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Paperback. This collection of essays examines the worldwide dispersal of Asian populations and links these seemingly disparate movements through the category of Asian diasporas. Editor(s): Parrenas, Rhacel Salazar; Siu, Lok. Num Pages: 320 pages, 4 tables. BIC Classification: 1F; GTB; JFF; JHBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804752442
- ISBN
- 9780804752442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.40
€ 30.99
€ 27.40
Hardback. Working alongside migrant Filipina hostesses in Japan, Parrenas investigates the impact of being labeled as trafficked victims and explores what governments should do to improve the lives of global migrants. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JFFN; JHBL; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 585. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804777117
- ISBN
- 9780804777117
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.81
€ 112.81
Hardback. In the Philippines, an increase in labor migration has created transnational migrant families, where children grow up apart from one or both parents, forced to work outside the country. This book offers a look at the lives of the children in these families; the impact of distance on intergenerational relationships; and gender norms in the families. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMP; JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804749442
- ISBN
- 9780804749442
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 110.03
€ 110.03
Paperback. Illustrates how the operation of globalization enforces notions of women's domesticity and creates contradictory messages about women's place in society Series: Nation of Nations. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1 figure. BIC Classification: 1FMP; JFFN; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 14. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- New York University Press
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814767351
- ISBN
- 9780814767351
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.60
€ 32.99
€ 29.60
Paperback. In the Philippines, an increase in labor migration has created transnational migrant families, where children grow up apart from one or both parents, forced to work outside the country. This book offers a look at the lives of the children in these families; the impact of distance on intergenerational relationships; and gender norms in the families. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMP; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 12. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804749459
- ISBN
- 9780804749459
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 24.17
€ 25.99
€ 24.17
Hardback. Num Pages: 155 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKB; JFF; JHB; JKSN; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 220 x 15. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Singapore
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789811017469
- ISBN
- 9789811017469
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.40
€ 69.40
Hardback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBN; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231175760
- ISBN
- 9780231175760
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.36€ 50.82
€ 65.36
€ 50.82
Hardcover. A Words Without Borders Anthology "Remarkable .. a triumph .. connects us at the level of our humanity, no matter where we may be from."-Los Angeles Times Editor(s): Aslan, Reza. Series: Words without Borders. Num Pages: 688 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; DQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 168 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1078.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 736
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393065855
- ISBN
- 9780393065855
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 34.72
€ 36.99
€ 34.72
Paperback. Reza Afshari reveals Iran's attempt to hide human rights abuses by labeling oppression as an authentic cultural practice. Series: Pennsylvania Studies in Human Rights. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBN; JPVH. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812221398
- ISBN
- 9780812221398
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 38.62
€ 43.99
€ 38.62
Paperback. Focuses on a number of religious practices across the Buddhist world, from Sri Lanka to New York, Japan to Tibet. This work provides a historical overview and briefly characterizes the three major variants of Buddhist tradition. It also takes note of a distinctive form of Buddhism that is emerging among non-Asian practitioners in the West. Editor(s): Reynolds, Frank E.; Carbine, Jason A. Series: The Life of Religion S. Num Pages: 240 pages, 15 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1FB; GTB; HRE; HRLM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 338. Series: The Life of Religion S. 240 pages, 15 b&w photographs. Editor(s): Reynolds, Frank E.; Carbine, Jason A. Focuses on a number of religious practices across the Buddhist world, from Sri Lanka to New York, Japan to Tibet. This work provides a historical overview and briefly characterizes the three major variants of Buddhist tradition. It also takes note of a distinctive form of Buddhism that is emerging among non-Asian practitioners in the West. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FB; GTB; HRE; HRLM. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 14. Weight: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520223370
- ISBN
- 9780520223370
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.74
€ 33.99
€ 24.74
Hardback. What is the sentimental? How can we understand it by way of the visual and narrative modes of signification specific to cinema and through the manners of social interaction and collective imagining specific to a particular culture in transition? This book explores these questions through contemporary Chinese directors. Series: Film and Culture Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 12 illus. BIC Classification: 1FPC; APF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231133326
