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Hardback. This book examines the critical and often undervalued contributions of women to the culture, well-being, and subsistence of their communities as active, powerful, and wise ritual specialists. Editor(s): Marcos, Sylvia; Torjesen, Karen Jo; Ashcraft-Eason, Lillian; Kirk-Duggan, Cheryl A. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRA; JFSJ1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 585.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275991579
- ISBN
- 9780275991579
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.74
€ 64.74
The Uses of the Middle Ages in Modern European States. History, Nation...
. Ed(S): Marchal, G.; Evans, R.
Paperback. An assessment of the role of the Middle Ages in national historiography and in modern conceptions of national identity, looking at relatively young nations, and regions which claim national traditions but were slow to achieve, or regain, separate statehood. Examples range from Ireland and Iceland through Austria and Italy to Finland and Greece. Editor(s): Marchal, G.; Evans, R. Series: Writing the Nation. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBAH; HBJD; HBL; HBTB; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2011
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349366026
- ISBN
- 9781349366026
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.13
€ 64.13
The Catholic Church and the Nation-state. Comparative Perspectives.
. Ed(S): Manuel, Paul Christopher; Reardon, L...
Hardback. Presenting case studies from sixteen countries on five continents, this title paints a portrait of a complex and paradoxical institution whose political role has varied historically and geographically. Editor(s): Manuel, Paul Christopher; Reardon, Lawrence C.; Wilcox, Clyde. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 298 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC7; HRCX6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589011144
- ISBN
- 9781589011144
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.45
€ 202.45
Global Scientific Practice in an Age of Revolutions, 1750-1850
. Ed(S): Manning, Patrick; Rood, Daniel
Hardback. Examines key elements of science in societies across Spanish America, Europe, West Africa, India, and Asia as they increasingly overlapped each other. Chapters focus on the range of participants in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century science, their concentrated effort in description and taxonomy, and advances in techniques for sharing knowledge. Editor(s): Manning, Patrick; Rood, Daniel. Num Pages: 392 pages, 24 Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JF; 3JH; HBLL; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 36. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Pittsburgh Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822944546
- ISBN
- 9780822944546
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.79
€ 68.79
Indonesia in Transition: Social Dimensions of the Reformasi and the Ec...
. Ed(S): Manning, Chris; Diermen, Peter Van
hardcover. Indonesia starts the millennium at a time of transition. This volume provides a wide-ranging analysis of the social and political dimensions of reformation - poverty and income, environment and livelihood, civil society and legal institutions, and Islam and politics. Editor(s): Manning, Chris; Diermen, Peter van. Num Pages: 408 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: 1FMN; 3JJPR; 3JM; GTB; HBJF; HBLW3; JH; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- illustrated edition
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781856499231
- ISBN
- 9781856499231
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 83.18€ 75.25
€ 83.18
€ 75.25
hardcover. Editor(s): Mann, Michael; Fischer-Tine, Harald. Series: Anthem South Asian Studies. Num Pages: 362 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; 1FKA; HBTQ; HBTR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Anthem Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 362
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition, First ed.
- SKU
- V9781843310914
- ISBN
- 9781843310914
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.83
€ 132.83
Hardback. This volume presents six essays by notable scholars examining fine bindings, provenances, historical associations and technical aspects of the holdings of the Arcadian Library, London. With its precise scholarship, detailed information, original research and lavish illustration, it will be a standard work for bibliophiles and book scholars. Editor(s): Mandelbrote, Giles; de Bruijn, Willem. Series: Studies in the Arcadian Library. Num Pages: 408 pages, c. 730 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; WCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 328 x 249 x 48. Weight in Grams: 2880.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199654819
- ISBN
- 9780199654819
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 312.19
€ 312.19
Hardback. Offering an overview of Christian Democracy in Latin America, this book examines the Christian Democratic organizations of Chilie and Mexico, which are still major parties today. The concluding section analyzes the demise of formerly significant Christian Democratic parties. Editor(s): Mainwaring, Scott; Scully, Timothy R. Num Pages: 424 pages, 38 tables, 11 illustrations, 4 maps, bibliographical references, index. BIC Classification: 1KL; 3JJH; 3JJP; HRC; JHBA; JPHV; JPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 29. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804745970
- ISBN
- 9780804745970
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.88
€ 183.88
hardcover. The need for questioning the ways in which technology is used in sports is the subject of this volume. Much of the focus is on the ethical implications of allowing genetic manipulation of human beings and the impact this could have on sport in general. Editor(s): Maih, A.; Eassom, Simon Bruce. Series: Research in Philosophy & Technology. Num Pages: 484 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; PDR; PSX; TCBG; WSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 40. Weight in Grams: 851.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762308804
- ISBN
- 9780762308804
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.83
