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This is a much-needed interdisciplinary investigation of empathy. Leading researchers from philosophy and psychology explore the role of empathy in our capacity to understand other people and predict what they think, feel, and do; the part it plays in our ethical responses to others; and its importance to our appreciation of art and fiction. Editor(s): Coplan, Amy; Goldie, Peter. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPM; HPN; HPQ; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 166 x 29. Weight in Grams: 770.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199539956
- ISBN
- 9780199539956
Condition: New
€ 155.08
€ 155.08
Paperback. A collection of sociological essays that focus on Mormons. Featuring the work of the scholars conducting social science research on Mormons, this volume offers perspectives on Mormonism and also on the nature of successful religious movements, secularization and assimilation, church growth, patriarchy and gender roles, and other topics. Editor(s): Cornwall, Marie; Heaton, Tim B.; Young, Lawrence A. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCC99. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252069598
- ISBN
- 9780252069598
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 40.53
€ 45.99
€ 40.53
Hardback. "Superb.. The contributors probe the degree of positive interactions between Jews and Christian and also uncover heretofore-hidden Jewish contributions to the Western intellectual tradition."-Choice Editor(s): Coudert, Allison P.; Shoulson, Jeffrey S. Series: Jewish Culture & Contexts. Num Pages: 328 pages, 23 illus. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HRJ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812237610
- ISBN
- 9780812237610
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.06
€ 92.06
Paperback. Editor(s): Cramer, Jane K.; Thrall, A. Trevor. Series: Routledge Global Security Studies. Num Pages: 272 pages, 8 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 1KBB; 3JMC; HBJF1; HBJK; HBWS5; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 172 x 16. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415782135
- ISBN
- 9780415782135
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Condition: New
€ 51.03
€ 51.03
Paperback. Grounding their analysis in a deep understanding of the country's past, this title features scholars of Afghan history, politics, society, and culture who show how the Taliban was less an attempt to revive a medieval theocracy than a complex, and adaptive force rooted in the history of Afghanistan and shaped by modern international politics. Editor(s): Crews, Robert D.; Tarzi, Amin. Num Pages: 448 pages, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JJPR; 3JMC; HBJF; HBLW3; HRAM2; HRAM6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 209 x 139 x 30. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674032248
- ISBN
- 9780674032248
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.20
€ 45.99
€ 38.20
For more than thirty years, musician Carlos Varela has been a guide to the heart, soul, and sound of Havana. My Havana is a lyrical exploration of Varela's life and work, and of the vibrant musical, literary, and cinematic culture of his generation. Editor(s): Cumana, Maria Caridad; Dubinsky, Karen; De La Cruz, Xenia Reloba. Num Pages: 312 pages, 4. BIC Classification: 1KJC; AVG; DSB; HBJK; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442647718
- ISBN
- 9781442647718
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.37
€ 79.37
Paperback. This handbook brings together leading international scholars to study the diverse figures, movements, and approaches that constitute Presocratic philosophy. Editor(s): Curd, Patricia; Graham, Daniel. Series: Oxford Handbooks. Num Pages: 608 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 32. Weight in Grams: 958.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199837557
- ISBN
- 9780199837557
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 81.31
€ 81.31
paperback. Editor(s): Currie, Ruth; Bryant, Emma Spaulding. Series: Reconstructing America. Num Pages: 518 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 30. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 518
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- SKU
- V9780823222742
- ISBN
- 9780823222742
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.25
€ 37.99
€ 34.25
Paperback. Editor(s): Curthoys, Ann; McGrath, Ann. Num Pages: 124 pages. BIC Classification: CBW; HBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 150 x 207 x 12. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Monash University Publishing Australia
- Number of pages
- 124
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780980464825
- ISBN
- 9780980464825
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Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.78
€ 24.99
€ 18.78
The New Black Gods. Arthur Huff Fauset and the Study of African Americ...
. Ed(S): Curtis, Edward E., Iv; Sigler, Danie...
