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Paperback. In the first two decades after WWII, social scientist heralded Turkey as an exemplar of a 'modernizing' nation in the Western mold. This book examines the Turkish experiment with modernity from a broad, interdisciplinary perspective, encompassing the fields of history, the social sciences, the humanities, architecture, and urban planning. Editor(s): Bozdogan, Sibel; Kasaba, Resat. Series: Publications on the Near East. Num Pages: 304 pages, 25 illus. BIC Classification: 1DVT; HBJF; JFC; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295975979
- ISBN
- 9780295975979
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.87
€ 32.99
€ 29.87
Paperback. Arnold Eisen here calls for a fundamental rethinking of the story of modern Judaism. More than simply a study of Jewish thought on customs and rituals, this book explores the central role that practice plays in Judaism's encounter with modernity. Series: Chicago Studies in the History of Judaism. Num Pages: 339 pages, 8 halftones, notes, index. BIC Classification: HRJ; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 230 x 23. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 339
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226195292
- ISBN
- 9780226195292
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.81
€ 40.99
€ 31.81
Hardback. Series: Carl G. Hempel Lecture Series. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: CFA; HPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 150 x 223 x 28. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691160450
- ISBN
- 9780691160450
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Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 33.77
€ 45.99
€ 33.77
Paperback. Editor(s): Berlanstein, Lenard R. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: HBJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252062797
- ISBN
- 9780252062797
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Condition: New
€ 22.07
€ 22.07
Paperback. What is a Buddhist response to political oppression and economic exploitation? Does Buddhism encourage passivity and victimization? This book addresses these questions, and many more, through the lens of the Buddhist teachings on karma. It also critically re-examines related teachings on equanimity (upekkha), generosity (dana), and merit (punna). Editor(s): Watts, Jonathan S. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 248.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP Thailand
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789749511787
- ISBN
- 9789749511787
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.41
€ 26.99
€ 25.41
Paperback. An introduction to Islam, today the faith of more than a billion people, set in the context of world history and of religious studies. Num Pages: 272 pages, 8ill. BIC Classification: HRAX; HRH; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 297.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748619597
- ISBN
- 9780748619597
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.66
€ 40.99
€ 36.66
Rethinking Intuition: The Psychology of Intuition and its Role in Phil...
. Ed(S): Depaul, Michael R.; Ramsey, William
hardcover. Ancients and moderns alike have constructed arguments and assessed theories on the basis of common sense and intuitive judgements. This collection of essays covers how psychological research seems to pose serious challenges to traditional intuition-driven philosophical enquiry. Editor(s): DePaul, Michael R.; Ramsey, William. Series: Studies in Epistemology and Cognitive Theory S. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPK; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 151 x 24. Weight in Grams: 631.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847687954
- ISBN
- 9780847687954
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Condition: New
€ 220.55
€ 220.55
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBAH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 156 x 232 x 19. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801498862
- ISBN
- 9780801498862
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.97
€ 36.99
€ 33.97
Paperback. Covering a long span, from the Vedic period to twelfth century AD, this volume explores key aspects of early Indian history-political ideas and institutions; economic patterns and developments; social orders and practices; and the transition from ancient to medieval. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3D; 3F; 3H; HBJF; HBLA; HBLC; HBTB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- OUP India India
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198068297
- ISBN
- 9780198068297
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Condition: New
€ 33.55
€ 33.55
Paperback. An exploration into South Asia's regional epic traditions. The author draws on his own fieldwork and analyzes how the oral tradition of the south Indian cult of the goddess Draupadi and five regional martial oral epics compare with one another and tie in with the Sanskrit epics. Series: Religion and Postmodernism. Num Pages: 576 pages, 18 halftones, 3 maps, 13 tables. BIC Classification: 1FKA; DSBB; HRG; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226340517
- ISBN
- 9780226340517
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Condition: New
€ 81.94€ 70.00
€ 81.94
€ 70.00
Paperback. The author of this text proposes a bold approach to writing local history in this exploration of the meaning of place and home. Arguing that people of every place and time deserve a history, he explores such topics as the history of madness and the environment in southwestern Minnesota. Illustrator(s): Kost, Charlie. Num Pages: 261 pages, 3 maps. BIC Classification: HBAH; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 59.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Number of pages
- 261
