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Paperback. This pioneering collection concentrates on witchcraft beliefs rather than witch-hunting. It ranges widely across areas of popular belief, culture and ritual practice, as well as dealing with intellectual life and incorporating regional and comparative elements. Editor(s): Goodare, Julian; Martin, Lauren; Miller, Joyce. Series: Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBJD1; HBL; HBTB; HRA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 277
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349353767
- ISBN
- 9781349353767
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 149.87
€ 149.87
Hardcover. This pioneering collection concentrates on witchcraft beliefs rather than witch-hunting. It ranges widely across areas of popular belief, culture and ritual practice, as well as dealing with intellectual life and incorporating regional and comparative elements. Editor(s): Goodare, Julian; Martin, Lauren; Miller, Joyce. Series: Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD1; HBLH; HBTB; HRQX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 227 x 21. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Number of pages
- 277
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230507883
- ISBN
- 9780230507883
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.04
€ 150.04
Consuming Habits: Global and Historical Perspectives on How Cultures D...
. Ed(S): Goodman, Jordan; Lovejoy, Paul E.; S...
paperback. Covering a wide range of substances, including opium, cocaine, coffee, tobacco, and kola, since prehistory, this edition explores the analytical category of psychoactive substances from challenging historical and anthropological perspectives. It is a companion for those interested in how different cultures have defined drugs across the ages. Editor(s): Goodman, Jordan; Lovejoy, Paul E.; Sherratt, Andrew. Num Pages: 304 pages, 3 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFFH; JHBT. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Routledge United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415425827
- ISBN
- 9780415425827
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.05
€ 66.05
Paperback. This is a new English translation of a classic work of medieval Islamic learning. In this rich allegorical fable the animals pursue a case against humanity. They rebuke and criticise human weakness, deny man's superiority, and make powerful demands for greater justice and respect for animals. Editor(s): Goodman, Lenn E.; McGregor, Richard. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: DSBB; DSK; FC; HBLA1; HBLC1; HP; HRHT; JFCX; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199642519
- ISBN
- 9780199642519
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.51
€ 56.51
Hardback. From early in his career Jacques Derrida was intrigued by law. Over time, this fascination with law grew more manifest and he published a number of highly influential analyses of ethics, justice, violence and law. This book brings together leading scholars in a variety of disciplines to assess Derrida's importance for and impact upon legal studies. Editor(s): Goodrich, Peter; Hoffmann, Florian; Rosenfeld, Michel; Vismann, Cornelia. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF; LAB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 226 x 146 x 22. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230573611
- ISBN
- 9780230573611
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.59
€ 67.59
Rational Passions: Women and Scholarship in Britain, 1702 - 1870
. Ed(S): Gordon, Felicia; Walker, Gina Luria
paperback. "At last we have a wonderful collection that documents the range of women's intellectual activities during the years 1700-1870. One cannot help but admire these women for their intellectual courage and achievements in a male world." - Martha Vicinus, University of Michigan Editor(s): Gordon, Felicia; Walker, Gina Luria. Num Pages: 428 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 428
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781551116433
- ISBN
- 9781551116433
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 49.86
€ 54.99
€ 49.86
Hardback. These essays on the Cold War between 1945 and 1953 use Soviet and Western sources to shed new light on: Stalin's aims, objectives and actions; Moscow's relations with both the Soviet Bloc and the West European Communist Parties; and the USSR's relations with Britain, France and Italy. Editor(s): Gori, Francesca; Pons, Silvio. Num Pages: 473 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJH; 3JJP; HBJD; HBLW3; JPSH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 40. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 473
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333653166
- ISBN
- 9780333653166
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.07
€ 196.07
paperback. For more than three centuries, St Petersburg, founded in 1703 by Peter the Great as Russia's westward-oriented capital and as a visually stunning showcase of Russia's imperial ambitions, has been the country's most mythologized city. This volume traces the ways in which St Petersburg has become a "museum piece," embodying history, and nostalgia. Editor(s): Goscilo, Helena; Norris, Stephen M. Num Pages: 264 pages, 45 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; HBJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780253219800
- ISBN
- 9780253219800
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 24.27
€ 25.99
€ 24.27
Hardback. Fourteen philosophers, economists and legal scholars address the question 'Can intellectual property rights be fair?' What differentiates intellectual from real property? Should libertarians or Rawlsians defend IP rights? What's wrong with free-riding? How can incentives be taken into account by theories of justice? Editor(s): Gosseries, Axel; Marciano, Alain; Strowel, Alain. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; LAB; LNR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 495.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007093
- ISBN
- 9780230007093
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.23
€ 67.23
Paperback. This volume presents current research from across the many cultures and regions of Mesoamerica, dealing specifically with the most current issues in zooarchaeological literature. The book's chapters provide important general background on the domestic and ritual use of animals in early and classic Mesoamerica and Central America. Editor(s): Gotz, Christopher Markus; Emery, Kitty F. Series: Archaeobiology. Num Pages: 784 pages, 100 figures and 200 tables. BIC Classification: HDP; PSV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1262.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Lockwood Press United States
