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paperback. In this book, the author traces the evolution of the community's political activism in education during the Chicano Movement era of the early 1970s. He identifies the implications of this struggle for Mexican Americans and for public education. It is aimed at those interested in public school policy, and scholars of Mexican American history. Series: University of Houston Series in Mexican American Studies. Num Pages: 298 pages, 9 b&w photos, 6 tables, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; 3JJPL; HBTB; JNK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Texas A&M University Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781585444939
- ISBN
- 9781585444939
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.78
€ 30.78
Paperback. This work explores where Puerto Rico's economy is in the 21st century, why, and how its challenging state of affairs might be improved. It covers the political, historical, and social forces that that accompanied Puerto Rico's course from the 1940s to the first decade of the 21st century. Num Pages: 210 pages. BIC Classification: 1KJP; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 150 x 13. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Lynne Rienner Pub
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588261472
- ISBN
- 9781588261472
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.45
€ 32.45
paperback. Offers comprehensive exploration of the challenges faced by incarcerated women in the United States. This book shows that serving time in prisons designed by and for men, not only does little to address what landed women there in the first place, but also undermines their prospects for an improved life on the outside. Num Pages: 230 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSJ1; JKVP1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 381 x 381 x 574. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Lynne Rienner United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588263957
- ISBN
- 9781588263957
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.89
€ 32.89
paperback. Highlighting both the challenges and the opportunities for urban development, "The Option of Urbanism" shows how the American Dream is shifting to include cities as well as suburbs and how the financial and real estate communities need to respond to build communities that are more environmentally, socially, and financially sustainable. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597261371
- ISBN
- 9781597261371
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.85
€ 37.85
paperback. Weaving a complex story of Native Hawai ian health in its historical, political, and cultural context, Juliet McMullin shows how traditional practices that integrated relationships of caring for the land, the body, and the ancestors are being revitalized both on the islands and in the indigenous diaspora." Series: Advances in Critical Medical Anthropology. Num Pages: 200 pages, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL9; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 277.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Routledge United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781598745009
- ISBN
- 9781598745009
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.88
€ 60.88
paperback. Provides an examination of the period of "robust" UN-mandated peacekeeping missions in humanitarian crises. Num Pages: 338 pages, black & white tables, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTJ; JPSN1; JWLP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- United States Institute of Peace Press United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781601270078
- ISBN
- 9781601270078
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.79
€ 30.79
Paperback. Num Pages: 340 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBBS; HBJK; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Lean Marketing Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604732467
- ISBN
- 9781604732467
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.85
€ 44.85
paperback. This engaging and accessible text helps students to fully understand the idea of power, and looks at key thinkers such as Madison, Jefferson, Hamilton and Tocqueville. Num Pages: 456 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CQ Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608718443
- ISBN
- 9781608718443
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 89.32
€ 89.32
Paperback. Updated and expanded fourth edition which addresses key controversial topics generating debate in US society today. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612052540
- ISBN
- 9781612052540
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.96
€ 52.96
Paperback. A resounding call for a new Economic Bill of Rights to combat increasing poverty and economic bifurcation Num Pages: 198 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFA; JFFJ; KCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 13. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612057279
- ISBN
- 9781612057279
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.54
€ 42.54
hardcover. A unique compilation of diverse sources, many in English translation for the first time, this book documents the Mexican Revolution, explains its popular and agrarian nature, and helps to clarify its often perplexing conflicts, alliances, and issues. Series: Fighting Words. Num Pages: 287 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLC; HBJK; HBLW; HBTV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 235 x 168 x 27. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Greenwood United States
- Number of pages
- 287
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846450372
- ISBN
- 9781846450372
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.34
€ 84.34
Paperback. Based on interviews with German, French and American executives and on extensive research into intercultural relations, this book provides insights and practical advice on day-to-day transactions in international business. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1KBB; JFC; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Nicholas Brealey Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781877864070
- ISBN
- 9781877864070
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.16
€ 38.16
paperback. Latinos and Anglos raise their families, conduct business, and solve problems in different ways. This book examines the Latino's intellectual and emotional relationship to work, family life, identity, friendships, romance, religion, morality, thinking and reasoning, and the Anglo community. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Murray Business United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781931930635
- ISBN
- 9781931930635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.44
€ 32.44
Paperback. This brief and easy-to-use 'Reader's Guide'offers teachers, principals, district and state administrators--anyone with a vested interest in improving the quality of science education--the tools they need to fully absorb the new Next Generation Science Standards and begin to implement them, effectively, into classroom practices. Num Pages: 42 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNU; YQS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- National Science Teachers Association - NSTA Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781938946066
- ISBN
- 9781938946066
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.48
€ 26.48
paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: 1KL; JFSJ1; JNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816674671
- ISBN
- 9780816674671
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.42
€ 31.42
paperback. This work synthesizes various source materials including newspapers, mortician trade journals, and popular magazines, to offer a historical study of cremation in the United States. The changing view of cremation from a universally condemned practice, to accepted necessity is examined. Num Pages: 280 pages, 20 b/w photographs, 2 line illustrations, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBT; JHBZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520236882
- ISBN
- 9780520236882
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.14
€ 45.14
hardcover. Brings together a broad community of scholars to explore the history of illicit and alternative sexualities in Latin America's colonial and early national periods. This title examines how "the unnatural" came to inscribe certain sexual acts and desires as criminal and sinful, and more. Editor(s): Tortorici, Zeb. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 b/w, 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1KL; HBJK; JMU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- California University Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520288140
- ISBN
- 9780520288140
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.19€ 54.84
€ 70.19
€ 54.84
paperback. Series: Music in American Life. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLCM; AVGH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 661. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252062889
- ISBN
- 9780252062889
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.56
€ 27.99
€ 26.56
paperback. Series: Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Centennial Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLL; HBLW; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 712. Weight in Grams: 503.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780252067075
- ISBN
- 9780252067075
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 31.02
€ 33.99
€ 31.02
paperback. Writing in the New York Times Magazine, Max Frankel characterized Unsecular Media as a book that leaves you thinking about the saintly role that religion has acquired in our allegedly irreligious media.Mark Silk's book is the first to offer a comprehensive description and analysis of how American news media cover religion. Series: Public Express Religion America. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRA; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 17. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252067426
- ISBN
- 9780252067426
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.56
€ 27.99
€ 26.56