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520232938
- ISBN
- 9780520232938
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 24.17
€ 32.99
€ 24.17
Paperback. The perfect introduction to the discipline of history. It guides the reader through the controversies and debates that surround historical thinking and offers readers the means to make their own discoveries. Series: Routledge Classics. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JM; HBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 197 x 129 x 11. Weight in Grams: 152.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415304436
- ISBN
- 9780415304436
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.62
€ 17.99
€ 17.62
Paperback. "At once rigorous, insightful, and accessible.. the most thorough study yet available on the phenomenological treatment of God as gift in Marion and Derrida. Invaluable reading for those concerned with the theological promise of contemporary Continental philosophy."-Thomas A. Carlson, University of California, Santa Barbara Series: Perspectives in Continental Philosophy. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF3; HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 17. Weight in Grams: 427.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823221226
- ISBN
- 9780823221226
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.42
€ 41.99
€ 37.42
Hardback. "At once rigorous, insightful, and accessible.. the most thorough study yet available on the phenomenological treatment of God as gift in Marion and Derrida. Invaluable reading for those concerned with the theological promise of contemporary Continental philosophy."-Thomas A. Carlson, University of California, Santa Barbara Series: Perspectives in Continental Philosophy. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF3; HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 20. Weight in Grams: 505.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823221219
- ISBN
- 9780823221219
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Condition: New
€ 109.87
€ 109.87
Paperback. Challenges the validity of the widely invoked category of ancient "gnosticism" and the ways it has been described. This book uncovers the similarities and differences among some major traditions widely categorized as gnostic. He provides an eloquent, systematic argument for a more accurate way to discuss these interpretive approaches. Num Pages: 360 pages, 3 line drawings 8 tables. BIC Classification: HRQC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691005423
- ISBN
- 9780691005423
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.53€ 46.83
€ 58.53
€ 46.83
Paperback. Editor(s): Lincoln, Dr Andrew (London University Queen Mary, University of London Queen Mary, University of London London University London University Queen Mary, University of London London University London University London University Queen Mary, University of London). Series: New Testament Guides. BIC Classification: HRCG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2021
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780567074966
- ISBN
- 9780567074966
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Condition: New
€ 40.71
€ 40.71
Paperback. Addressing the potential for confusion about basic Christian claims and beliefs, Gerald O'Collins sets out to relaunch fundamental theology as a discipline by presenting a coherent vision of basic theological questions and positions that lay the ground for work in specific areas of systematic theology. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: HRCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199673988
- ISBN
- 9780199673988
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Condition: New
€ 56.54
€ 56.54
Hardcover. Assembled by Pierre Nora during the Mitterand years, the multi-volume series "Les Lieux ds Memoire" covers the history and culture of the French nation. This first volume in the translation brings together works addressing the omnipresent role of the state in French life. Editor(s): Nora, Pierre. Translator(s): Jordan, David P. (Professor and Chair, Department of History, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA); Trouille, Mary. Num Pages: 508 pages, 76 halftones, 10 maps. BIC Classification: HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 174 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1250.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226591322
- ISBN
- 9780226591322
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.23€ 60.43
€ 70.23
€ 60.43
Hardcover. Documents the history and culture of France. This book covers French manners, mores, and society. It concerns with conversation, cafes, songs, wine, gallantry, and places imbued with national symbolism such as Notre Dame and Sacre Coeur cathedrals. Translator(s): Jordan, David Peter. Num Pages: 480 pages, 126 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DDF; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 235 x 165 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1179.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226591346
- ISBN
- 9780226591346
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.35€ 87.91
€ 105.35
€ 87.91
Hardcover. Collects the eleven essays that consider the texts and places that make up the collective memory of the history of France, a country whose people are extraordinarily conscious of history and their place in it. This title looks at the medieval Grands chroniques de France and the monasteries and chancelleries that produced them. Editor(s): Nora, Pierre. Num Pages: 504 pages, 77 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DDF; HBJD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 174 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1138.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226591353
- ISBN
- 9780226591353
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.88€ 97.95
€ 115.88
€ 97.95