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Hardback. This is an account of how South Korea was transformed from one of the poorest and most agrarian countries in the world in the 1950s to one of the richest and most industrialized states by the late 1980s. Num Pages: 276 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FPKS; HBJF; HBLW3; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 148 x 224 x 21. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804730556
- ISBN
- 9780804730556
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.72
€ 133.72
Hardback. The Belated Witness examines major works by Art Spiegelman, Cynthia Ozick, Christa Wolf, and Paul Celan, focusing specifically on the unsettling configuration of birth-as-death trauma around which these texts are organized. Series: Cultural Memory in the Present. Num Pages: 256 pages, 29 figures. BIC Classification: DSB; HBJD; HBTZ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 30. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804730808
- ISBN
- 9780804730808
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.84
€ 133.84
Hardback. On Demand shows that consumers in early modern England were a powerful force in transforming the economy of the time and that their "demand" was a powerful, though contradictory, force in shaping its literature. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; DSBD; HBJD1; HBLH; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 238 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804738569
- ISBN
- 9780804738569
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.16
€ 82.16
Hardback. This book studies the transition from local to national timekeeping, inthe USA, aprocess that led to Standard Time the world-wide system of timekeeping by which everyone lives. Num Pages: 328 pages, 26 half-tones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; PGZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 186 x 28. Weight in Grams: 834.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804738743
- ISBN
- 9780804738743
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.16
€ 82.16
Hardback. This work covers cultural change in a Chinese city following the Manchu conquest of 1644. Yangzhou, at the intersection of the Grand Canal and the Yangzi river, is known as the site of human and physical devastation during the conquest and as a vibrant commercial centre during the 18th century. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HBLL; HBLW; JFC; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 22. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804744850
- ISBN
- 9780804744850
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.42
€ 78.42
Hardback. This compelling historical ethnography explores how people in Bahla, an oasis town in the interior of Oman, experienced dramatic transformation in their lives following the discovery of oil in the late 1960s, and now grapple with the prospect of this resource's future depletion. Num Pages: 264 pages, 5 illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FBXM; HBJF1; HBLW3; JHM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804756266
- ISBN
- 9780804756266
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.11
€ 119.11
Hardback. Chronicling the rise of the Iraqi public sphere from 1921 to 1958, The Other Iraq reveals Iraqi intellectuals' democratic and pluralistic ideals, deconstructing the notion that Iraq has always been a totalitarian, artificial state, torn by sectarian violence. Num Pages: 376 pages, 1 table, 6 figures. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJPG; HBJF1; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 28. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804759922
- ISBN
- 9780804759922
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.31
€ 129.31
Hardback. This book chronicles the local histories written by modern Palestinians about their villages that were destroyed in the 1948 war. Series: Stanford Studies in Middle Eastern and Islamic Societies and Cultures. Num Pages: 360 pages, 5 illustrations, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1FBP; HBJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804773126
- ISBN
- 9780804773126
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.11
€ 119.11
Hardback. Cleansing Honor with Blood examines the daily experiences of interpersonal violence, the elaboration of masculine identities around honor and the practice of violence, and the contests for power and authority among free poor men from the hinterlands of the northeastern Brazilian province of Ceara between 1845 and 1889. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB; JFFE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804774567
- ISBN
- 9780804774567
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.16
€ 82.16
Paperback / so. Series: King Legacy (Paperback). Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW; HBTB; JFFJ; JFSL3; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 147 x 17. Weight in Grams: 145.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780807001707
- ISBN
- 9780807001707
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.18
€ 17.99
€ 15.18
Paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFSL; KCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 216 x 18. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Beacon Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780807086025
- ISBN
- 9780807086025
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.84
€ 23.99
€ 19.84
Hardback. No descriptive material is available for this title. Num Pages: 703 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 149 x 47. Weight in Grams: 876.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1979
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 703
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810803213
- ISBN
- 9780810803213
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.18
€ 165.18
Hardback. No descriptive material is available for this title. Num Pages: 252 pages, Plans transparencies :Includes index. BIC Classification: 1KJ; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810813243
- ISBN
- 9780810813243
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 87.17
€ 87.17
Hardback. Contains over 4,475 entries, furthering the author's work of providing a comprehensive bibliography of modern research on the city of Jerusalem. Series: American Theological Library Association (ATLA) Bibliography Series. Num Pages: 545 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1FBP; GBCR; HBJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 150 x 36. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 545
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810825062
- ISBN
- 9780810825062
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.83
€ 166.83
Hardback. Num Pages: 267 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3H; 3J; GBCR; HBJD1; HBLH; HBLL; JFMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 267
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810827349
- ISBN
- 9780810827349
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.00
€ 108.00
Hardback. Honduras possesses a remarkable cultural history, and its share of distinguished leaders. Series: Historical Dictionaries of the Americas. Num Pages: 736 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KLCH; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 148 x 45. Weight in Grams: 971.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 736
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810828452
- ISBN
- 9780810828452
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.82
€ 246.82
Hardback. Written by one of the leading experts on African politics, this reference source provides concise dictionary entries covering the people, places, events, political and economic institutions, history and culture of Togo. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa. Num Pages: 420 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1HFDT; GBC; HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 148 x 26. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810830738
- ISBN
- 9780810830738
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 217.83
€ 217.83
Hardback. Examines the preaching of the four most respected Protestant preachers in the middle of the 20th century. From a theological perspective, their work is assessed in its historical and cultural context. Series: ATLA Monograph Series. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJP; BG; HBJK; HBLW; HRCC9; HRCM; HRCX4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 148 x 28. Weight in Grams: 631.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810830790
- ISBN
- 9780810830790
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.79
€ 135.79
Hardback. Although no longer the ruler of vast dominions, the UK continues to exert important influence in world affairs. This volume looks at the UK as a whole, and at England as an individual country. The second volume examines Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Europe. Num Pages: 704 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; GBC; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 704
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810831506
- ISBN
- 9780810831506
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.05
€ 204.05
hardcover. This concise dictionary includes descriptions of Romania's economy, society, political situation, language and culture as well as details of the country's important people, places, events and institutions. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Europe. Num Pages: 384 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DVWR; GBC; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 143 x 26. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780810831797
- ISBN
- 9780810831797
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.05
€ 169.05
Hardback. Provides a succinct bibliography of the various kings of medieval England, from the Bretwaldas of Bede's day through the short reign of Richard III. Series: Magill Bibliographies S. Num Pages: 120 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3D; 3F; 3H; GBCR; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 141 x 15. Weight in Grams: 313.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810831940
- ISBN
- 9780810831940
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.06
€ 107.06
Hardback. When Tanganyika became independent in 1961, the people were elated. In merging with Zanzibar, the young state provided a rare demonstration of African unity. Although the mood is now less euphoric, Tanzania's development is popularly accepted. This dictionary offers information about the country. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa. Num Pages: 392 pages, Maps. BIC Classification: 1HFGT; HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 237 x 24. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810832442
- ISBN
- 9780810832442
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.21
€ 194.21
Hardback. Examines the key events, people, and places crucial to the history of Hungary. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Europe. Num Pages: 704 pages, Maps. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1DVH; GBC; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 142 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1135.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 704
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810832541
- ISBN
- 9780810832541
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 208.56
€ 208.56
hardcover. Series: Native American Resources Series. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTB; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 145 x 26. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810832831
- ISBN
- 9780810832831
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.82
€ 152.82