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Paperback. What is the purpose of talk in a democratic society? Do the American people interact with their government in distinctive ways? In this text, contributors present work on how politics is transacted in American society and how public communication affects those transactions. Editor(s): Hart, Roderick P.; Sparrow, Bartholomew. Num Pages: 280 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFD; JHBA; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 15. Weight in Grams: 365.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742500716
ISBN
9780742500716
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.65

Paperback. This volume presents work from young scholars in two disciplines - communication and political science - on how modern election campaigns are affected by such forces as communication technology, the decline of political parties, a growing culture of cynicism and the rise of the Internet. Editor(s): Hart, Roderick P.; Shaw, Daron R. Num Pages: 264 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTC; JPHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 147 x 14. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742500693
ISBN
9780742500693
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.67

Paperback. Editor(s): Harris, Matthew; Kidd, Thomas. Num Pages: 206 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HRAM2; HRAX; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 142 x 14. Weight in Grams: 228.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
206
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195326505
ISBN
9780195326505
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.53

Hardback. Editor(s): Hao, Yufan; Wang, Jianwei. Num Pages: 330 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Lexington Books United States
Number of pages
330
Condition
New
SKU
V9780739143674
ISBN
9780739143674
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 169.83

hardcover. No serious student of Canada's past can function without access to this thorough, balanced and reliable source." R. Hall, Globe and Mail. Editor(s): Halpenny, Francess G.; Hamelin, Jean. Series: Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Num Pages: 755 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3H; 3JB; 3JD; GBCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 190 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1559.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1966
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Edition
Presumed First Edition
Number of pages
755
Condition
New
SKU
V9780802031426
ISBN
9780802031426
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 121.81

paperback. Discusses the impacts of racial crime, exploring the relationship between the physical or verbal acts to issues of ethnic identity, civil rights of immigrants, Internet racism, sexual violence, language and violence, economic scapegoating, and police brutality. This work offers suggestions for combating hate crime. Editor(s): Hall, Patricia Wong; Hwang, Victor M. Series: Critical Perspectives on Asian Pacific Americans. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1F; 1KBB; 1KBC; GTB; JFC; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 146 x 14. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
AltaMira Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780742504592
ISBN
9780742504592
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.83

hardcover. Editor(s): Hackett, Mary A.; Stagg, J. C. A.; Colony, Anne Mandeville; Harbury, Katharine F.; Johnson, Mary Parke. Series: Secretary of State S. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 41. Weight in Grams: 975.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813930985
ISBN
9780813930985
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 123.84

Hardback. Once a central concept in anthropology, syncretism has re-emerged as a tool for understanding the dynamics of ethnicity, postcolonialism and transnationalism. This text formulates a view of the mixing and interpenetration of religious beliefs and practices, primarily from Africa and Europe. Editor(s): Greenfield, Sidney M.; Droogers, Andrew. Num Pages: 232 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1HFD; 1KJC; 1KLSB; HR; JFSL; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 415.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847688524
ISBN
9780847688524
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 161.49

Paperback. The first authoritative look at the history of the prescription itself, Prescribed is a groundbreaking book that subtly explores the politics of therapeutic authority and the relations between knowledge and practice in modern medicine. Editor(s): Greene, Jeremy A.; Watkins, Elizabeth Siegel. Num Pages: 344 pages, 5, 4 black & white halftones, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBN; MBX. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 151 x 22. Weight in Grams: 462.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421405070
ISBN
9781421405070
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.27

The first authoritative look at the history of the prescription itself, Prescribed is a groundbreaking book that subtly explores the politics of therapeutic authority and the relations between knowledge and practice in modern medicine. Editor(s): Greene, Jeremy A.; Watkins, Elizabeth Siegel. Num Pages: 344 pages, 5, 4 black & white halftones, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBN; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 612.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421405063
ISBN
9781421405063
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 79.13

hardcover. The Christian Right never ceases to surprise professional observers of American politics. With the Christian coalition in disarray, many expected that the movement would play less of a role in the 2004 elections. This title provides an assessment of the role of the religious right in 2004. Editor(s): Green, John Clifford; Rozell, Mark J.; Wilcox, Clyde. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 282 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMC; HRCX6; JPHF; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
282
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589011090
ISBN
9781589011090
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 201.09

Paperback. The Christian Right never ceases to surprise professional observers of American politics. With the Christian coalition in disarray, many expected that the movement would play less of a role in the 2004 elections. This title provides an assessment of the role of the religious right in 2004. Editor(s): Green, John Clifford; Rozell, Mark J.; Wilcox, Clyde. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 282 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMC; HRCX6; JPHF; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
282
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589011083
ISBN
9781589011083
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.51

Paperback. In the wake of the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal, the Christian Right expected major victories in the 1998 elections. Instead, many of its allies lost close contests, and the movement was seen as a liability in some high-profile campaigns. This book analyzes the role of the movement in fourteen key states, from Maine to California. Editor(s): Green, John Clifford; Rozell, Mark J. (Associate Professor of Politics, Catholic University of America, USA); Wilcox, Clyde. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPR; JPA; JPFM; JPHF; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780878407750
ISBN
9780878407750
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.57

