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Anthony Perl demonstrates how public policy chances lie behind the triumphs of European and Japanese high speed rail passenger innovations. He then translates these implications into a North American context and diagnoses the obstacles that have made renewing trains in North America so difficult. Num Pages: 352 pages, 23ill. BIC Classification: 1KB; KNGT; TRF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813122113
- ISBN
- 9780813122113
Condition: New
€ 53.60
€ 53.60
There was an active transatlantic black literary tradition as early as the 1760s. This book situates this literature in its own historical terms. It addresses the shifting meanings of race and gender during this period and explores how black identity was cultivated within a capitalist economy. Editor(s): Carretta, Vincent; Gould, Philip. Num Pages: 304 pages, 3photos. BIC Classification: 1HFD; 1KB; 1KJ; 2ABM; DSBD; DSBF; JFSL3. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813122038
- ISBN
- 9780813122038
Condition: New
€ 47.28
€ 47.28
The US has long exploited Earth's orbit to enhance security, generate wealth, and reinforce its position as a world leader, but is ambivalent towards military activities in space. This book sees this as undermining the future security of the US, and suggests how to meet national security demands. Num Pages: 394 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; JPS; JWK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 747.
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813121987
- ISBN
- 9780813121987
Condition: New
€ 36.95
€ 36.95
Hardback. Part of a series on the papers of the governors of Kentucky, this volume deals with Brereton Jones (54th incumbent), who claimed that "This administration is committed to having the most positive, progressive, exciting four years in our state's history." The papers are organized thematically. Series: Public Papers of the Governors of Kentucky. Num Pages: 592 pages, 1 port. BIC Classification: 1KBBSK; 3JJPR; HBJK; HBLW3; JPHL; JPR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1098.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813121963
- ISBN
- 9780813121963
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.84
€ 89.84
Gambling is both a national US pastime and a predominant cultural metaphor ("play the field", "beat the odds", "take a chance on ..").This work by a sports historian, social worker, English professor and gambler seeks to shatter the myths intefering with our understanding of gambling. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; JFFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813121956
- ISBN
- 9780813121956
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99
€ 29.99
The story of the Small Business Administration in America - a sacred cow in American politics, despite its history of scandals and policy failures. Part of the sacredness comes from the agency's record of pioneering affirmative action, but traditional "mom and pop" shops don't necessarily benefit. Num Pages: 192 pages, 4 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQ; KCZ; KJVS; KN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813121871
- ISBN
- 9780813121871
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.20
€ 47.20
The American Southwest has long fascinated audiences. Authors and filmmakers of the 20th century have created a pantheon of mavericks who often cross a metaphorical boundary among the literal ones of Anglo, Native American and Hispanic cultures. This text focuses on such border crossings. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; APFA; DSA; DSBH; DSK; HBJK; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813121802
- ISBN
- 9780813121802
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.92
€ 46.92
Despite its remoteness, Kentucky emerged as a prime site for theatrical activity in the "Wild West" of the 1790s and beyond. This work is a social and architectural history of Kentucky's theatres, paying special attention to the actors who performed in them and the audiences who saw it all. Num Pages: 192 pages, 45 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBSK; AMGC; AN; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 503.
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813121628
- ISBN
- 9780813121628
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.79
€ 40.79
William Louis Poteat (1856-1938), the son of a Baptist slave-holder, became one of the most out-spoken liberals during his lifetime. This biography examines his beliefs, such as his advocacy for prohibition and for the teaching of evolution in schools, and his support for eugenics. Series: Religion in the South. Num Pages: 344 pages, 7 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; JFF; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813121550
- ISBN
- 9780813121550
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.74
€ 52.74
In 1995, Kentucky Governor Brereton Jones granted parole to ten women convicted of killing, conspiring to kill or assaulting the men who had abused them for years. This work contains interviews with seven of the women, and reveals the horrific details of their abuse and their hopes for the future. Num Pages: 240 pages, 8 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; JFFE3; JFSJ1; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 549.
