The Americas
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The Americas
Paperback. Traces Brazil's singular character, exploring both the remarkable richness and cohesion of the national culture, and the contradictions and tensions that have developed over time. This book includes several chapters that explore Brazilian identity through the interlinked concepts of texts, facts, sights, and sounds. Editor(s): Nava, Carmen; Lauerhass, Ludwig, Jr. Series: Latin American Silhouettes. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; GTB; JFC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742537576
- ISBN
- 9780742537576
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.36
€ 61.36
Paperback. Founded in 1769 as a new port town on JamaicaAEs north coast, Falmouth expanded dramatically in the decades around 1800. Spanning from the foundation of the town in 1769 to the opening of the cruise ship terminal in 2008, this book explores the range of architecture built by Jamaicans and others in the making of this extraordinary town. Editor(s): Nelson, Louis P.; Chappell, Edward A. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KJWJ; AMX; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 254 x 12. Weight in Grams: 789.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of the West Indies Press Jamaica
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789766404932
- ISBN
- 9789766404932
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.37
€ 54.37
Paperback. Wide-ranging collection of twenty-seven essays analyzes, argues with, and celebrates that unruly tradition of Montana writing. Editor(s): Newby, Rick; Hunger, Suzanne E. Num Pages: 348 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 35.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781560444176
- ISBN
- 9781560444176
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.73
€ 19.99
€ 17.73
American Civil-Military Relations: The Soldier and the State in a New ...
. Ed(S): Nielsen, Suzanne C.; Snider, Don M.
hardcover. politics, and national security policy. Editor(s): Nielsen, Suzanne C.; Snider, Don M. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JWA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 29. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780801892875
- ISBN
- 9780801892875
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.31
€ 84.31
Paperback. Editor(s): O'Neill, Karen M.; Abs, Daniel J. van. Num Pages: 250 pages, 10 photographs, 14 maps, 11 figures, 15 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNR; RPC; TNF; TQ. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 156 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813573762
- ISBN
- 9780813573762
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.61
€ 52.61
Paperback. With its vast vistas, splendid sunsets, and rich history, the American Southwest has always inspired superb writing. "Travelers' Tales Southwest" features a choice selection of some of the best by Tony Hillerman, David Roberts, Barbara Kingsolver, Alex Schoumatoff, Terry Tempest Williams, Edward Abbey, and others. Maps. Editor(s): O'Reilly, Sean; O'Reilly, James. Series: Country Guides. Num Pages: 352 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Travelers' Tales, Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781885211583
- ISBN
- 9781885211583
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.52
€ 18.52
Hardback. This clearly written and informative book explores effects of race and culture factors in the US-Mexican relations. Editor(s): O, Jaime Rodriguez; Vincent, Kathryn; Rodriguez O., Jaime E. Series: Latin American Silhouettes. Num Pages: 192 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLCM; HBTB; JFC; JFF; JFSL1; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 169 x 16. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842026734
- ISBN
- 9780842026734
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.41
€ 165.41
Hardback. The Oxford Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in Contemporary Politics, Law, and Social Movements contains over 450 topical entries written by key academics, intellectuals, and scholars, and provides a comprehensive source of information on the diverse historical and contemporary experiences of Latinos and Latinas in the United States. Editor(s): Oboler, Professor Suzanne; Gonzalez, Professor Deena J. Num Pages: 1272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFSL4; JPA; LAQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 295 x 224 x 103. Weight in Grams: 4368.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 1272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199744619
- ISBN
- 9780199744619
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 509.21
€ 509.21
Hardback. Editor(s): Oliver, John W., Jr.; Cherry, Charles L.; Cherry, Caroline L. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; HRCC97; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 671.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810858183
- ISBN
- 9780810858183
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.60
€ 86.60
Paperback. Covering a broad time frame, from circa 1200 BCE to the sixteenth century, including recent ethnography, this volume endeavors to contextualize violence and violent acts within the matrix of indigenous thought and culture. Editor(s): Orr, Heather; Koontz, Rex. Series: Ideas, Debates, and Perspectives. Num Pages: 398 pages, col insert. BIC Classification: 1KLC; HDDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA United States
- Number of pages
- 398
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781931745581
