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The Americas

Paperback. At a critical, transitional moment in the history of Broadway - and, by extension, of American theatre itself - former Broadway stage manager Steven Adler enlists insider perspectives from sixty-six practitioners and artists to chronicle the recent past and glimpse the near future of the Great White Way. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; AN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 367.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Southern Illinois University Press
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780809325931
ISBN
9780809325931
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.26

Paperback. Charting the origins of serious theatre, drama pedagogy, and the nonprofit model, this illustrated volume argues that the Little Theatre movement was a national phenomenon, not just the result of aspirants copying the efforts of the much-storied Provincetown Players, Washington Square Players, Neighborhood Playhouse, and Chicago Little Theatre. Series: Theater in the Americas. Num Pages: 320 pages, 15 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 449.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Southern Illinois University Press
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780809326495
ISBN
9780809326495
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.26

Paperback. Oprah Winfrey, Donald Trump, Roseanne Barr, and Britney Spears typify class-passers - those who claim different socioeconomic classes as their own. The book deconstructs the politics of celebrity, fashion, and conspicuous consumerism and analyzes class-passing as it relates to the American Dream, gender, and marriage. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFCA; JFD; JFSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 222.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Southern Illinois University Press
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780809326563
ISBN
9780809326563
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.26

Paperback. William Burroughs is one of America's great writers. This book examines the major works Burroughs produced in the 1950s - "Junky", "Queer", "The Yage Letters", and "Naked Lunch" - to piece together a material record of his creative history during his germinal decade as a writer. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Southern Illinois University Press
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780809327317
ISBN
9780809327317
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.26

Hardcover. Describes the regimental history of Chicago's Irish Volunteers. This book tells the story of Chicago's 90th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, the only Irish regiment in Major General William Tecumseh Sherman's XV Army Corps. It exposes the racial issues that affected the soldiers of the 90th Illinois. Num Pages: 320 pages, 26 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 628.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Southern Illinois University Press
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780809328901
ISBN
9780809328901
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 44.26

Hardcover. Num Pages: 112 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 18. Weight in Grams: 300.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Southern Illinois University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780809330775
ISBN
9780809330775
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.27

Paperback. "First published by Patrice Press in 1985. Second edition published in 1996"--Title page verso. Num Pages: 542 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBNU; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB; HBTQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Southern Illinois University Press
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780809333806
ISBN
9780809333806
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.26

Paperback. Presenting an examination of feminist issues in the works of Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, this text discusses such topics as: obscure points in the life of Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, and the model nun in the religious literature of Colonial Mexico. Editor(s): Merrim, Stephanie. Num Pages: 190 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 2ADS; DSBH; DSC; DSK; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 277.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Wayne State University Press
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814322161
ISBN
9780814322161
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.55

Paperback. This collection of essays is arranged around the themes of organizing, reaching out, and self-transformation, seeking to demonstrate the interconnection of the concepts. It examines prospects for growth and considers the current environment for organizing departures from past practices. Editor(s): Nissen, Bruce. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KNXB2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Wayne State University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814327791
ISBN
9780814327791
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.36

Paperback. Examines the reception, formal strategies, production history, and ideological underpinnings of the groundbreaking comedy-variety show "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" (NBC, 1968-1973). Series: TV Milestones Series. Num Pages: 168 pages, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; APT; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 127 x 10. Weight in Grams: 181.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Wayne State University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814338223
ISBN
9780814338223
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.57

Paperback. A definitive ethnological study of the Iroquois' subsistence, religious traditions, laws, and customs. Illustrator(s): Fenton, William Nelson. Num Pages: 158 pages, illustrations, maps, port. BIC Classification: 1KB; HBJK; JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 146 x 25. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1981
Publisher
Syracuse University Press United States
Number of pages
158
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815601159
ISBN
9780815601159
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.56

A biography of one of the most significant figures in the history of American aviation. It also provides a documented history of the development of the field of aviation and those involved in it through the first three decades of the 20th century. Num Pages: 576 pages, 106 illustrations, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; TBX; WGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 30. Weight in Grams: 757.
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Syracuse University Press United States
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815602644
ISBN
9780815602644
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.72

