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Paperback. In developing his own conception of the 'figure', Andrew Benjamin has written an innovative and provocative study of the complex relationship between philosophy, the history of painting and their presentation of both Jews and animals. Newly available in paperback. Series: The Frontiers of Theory. Num Pages: 208 pages, 13 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: ABA; DSA; HPN; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 13. Weight in Grams: 334. Series: The Frontiers of Theory. 208 pages, 13 black & white illustrations. In developing his own conception of the 'figure', Andrew Benjamin has written an innovative and provocative study of the complex relationship between philosophy, the history of painting and their presentation of both Jews and animals. Newly available in paperback. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: ABA; DSA; HPN; JFSR1. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 13. Weight: 334.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748643172
ISBN
9780748643172
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 30.94

Hardcover. What does it mean to be of Irish descent? What does Irish descent stand for in Ireland? In Northern Ireland? In the United States? This book addresses these questions by exploring the contemporary significance of ideas of ancestral roots, origins, and connections. Num Pages: 376 pages, 10 illustrations, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBTG; RGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 646.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Edition
F First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815631590
ISBN
9780815631590
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 45.94

Paperback. A practical guide to moral self-improvement and living a good life. It tackles questions of freedom and imprisonment, stubbornness and fear, family, friendship and love, and leaves an intriguing document of daily life in the classical world. Series: Penguin Great Ideas. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 111 x 8. Weight in Grams: 74.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
112
Publication date
2010
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141192352
ISBN
9780141192352
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.42

Paperback. These two lectures by Jacques Derrida, "Foreigner Question" and "Step of Hospitality/No Hospitality", derive from a series of seminars on hospitality conducted by Derrida in Paris, January 1996. They examine "hospitality" and its implications on political and ethical debate. Translator(s): Bowlby, Rachel. Series: Cultural Memory in the Present Series. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPQ; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 112 x 14. Weight in Grams: 180.
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804734066
ISBN
9780804734066
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.09

Paperback. In this engaging dialogue, Zygmunt Bauman, sociologist and philosopher, and Stanislaw Obirek, theologian and cultural historian, explore the place of spirituality and religion in the world today and in the everyday lives of individuals. Translator(s): Bartoszynska, Katarzyna. Num Pages: 180 pages. BIC Classification: HRA; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 222.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Polity
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745695693
ISBN
9780745695693
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.03

Hardcover. In this engaging dialogue, Zygmunt Bauman, sociologist and philosopher, and Stanislaw Obirek, theologian and cultural historian, explore the place of spirituality and religion in the world today and in the everyday lives of individuals. Translator(s): Bartoszynska, Katarzyna. Num Pages: 180 pages. BIC Classification: HRA; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 236 x 17. Weight in Grams: 352.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Polity
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745695686
ISBN
9780745695686
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.09

Paperback. Series: Medieval Cultures S. Num Pages: 235 pages, 5 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 2ABA; 2ABC; DSBB; HBJD1; HBLC; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 151 x 14. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
235
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816632176
ISBN
9780816632176
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 27.39

Paperback. Of Gardens records a great adventure of continual discovery not only of the artful beauty of individual gardens and landscapes but also of the intellectual and historical threads that weave them into patterns of civilization. Deitz's vivid descriptions and recollections allow readers to share in the experience of her extensive travels. Series: Penn Studies in Landscape Architecture. Num Pages: 384 pages, 10 illus. BIC Classification: AMV; DNF; HBTB; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812223545
ISBN
9780812223545
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.81

Hardback. A multi- and interdisciplinary collection of essays addressing ethical, political and aesthetic questions raised in the ten-film cycle Decalogue (1989) by Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Kieslowski. Editor(s): Badowska, Eva. Num Pages: 256 pages, 24 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA; DS; HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780823267101
ISBN
9780823267101
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 102.07

Paperback. A multi- and interdisciplinary collection of essays addressing ethical, political and aesthetic questions raised in the ten-film cycle Decalogue (1989) by Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Kieslowski. Editor(s): Badowska, Eva. Num Pages: 256 pages, 24 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA; DS; HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 277 x 21. Weight in Grams: 374.
Publisher
Fordham University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780823269273
ISBN
9780823269273
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.75

Hardback. A comprehensive description of the Regular Army during the Civil War era. Series: Studies in War, Society, and the Military. Num Pages: 424 pages, 30 illustrations, 1 map, 44 tables, 3 charts, 1 appendix. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 6452 x 4522 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1111.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780803219106
ISBN
9780803219106
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 81.95

Paperback. Contributes to the debate surrounding critical theory by providing interpretations of its most important representatives - including Adorno, Benjamin, Bloch, Fromm, Horkheimer and Marcuse. Bronner traces its impact upon such diverse fields as cultural analysis, philosophy and politics. Num Pages: 384 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HP; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 532.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631187387
ISBN
9780631187387
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.41

Paperback. 8vo. Clean copy.Catholic Religion
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Canadian Religious Conference
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
SKU
KEX0262020
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Editor(s): Groves, Nicholas. Num Pages: Colour and b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAN; AMN; AMX; HBJD1; HRCC2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 236 x 14. Weight in Grams: 210.
Publisher
Lasse Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780993306921
ISBN
9780993306921
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 14.37

Paperback. Num Pages: 136 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJ; 1KLS; HBJK; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 8. Weight in Grams: 231.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Pennsylvania State University Press United States
Number of pages
136
Condition
New
SKU
V9780271037998
ISBN
9780271037998
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 29.81

Paperback. The Qianlong emperor, who dominated religious and political life in China, was ruled by elaborate ritual prescriptions, which determined his dress and behaviour, and how he performed the yearly Grand Sacrifices. This text analyzes how ritualizing power was shared by the throne and the literati. Num Pages: 326 pages, 12 halftones, 25 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JF; HBJF; HBLL; HRKN; HRLF; JHBT; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Number of pages
326
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226987293
ISBN
9780226987293
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 31.25

Paperback. Num Pages: 345 pages, 58 halftones. BIC Classification: HB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 25. .
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226479200
ISBN
9780226479200
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 21.09

Paperback. .
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300198331
ISBN
9780300198331
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.66

Paperback. This book argues that instead of the Oedipus complex explaining the myth, the Oedipus myth explains the complex. The author argues that the Oedipus myth is an historical anomaly, a myth of failed royal investiture or of avoided masculine initiation. Translator(s): Porter, Catherine. Series: Meridian: Crossing Aesthetics. Num Pages: 228 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; JMAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 300.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
228
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804721714
ISBN
9780804721714
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 27.39

Hardcover. Revealing the narrative of Oedipus and the Sphinx to be the very paradigm of a key transition experienced by all of humankind, the author situates myth between the competing claims of science and art in an engagement that has important implications for the debates in literary studies, psychoanalytic theory, cultural history, and aesthetics. Translator(s): Smart, Duncan Alexander; Rice, David. Num Pages: 128 pages, 4 halftones, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HRKP3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226048086
ISBN
9780226048086
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 26.76

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