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In the 1930s, Thomas G Corcoran, Benjamin V Cohen, William O Douglas, Abe Fortas, and James Rowe helped FDR build the Democratic Party into a coalition whose command over power and ideas invincible. This book shows how they were at the nexus of reform impulses at the electoral level with reform thinking in the social sciences and the law. Series: Columbia Studies in Contemporary American History. Num Pages: 352 pages, 16 photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; HBJK; HBLW; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 817.
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231131087
- ISBN
- 9780231131087
Condition: New
€ 136.47
€ 136.47
Considers the journeys and worldviews of medieval pilgrims. This book also reveals the complex interactions between Christians, Jews, and Muslims in the Holy Land. It considers the pilgrims' conflicted, frequently simplistic, views of their Muslim hosts and their social and religious practices. Translator(s): Wilson, Donald W. Num Pages: 312 pages, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 3H; HBJF1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 166 x 25. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231132305
- ISBN
- 9780231132305
Condition: New
€ 101.12
€ 101.12
he eminent historian Leopold Haimson examines the nature of political power in Russia during the years leading to the Bolshevik revolution. The book explores the issue of power as it was reflected in struggles of Russian workers to control their own lives and in the outlooks and strategies of leading political figures on the objectives of the revolution and the ways to achieve them. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJC; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231132824
- ISBN
- 9780231132824
Condition: New
€ 94.97
€ 94.97
Presents fresh ways of understanding the rise and fall of the Soviet Union and the Communist phenomenon. This book engages the work of prominent historians Martin Malia and Francois Furet and shows how their emphasis on 'illusion' and ideology led to their failure to understand the logic and workings of the Communist Party. Translator(s): Bourg, Julian. Series: Columbia Studies in Political Thought / Political History. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJD; JPFC; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 542. Communism and the Dilemmas of Democracy. Series: Columbia Studies in Political Thought / Political History. 224 pages. Presents fresh ways of understanding the rise and fall of the Soviet Union and the Communist phenomenon. This book engages the work of prominent historians Martin Malia and Francois Furet and shows how their emphasis on 'illusion' and ideology led to their failure to understand the logic and workings of the Communist Party. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HBJD; JPFC; JPHV. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 20. Weight: 542. Translator(s): Bourg, Julian.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231133005
- ISBN
- 9780231133005
Condition: New
€ 71.03
€ 71.03
Discusses continuity and change in ideas of personhood and community. This book argues for the viability of the comic mode and recovery of history. It features close readings of familiar and lesser known materials, offering provocative interpretations of John of Rupescissa's alchemym. Editor(s): Fulton Brown, Rachel; Holsinger, Bruce W. Num Pages: 408 pages, 2 b&w halftones, 1 line drawings. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 237 x 36. Weight in Grams: 784.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231133685
- ISBN
- 9780231133685
Condition: New
€ 96.14
€ 96.14
Sister to the king of France, queen of Navarre, gifted writer, religious reformer, and patron of the arts - in her many roles, Marguerite de Navarre (1492-1549) was one of the most important figures of the French Renaissance. This title offers her biography in English. Num Pages: 448 pages, 14 illus. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 2ADF; BGH; DSBD; HBJD; HBLH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 32. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231134125
- ISBN
- 9780231134125
Condition: New
€ 102.23
€ 102.23
Reveals the surprising role Buddhism and Buddhist leaders played in the development of the modern Chinese state and in fostering relations between Tibet and China from the Republican period (1912-1949) to the early years of Communist rule. This work offers insights on the impact of modern ideas of nationalism, race, and religion in East Asia. Num Pages: 352 pages, 12 photos. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HBLW3; HREX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231134460
- ISBN
- 9780231134460
Condition: New
€ 136.56
€ 136.56
Topics in methodology and narrative strategies form the focus of several articles in the medieval period, including the use of biblical metaphors and the portraiture of a courtesan to competing paradigms of legitimacy in the mid-eighth century. Editor(s): Yavari, Neguin; Potter, Lawrence G.; Ran Oppenheim, Jean-Marc. Series: Published by the Middle East Institute of Columbia University. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231134729
- ISBN
- 9780231134729
Condition: New
€ 95.69
€ 95.69
Surveys the materials and experimental practices of radioactivity research in early twentieth century Vienna, focusing on radioactive materials, instruments, women's work in physics, and gendered skills. This title shows how experimental cultures in radioactivity are constructed and reshaped by politics as well as scientists of different genders. Series: Gutenberg-E. Num Pages: 316 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFA; 3JJC; HBTB; PDN; PDX; PN; TBX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 27. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231135580
- ISBN
- 9780231135580
Condition: New
€ 101.51
€ 101.51
Offers insights into Reagan's ideological development and his political ascendancy. This book links the eight years (1954-1962) in which Reagan worked for General Electric; acting as host of its television program, GE Theater, and traveling the country as the company's public-relations envoy - to his conversion to conservatism. Series: Columbia Studies in Contemporary American History. Num Pages: 320 pages, 6 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; BGH; HBJK; HBLW3; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 142 x 26. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231138604