Paperback. A history of the ideologies and personalities of the feminist peace movement in the US. This study explores: connections between militarism and violence against women; women as the "mothers" of society; women as naturally responsible citizens; and the desire to be independent of male control. Series: Syracuse Studies on Peace and Conflict Resolution. Num Pages: 360 pages, 42 illustrations, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; GTJ; JFCX; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 482.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Syracuse University Press United States
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815602699
ISBN
9780815602699
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.30

Paperback. This text examines the doctrine of "Earth First!", the environmental movement whose tactics include unorthodox activities. The background, economic status and members of the organization of the movement are included here, along with details of the F.B.I. investigation which occurred. Series: Religion and Politics. Num Pages: 200 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPN; RNB; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 313.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815603658
ISBN
9780815603658
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.85

Paperback. Alfred Kazin, one of the central figures of intellectual life for three decades in the middle of the 20th century, tells his own story and with it a history of contemporary American letters. Series: New York Classics. Num Pages: 307 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; DSA; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Syracuse University Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
307
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815604136
ISBN
9780815604136
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 21.83

Paperback. The Women's Peace Union grew out of the women's suffrage movement of the early-20th century. This text investigates the personalities and the philosophical disagreements of the union's leading members, their political tactics, commitment to pacifism and feminism, and eventual burnout. Series: Syracuse Studies on Peace and Conflict Resolution. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, facsims., ports. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; 3JJH; GTJ; HBTB; JFFK; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 14. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Syracuse University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815604174
ISBN
9780815604174
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.30

Paperback. An investigation into the history of women in New Jersey, this book provides portraits of women from many walks of life, from the colonial period to the present. It contains biographies of notable women whose lives and public contributions have been especially significant. Num Pages: 486 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3J; HBJK; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 217 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1347.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Syracuse University Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
486
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815604181
ISBN
9780815604181
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.41

Paperback. This memoir celebrates the Sicilian life in America, while providing a sociological portrait of the immigrant experience in the US. The author reminisces about his experience as a fledgeling writer trying to escape from the restrictive Italian American culture in which he grew up. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; 1KBB; BG; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 142 x 19. Weight in Grams: 367.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Syracuse University Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815604297
ISBN
9780815604297
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.66

Paperback. In this short work, Dr. Szasz takes aim at conventional psychiatry, and at the attendent system of courts, hospitals, and psychiatrists who confine patients against their will. The focal point is a Supreme Court case involving a man forcibly committed to a Florida asylum for 14 years. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFG; MBPK; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 395.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Syracuse University Press United States
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815605102
ISBN
9780815605102
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 21.42

Paperback. Red Jacket was an Iroquois diplomat who, as a representative of the Seneca and Six Nations, met and negotiated with American presidents from George Washington to Andrew Jackson. This book covers his career and reflects on the treaty negotiations between Indian nations and other parties. Series: Iroquois & Their Neighbors S. Num Pages: 180 pages, 8 illustrations, 2 maps, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; JFSL9; JPSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 236.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Syracuse University Press United States
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815605485
ISBN
9780815605485
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.33

Paperback. This study argues that both England and its American social experiments were the underdeveloped elements of an empire emerging on both sides of the Atlantic and that the pivotal moment of that empire, the so-called "Glorious Revolution", was in fact a military coup driven by religious fears. Num Pages: 398 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1KBB; HBJD1; HBJK; HBLH; HBTQ; HBTV; HRA; JPWQ; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 599.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Syracuse University Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
398
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815605584
ISBN
9780815605584
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.80

Paperback. Chronicling the experience of New York City's Jewish families during the Great Depression, this work tells the story of a generation of immigrants and their children as they faced an uncertain future in America. Num Pages: 288 pages, 29 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JJG; 3JJH; HBJK; HBLW; HBTB; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Syracuse University Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815606178
ISBN
9780815606178
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 21.39

Paperback. In this text, W. Dale Nelson sheds light on the history of the presidential retreat Camp David. Using memoirs, archives and interviews, he relates how F.D. Roosevelt selected the site, how Truman made the first improvements and how succeeding chief executives have used the camp's facilities. Num Pages: 344 pages, 23 b&w photographs, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 463.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Syracuse University Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815606321
ISBN
9780815606321
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.55

New York City's main Arab communities exemplify the continuity and change that has taken place throughout the city's rich history. This is a collection of writings and photographs that document and tell the stories of these communities. Num Pages: 304 pages, 36 photographs, 4 maps, glossary, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1KBBEY; HBTB; JFSG; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 562.
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Syracuse University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815607397
ISBN
9780815607397
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.95

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