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The Americas
Paperback. Since the founding of the republic, cartoonists have both made an important contribution to and offered a critical commentary on our society. This book demonstrates the limits of cartooning from the courtroom to the newsroom. It examines the reasons for the declining state of the art and the implications for all of us. Num Pages: 288 pages, 161 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AKLC; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 182 x 17. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231130677
- ISBN
- 9780231130677
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.32
€ 37.99
€ 27.32
Hardback. Analyzes organized labor's political activities, its coalitions with other interest groups, and its influence on voter turnout, election results, and votes in Congress. This book examines the effects of Sweeney's embrace of progressive causes and labor's increasing willingness to challenge Democrats who vote against labor's interests. Num Pages: 224 pages, 13 line drawings; 24 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JP; KNXB2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231130707
- ISBN
- 9780231130707
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.68€ 56.67
€ 73.68
€ 56.67
Hardback. Translator(s): Shugaar, Antony. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; JKVM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231131346
- ISBN
- 9780231131346
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.53
€ 35.99
€ 30.53
Hardback. This "Long War" has left its imprint on virtually every aspect of American life. This book looks at America's response to the national-security crisis touched off by the events of World War II. It considers topics ranging from grand strategy and strategic bombing to ideology and economics, and assesses the changing American way of war. Editor(s): Bacevich, Andrew J. Num Pages: 608 pages, 8 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; JPQB; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 43. Weight in Grams: 998.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231131582
- ISBN
- 9780231131582
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.71€ 85.02
€ 111.71
€ 85.02
Paperback. Editor(s): Bacevich, Andrew J. Num Pages: 608 pages, 8 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW3; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 155 x 41. Weight in Grams: 860.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231131599
- ISBN
- 9780231131599
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 30.98
€ 43.99
€ 30.98
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 5 figures and 8 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 230 x 12. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231131858
- ISBN
- 9780231131858
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.37
€ 46.99
€ 33.37
Paperback. Editor(s): Raphael, Marc. Num Pages: 504 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GB; HBJK; HRA; HRJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 148 x 29. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231132237
- ISBN
- 9780231132237
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.06
€ 40.99
€ 29.06
Hardback. Shows how early American painters transformed themselves from provincial followers of the established traditions of Europe into some of the innovative artists in the world. This book explores not only the status of artists and their personal relationship to their work but also the dialogue between the artist and society. Series: Leonard Hastings Schoff Lectures. Num Pages: 246 pages, 96 halftones, 4 full-color plates. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ACV; AFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 185 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- Text is Free of Markings
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231132961
- ISBN
- 9780231132961
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.58€ 80.02
€ 104.58
€ 80.02
Paperback. Moving beyond descriptions of what distinguishes American art from other movements and forms, this work explores not only the status of artists and their relationship to their work but also the larger dialogue between the artist and society. It looks to the intensely studied portraits of America's early painters, especially Copley and Eakins. Series: Leonard Hastings Schoff Lectures. Num Pages: 246 pages, 96 halftones, 4 full-color plates. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ACV; AFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 168 x 133 x 13. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231132978
- ISBN
- 9780231132978
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.51
€ 37.99
€ 27.51
Hardback. Home is a powerful metaphor guiding the literature of African Americans throughout the twentieth century. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231134408
- ISBN
- 9780231134408
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.89€ 85.15
€ 112.89
€ 85.15
Paperback. Formulating effective environmental policies requires attention to a range of political, scientific, management, and moral issues. This work integrates these facets to develop a framework for analyzing and improving environmental policy. It discusses New York City's garbage crisis, the problem of leaks from underground storage units, and more. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231135375
- ISBN
- 9780231135375
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.06
€ 40.99
€ 29.06
Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW; JHB; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 161 x 24. Weight in Grams: 526. C. Wright Mills and the Making of Political Intellectuals. 288 pages. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW; JHB; JPA. Dimension: 237 x 161 x 24. Weight: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231135405
- ISBN
- 9780231135405
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.33€ 82.56
€ 109.33
€ 82.56
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JHB; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 151 x 17. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231135412
