The Americas
Results 20569 - 20592 of 29721
The Americas
Hardcover. An exploration of the concept of utopia in Latin America from the earliest accounts of the New World to current cultural production, the carefully selected essays in this volume represent the latest research on the topic by some of the most important Latin Americanists working in North American academia today. Editor(s): Beauchesne, Kim; Santos, Alessandra. Num Pages: 307 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; JFC; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 237 x 23. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230103528
- ISBN
- 9780230103528
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.48
€ 63.48
Hardcover. Mario Vargas Llosa is a heterogeneous writer whose positions have often not been consistent from novel to novel, between his fictional and nonfictional work, between his literary and political commentary, and as his political commentary has proceeded over the decades. This analysis of his work reveals his insights into socio-political matters. Editor(s): De Castro, Juan E.; Birns, Nicholas. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; 1KLSR; 2ADS; DSBH; DSK; JPA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 146 x 17. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230105294
- ISBN
- 9780230105294
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.62
€ 62.62
Hardcover. This collection of essays focuses on the remarkable late writings of Robert Duncan. Although praised by reviewers, Duncan's last two books of poetry have yet to receive the critical attention they merit. Written by a cast of emerging and established scholars, these essays bring together a diverse set of approaches to reading Duncan's writing. Editor(s): Maynard, James. Series: Modern and Contemporary Poetry and Poetics. Num Pages: 263 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 144 x 20. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230108103
- ISBN
- 9780230108103
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.64
€ 62.64
Paperback. A cultural and historical exploration of Italian and Italian American discrimination. Editor(s): Connell, William J.; Gardaphe, Fred. Series: Italian and Italian American Studies. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTB; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 167 x 12. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition (US) First Printing
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230108301
- ISBN
- 9780230108301
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Hardcover. This book examines the legacy of the Bush presidency in term of presidential leadership, politics, and public policy. It focuses on Bush's expansion of presidential power in pursuit of the 'war on terror,' the ideological and pragmatic foundations of presidential politics, and the complexity of Bush's domestic and foreign policy legacies. Editor(s): Morgan, Iwan W.; Davies, Philip John. Series: The Evolving American Presidency. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPHL; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 147 x 18. Weight in Grams: 370. The Right Man?. Series: The Evolving American Presidency. 240 pages, illustrations. Editor(s): Morgan, Iwan W.; Davies, Philip John. This book examines the legacy of the Bush presidency in term of presidential leadership, politics, and public policy. It focuses on Bush's expansion of presidential power in pursuit of the 'war on terror,' the ideological and pragmatic foundations of presidential politics, and the complexity of Bush's domestic and foreign policy legacies. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPHL; JPS. Dimension: 220 x 147 x 18. Weight: 370.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230108585
- ISBN
- 9780230108585
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.39
€ 62.39
Hardcover. This book is an exploration of contemporary Jewish-Muslim relations in the United States and the distinct ways in which these two communities interact with one another in the American context. Each essay discusses a different episode from the recent twentieth and current twenty-first century American milieu that links these two groups together. Editor(s): Aslan, Reza; Tapper, Aaron J. Hahn. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL; JPFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230108608
- ISBN
- 9780230108608
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.46
€ 119.46
Paperback. This book is an exploration of contemporary Jewish-Muslim relations in the United States and the distinct ways in which these two communities interact with one another in the American context. Each essay discusses a different episode from the recent twentieth and current twenty-first century American milieu that links these two groups together. Editor(s): Aslan, Reza; Tapper, Aaron J. Hahn. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSR1; JFSR2; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 330. Commonalities, Contentions, and Complexities. 228 pages. Editor(s): Aslan, Reza; Tapper, Aaron J. Hahn. This book is an exploration of contemporary Jewish-Muslim relations in the United States and the distinct ways in which these two communities interact with one another in the American context. Each essay discusses a different episode from the recent twentieth and current twenty-first century American milieu that links these two groups together. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSR1; JFSR2; JPF. Dimension: 234 x 152 x 12. Weight: 330.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230108615
- ISBN
- 9780230108615
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Hardcover. The edited collection brings together social and biological anthropology scholars, biologists, and geneticists to examine the interface between Genetic Admixture, Identity and Health, directly contributing to an emerging field of 'bio-cultural anthropology. Editor(s): Gibbon, Sahra; Sans, Monica; Santos, Ricardo Ventura. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLS; JFSL; JHMC; MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230110618
- ISBN
- 9780230110618
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.67
€ 62.67
Hardcover. This book studies the phenomenon of fundamentalism in the United States. It contains historical and contemporary scholarly analysis of the Christian movements that emerged around the time of the Moral Majority. Editor(s): Rozell, Mark J.; Hamilton, Marci A. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRAM6; HRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 150 x 22. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230110632
- ISBN
- 9780230110632
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.62
€ 62.62
Paperback. Editor(s): Anatol, Giselle Liza. Num Pages: 255 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSK; DSY; JFCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230110687
- ISBN
- 9780230110687
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.12
€ 62.12
