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hardcover. Attitudes toward homosexuality in the premodern Arab-Islamic world are commonly depicted as schizophrenic. This title argues that this apparent paradox is based on the anachronistic assumption that homosexuality is a timeless, self-evident fact to which a particular culture reacts with some degree of tolerance or intolerance. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; HBLL; JFSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 181 x 19. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9780226729886
ISBN
9780226729886
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.29
€ 45.68

hardcover. An account of the relationship between American policy and public opinion during the Gulf crisis. Comparisons are made to other wars such as those in Panama, Vietnam, Korea and the Falklands, as well as to World War II. The book features 300 tables charting public opinion through the Gulf crisis. Series: American Politics & Political Economy S. Num Pages: 398 pages, 7 maps, 288 tables. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 1FBXK; 1KBB; 3JJPR; HBJF1; JPQB; JPVK; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 200 x 28. Weight in Grams: 707.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
398
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780226545646
ISBN
9780226545646
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 111.31
€ 92.70

Hardcover. Differences among religious communities have motivated - and continue to motivate - many of the deadliest conflicts in human history. But how did political power and organized religion become so thoroughly intertwined? This book focuses on the "big three monotheisms" - Judaism, Islam, and Christianity - to consider such questions. Num Pages: 272 pages, 24 halftones, 2 line drawings, 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1D; 1FB; HBTB; HRAM2; HRAX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 60 x 90 x 25. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780226388434
ISBN
9780226388434
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 56.84
€ 48.88

Paperback. Identifying the three core components of an imperial theology that have transhistorical and contemporary relevance: dualistic ethics, a theory of divine election, and a sense of salvific mission, the author shows how these religious ideas shaped Achaemenian practice and brought the Persians unprecedented wealth, power, and territory, and more. Num Pages: 192 pages, 12 halftones, 11 line drawings, 13 tables. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; HBLA1; HRAM2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 60 x 90 x 15. Weight in Grams: 277.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780226251875
ISBN
9780226251875
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 25.94

Hardcover. In the most alarmist views, the West's most cherished values - freedom, equality, and tolerance - are said to be endangered by Islam worldwide. This book explores what Islam has become in today's world, with full attention to the multiplication of its meanings and interpretations. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; JFSR2; JPFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 231 x 28. Weight in Grams: 706.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226206226
ISBN
9780226206226
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.73
€ 79.37

Hardback. Common and destructive, limited wars are significant international events that pose a number of challenges to the states involved beyond simple victory or defeat. This book investigates a crucial and heretofore ignored factor in determining the nature and direction of limited war: information institutions. Num Pages: 344 pages, 2 line drawings, 5 tables. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 1FMV; 1FPK; 1KBB; HBJK; JPSH; JWA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 60 x 90 x 23. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226107684
ISBN
9780226107684
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 99.47
€ 83.18

Paperback. In 2005, Iraq drafted its first constitution and held the country's first democratic election in more than fifty years. The author argues that the terms of the Iraqi Constitution are sufficiently capacious to be interpreted in a variety of ways, allowing it to appeal to the country's three main sects despite their deep disagreements. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 3JM; JPHC; LND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226068824
ISBN
9780226068824
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 34.59

Hardcover. This book conceptualizes the success of Israeli high-tech as a multilevel operation consisting of global, governmental, sources of new start ups, organizational, and industrial factors. It discusses each of these factors individually and the interaction between them, and is an aid for understanding high tech takeoff. Editor(s): Thomas, Howard. Series: Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Competitive Strategy. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 3JJPR; KJC; KNDH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 173 x 250 x 19. Weight in Grams: 484.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780080450995
ISBN
9780080450995
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.70

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; APF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 189 x 22. Weight in Grams: 684.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Wallflower Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905674107
ISBN
9781905674107
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.47

Hardcover. This study explains the rejection by Smith and Adams of "normal" Christian replacement theology and sets out the apologetics by which Smith and Adams promoted courage and conviction in all who joined them in encouraging the ingathering of the Jewish exiles to Jerusalem. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBH; HRAF; HRCM; HRJ; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903900628
ISBN
9781903900628
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.51

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
179
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903900468
ISBN
9781903900468
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.71

Hardcover. This study makes extensive use of primary sources to produce a detailed account of British involvement in the Yemen Civil War and how the experience shaped British foreign policy. Num Pages: 273 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1FBXY; 3JJPK; HBJF1; HBLW3; HBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 160 x 236 x 21. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903900239
ISBN
9781903900239
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.19

