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Paperback. Series: Martinus Nijhoff Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 396 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 629.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1987
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401080620
- ISBN
- 9789401080620
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.62
€ 63.62
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 520 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKS; 3JJP; HBJF; HBTQ; JPA; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 885.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691652467
- ISBN
- 9780691652467
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 261.65
€ 261.65
Paperback. Just after World War I, jazz began a journey along America's waterways from its birthplace in New Orleans. This title brings to life the vibrant history of this music and its newfound mainstream popularity among the American people. Num Pages: 248 pages, 23 halftones, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; AVGJ; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226102672
- ISBN
- 9780226102672
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.02
€ 23.99
€ 19.02
Paperback. An 1853 account of an 1848-51 Arctic expedition, with detailed observations of the indigenous Chukchi people. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration. Num Pages: 450 pages, 5 b/w illus. 5 colour illus. 1 map. BIC Classification: 1QMP; 3JH; HBJQ; HBLL; RGR. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 27. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781108070836
- ISBN
- 9781108070836
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.75
€ 53.75
Paperback. Does disgust bring order and meaning to lives? Does it help to animate the world, and make it a more dangerous, magical and exciting place? The author analyzes the world of disgust and makes these points, arguing that disgust and contempt play roles in creating and maintaining social hierarchy. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674031555
- ISBN
- 9780674031555
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.50
€ 33.99
€ 28.50
Paperback. This work seeks to delve beneath the chaos and brutality of the Norse world to discover a complex interplay of ordering and disordering impulses. Num Pages: 420 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DNC; HBJD; HBLA; HBTB; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 27. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 420
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226526805
- ISBN
- 9780226526805
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 28.23
€ 35.99
€ 28.23
Paperback. An analysis of the definition of courage and the "mystery of bravery". This book utilizes soldiers' memoirs, heroic and romantic literature and philosophical discussions to analyze the link between courage and fear and expose the role of courage in generating anxieties of manhood and masculinity. Num Pages: 360 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: HPQ; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 159 x 234 x 23. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674008267
- ISBN
- 9780674008267
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 34.55
€ 41.99
€ 34.55
Paperback. Celebrate the Dude with an abiding look at the philosophy behind The Big Lebowski Is the Dude a bowling-loving stoner or a philosophical genius living the good life? Naturally, it's the latter, and The Big Lebowski and Philosophy explains why. Editor(s): Fosl, Peter S. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APF; HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118074565
- ISBN
- 9781118074565
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 23.33
€ 23.99
€ 23.33
Paperback. Editor(s): Kowalski, Dean. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118074558
- ISBN
- 9781118074558
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.60
€ 20.60
Paperback. Alan Moore's Watchmen is set in 1985 and chronicles the alternative history of the United States where the US edges dangerously closer to nuclear war with the Soviet Union. Editor(s): Irwin, William; White, Mark D. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: AKLC; HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470396858
- ISBN
- 9780470396858
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.15
€ 23.15
Paperback. An in-depth look at the philosophical issues behind HBO's Game of Thrones television series and the books that inspired it George R.R. Editor(s): Jacoby, Henry. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: APT; HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 222 x 21. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118161999
- ISBN
- 9781118161999
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.35
€ 22.35
Paperback. Constructing Reality Brick by Brick. The book dives into the many philosophical ideas raised by LEGO bricks and the global multimedia phenomenon they have created. Metaphysical, logical, moral and conceptual issues are raised in a series of fascinating and stimulating essays. Key areas of philosophy are introduced through topics such as creativity and play, conformity and autonomy, consumption and culture, authenticiy and identity, architecture, mathematics, intellectual property, business and environmental ethics. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HP. .
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119193975
- ISBN
- 9781119193975
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.15
€ 19.99
€ 17.15
Paperback. A philosophical look at heavy metal's dark masters of reality, Black Sabbath Black Sabbath is one of the world's most influential and enduring rock bands. Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: AVGT; AVH; HPX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118397596
- ISBN
- 9781118397596
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.34
€ 22.34
Paperback. Critically acclaimed Mad Men portrays the changing social and political mores of 1960s America, where women were secretaries, men controlled the money, and everyone lived under the imminent threat of nuclear war. However, understanding the philosophy behind this show is even more fascinating. Editor(s): Carveth, Rod; South, James B. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APT; HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470603017
- ISBN
- 9780470603017
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.34
€ 22.34
Paperback. Wonder Woman and Philosophy: The Amazonian Mystique explores a wide range of philosophical questions surrounding the most popular female superhero of all time, from her creation as feminist propaganda during World War II up to the first female lead in the blockbuster DC movie-franchise. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HP; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119280750
- ISBN
- 9781119280750
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.16
€ 17.99
€ 15.16
Paperback. A philosophical exploration of Suzanne Collins's New York Times bestselling series, just in time for the release of The Hunger Games movie Katniss Everdeen is "the girl who was on fire," but she is also the girl who made us think, dream, question authority, and rebel. Editor(s): Michaud, Nicolas; Dunn, George A. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; DSK; HPX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 228 x 21. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118065075
- ISBN
- 9781118065075
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.32
€ 22.32
Paperback. Expanded and up-to-date-the ultimate guide that explores meaning and philosophy of all six seasons of Lost Lost is more than just a popular television show; it's a complex examination of meaningful philosophical questions. Editor(s): Kaye, Sharon. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APT; HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 227 x 26. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470632291
- ISBN
- 9780470632291
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.23
€ 22.23
Paperback. Superman has thrilled millions for 75 years, with a legacy that transcends national, and generational borders, but is there more to "Man of Steel" than just your average mythic superhero in a cape? This book includes chapters that present an exploration of some of the deeper philosophical questions raised by Superman, the Last Son of Krypton. Editor(s): White, Mark D. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118018095
- ISBN
- 9781118018095
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.35
€ 22.35
Paperback. When ordinary individuals in the TV show Heroes inexplicably develop superhuman abilities, they question who they are, struggle to cope with new responsibilities and decide whether to use their new power for good or for evil. Every episode is a philosophical quandary and Heroes and Philosophy is the first book to analyse what's going on. Editor(s): Johnson, David K. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APT; HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 151 x 22. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470373385
- ISBN
- 9780470373385
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.35
€ 22.35
Paperback. Uses science fiction to provoke reflection and discussion on philosophical issues. This book explores puzzles about virtual reality, trans humanism, whether time travel is possible, the nature of artificial intelligence, and topics in neuroethics, among other timely issues. It is suitable for seasoned philosophers and scientists. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APF; HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470447987
- ISBN
- 9780470447987
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.14
€ 24.14