- ISBN
- 9780231135412
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.51
€ 37.99
€ 27.51
Hardback. Features essays by scholars and practitioners in the arena of US-Taiwan-Chinese relations. This book clarifies historical developments, examines myths about past and present policies, and assesses issues facing policymakers. It examines a variety of issues, including the movement for independence and its place in Taiwanese domestic politics. Editor(s): Tucker, Nancy Bernkopf. Num Pages: 288 pages, 14 Tables. BIC Classification: 1FPCW; 1KBB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231135641
- ISBN
- 9780231135641
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.33€ 82.56
€ 109.33
€ 82.56
Paperback. Features essays by scholars and practitioners in the arena of US-Taiwan-Chinese relations. This book clarifies historical developments, examines myths about past and present policies, and assesses issues facing policymakers. It examines a variety of issues, including the movement for independence and its place in Taiwanese domestic politics. Editor(s): Tucker, Nancy Bernkopf. Num Pages: 288 pages, 14 Tables. BIC Classification: 1FPCW; 1KBB; HBJF; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 161 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231135658
- ISBN
- 9780231135658
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.39
€ 37.99
€ 27.39
Hardback. For more than a quarter century, William Logan has delivered clear-eyed and razor-sharp assessments of contemporary and classic poetry. Combining the sensibilities of poet and critic, Logan vividly conveys what he finds most memorable and most damning in a poet's work. Poets discussed include Shakespeare, Whitman, Robert Lowell, Sylvia Plath, Rita Dove, Seamus Heaney, and Czeslaw Milosz. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 817.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231136389
- ISBN
- 9780231136389
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.58€ 79.12
€ 104.58
€ 79.12
Paperback. Series: Arts & Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History. Num Pages: 368 pages, 36 b&w halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; JFCV; WB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 19. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231136525
- ISBN
- 9780231136525
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.55
€ 25.99
€ 19.55
Hardback. Taking a balanced look at issues that have contributed to decline of America's manned space program, such as lack of political support and funding, this book offers not only a critique but also a plan for enhancing US space security through cooperation rather than competition. It focuses on how policy changes of mid-1990s have changed the nation. Num Pages: 320 pages, 7 halftones, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPS; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231136549
- ISBN
- 9780231136549
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.68€ 56.67
€ 73.68
€ 56.67
Hardback. Theodor W Adorno was a major twentieth-century philosopher and social critic whose writings on oppositional culture in art, music, and literature increasingly stand at the center of contemporary intellectual debate. This collection gathers together sixteen essays about the philosopher. Series: Columbia Themes in Philosophy, Social Criticism, and the Arts. Num Pages: 344 pages, 0 halftones, 0 color illus., 0 line drawings, 0 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HPCF; HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231136587
- ISBN
- 9780231136587
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.33€ 82.56
€ 109.33
€ 82.56
Paperback. Series: Film and Culture Series. Num Pages: 416 pages, 15 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFD; KNT; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 145 x 26. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231136778
- ISBN
- 9780231136778
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.32
€ 37.99
€ 27.32
Hardback. Explores the practice and meanings of death rituals in poor urban neighborhoods on the outskirts of the southern Mexican city of Oaxaca. This book provides descriptions of the Day of the Dead and other religious practices. It analyzes how the rites and beliefs associated with death shape and reflect poor Oaxacans' values and social identity. Num Pages: 336 pages, 42 illus. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; HRCR; JFCA; JHBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231136884
- ISBN
- 9780231136884
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.95€ 80.84
€ 106.95
€ 80.84
Paperback. Explores the practice and meanings of death rituals in poor urban neighborhoods on the outskirts of the southern Mexican city of Oaxaca. This book provides descriptions of the Day of the Dead and other religious practices. It analyzes how the rites and beliefs associated with death shape and reflect poor Oaxacans' values and social identity. Num Pages: 336 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; HRCR; JFCA; JHBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 206 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231136891
- ISBN
- 9780231136891
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.06
€ 40.99
€ 29.06
Hardback. Num Pages: 440 pages, 16 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APT; KNTJ. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 32. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231136907
- ISBN
- 9780231136907
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.71€ 84.30
€ 111.71
€ 84.30
Hardback. Taking stock of contemporary social, cultural, and political currents, this book explores turning points in the history of American intellectual life. It documents how alternative views were chased from the public stage by strategic acts of censorship, including within supposedly dissident wings of the humanities. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 817.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st ptg.
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231137300
- ISBN
- 9780231137300
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.89€ 85.15
€ 112.89
€ 85.15