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The Americas
Paperback. The obesity epidemic has a disproportionate impact on communities that are hard-hit by social and economic disadvantages. This book explores effective models for treating and preventing obesity in such communities. Editor(s): Brennan, Virginia M.; Kumanyika, Shiriki K.; Zambrana, Ruth Enid. Num Pages: 416 pages, 19, 19 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBN; MMZF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421415451
- ISBN
- 9781421415451
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 42.52
€ 51.99
€ 42.52
Hardback. The obesity epidemic has a disproportionate impact on communities that are hard-hit by social and economic disadvantages. This book explores effective models for treating and preventing obesity in such communities. Editor(s): Brennan, Virginia M.; Kumanyika, Shiriki K.; Zambrana, Ruth Enid. Num Pages: 416 pages, 19, 19 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBN; MMZF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421415444
- ISBN
- 9781421415444
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Condition: New
€ 102.68
€ 102.68
Hardback. Editor(s): Plaskett, Taylor. Num Pages: 174 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL9; MBNH3; MMZF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 237 x 16. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634634861
- ISBN
- 9781634634861
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 230.46€ 154.77
€ 230.46
€ 154.77
Paperback. This collection looks at Caribbean religious history from the late 18th century to the present including obeah, vodou, santeria, candomble, and brujeria. The contributors examine how these religions have been affected by many forces including colonialism, law, race, gender, class, state power, media represenation, and the academy. Editor(s): Paton, Diana; Forde, Maarit. Num Pages: 376 pages, 9 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJ; HRK; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 544. The Politics of Caribbean Religion and Healing. 392 pages, 9 illustrations. Editor(s): Paton, Diana; Forde, Maarit. This collection looks at Caribbean religious history from the late 18th century to the present including obeah, vodou, santeria, candomble, and brujeria. The contributors examine how these religions have been affected by many forces including colonialism, law, race, gender, class, state power, media represenation, and the academy. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: 1KJ; HRK; JHMC. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 22. Weight: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822351337
- ISBN
- 9780822351337
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.30
€ 32.99
€ 31.30
Hardback. Using new research, Anne Daguerre examines Obama's legacy on welfare and antipoverty policies, focusing in particular on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Num Pages: 136 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFA; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447338338
- ISBN
- 9781447338338
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 37.95
€ 40.99
€ 37.95
Paperback. Barack Obama's presidential victory naturally led people to believe that the United States might finally be moving into a post-racial era. This title argues that the 2008 election was more polarized by racial attitudes than any other presidential election on record. Series: Chicago Studies in American Politics. Num Pages: 224 pages, 37 line drawings, 7 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMC; JPHF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226793832
- ISBN
- 9780226793832
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Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 24.51
€ 31.99
€ 24.51
Paperback. Informed critical economist takes Obama to task for presiding over a failing and unequal US economy. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 150 x 12. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745332185
- ISBN
- 9780745332185
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Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 28.55
€ 35.99
€ 28.55
Hardback. This book explores the rise of Barack Obama and his vision of One America in the context of profound social and political changes in the US, and the potential transformation of American foreign policy in the post-Bush era. Num Pages: 224 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMC; HBJK; HBLX; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 224 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748638949
- ISBN
- 9780748638949
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.49
€ 33.99
€ 30.49
Hardback. Barack Obama's presidential victory naturally led people to believe that the United States might finally be moving into a post-racial era. This title argues that the 2008 election was more polarized by racial attitudes than any other presidential election on record. Series: Chicago Studies in American Politics. Num Pages: 224 pages, 37 line drawings, 7 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMC; JPHF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226793825
- ISBN
- 9780226793825
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.55€ 77.43
€ 94.55
€ 77.43
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Seven Stories Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781583228654
- ISBN
- 9781583228654
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.75
€ 17.99
€ 15.75
The first thorough account of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, this book reveals the fissures the act exposed in the American federal system. Obamacare Wars shows how the law's intergovernmental structure, which entails the participation of both the federal government and the states, has deeply shaped the politics of implementation. Series: Studies in Government and Public Policy. Num Pages: 232 pages, 10 Illustrations, 12 Tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JP; LNTM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 240 x 24. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700621910
- ISBN
- 9780700621910
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.57
€ 66.57
Hardcover. Obama: The Call of History is a portrait in full of America's first African-American president against the background of these tumultuous times. Num Pages: 320 pages, 275 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; AJCR; BGH; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 301 x 241. .
- Publisher
- New York Times/Callaway
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780935112900
- ISBN
- 9780935112900
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.58
€ 52.58
Paperback. Taking the long view on a groundbreaking election Editor(s): Gidlow, Liette. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMC; HBJK; HBLX; JPA; JPHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 12. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252078309
- ISBN
- 9780252078309
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.03
€ 28.03
Hardcover. Editor(s): Rozman, Jacob L. Num Pages: Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JP; JW; KC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 16. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612092621
- ISBN
- 9781612092621
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.09€ 93.34
€ 137.09
€ 93.34
Hardcover. Editor(s): Hafetz, Jonathan. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 3JM; JKVP1; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781479852802
- ISBN
- 9781479852802
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.98
€ 37.98
Hardcover. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; HBJK; HBLX; JPHC; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 211 x 18. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Beaufort Books
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780825306853
- ISBN
- 9780825306853
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.62
€ 25.99
€ 22.62
hardcover. US national identity is defined by what it means to be an American and whom we include and why when we talk about "the American people." A country's national identity is fluid, and Ian Reifowitz argues that President Barack Obama, by emphasizing the ideals Americans hold dear, hopes to redefine ours in a fundamental way. Num Pages: 270 pages, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 549.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Potomac Books, Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612344720
- ISBN
- 9781612344720
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 28.31
€ 30.99
€ 28.31
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Regnery Publishing Inc United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781596987784
- ISBN
- 9781596987784
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 24.22
€ 29.99
€ 24.22
paperback. Editor(s): Coates, Ken; Brzezinski, Zbigniew; Obama, President Barack. Series: The Spokesman. Num Pages: 96 pages, 1 Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 1. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Abm Komers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851247533
- ISBN
- 9780851247533
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.26
€ 9.26
Hardcover. What is the source of Obama's power? How is it that, after suffering a humiliating defeat in the 2010 mid-term elections, Obama was able to turn the situation around, deftly outmaneuvering his opponent and achieving a decisive victory in the November 2012 presidential election? This book deals with this topic. Num Pages: 140 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 149 x 217 x 20. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 140
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745681993
- ISBN
- 9780745681993
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 23.51
€ 23.51