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813121512
- ISBN
- 9780813121512
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.81
€ 46.81
This work examines the "political bosses" or powerful men who were the urban "New South" counterparts to the rural "Old South" planter elite. Although villified by the media, these powerful individuals often cared deeply about their cities, and sought to improve the lives of their citizens. Num Pages: 224 pages, 29 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBSK; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813121505
- ISBN
- 9780813121505
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.04
€ 41.04
Henry Clay was a lawyer in pre-Civil war America, he argued many precedent setting cases, some of them before the U.S. supreme court. He specialized in property law at a time when this included questions pertaining to slavery and handled a significant case involving the interstate slave trade. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 17. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813121475
- ISBN
- 9780813121475
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.20
€ 40.20
This work covers the history, geography and archaeology of the state of Kentucky. While the central focus is on history, speacialists in other fields provide descriptions of Kentucky's people, their past, present and future. Num Pages: 360 pages, 98 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBSK; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UA) A / AS level. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 903.
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813121451
- ISBN
- 9780813121451
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.52
€ 61.52
After the Moravian Brethren arrived in America they maintained their connections with Germany, leaving authority for deciding governmental and religious issues across the sea. But, as the children born in Salem became used to more freedoms, the stresses of transatlantic government were revealed. Num Pages: 288 pages, 6 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBFN; HBJK; HBLH; HRCC9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 43. Weight in Grams: 603.
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813121390
- ISBN
- 9780813121390
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.33
€ 47.33
This work is based upon Soule's wartime journals. With no previous military experience, he was assigned to set up the U.S. Marine Corps' first photographic field unit and led it into battle. He provides closeups of generals, sergeants, and privates, everyone he met along the way. Num Pages: 272 pages, 38 b&w photographs, 9 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1QSP; 3JJH; AJC; BGH; HBG; HBJD; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813121376
- ISBN
- 9780813121376
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.31
€ 47.31
A history of the U.S. armoured forces from the advent of the tank in battle during World War I to the campaign to drive Iraq out of Kuwait in 1991. This book chronicles the impact of mechanization on the U.S. army and U.S. Marine Corps. Editor(s): Hofmann, George F.; Starry, Donn A. Num Pages: 656 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBT; JWD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1089.
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 656
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813121307
- ISBN
- 9780813121307
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.94
€ 91.94
Hardback. With over 1800 entries ranging from Helen Abell (historic preservationist), to Sebastian Zorn (twice president of the Lousiville Water Company), this work aims to offer a detailed reference to Louisville - Kentucky's first chartered city. Editor(s): Kleber, John E. Num Pages: 992 pages, 306 photographs, 79 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBSK; GBC; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 58. Weight in Grams: 2631.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 992
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813121000
- ISBN
- 9780813121000
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.39
€ 77.39
Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AMVD; JFSG; JPR; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 30. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813120522
- ISBN
- 9780813120522
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.69
€ 53.69
Num Pages: 291 pages, Illustrationsports. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 25. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 291
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813120157
- ISBN
- 9780813120157
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.53
€ 47.53
An examination of the climate of the American home front in the months leading up to V-J Day. Num Pages: 272 pages, 11ill. BIC Classification: 1FP; 1KBB; HBJF; HBJK; HBWQ; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813119878
- ISBN
- 9780813119878
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.51
€ 47.51
Num Pages: 321 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJK; HBTB; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 27. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 321
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813119748
- ISBN
- 9780813119748
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.88
€ 53.88
Num Pages: 8 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 8
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813119601
- ISBN
- 9780813119601
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.20
€ 47.20
Num Pages: 286 pages, illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; KNG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 146 x 26. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813119144
- ISBN
- 9780813119144
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.88
€ 52.88
Hardcover. Series: New perspectives on the South. Num Pages: 205 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; HBJK; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- University Press of Kentucky
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813118369
- ISBN
- 9780813118369
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.13
€ 38.13