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The Americas

Paperback. A celebration of contemporary American fiction. It explores how estrangement from America has shaped the fiction of a literary generation. In breaking down the divisions among standard categories of race, religion, ethnicity, and gender, it identifies shared core concerns, values, and techniques among seemingly disparate and unconnected writers. Num Pages: 376 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; 3JM; DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252070570
ISBN
9780252070570
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.61

Paperback. This title brings into sharp focus the merger of celebrity, corporate, power, government and empire which has become an essential part of America's belief in itself as a nation. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTB; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 278. 8vo.Good copy
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Icon Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
First paperback edition
SKU
KEX0297140
ISBN
9781840465723
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Explores the ways in which immigrant lives are shaped by transnational bonds, globalization, family ties, and personal choice, and the ways in which they engender a sense of belonging and a sense of themselves as "Americans." It considers a plurality of historical, economic, regional, familial, and cultural contexts. Editor(s): Gabaccia, Donna R.; Ruiz, Vicki L. Series: Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Centennial Series. Num Pages: 576 pages, 2 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFFN; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 6452 x 4522 x 788. Weight in Grams: 980.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
Edition
Annotated
SKU
V9780252073052
ISBN
9780252073052
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.22

Paperback. Chronicles the struggles of immigrants who have fled their homelands in search of a better life in the United States, only to be marginalized by the society that they hoped would embrace them. This book argues that marginalization fosters antagonism within ethnic groups while undermining the ethnic solidarity emphasized by scholars of immigration. Num Pages: 256 pages, 9 halftones, 3 maps, 8 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; JFFN; JFSR; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 428.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691037820
ISBN
9780691037820
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.48
€ 42.15

Paperback. Num Pages: 156 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; JKSR; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 209 x 15. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
Temple University Press,U.S.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781439908211
ISBN
9781439908211
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.12

Hardback. This collection of twelve essays is based on the premise that a better understanding of the economic development process can be gained by studying the history of those countries that have experienced long-term economic success, in this case the United States during the 19th century. Editor(s): Weiss, Thomas; Schaefer, Donald. Num Pages: 340 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 159 x 25. Weight in Grams: 648.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
340
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804720847
ISBN
9780804720847
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 89.98

Hardcover. Editor(s): Lampeer, Cordell O. Num Pages: 226 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JP; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 186 x 18. Weight in Grams: 614.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
226
Condition
New
SKU
V9781600213533
ISBN
9781600213533
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 163.98
€ 111.86

Paperback. From Frederick Law Olmsted to Richard Neutra, Michelle Obama to our neighbors, Americans throughout history have revealed something of themselves - their personalities, desires, and beliefs - in the gardens they create. This title offers an inclusive definition of the garden, considering landscapes from domestic kitchen gardens to city parks. Num Pages: 480 pages, 75 Black and White Photos Throughout; 16-PG Colour. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AMV; WMD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 187 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1116.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9780061583438
ISBN
9780061583438
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.80

paperback. Offers an examination of historical trends that have helped shape schools and education in the United States. This book places an emphasis on contemporary history, most notably post-WWII issues such as the role of technology, the standards movement, affirmative action, bilingual education, undocumented immigrants, school choice, and more. Num Pages: 496 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; JN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 187 x 19. Weight in Grams: 663.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
SAGE Publications, Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
SKU
V9781412914215
ISBN
9781412914215
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 182.48

Paperback. Delineating distinctly American characters genre painting was often called upon as a vehicle for expression of cultural nationalism Num Pages: 25 color illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ACV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 128 x 7. Weight in Grams: 200.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295992693
ISBN
9780295992693
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 21.82

Paperback. Series: Wiley Blackwell Readers in American Social and Cultural History. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2021
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444339390
ISBN
9781444339390
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.85

Hardback. Beginning with the precolonial land-use practice of Native Americans and concluding with twenty-first century concerns over our global ecological crisis, this book addresses issues such as preservation of wilderness, expulsion of native peoples from national parks, and population growth, and considers formative forces of gender, race, and class. Series: Columbia Guides to American History and Cultures. Num Pages: 504 pages, 43 black and white figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 862.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231140348
ISBN
9780231140348
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.55

paperback. Num Pages: 520 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 151 x 38. Weight in Grams: 771.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University Press Of America United States
Number of pages
520
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761818267
ISBN
9780761818267
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 103.03

Hardback. A thematic introduction to American ethnic history which provides an overview of key historiographical debates. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTB. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 544.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
272
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748616336
ISBN
9780748616336
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.89
€ 108.53

Paperback. A thematic introduction to American ethnic history which provides an overview of key historiographical debates. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTB; JFSL. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 415.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748616343
ISBN
9780748616343
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.20

Paperback. Tells the history of American filmmakers crucial to the development of ethnographic film and personal documentary. By exploring the cinematic, personal, and professional relationships between these accomplished filmmakers, MacDonald shows how an approach to documentary developed over the past half century. Num Pages: 424 pages, 50 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 24. Weight in Grams: 584.
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
424
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520275621
ISBN
9780520275621
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 32.85

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JH; MBDC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 410.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9780816635597
ISBN
9780816635597
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.20

Paperback. * Provides a fascinating insight into the ideologies and development of Evangelical Christianity throughout American history. * Draws on a diverse range of research by theologians, sociologists, political scientists, as well as historical ideas. * Considers the significance of Evangelical figures such as Billy Graham. Num Pages: 328 pages, 24. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HRCC2; HRCC99. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 452.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631220008
ISBN
9780631220008
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.62

Paperback. This study provides an analysis of the commitments, beliefs and concerns of American evangelicals and examines how they interact with and influence secular society, the text argues that traditional, orthodox evangelicalism endures because of the challenges of our modern pluralistic environment. Num Pages: 328 pages, 1 map, 30 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRCC99. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 151 x 18. Weight in Grams: 448.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226764191
ISBN
9780226764191
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 25.76

Paperback. Series: Jews, Christians and Muslims from the Ancient to the Modern World. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 1KBB; HRCX7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 158 x 29. Weight in Grams: 568.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691168104
ISBN
9780691168104
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.32

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