- Number of pages
- 784
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781937040055
- ISBN
- 9781937040055
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.53
€ 94.53
Paperback. En respuesta a un creciente interes en el campo de la zooarqueologia, este libro presenta investigaciones que representan a las multiples culturas y regiones de Mesoamerica, tratando especificamente los aspectos mas recurrentes en la literatura zooarqueologica. Editor(s): Gotz, Christopher Markus; Emery, Kitty F. Series: Archaeobiology. Num Pages: 826 pages, 100 figures and 200 tables. BIC Classification: HDP; PSV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1156.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Lockwood Press United States
- Number of pages
- 826
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781937040123
- ISBN
- 9781937040123
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 93.81
€ 93.81
hardcover. This volume of twelve essays focuses on two interrelated issues: first, it addresses the historical and cultural determinants that have given rise to what frequently has been described as the French exception; second, the contributors assess the exhaustion of this tradition in recent years. Editor(s): Goux, Jean-Joseph; Wood, Philip R. (QC (Hon)). Num Pages: 236 pages, index, reference. BIC Classification: HBJD; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5182 x 3226 x 20. Weight in Grams: 515.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804729697
- ISBN
- 9780804729697
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.77
€ 127.77
Hardback. This volume presents 19 original essays by Japanese, British and other international historians and covers the evolving military relationship from the 19th century through to the end of the 20th century. Editor(s): Gow, I. T. M.; Hirama, Yoichi; Chapman, John. Series: The History of Anglo-Japanese Relations, 1600-2000. Num Pages: 329 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1FPJ; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJM; HBLL; HBLW; JPS; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 329
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333791967
- ISBN
- 9780333791967
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.53
€ 128.53
Paperback. Bringing together renowned scholars in the field with younger researchers, this interdisciplinary study of the history of post-war industrial policy in Europe investigates transfers across borders and locates industrial policy in the context of the Cold War from a global perspective. Editor(s): Grabas, Christian; Nutzenadel, Alexander. Num Pages: 388 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBG; HBJD; HBL; HBTB; JPA; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349460748
- ISBN
- 9781349460748
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.04
€ 67.04
Paperback. Editor(s): Graff, David A.; Higham, Robin. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HBJF; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813135847
- ISBN
- 9780813135847
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.82
€ 36.82
The Guatemala Reader: History, Culture, Politics (The Latin America Re...
. Ed(S): Grandin, Greg; Levenson, Deborah; Og...
hardcover. Brings together more than 200 texts and images in a broad introduction to Guatemala's history, culture, and politics Editor(s): Grandin, Greg; Levenson, Deborah; Oglesby, Elizabeth. Series: Latin America Readers. Num Pages: 688 pages, 105 illustrations, 10 color plates, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KLCG; GTB; HBJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1112.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Duke University Press Books United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 688
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822350941
- ISBN
- 9780822350941
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.81
€ 133.81
hardcover. Undertakes a critical analysis of the history of domestic tourism in Yugoslavia under Commumism. It reviews tourism as a political, economic and social project of the Yugoslav federal state, and as a crucial field of social integration. Editor(s): Grandits, Hannes; Taylor, Karin. Num Pages: 432 pages, ca. 15 photos. BIC Classification: 1DVWY; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; HBTB; JPFF; KNSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 168 x 31. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Central European University Press Hungary
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789639776692
- ISBN
- 9789639776692
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 110.39
€ 110.39
Paperback. Assembling distinguished historians of Britain and Ireland, this book explores the whole span of British and UK history. The collection of essays forms an ideal introduction to the most up-to-date thinking about the problems of British history. Editor(s): Grant, Alexander; Stringer, Keith J. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415756570
- ISBN
- 9780415756570
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.21
€ 59.21
paperback. Explores the central role of the British Empire in developing transnational ideas, institutions and social movements of increasing scope and influence in the eras of high imperialism and the two world wars. Editor(s): Grant, K.; Levine, P.; Trentmann, Frank. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBL; HBTQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2007
- SKU
- V9781349540891
- ISBN
- 9781349540891
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.97
€ 126.97
Hardback. George Boole (1815-1864) is well known to mathematicians for his research and textbooks on the calculus. The utility of 'Boolean algebra' in computing has greatly increased curiosity in the nature and extent of his achievements. This work is suitable for logicians, mathematicians and philosophers, and students of the early Victorian Britain. Editor(s): Grattan-Guinness, Ivor; Bornet, Gerard. Series: Science Networks. Historical Studies. Num Pages: 301 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPL; PBCD; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 301
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783764354565
- ISBN
- 9783764354565
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.90
€ 72.90