Hardcover. There has been little progress on the refugee problem because of official Palestinian public positions, other Arab countries' approach to the 'right of return' of all Palestinian refugees, and the contrasting Israeli public policy of not allowing any refugees to return to Israel. This work develops a chessboard of proposed solutions. Editor(s): Ginat, Joseph; Perkins, Edward J. Series: Studies in Peace Politics in the Middle East. Num Pages: 341 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBP; JFFD; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 161 x 35. Weight in Grams: 652.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
Edition
New Ed
Number of pages
341
Condition
New
SKU
V9781902210872
ISBN
9781902210872
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.13
€ 64.02

Hardcover. The Arab countries have been projected as homogeneous and united social and political entities. Yet beneath the surface, ethnic tensions and conflicts simmer. This book looks at the factors, forces, and circumstances that affect relations in the region, and point towards strategies that promote or hinder coexistence and integration, or antagonism. Editor(s): Ma'oz, Moshe; Sheffer, Gabriel. Num Pages: 281 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; GTB; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 558.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
281
Condition
New
SKU
V9781902210841
ISBN
9781902210841
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.51

Hardcover. This volume attempts to integrate present controversies concerning the development of the Jewish-Palestinian war from December 1947 to mid-May 1948 and the consecutive Israeli-Arab war. Num Pages: 399 pages, map. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1FBP; 3JJPG; HBJF1; HBLW3; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 173 x 233 x 29. Weight in Grams: 776.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
Edition
Second expanded edition
Number of pages
399
Condition
New
SKU
V9781902210674
ISBN
9781902210674
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.51

Paperback. This volume examines the events of the Sinai Campaign of 1955-56. The Suez Crisis and the Sinai Campaign, were the final stage in a process rather than an autonomous episode. Num Pages: 236 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 1FBH; HBJD; HBJF1; HBLW3; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 378.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
236
Condition
New
SKU
V9781898723479
ISBN
9781898723479
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.32

Paperback. This volume describes and analyses the structure of Israel's education system from a political and policy-making perspective. Num Pages: 195 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; JNK; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 137 x 16. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
195
Condition
New
SKU
V9781898723424
ISBN
9781898723424
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.17

Hardback. Groundbreaking essays by leading Israeli and Palestinian scholars analyze the system of Israeli power in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Editor(s): Ophir, Adi; Givoni, Michal; Hanafi, Sari. Num Pages: 648 pages, 52 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1FBH; HBJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 161 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1000.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Zone Books United States
Number of pages
641
Condition
New
SKU
V9781890951924
ISBN
9781890951924
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.61

Paperback. Looks at the cultural heritage and the nuclear crisis in Iran. This work explores the history of this pivotal country: the Achaemenians, the Sasanians, the Zoroastrian religion of 2,500 years ago; the Islamic period, the Safavids, and the Revolution which dethroned the Shah and made Iran an Islamic Republic. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FBN; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 215 x 18. Weight in Grams: 316.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Hunt Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846940767
ISBN
9781846940767
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.43

Paperback. Num Pages: 140 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; HR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 228 x 17. Weight in Grams: 214.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845197575
ISBN
9781845197575
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.22

Paperback. Num Pages: 181 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; GTB; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 183 x 16. Weight in Grams: 416.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845196790
ISBN
9781845196790
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.31

Paperback. Presents and analyses fatwas - rulings of Islamic law - issued by religious sages and clerics on issues of war and peace in regard to the actual or future possibility of conducting a peace agreement between Muslim states and Israel. Num Pages: 236 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; GTJ; HRH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 150 x 224 x 15. Weight in Grams: 382.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
236
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845194802
ISBN
9781845194802
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.67

Paperback. Assesses the reign of Sa'id bin Taymur, who was deposed by his son, Qabus bin Sa'id, in a coup in July 1970. This title refutes the view that Sa'id's four-decade reign should be perceived as a place where time stood still. It looks at the economic, political, social and cultural aspects of Oman during the reign of Sa'id bin Taymur. Num Pages: 299 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBXM; 3JJ; HBJF1; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 462.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
299
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845194734
ISBN
9781845194734
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.31

Paperback. Throughout history Jerusalem and its Holy Places have witnessed fierce religious controversy and political dispute. This study analyses an international and diplomatic perspective which highlights the state/national (territorial) versus global/transnational approach to Jerusalem with respect to possession and the right to worship. Num Pages: 198 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 172 x 13. Weight in Grams: 394.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845194048
ISBN
9781845194048
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.56

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