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paperback. Examines how Haitian diaspora writers, artists, and musicians address black masculinity through the Haitian Creole concept of gwo negs, or "big men". This work confronts the gendered, sexualized, and racialized boundaries of America's diaspora communities and openly resist "domestic" imperialism that targets immigrants, minorities, and gays. Series: Blacks in the Diaspora. Num Pages: 312 pages, 39 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KJH; JFC; JFSJ2; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 25. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253219787
ISBN
9780253219787
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.07

Paperback. Bringing together a variety of both well-known and more obscure writing from and about the Civil War, along with supplementary appendices to facilitate use in courses, this is a guide to a major event in American history. It includes, among other things, short fiction and poetry, public addresses, diary entries, song lyrics, and essays. Editor(s): Finseth, Ian Frederick. Num Pages: 368 pages, 6 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 181 x 19. Weight in Grams: 640.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415537070
ISBN
9780415537070
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 95.41

paperback. The role of black public intellectuals is being passionately debated both within and outside academia. This book offers an expansive examination of African-American intellectuals, both historically and in contemporary life. Num Pages: 248 pages, 6 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSC; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Routledge United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415917636
ISBN
9780415917636
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.45

paperback. This biography of the blues star traces his life in the context of the evolution of the blues and folk revival, and is a must read for anyone interested in the history of American popular culture. Num Pages: 374 pages, 8 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; AVGK; BGF; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 527.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Routledge United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
374
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415942041
ISBN
9780415942041
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.30

Paperback. Aims to challenge conventional theories of race and art in the period between 1920-40 by shedding light on the role early art critics had in marginalizing African American artists by characterizing them as sharing a primitive, ethnic essence. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; ACXD; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
The University of Michigan Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780472032303
ISBN
9780472032303
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.74

Paperback. The recent rise of primarying corresponds to the rise of national fundraising bases and new types of partisan organizations supporting candidates around the country" Series: Legislative Politics and Policy Making. Num Pages: 263 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHF; JPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 150 x 23. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780472035854
ISBN
9780472035854
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.62

Paperback. A multidisciplinary investigation of contemporary Mexican cinema Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 3JM; APF; KNTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 456.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780472051939
ISBN
9780472051939
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.09

Paperback. Series: Poets on Poetry. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 136 x 15. Weight in Grams: 249.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780472068951
ISBN
9780472068951
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.92

Paperback. While Congress fights tooth and nail over countless judicial nominations, no federal judge has ever been impeached on the basis of their decision making. This book suggests that the explanation for this incongruity is not the balance of powers, but a dynamic equilibrium. It is suitable for students of American government, Congress and the courts. Num Pages: 352 pages, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; LNAA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Edition
1st Pbk. Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780472069224
ISBN
9780472069224
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.57

Paperback. Presents a political analysis of the U.S. welfare system as a site of politics for recipients Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780472089024
ISBN
9780472089024
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.57

Paperback. Examines the transnational implications of immigrants' legalization efforts Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LNDA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780472089284
ISBN
9780472089284
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.57

Paperback. Series: Multicultural Education Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNFR; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 300.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Teachers College Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780807752838
ISBN
9780807752838
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.75

hardcover. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 200 x 9. Weight in Grams: 135.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1972
Publisher
New Directions United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811204538
ISBN
9780811204538
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. A comprehensive and innovative primary source reader in Mexican history from pre-Columbian Mexico to the neoliberal present. Editor(s): Jaffary, Professor Nora E.; Osowski, Edward W.; Porter, Susie S. Num Pages: 480 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, maps. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 159 x 26. Weight in Grams: 746.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
The Perseus Books Group United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813343341
ISBN
9780813343341
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 82.78

paperback. Strategies for gradually affecting social change are often dismissed as too accommodating of the status quo. This title examines the strategic choices of social movements through a focus on the fates of the two waves of temperance campaigns. Num Pages: 344 pages, 19 tables, 10 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 236 x 21. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Duke University Press Books United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822331698
ISBN
9780822331698
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.39

Paperback. Num Pages: 198 pages, 6 black & white tables, 12 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSF; JKSN; JPP; JPR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
198
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138286252
ISBN
9781138286252
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.23

hardcover. Blackfoot Grammar, the companion volume to The Blackfoot Dictionary of Stems, Roots and Affixes Third Edition, provides description and analyses of the major features of Blackfoot grammar and language structures. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2JN; CJB; GB; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
Edition
3rd Revised edition
SKU
V9781487500863
ISBN
9781487500863
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 91.34

Paperback. The tale of a Southern black who became a congressman during the Reconstruction period that followed the American Civil War. This edition also contains primary source documents from the Reconstruction. Series: American History Through Literature. Num Pages: 294 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; DSBH; FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
M.E. Sharpe United States
Edition
American History Through Literature
Number of pages
285
Condition
New
SKU
V9781563244407
ISBN
9781563244407
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.28

hardcover. The history, legends and cookery of popcorn in America. The book tests legends against agricultural, archaeological, culinary and social findings and gauges the reasons for its unflagging popularity. The account is concluded with more than 160 historical recipes for popcorn cookery. Num Pages: 256 pages, 13 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; JFC; WBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 630.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University South Carolina Pr United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781570033001
ISBN
9781570033001
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 44.22

paperback. Few events in American history have been studied more closely than the Civil War, this book is an examination of the effort to chronicle it. Topics covered include battlefield operations and the impact of race and gender. Editor(s): McPherson, James M.; Cooper, William J.; Cooper Jr, William J. (Boyd Professor of History, Louisiana State University, USA). Num Pages: 352 pages, 1 halftone. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBAH; HBJK; HBLH; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 167 x 23. Weight in Grams: 562.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University South Carolina Pr United States
Edition
Revised ed.
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781570033896
ISBN
9781570033896
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.64

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