Paperback. Taking the influential work of Arthur Huff Fauset as a starting point to break down the false dichotomy that exists between mainstream and marginal, this title features a new generation of scholars who offer fresh ideas for understanding the religious expressions of African Americans in the United States. Editor(s): Curtis, Edward E., IV; Sigler, Danielle Brune. Series: Religion in North America. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRAC; JFSL3. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 21. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253220578
- ISBN
- 9780253220578
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.48
€ 27.99
€ 26.48
Hardback. Examines Cairo from the first century AH/seventh century AD onwards, considering the relationships between the physical layout of the city and its historic buildings, its economy, and its social, cultural, and religious life. Editor(s): Daftary, Farhad; Fernea, Elizabeth Warnock; Nanji, Azim. Series: Institute of Ismaili Studies. Num Pages: 300 pages, 120 color and duotone illus. BIC Classification: 1HBE; AM; HBJH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 260 x 239 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1858.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Azimuth Editions United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781898592280
- ISBN
- 9781898592280
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.21€ 57.49
€ 59.21
€ 57.49
Paperback. Addresses questions of influence between two of the 20th century's greatest minds Editor(s): Daigle, Christine; Golomb, Jacob. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253220370
- ISBN
- 9780253220370
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.37
€ 26.99
€ 25.37
hardcover. Translations and adaptations of Jesuit works in all languages are also included.The complete Jesuit Series will comprise some 1700 entries: about 500 first editions, and a further 1200 subsequent editions, issues and translations. Editor(s): Daly, Peter M.; Dimler S.J., G.Richard. Num Pages: 360 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBCR; HRCC7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 286 x 222 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1180.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802092649
- ISBN
- 9780802092649
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 220.31
€ 220.31
hardcover. This bibliography encompasses all extant books of emblems, and books dealing with the theory and practice of emblematics written by members of The Society of Jesus. Translations and adaptations of Jesuit works in all languages are also included. Editor(s): Daly, Peter M.; Dimler, S. J.; Dimler S.J., G.Richard. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF; GBCR; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 286 x 223 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1214.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802038531
- ISBN
- 9780802038531
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 179.37
€ 179.37
Print Culture in a Diverse America (The History of Media and Communica...
. Ed(S): Danky, James P.; Wiegand, Wayne A.
paperback. In the modern era there arose a prolific and vibrant print culture - books, newspapers, and magazines issued by and for diverse, often marginalized, groups. This collection offers a fresh foray into the multicultural world of reading and readers in the United States. Editor(s): Danky, James P.; Wiegand, Wayne A. Series: The History of Communication. Num Pages: 304 pages, 5 linecuts. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTC; HBJK; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252066993
- ISBN
- 9780252066993
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 33.05
€ 35.99
€ 33.05
Paperback. Editor(s): Darien-Smith, Kate; Gillespie, Richard; Jordan, Caroline; Gillespie, Caroline; Willis, Elizabeth. Num Pages: 372 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: ASZ; HB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 167 x 246 x 24. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Monash University Publishing Australia
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780980464801
- ISBN
- 9780980464801
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 35.27
€ 48.99
€ 35.27
Anooshi Lingit Aani Ka, Russians in Tlingit America
. Ed(S): Dauenhauer, Nora Marks; Dauenhauer, ...
paperback. Traces the series of events which culminated in the 1802 and 1804 Battles of Sitka, a turning point in the history of the Tlingit people of southeast Alaska and, ultimately, in the history of America. Editor(s): Dauenhauer, Nora Marks; Dauenhauer, Richard; Black, Lydia T. Series: Classics of Tlingit Oral Literature. Num Pages: 560 pages, 55 illus., 20 in color. BIC Classification: 1KBBWK; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBW; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 7128 x 5499 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295986012
- ISBN
- 9780295986012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.94€ 55.71
€ 63.94
€ 55.71
Hardback. Students of the Hebrew Bible found the "Dead Sea Scrolls" mostly of interest for the textual and interpretative histories of these books. This title confirms the importance of the "Dead Sea Scrolls" for both areas, by showing that they have revolutionized our understanding of how the text of the biblical books developed and interpreted. Editor(s): David, Nora; Lange, Armin; Troyer, Kristin De; Tzoref, Shani. Num Pages: 487 pages. BIC Classification: HRCG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 165 x 38. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 487
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783525535554
- ISBN
- 9783525535554
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 158.66€ 119.93
€ 158.66
€ 119.93
The Resurrection. An Interdisciplinary Symposium on the Resurrection o...
. Ed(S): Davis, Stephen T.; Kendall, Daniel, ...
paperback. Experts from a range of theological disciplines came together in New York at Easter in 1996 to debate the central truth of Christianity: the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. This study knits together scholarship on biblical studies, fundamental theology, moral theology and philosophy. Editor(s): Davis, Stephen T.; Kendall, Daniel, SJ; O'Collins, Gerald, SJ. Num Pages: 390 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: HRCA; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 22. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780198269854
- ISBN
- 9780198269854
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.63
€ 51.63
The Incarnation. An Interdisciplinary Symposium on the Incarnation of ...
. Ed(S): Davis, Stephen T.; Kendall, Daniel, ...
Paperback. Twenty-four scholars from different universities, churches, and continents gathered in New York at Easter 2000 for the Incarnation Summit, a meeting exploring the belief that Jesus is the Son of God who took on the human condition. This book is the result of that meeting. Editor(s): Davis, Stephen T.; Kendall, Daniel, SJ; O'Collins, Gerald, SJ. Num Pages: 432 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRCC1; HRCG; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 24. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199275779
- ISBN
- 9780199275779
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.73
€ 74.73