- ISBN
- 9781931745581
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.26
€ 22.26
Contextualizes violence and violent acts within the matrix of indigenous thought and culture. This title includes chapter topics that show that desire, including localized, culturally specific, examinations of warfare, sacrifice, ballgames, boxing, pain, and healing. Editor(s): Orr, Heather; Koontz, Rex. Series: Ideas, Debates, and Perspectives. Num Pages: 398 pages, colour insert. BIC Classification: 1KLC; ACBK; HDD; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 885.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA United States
- Number of pages
- 398
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781931745802
- ISBN
- 9781931745802
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.03
€ 37.03
Paperback. A collection of essays by the nation's leading journalism scholars and professionals will examine the history, identity, roles, and future of the American press, with an emphasis on topics of concern to both practitioners and consumers of American media. Editor(s): Overholser, Geneva; Jamieson, Kathleen Hall. Series: Institutions of American Democracy Series. Num Pages: 510 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 701.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 510
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195309140
- ISBN
- 9780195309140
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.38
€ 48.38
Paperback. Editor(s): Page, Max; Miller, Marla R. Num Pages: 264 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GM; HBJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Massachusetts Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781625342157
- ISBN
- 9781625342157
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.06
€ 51.06
The Government Taketh Away. The Politics of Pain in the United States ...
. Ed(S): Pal, Leslie A.; Weaver, R. Kent
Hardback. Democratic government is about making choices. Sometimes those choices involve the distribution of benefits. This work examines the repercussions of unpopular government decisions in Canada and the USA, the two great democratic nations of North America. Editor(s): Pal, Leslie A.; Weaver, R. Kent. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 352 pages, bibliographical references , index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBC; GTB; JPQB; JPRB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878409013
- ISBN
- 9780878409013
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 209.13
€ 209.13
The Government Taketh Away: The Politics of Pain in the United States ...
. Ed(S): Pal, Leslie A.; Weaver, R. Kent
paperback. Democratic government is about making choices. Sometimes those choices involve the distribution of benefits. This work examines the repercussions of unpopular government decisions in Canada and the USA, the two great democratic nations of North America. Editor(s): Pal, Leslie A.; Weaver, R. Kent. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 352 pages, bibliographical references , index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBC; GTB; JPQB; JPRB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878409020
- ISBN
- 9780878409020
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.88
€ 73.88
Paperback. These essays form a saucy picture of how Toronto sustains itself, from growing basil on balconies to four-star restaurants. Editor(s): Palassio, Christina; Wilcox, Alana. Num Pages: 360 pages, 50 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 457.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Coach House Books Canada
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781552452196
- ISBN
- 9781552452196
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 22.34
€ 23.99
€ 22.34
Paperback. This groundbreaking book examines the links between migration and the United States' ongoing economic and demographic revolution. Utilizing an explicitly geographic perspective, the contributors highlight the crucial role played by scale and spatial context in both immigration and internal migration. Editor(s): Pandit, Kavita; Withers, Suzanne Davies. Num Pages: 368 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847693931
- ISBN
- 9780847693931
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 98.75
€ 98.75
Paperback. Editor(s): Parascandola, Louis J.; Parascandola, John. Num Pages: 360 pages, B&W Illus.: 25,. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; HBJK; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231165730
- ISBN
- 9780231165730
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.83
€ 37.83
The World Won't Wait. Why Canada Needs to Rethink its International Po...
. Ed(S): Paris, Roland; Owen, Taylor
Paperback. In The World Won't Wait, some of Canada's brightest thinkers present essays on both classic foreign policy issues such as international security, human rights, and global institutions and emerging issues like internet governance, climate change, and sustainable development. Editor(s): Paris, Roland; Owen, Taylor. Series: UTP Insights. Num Pages: 208 pages, 4, 12 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442626973
- ISBN
- 9781442626973
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 28.47
€ 30.99
€ 28.47
Editor(s): Parks, Gregory S.; Bradley, Stefan M. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; JNKS; JNMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 35. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813134215
- ISBN
- 9780813134215
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.43
€ 51.43