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hardcover. Covers different works of Lyotard, from his three books "Discours, figure"; "Libidinal Economy"; and "The Differend" to his essays in "The Inhuman and Postmodern Fables". This book contains sections on philosophy, politics, art, and literature. It explains his ideas and provides various social, political, aesthetic, and philosophical contexts. Editor(s): Crome, Keith; Williams, James. Num Pages: 376 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 25. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231139342
- ISBN
- 9780231139342
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.99
€ 155.99
The Wireless Spectrum. The Politics, Practices, and Poetics of Mobile ...
. Ed(S): Crow, Barbara; Longford, Michael; Sa...
The Wireless Spectrum explores how wireless technologies have modified both individual and public life, transforming our experiences of space, time, and place, while reshaping our day-to-day interactions. Editor(s): Crow, Barbara; Longford, Michael; Sawchuk, Kim. Series: Digital Futures. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 3JM; HBLX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802098931
- ISBN
- 9780802098931
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.27
€ 60.27
Hardback. This collection revisits Ray Pahl's 1984 sociology classic, combining excerpts from the original with assessments by leading researchers of how and why the book has stood the test of time as a study that fundamentally re-thinks our understanding of 'work'. Editor(s): Crow, Graham; Ellis, Jaimie. Num Pages: 264 pages, 1 maps, 19 B&W illustrations, 3 graphs, 1 map. BIC Classification: HBLW; JHBL; JP; RGCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781526107435
- ISBN
- 9781526107435
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 158.58
€ 158.58
Paperback. World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online role playing game. It causes more and more real world events, as people marry individuals they have met in the game, and real-world financial markets thrive in virtual WoW property. This book offers an exploration of the thrilling, addictive world of online videogames. Editor(s): Cuddy, Luke; Nordlinger, John. Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPX; JFCA; WDHW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812696738
- ISBN
- 9780812696738
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.53
€ 21.99
€ 20.53
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
€ 79.14
€ 79.14
Paperback. The prehistoric civic-ceremonial center of Tibes is located on the southern coast of Puerto Rico, just north of the modern coastal city of Ponce. This volume examines the geophysical, paleoethnobotanical, faunal, lithics, base rock, osteology, bone chemistry and nutrition, social landscape, and ceremonial constructs employed at Tibes. Editor(s): Curet, L. Antonio; Stringer, Lisa M. Series Editor(s): Curet, L. Antonio. Series: Caribbean Archaeology and Ethnohistory Series. Num Pages: 392 pages, 40 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJP; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817355791
- ISBN
- 9780817355791
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.04
€ 46.04
The Left Transformed in Post-Communist Societies. The Cases of East-Ce...
. Ed(S): Curry, Jane Leftwich; Urban, Joan Ba...
Paperback. One of the most unexpected outcomes of the Soviet bloc's transition out of communism has been the divergent but important paths followed by once ruling communist parties. This work explores the divergent trajectories of ex-ruling communist parties in key countries of the former Soviet Empire. Editor(s): Curry, Jane Leftwich; Urban, Joan Barth. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1DF; 1DVUA; 1DVUK; GTB; HBJD; HBLW3; JPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742526648
- ISBN
- 9780742526648
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 77.30
€ 77.30
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
€ 59.84
€ 59.84
French Historians 1900-2000: The New Historical Writing in Twentieth-Century France examines the lives and writings of 40 of France s great twentieth-century historians. Editor(s): Daileader, Philip; Whalen, Philip. Num Pages: 632 pages. BIC Classification: HBAH; HBJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 177 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1266.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405198677
- ISBN
- 9781405198677
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 271.01
€ 271.01
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
€ 216.76
€ 216.76
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
€ 178.18
€ 178.18
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
€ 49.99€ 35.51
€ 49.99
€ 35.51
The Weight of Violence. Religion, Language, Politics.
. Ed(S): Das, Saitya Brata; Choudhury, Soumya...
Hardback. Papers presented at the International Conference on 'Religion, Violence, Language', jointly sponsored by ICPR and IIAS held at Indian Institute of Advanced Study during 9-11 April, 2012. Editor(s): Das, Saitya Brata; Choudhury, Soumyabrata. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM2; JFSR; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 226 x 27. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199453726
- ISBN
- 9780199453726
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.73
€ 73.73
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
€ 57.29€ 56.16
€ 57.29
€ 56.16
Paperback. Editor(s): Dauphinais, Michael; Levering, Matthew. Num Pages: 371 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 525.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press United States
- Number of pages
- 371
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813218700
- ISBN
- 9780813218700
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.67
€ 34.67
Hardback. Editor(s): Davaras, Costis; Soles, Jeffrey S. Num Pages: 320 pages, 82 illus, 60 b/w figs, 35 b/w pls. BIC Classification: 1DVGSC; 1QDAG; 3B; HDDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 287 x 223 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Institute for Aegean Prehistory United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781931534604
- ISBN
- 9781931534604
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.03
€ 122.03
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
€ 159.51€ 119.15
€ 159.51
€ 119.15
Hardback. A captivating time, the 60s and 70s now draw more attention than ever. The first substantial work by historians has appeared only in the last few years, and this volume offers an important contribution. These meticulously researched essays offer new perspectives on the Cold War and global relations in the 1960s and 70s. Editor(s): Davis, Belinda J.; Mausbach, Wilfried; Klimke, Martin. Series: Protest, Culture and Society. Num Pages: 358 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFGW; 1KBB; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; HBJD; HBJK; HBLW3; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 170 x 241 x 26. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845456511
- ISBN
- 9781845456511
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.55
€ 162.55
The Boisterous Sea of Liberty. A Documentary History of America from D...
. Ed(S): Davis, David Brion; Mintz, Steven
Paperback. This volume explores how Americans understand the central issues, problems, and decisions that shaped American history during the nation's formative period. It includes many personal letters and other texts that offer first-hand accounts of the major issues of early American history. Editor(s): Davis, David Brion; Mintz, Steven. Num Pages: 608 pages, halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3J; HBJK; HBLH; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 177 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1218.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195116700
- ISBN
- 9780195116700
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.19
€ 55.19
The Northern Ireland Troubles in Britain. Impacts, Engagements, Legaci...
. Ed(S): Dawson, Graham; Hopkins, Stephen; Do...
hardcover. This book investigates the history of responses to, engagements with and memories of the Northern Irish conflict in Britain, exploring the lessons to be learned from post-conflict efforts to 'deal with the past' in Northern Ireland and providing a starting point for wider academic and public debate in Britain on the significance of this history. Editor(s): Dawson, Graham; Hopkins, Stephen; Dover, Jo. Num Pages: 392 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DBKN; 3JJPG; HBJD1; HBLW3; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 166 x 272 x 28. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719096310
- ISBN
- 9780719096310
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.20
€ 160.20