- ISBN
- 9780231133326
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.61
€ 128.61
Paperback. A collection of essays which use critical theory to reflect on issues pertaining to modern Chinese literature and culture. It addresses topics such as 20th-century literature produced in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China; film, art, history, popular culture, and literary and cultural criticism and the geographies of migration and diaspora. Editor(s): Chow, Rey. Series: Asia-Pacific: Culture, Politics, and Society. Num Pages: 336 pages, 8 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2GDC; DSBH; GTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 236 x 24. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780822325970
- ISBN
- 9780822325970
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.51
€ 31.99
€ 28.51
Hardback. Editor(s): Bowman, Paul. Num Pages: 320 pages, 2 illus. BIC Classification: 1FPC; APFA; JFC; JFSJ; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231149945
- ISBN
- 9780231149945
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.58€ 79.12
€ 104.58
€ 79.12
Paperback. Editor(s): Bowman, Paul. Num Pages: 320 pages, 2 illus. BIC Classification: 1FPC; APFA; JFC; JFSJ; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231149952
- ISBN
- 9780231149952
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.47
€ 37.99
€ 27.47
Paperback. Chow situates contemporary Chinese film within the broad context of Chinese history and culture, giving readers a glimpse of the unique shared identity that characterizes the current crop of outstanding filmmakers, such as Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou. Series: Film and Culture Series. Num Pages: 252 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; APF; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 150 x 18. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231076838
- ISBN
- 9780231076838
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.61
€ 37.99
€ 27.61
Paperback.
- Publisher
- Bristol Classical Press
- Number of pages
- 200
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780715638538
- ISBN
- 9780715638538
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 37.13
€ 44.99
€ 37.13
Hardback. A clear roadmap for the new territory of education Education in the U.S. has been under fire for quite some time, and for good reason. The numbers alone tell a very disconcerting story: according to various polls, 70% of teachers are disengaged. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPKS; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 269 x 31. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119283102
- ISBN
- 9781119283102
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 26.68
€ 33.99
€ 26.68
Hardback. A variety of contributors - Palestinian, Israeli, and international scholars -examine the topic of Palestinian refugee compensation. Editor(s): Brynen, Mr. Rex; El-Rifai, Roula. Num Pages: 360 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1FBP; GTJ; JFFD; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780745333373
- ISBN
- 9780745333373
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.01€ 83.51
€ 101.01
€ 83.51
Paperback. A variety of contributors - Palestinian, Israeli, and international scholars -examine the topic of Palestinian refugee compensation. Editor(s): Brynen, Mr. Rex; El-Rifai, Roula. Num Pages: 360 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1FBP; GTJ; JFFD; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745333366
- ISBN
- 9780745333366
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 26.87
€ 40.99
€ 26.87
Paperback. While there exists no evidence to date that the indigenous inhabitants of Arabia knew of holy war prior to Islam, holy war ideas and behaviours appear already among Muslims during the first generation. This book focuses on why and how such a seemingly radical development took place. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBT; HRAM9; HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195154948
- ISBN
- 9780195154948
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.46
€ 57.46
Hardback. Series: Studies of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University. Num Pages: 224 pages, 21, 21 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1DST; 1FPJ; 3JJ; HBJD; HBJF; HBLW; JPFQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 245 x 21. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801453410
- ISBN
- 9780801453410
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 45.85
€ 45.99
€ 45.85
Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; JPA; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 200 x 163 x 10. Weight in Grams: 159.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Monthly Review Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781583670934
- ISBN
- 9781583670934
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.46
€ 17.99
€ 16.46
Paperback. Each type of cloth made in Kerek is created for a specific purpose - to be worn by a person of a particular age, social or residential group; to serve in life-cycle events such as marriage or funerals; and to act as a focal point in agricultural ceremonies or curing rites. This book deals with this topic. Series: Textile Series. Num Pages: 92 pages, 110 color illus. BIC Classification: 1FM; AFW; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 301 x 231 x 8. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Fowler Museum of Cultural History,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 92
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780977834426
- ISBN
- 9780977834426
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.67
€ 26.99
€ 26.67
paperback. Translator(s): Walford, N. Num Pages: 687 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FC; HBJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 144 x 209 x 51. Weight in Grams: 904.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1970
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 687
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813513041
- ISBN
- 9780813513041
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.66€ 54.00
€ 54.66
€ 54.00