher
Stonegate Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780992682606
ISBN
9780992682606
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 29.46

Paperback. Editor(s): Cole, Jennifer; Groes, Christian. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1H; JFFN; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 292 x 21. Weight in Grams: 528.
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226405155
ISBN
9780226405155
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 32.42

Paperback. This book examines in historical perspective the hitherto little-studied relationship between Islam and caste among the Haalpulaaren of Senegal. Series: International African Library. Num Pages: 270 pages, 15ill. BIC Classification: 1HFDS; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 233 x 15. Weight in Grams: 492.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
270
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748619900
ISBN
9780748619900
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 36.08

Paperback. Although the ANC has been in power now for twenty years and looks set to continue in office for some time yet, its hold on power is neither permanent nor assured, and sometime in the future it is safe to say it will be voted out of office. This is the fate faced by all liberation movements that have won power at the ballot box. Editor(s): Butler, Anthony. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 150 x 16. Weight in Grams: 248.
Publisher
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781431420193
ISBN
9781431420193
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.64

Hardback. Uses colour photographs to illustrate a range of locations and styles of architecture throughout Egypt, particularly highlighting universal architectural elements that may be incorporated into a variety of designs and styles including arches, doorways, windows, balconies, wall finishes and more. Num Pages: 392 pages, 1000 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBE; AF; AM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 199 x 248 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1626.
Publisher
The American University in Cairo Press Egypt
Number of pages
392
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9789774164330
ISBN
9789774164330
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.54

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