Paperback. Explores Carnival as a reflection of the nation and culture of Trinidad and Trinidadians worldwide. This work features nine essays that cover topics such as women in Carnival, the politics and poetics of Carnival, Carnival and cultural memory, Carnival as a tourist enterprise, the steelband music of Carnival, and more. Editor(s): Green, Garth L.; Scher, Philip W. Num Pages: 272 pages, 11 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KJ; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 175 x 18. Weight in Grams: 398.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253218834
ISBN
9780253218834
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 27.05

Paperback. The Oxford Handbook of the American Revolution introduces scholars, students and generally interested readers to the formative event in American history. In thirty-three individual essays, the Handbook provides readers with in-depth analysis of the Revolution's many sides. Editor(s): Gray, Edward G.; Kamensky, Jane. Series: Oxford Handbooks. Num Pages: 700 pages, With illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; HBTV; HBWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 170 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1184.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
700
Condition
New
SKU
V9780190257767
ISBN
9780190257767
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 76.48

paperback. Drawing on the experiences of other federal systems and multilevel governance structures, the contributors investigate how public reporting has been used in various policy fields and the impact it has had on policy-making and intergovernmental relations. Editor(s): Graefe, Peter; Simmons, Julie; White, Linda A. Series: IPAC Series in Public Management & Governance. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JPP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442613348
ISBN
9781442613348
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 41.44

Hardback. Pack/Set ISBN Editor(s): Goodchild, Lester F.; Jonsen, Richard W.; Limerick, Patty; Longanecker, David A. Num Pages: 576 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; 3JH; 3JJ; 3JM; JNB; JNF; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1134.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137399878
ISBN
9781137399878
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.59
€ 89.91

paperback. The focus of this book is the implications of necessary conditions for social science research, logic, methodology, research design and theory. It combines essential work that deals with the analysis of common errors and the proper means to analyse ramifications of hypotheses and theories. Editor(s): Goertz, Gary; Starr, Harvey. Num Pages: 360 pages, bibliography; index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBC; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 150 x 20. Weight in Grams: 468.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780742519268
ISBN
9780742519268
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 80.65

Hardback. The focus of this book is on the implications of necessary conditions for social science research, logic, methodology, research design and theory. It combines essential work that deals with the analysis of common errors and the proper means to analyse ramifications of hypotheses and theories. Editor(s): Goertz, Gary; Starr, Harvey. Num Pages: 360 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTB; JHBC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 158 x 25. Weight in Grams: 576.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742519251
ISBN
9780742519251
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 162.41

hardcover. Features twelve essays on southern indigence between the World Wars, which share a conviction that poverty is not just a dilemma of the marketplace but also a cultural and political construction. This volume shows that those who work to eradicate poverty can hesitate to cross the line of race, gender, memory, or tradition in pursuit of their goal. Editor(s): Godden, Richard; Crawford, Martin. Num Pages: 312 pages, 19 b&w photos, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBBS; 3JJG; JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 513.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Georgia Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780820327082
ISBN
9780820327082
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 61.68

Paperback. This edited collection by scholars of both history and anthropology re-examines the concepts of resistance and the effect of neoliberalism from the 1980s to the present day comparing Brazil and Mexico, two of the largest countries in Latin America. Editor(s): Gledhill, John; Schell, Patience A. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 1KLSB; HBJK; JPWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 608.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822351870
ISBN
9780822351870
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.46

Hardback. With names presented in chronological order by each ship's date of arrival, the reference uses the original passenger lists, transcribed by shipping agents and ships' officers, that were filed by vessels entering US ports. Each name shows the traveler's age, sex, occupation, origin, and destination. The names of non-Italian passengers were omitted. Editor(s): Glazier, Ira A.; Filby, William P. Series: Italians to America. Num Pages: 544 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DST; 1KBB; GBC; HBTG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 174 x 46. Weight in Grams: 962.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
SKU
V9780842050937
ISBN
9780842050937
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 236.16

Hardback. Glazier is with the Temple-Balch Institute's Center for Immigrant Research, Philadelphia; Filby is former director of the Maryland Historical Society. They present the latest volume in a series for genealogists and historians. The data on Italian immigrants contained in the text is derived from the original ship manifest schedules, currently housed Editor(s): Glazier, Ira A.; Filby, William P. Series: Italians to America. Num Pages: 552 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DST; 1KBB; GBC; HBTG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 171 x 45. Weight in Grams: 976.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
Number of pages
552
Condition
New
SKU
V9780842050920
ISBN
9780842050920
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 236.24

hardcover. Each volume in this series contains transcriptions of passenger lists containing German surnames for ships entering all US ports beginning in 1846. Lists are arranged by date of ship arrival and are indexed by passenger names. This volume covers the period from April to October 1848. Editor(s): Glazier, Ira A.; Filby, William P. Series: Germans to America. Num Pages: 420 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1KBB; 3JH; GBC; HBTG; JFFN; JPVH1; WQY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 168 x 31. Weight in Grams: 748.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
420
Condition
New
SKU
V9780842050869
ISBN
9780842050869
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 234.81

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