- ISBN
- 9780231138604
Condition: New
€ 130.58
€ 130.58
In 1995, an Okinawan schoolgirl was raped by several US servicemen. Reaction to the crime culminated in a rally attended by some 85,000 people. Using this event as a point of reference, this book explores how Okinawans began to regard themselves as a confident citizenry embracing ideals of democracy, human rights, and women's equality. Num Pages: 344 pages, 27 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJP; HBTQ; HBTR; JHMC; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- With a new preface
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231138901
- ISBN
- 9780231138901
Condition: New
€ 95.15
€ 95.15
Num Pages: 624 pages, 43 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 44. Weight in Grams: 990.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231139106
- ISBN
- 9780231139106
Condition: New
€ 133.82
€ 133.82
A collection of English-language readings on Japan. Containing materials on history, society, politics, education, philosophy, and religion, this book features an introduction to Japanese civilization. It also covers the Tokugawa period to 1868 and addresses the spread of neo-Confucianism and Buddhism and the encounters of Japan and the West. Editor(s): De Bary, Wm. Theodore; Gluck, Carol; Tiedemann, Arthur. Series: Introduction to Asian Civilizations. Num Pages: 648 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; GTB; HBJF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1135.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Abridged ed
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231139168
- ISBN
- 9780231139168
Condition: New
€ 168.83
€ 168.83
A collection of English-language readings on Japan. Containing materials on history, society, politics, education, philosophy, and religion, this book features an introduction to Japanese civilization. It also covers the Tokugawa period to 1868 and addresses the spread of neo-Confucianism and Buddhism and the encounters of Japan and the West. Editor(s): De Bary, William Theodore; Gluck, Carol; Tiedemann, Arthur E. Series: Introduction to Asian Civilizations. Num Pages: 672 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; GTB; HBJF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 167 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1046.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Abridged ed
- Number of pages
- 672
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231139182
- ISBN
- 9780231139182
Condition: New
€ 168.83
€ 168.83
Series: Gutenberg-E. Num Pages: 414 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APFB; HBTB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 414
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231142502
- ISBN
- 9780231142502
Condition: New
€ 102.75
€ 102.75
Explores the imperialism, feminism and human rights, secularism and Islam, post-colonialism, and the global economy. This book treats the US as an object to be historically and politically interrogated rather than as the norm from which all else is to be evaluated. It assesses the Third World through its history of colonialism and neocolonialism. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: GTF; HBTQ; HBTR; JPS; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231142984
- ISBN
- 9780231142984
Condition: New
€ 130.23
€ 130.23
Series: Columbia Studies in Contemporary American History. Num Pages: 376 pages, 20 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW; HRAM2; HRC; JPHV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 671.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231144186
- ISBN
- 9780231144186
Condition: New
€ 130.95
€ 130.95
Hardback. Editor(s): Tuttle, Gray; Schaeffer, Kurtis R. Num Pages: 752 pages, Maps: 3,, Figures: 12,. BIC Classification: 1FPCT; HBJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 43. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 752
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231144681
- ISBN
- 9780231144681
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 179.01
€ 179.01
Hardback. Series: Bampton Lectures in America S. Num Pages: 136 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBLC1; HBWC; HRAX; HRC; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231146241
- ISBN
- 9780231146241
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.98
€ 68.98
Paperback. Num Pages: 328 pages, 195 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 111 x 17. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231147613
- ISBN
- 9780231147613
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.30
€ 20.99
€ 19.30
Hardback. Translator(s): Anidjar, Gil. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTZ; HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 149 x 23. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231149082
- ISBN
- 9780231149082
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.87
€ 69.87
Hardback. Num Pages: 416 pages, 1 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW; JKS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231150606
- ISBN
- 9780231150606
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.62
€ 66.62
Num Pages: 344 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; HBJF; HBJK; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 5 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231150767
- ISBN
- 9780231150767
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.25
€ 148.25
Series: Contemporary Asia in the World. Num Pages: 328 pages, 6 maps, 4 line drawings, 14 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; HBJF; JPA; JPSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 160 x 27. Weight in Grams: 574. Confucian Culture and Chinese Power Politics. Series: Contemporary Asia in the World. 328 pages, 6 maps, 4 line drawings, 14 tables. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; HBJF; JPA; JPSD. Dimension: 229 x 160 x 27. Weight: 570.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231151405
- ISBN
- 9780231151405
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.23
€ 95.23