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Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBC; HBJK; HBTB; JFSL9; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774825566
- ISBN
- 9780774825566
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.03
€ 37.99
€ 34.03
Hardback. Series: Studies in Canadian Military History. Num Pages: 268 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; HBJK; HBW; TTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774825634
- ISBN
- 9780774825634
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.85
€ 106.85
Hardback. By unravelling the discourse and rhetoric of news coverage in Canada at the dawn of the 9/11 era, this book not only uncovers racist representations of Muslim communities but also reveals the discursive processes that rendered this racism invisible. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFD; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774826471
- ISBN
- 9780774826471
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.10
€ 106.10
Hardback. A detailed account of the complex and contested process that resulted in the establishment of the Great Bear Rainforest in coastal British Columbia. Series: Nature | History | Society. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; JFSL9; RNF; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774826716
- ISBN
- 9780774826716
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.10
€ 106.10
Hardback. Rebel Youth draws important connections between the stories of young workers and the youth movement in Canada, claiming a central place for labour and class in the legacy of the 1960s. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJPK; HBTB; JFSP; KCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774826877
- ISBN
- 9780774826877
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.10
€ 106.10
Hardback. This book explores how the Canadian Army prepared for the possibility of a Third World War and how its innovations and adaptations laid the groundwork for the evolution of our national army. Series: Studies in Canadian Military History. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW; HBTW; HBW; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774827027
- ISBN
- 9780774827027
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.48
€ 106.48
Hardback. A history of human rights law in Canada, with a focus on sex discrimination in British Columbia. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 288 pages, , black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; JFSJ1; JPVH; LAQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 58. Weight in Grams: 1179.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774827492
- ISBN
- 9780774827492
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.10
€ 106.10
Hardback. Set within the context of resource conflict and collaborative land-use planning on Haida Gwaii, this book examines how historic relations of domination and oppression can be transformed and more sustainable forms of land governance created. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; JFSL9; RGBL; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 825.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774827652
- ISBN
- 9780774827652
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.10
€ 106.10
Hardback. This timely volume explores how Canadian political institutions, the media, and citizens are adapting to a fast-evolving media environment and the effects this is having on Canadian democracy. Editor(s): Marland, Alex; Giasson, Thierry; Small, Tamara A. Series: Communication, Strategy and Politics. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFD; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774827768
- ISBN
- 9780774827768
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.10
€ 106.10
Hardback. The voices of Chinese immigrants who settled in the pre-1950s Canadian prairies come alive in this extraordinary record of migration, settlement, and community life. Series: Contemporary Chinese Studies. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774828000
- ISBN
- 9780774828000
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.38
€ 106.38
Hardback. Num Pages: 728 pages, 12 illustrations, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBC; HBTB; JFSL4; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 165 x 27. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774830041
- ISBN
- 9780774830041
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.04
€ 107.04
Paperback. A fascinating look at the symbiotic relationships between the US security state and the US culture industry, and their drive to promote the US Empire as a way of life through the production, packaging, and selling of cultural commodities in world markets. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; JFD; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 228 x 22. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774830157
- ISBN
- 9780774830157
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.10
€ 40.99
€ 36.10
Hardback. Fragile Settlements compares the historical processes through which British colonial authority was asserted over Indigenous people in southwest Australia and prairie Canada from the 1830s to the early twentieth century. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 672 pages, 14 photographs, 3 maps, 2 charts, 9 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBC; HBJK; HBTB; JFSL9; LAZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774830881
- ISBN
- 9780774830881
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.10
€ 106.10
Paperback. Num Pages: 440 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PD; TBC; VSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- I.E.E.E.Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780780311367
- ISBN
- 9780780311367
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 109.82
€ 109.82
Hardcover. This work highlights the high rates of delinquency and academic failure among new Asian Americans, and reveals shortcomings in the way schools educate "language minority" students. The author offers suggestions for ways in which schools might do a better job of educating all students. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JNA; JNK; JNSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787901226
- ISBN
- 9780787901226
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.23
€ 51.23
Hardcover. This work provides an assessment of how well the US educational system - from kindergarten through college - serves disadvantaged minority students, offering ideas for strengthening the entire educational system. Num Pages: 528 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNK; JNSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 159 x 42. Weight in Grams: 849.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787901301
- ISBN
- 9780787901301
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.79
€ 62.79
Hardcover. New Rules tells the tale of the evolution of health care regulation over the last quarter century and examines the relationship between regulation and quality improvement. The authors outline ways to convert regulation from a meaningless waste of resources into a system that can truly help practitioners provide better care. Num Pages: 404 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 161 x 29. Weight in Grams: 643.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787901493
- ISBN
- 9780787901493
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.35
€ 85.35
Hardcover. This work argues that one of the most basic purposes of America's schools is to teach children the moral and intellectual responsibilities of living and working in a democracy. Contributors explore what democracy is and what it means for preparing teachers and teaching students. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787901660
- ISBN
- 9780787901660
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.02
€ 51.02
Paperback. This text offers advice on bringing women and people of colour into the leadership ranks of organizations, that will appeal to both ends of the political spectrum. It includes research on 16 organizations to reveal "best practices" for achieving diversity in executive positions. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 23. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787901844
- ISBN
- 9780787901844
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.36
€ 38.36
Paperback. This work examines the Rodney King and O.J. Simpson trials to show that the issue of race was at the heart of both of these cases. Given the racial and ethnic composition of the two juries, it argues, their verdicts were all but predictable in view of their experiences with the police. Num Pages: 348 pages, notes. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFF; JFSL1; JKSW1; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 160 x 30. Weight in Grams: 647.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787902643
- ISBN
- 9780787902643
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 30.67
€ 38.99
€ 30.67
Hardcover. Through case studies and survey research from a variety of US facilities, this work reveals information about the proliferation of HIV and AIDS in the prison population, covering such topics as frequency of sexual contact, the use of condoms, amount of sexual activity among inmates, and drug use. Num Pages: 247 pages, tabs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFH2; JKVP; JKVQ1; MBN; MJCJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787903084
- ISBN
- 9780787903084
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.37
€ 68.37
Hardcover. In this work, health care experts identify and assess the challenges and opportunities raised by America's emerging competitive health care system. As the authors explain, health care markets have characteristics that do not conform to competitive conditions. Num Pages: 405 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSW; KJF; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 161 x 31. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 405
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787903091
- ISBN
- 9780787903091
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.33
€ 91.33
Hardcover. In this work, the contributors examines civil service compensation systems, analyze proposals for reform, and discuss such areas as issues of equity and fairness, merit pay, pay for performance, collective bargaining and labour market influences. Num Pages: 340 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQ; KCF; KJMV2; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 29. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787908263
- ISBN
- 9780787908263
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.77
€ 53.77
Hardcover. In this work, the authors address the need to be culturally competent with patients, and to manage and cultivate cultural inclusiveness among staff. Readers can find practical information and specific suggestions for fostering skills, knowledge and awareness. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; JFF; JFSL1; JKSW; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 533.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787940416
- ISBN
- 9780787940416
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 80.93
€ 80.93