Hardcover. In this book, American and Japanese experts examine to what extent diverging priorities in the U.S.-Japan alliance are real and whether they are not remedied with political and diplomatic leadership and other processes. American and Japanese authors are paired to analyze the same topic, where doing so is possible, for comparing their perspectives. Editor(s): Ikenberry, G. John; Sato, Yoichiro; Inoguchi, Takashi. Num Pages: 321 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; JPA; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230110847
- ISBN
- 9780230110847
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.13
€ 120.13
Hardcover. Federal and state funding agencies have invested billions of dollars into secondary STEM (Science, Technology, Education, Mathematics) educational reform over the past decade. This volume addresses the interplay of external and internal variables associated with school reform and how this dynamic has impacted many efforts. Editor(s): Johnson, Carla C. Series: Secondary Education in a Changing World. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNF; JNLC; JNU; YQS; YQT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 141 x 19. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230111851
- ISBN
- 9780230111851
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 44.02
€ 54.99
€ 44.02
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230112070
- ISBN
- 9780230112070
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.76
€ 62.76
Hardcover. Barack Obama has faced many challenges in reversing U.S. policy on the Middle East. This book highlights points of resistance to Obama's efforts regarding U.S. foreign policy and what lessons may be learned from this experience for the remainder of his presidency and his potential second term in office. Editor(s): Akbarzadeh, Shahram. Num Pages: 284 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1KBB; 3JMC; JPA; JPQB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 217 x 22. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230112773
- ISBN
- 9780230112773
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.76
€ 62.76
Hardcover. Editor(s): Lin, Cheng-Yi; Roy, Denny. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPCW; 1KBB; JPA; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 217 x 21. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230112780
- ISBN
- 9780230112780
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.62
€ 62.62
Hardcover. Editor(s): Morgan, Iwan W. Series: The Evolving American Presidency. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APFA; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 252 x 21. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230113282
- ISBN
- 9780230113282
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.05
€ 129.05
Hardcover. The most influential East-West artistic, cultural, and literary exchange that has taken place in modern and postmodern times was the reading and writing of haiku. Here, contributors investigate the impact of Eastern philosophy/religion on African American writers such as Ralph Ellison and Toni Morrison and offer a new field of literary inquiry. Editor(s): Hakutani, Dr Yoshinobu. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230113411
- ISBN
- 9780230113411
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.43
€ 62.43
Hardcover. Editor(s): Polit Duenas, Gabriela; Rueda, Maria Helena. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; JFFE; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 170 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230113787
- ISBN
- 9780230113787
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.62
€ 62.62
Hardcover. In an original and provocative series of readings that range across Melville's career, the contributors consider not only the sources and implications of Melville's aesthetics, but the relationship between aesthetic criticism, historical analysis, and contemporary theory. Editor(s): Sanborn, Geoffrey; Otter, Samuel. Num Pages: 271 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 224 x 21. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230113794
- ISBN
- 9780230113794
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.64
€ 62.64
Hardcover. Bringing together a who's who of Marshall scholars, this volume examines the major roles assumed by Marshall over his five-decade career - soldier; statesman and peacemaker; and leader and manager - to illuminate key issues and themes surrounding the man and his era. Series: The World of the Roosevelt's. Num Pages: 216 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 143 x 17. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230114883
- ISBN
- 9780230114883
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.22
€ 98.22
Hardcover. Radically rethinks the theoretical parameters through which we interpret both current and past ideas of captivity, adoption, and slavery among Native American societies in an interdisciplinary perspective. Highlights the importance of the interaction between perceptions, representations and lived experience associated with the facts of slavery. Editor(s): Pratt, Stephanie; Carocci, Max. Series: Studies of the Americas. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; HBJK; HBTS; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230115057
- ISBN
- 9780230115057
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 44.27
€ 54.99
€ 44.27
Hardcover. This book is a collection of essays on ghostly fiction by Henry James. The contributors analyze James's use of the ghost story as a subgenre and the difficult theoretical issues that James's texts pose. Editor(s): Despotopoulou, Anna; Reed, Kimberly C. Num Pages: 211 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230115262
- ISBN
- 9780230115262
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.20
€ 62.20
Hardcover. As the fortieth anniversary of the Nixon resignation approaches, it is time to take a fresh look at Watergate's impact on the American political system and to consider its significance for the historical reputation of the president indelibly associated with it. Editor(s): Genovese, Michael A.; Morgan, Iwan W. Series: The Evolving American Presidency. Num Pages: 219 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPL; HBJK; HBLW3; JFCA; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 471.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230116498
- ISBN
- 9780230116498
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.74
€ 62.74
Paperback. As the fortieth anniversary of the Nixon resignation approaches, it is time to take a fresh look at Watergate's impact on the American political system and to consider its significance for the historical reputation of the president indelibly associated with it. Editor(s): Genovese, Michael A.; Morgan, Iwan W. Series: The Evolving American Presidency. Num Pages: 219 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPL; HBJK; HBLW3; JFCA; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 154 x 11. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230116504
- ISBN
- 9780230116504
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54