Cultural studies
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Cultural studies
Paperback. What does it mean to be a "citizen" today, in an age of unbridled consumerism, terrorism, militarism, and multinationalism? This book provides the answer to this question. It looks at media coverage of September 11th and the Iraq invasion as well as "infotainment" to see how US TV is serving its citizens as part of "the global commodity chain". Num Pages: 248 pages, 2 Tables, 1 Figure, 1 b&w photo. BIC Classification: JFC; JFD; JHBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 151 x 18. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781592135615
- ISBN
- 9781592135615
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.82
€ 32.99
€ 29.82
Hardcover. Num Pages: 344 pages, 88 b&w illus., 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KL; HBJK; JFC; JHBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 178 x 14. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- The MIT Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780262034050
- ISBN
- 9780262034050
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Condition: New
€ 61.90€ 58.81
€ 61.90
€ 58.81
Paperback. The right of minority groups to define their culture and identity in their own terms is the central theme of this book. O'Hagan argues that a comprehensive definition of culture, and an awareness of all the issues involved, may enable practitioners to fulfil their statutory obligations more effectively. Num Pages: 288 pages, references. BIC Classification: JFC; JFSL; JKSN; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853027598
- ISBN
- 9781853027598
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Condition: New
€ 38.13
€ 38.13
Hardcover. The essays in this volume examine the unforeseen cultural conversions set in motion by Christian missionary activity in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia during the ninetennth and twentieth centuries. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1FK; 1H; HRCX7; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815633150
- ISBN
- 9780815633150
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.53
€ 53.53
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Second
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781446259160
- ISBN
- 9781446259160
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Condition: New
€ 56.78
€ 56.78
paperback. In this guide to cultural criticism, Arthur Asa Berger presents complex concepts in jargon-free language, making the book an ideal introductory text. It covers the key theorists, concepts and subject areas, from literary, sociological and psychoanalytical theories of semiotics and Marxism. Series: Feminist Perspective on Communication. Num Pages: 216 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JHM. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 12. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780803957343
- ISBN
- 9780803957343
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 189.03
€ 189.03
Paperback. Presents how America shortchanges the arts and community, and what can be done about it. Num Pages: 272 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 166 x 20. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 10/24/04
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252072086
- ISBN
- 9780252072086
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Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 23.18
€ 24.99
€ 23.18
Hardback. Studies the question: What are the differences between the values, opinions and attitudes of military officers and those of professionals belonging to other categories? What is the effect of these differences on society in each country, and on the national security sector? What are the current trends of this gap? Editor(s): Caforio, Giuseppe. Series Editor(s): Chatterji, Manas. Series: Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 704.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780444530240
- ISBN
- 9780444530240
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 225.58
€ 225.58
Hardback. The intersections between culture and human rights have engaged some of the most heated and controversial debates across international law and theory. To what extent should the law permit cultural defences to general rules? What role does human rights law have in the protection of minority cultures? This volume examines such pivotal questions. Editor(s): Vrdoljak, Ana. Series: Collected Courses of the Academy of European Law. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JPVH; LBBR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199642120
- ISBN
- 9780199642120
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.76
€ 195.76
Hardcover. Cultural diversity-the multitude of different lifestyles that are not necessarily based on ethnic culture-is a catchphrase used increasingly instead of multiculturalism and in conjunction with globalization. Even though it is often used as a slogan it does capture a widespread phenomenon that cities must contend with.. Editor(s): Gdaniec, Cordula. Num Pages: 196 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; JFC; JFSG; JHM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845456658
- ISBN
- 9781845456658
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Condition: New
€ 163.82
€ 163.82
Hardcover. Editor(s): Snider, Meryl. Num Pages: 186 pages. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781611220636
- ISBN
- 9781611220636
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.85€ 165.38
€ 242.85
€ 165.38
paperback. This text aims to provide a fresh view of contemporary geography. The authors explore the role of four traditional themes in the "new cultural geography" including the interplay between the evolution of particular biophysical niches and the activities of the culture groups that inhabit them. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; RNA; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 149 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742501065
- ISBN
- 9780742501065
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Condition: New
€ 86.92
€ 86.92
Paperback. Examines how "otherness" has been constituted, communicated and transformed in cultural representation. Covering a diverse range of media, the contributors explore the cultural politics of Europe's encounters with Brazil, India, Israel, Australia and Africa. Editor(s): Hallam, Elizabeth; Street, Brian. Series: Sussex Studies in Culture and Communication. Num Pages: 320 pages, 66 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: JFC; JFD; JHM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 17. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415202800
- ISBN
- 9780415202800
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.11
€ 56.11
Hardback. An A-to-Z encyclopedia devoted to the penis, offering refreshing, thoughtful, and wide-ranging insight into how we have thought about this malleable, meaningful body part over the centuries and across cultures. Editor(s): Kimmel, Michael; Milrod, Christine; Kennedy, Amanda. Num Pages: 262 pages, 27 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: GBC; JFC; JFSJ2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 263 x 179 x 21. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759123120
- ISBN
- 9780759123120
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.76
€ 153.76
Hardback. Explores cultural influences in relation to concerns of ergonomics and human factors. These include scientific-philosophical considerations, aircraft and maritime safety, cross-national training, effective use of the world-wide web, multinational decision making, third-world industrial development, implementation of technology transfer, and more. Editor(s): Kaplan, Michael. Series: Advances in Human Performance & Cognitive Engineering Research. Num Pages: 404 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762310494
- ISBN
- 9780762310494
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.40
€ 142.40
Hardcover. Covering a range of topics, including fads, public policy, the spread of religion, and herd behavior in markets, this title shows that human culture is itself an evolutionary process that exhibits the key Darwinian mechanisms of variation, competition, and inheritance. It focuses on the ways cultural phenomena can be studied scientifically. Num Pages: 280 pages, 11 line drawings, 2 tables. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226520438
- ISBN
- 9780226520438
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.33€ 90.06
€ 108.33
€ 90.06
Paperback. Covering a range of topics, including fads, public policy, the spread of religion, and herd behavior in markets, this title shows that human culture is itself an evolutionary process that exhibits the key Darwinian mechanisms of variation, competition, and inheritance. It focuses on the ways cultural phenomena can be studied scientifically. Num Pages: 280 pages, 11 line drawings, 2 tables. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 230 x 16. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226520445
- ISBN
- 9780226520445
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.36
€ 41.36
Paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1KBB; JFC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Pennsylvania State University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780271025322
- ISBN
- 9780271025322
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 38.98
€ 50.99
€ 38.98
Paperback. Num Pages: 462 pages, 33 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTP; JFCX; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 462
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226317588
- ISBN
- 9780226317588
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.14€ 49.00
€ 57.14
€ 49.00
Paperback. Drawing on diverse research literature from the fields of anthropology, cultural studies, cultural geography, and media studies, Cultural Globalization: A User's Guide presents a new perspective through which to raise questions about globalization, a perspective framed by the concepts of territory, identity, and culture. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 220 x 12. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631235392
- ISBN
- 9780631235392
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.98
€ 56.98