€ 144.83
hardcover. The new business opportunities and prospects emerging in Europe within the Common Market and other Western and European countries also raise important ethical challenges. This work comprises a collection of ethical insights to enhance the conduct of business in an evolving Europe. Editor(s): Mahoney, Jack; Vallance, Elizabeth. Series: Issues in Business Ethics. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; HPQ; KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1992nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792319313
- ISBN
- 9780792319313
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.89
€ 127.89
Hardback. Editor(s): Magnani, Lorenzo; Li, Ping; Park, Woosuk. Series: Studies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics. Num Pages: 231 pages, 14 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; PBWH; PDX; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319184784
- ISBN
- 9783319184784
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.69
€ 187.69
Hardback. Editor(s): Mageza-Barthel, Dr. Rirhandu; Fink, Elisabeth; Leinius, Johanna; Dhawan, Nikita. Num Pages: 261 pages, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPB; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 561.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 261
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319309835
- ISBN
- 9783319309835
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.69
€ 122.69
Paperback. Breaking new ground in ritual studies and cultural history, Practicing Protestants offers a distinctive history of American Protestant practice. Editor(s): Maffly-Kipp, Laurie F.; Schmidt, Leigh Eric; Valeri, Mark. Series: Lived Religions. Num Pages: 376 pages, 23, 23 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; HRCC2; HRCC9. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801883620
- ISBN
- 9780801883620
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.65
€ 40.65
Hardback. Presents a systematic approach to the topic of motivation and religion through the lens of theories of motivation as expectancy-value, self-determination, and achievement goal theory. This book features scholars offering views about how such theories help to understand religiosity and its impact on human experiences and behavior. Editor(s): Maehr, Martin L.; Karabenick, Stuart A. Series: Advances in Motivation and Achievement. Num Pages: 436 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRA; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 785.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 436
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762312597
- ISBN
- 9780762312597
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.50
€ 173.50
Medieval Political Philosophy: A Sourcebook (Agora Editions)
. Ed(S): Macfarland, Joseph C.; Parens, Joshu...
hardcover. Editor(s): Macfarland, Joseph C.; Parens, Joshua. Series: Agora Editions. Num Pages: 424 pages. BIC Classification: HPCB; HPS; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1085.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801449628
- ISBN
- 9780801449628
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.32
€ 140.32
Hardback. This collection of essays explores the conflictual history and future implications of two important traditions of twentieth-century European thought: the critical theory of Theodor W. Adorno and the ontology of Martin Heidegger. Editor(s): MacDonald, Iain; Ziarek, Krzysztof. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804756358
- ISBN
- 9780804756358
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.30
€ 116.30
Rethinking Church, State, and Modernity: Canada Between Europe and the...
. Ed(S): Lyon, David A.; Van Die, Marguerite
hardcover. The contributors consider how Canada's religious experience is distinctive in the modern world, somewhere between the largely secularized Europe and the relatively religious United States. Editor(s): Lyon, David A.; Van die, Marguerite. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBC; HRAC; JFC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 31. Weight in Grams: 665.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802044082
- ISBN
- 9780802044082
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.37
€ 79.37
Hardback. Provides a summary of recent international and regional developments on specific topics in bioethics. Authors report on such topics as new reproductive technologies, abortion, active euthanasia, the case of severely disabled newborns, and organ donation and transplantation. Editor(s): Lustig, B. Andrew; Brody, Baruch A.; Engelhardt, H. Tristram; McCullough, Laurence B. Series: Bioethics Yearbook. Num Pages: 434 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; M. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 25. Weight in Grams: 802.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 434
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792318934
- ISBN
- 9780792318934
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 243.73
€ 243.73
Paperback. Focusing on relevant conceptual and logical issues underlying the catholic quest for proving, this volume seeks to cast light on what the effectiveness of proof rests on. Editor(s): Lupacchini, Rossella; Corsi, Giovanna. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; PBC; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag Italy
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788847007833
- ISBN
- 9788847007833
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.12
€ 122.12
The Making of European Consumption. Facing the American Challenge.
. Ed(S): Lundin, Per; Kaiserfeld, Thomas
Paperback. American ideals and models feature prominently in the master narrative of post-war European consumer societies. This book demonstrates that Europeans did not appropriate a homogenous notion of America, rather post-war European consumption was a process of selective appropriation of American elements. Editor(s): Lundin, Per; Kaiserfeld, Thomas. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Transnational History Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBG; HBJD; HBJK; HBTB; JHBL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349476800
- ISBN
- 9781349476800
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.69
€ 65.69