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Paperback. Focusing on the disasters of the 1980s, this book examines how culture is reconstructed after disaster through victims' stories, media coverage, and official efforts to restore faith in technology. It explores the debates that followed these disasters, as government agencies, corporations, and local communities fought to control their meaning. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJPN; HB; JFC; JFFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 330. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252068201
- ISBN
- 9780252068201
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.37
€ 29.99
€ 27.37
Paperback. How did the close cooperation between the United States and Israel evolve? Did the Kennedy Administration represent a radical departure from Eisenhower's policies in the region as previously believed? Ben-Zvi provides a significant reevaluation of the nature and origins of the American-Israeli alliance and the shaping of the modern Middle East. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1KBB; HBJF1; HBJK; HBLW; JPA; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231112635
- ISBN
- 9780231112635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.44
€ 40.99
€ 29.44
Hardback. In Decadence of the French Nietzsche author James Brusseau describes how and why French Nietzscheanism is contorting into decadence where philosophy is dedicated to the intensification of thought and the degradation of stolid truth. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: HPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 149 x 18. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Lexington Books United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739109434
- ISBN
- 9780739109434
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.41
€ 141.41
Paperback. Editor(s): Walsh, Jeffrey. Num Pages: 293 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: DSBH; HBJD; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 377.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349500802
- ISBN
- 9781349500802
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 160.20
€ 160.20
Hardcover. Art and literature during the European fin-de-siecle period often manifested themes of degeneration and decay, both of bodies and civilizations, as well as illness, bizarre sexuality, and general morbidity. This collection explores these topics in relation to artists and writers as diverse as Oscar Wilde, August Strindberg, and Aubrey Beardsley. Editor(s): Walsh, Jeffrey. Num Pages: 293 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JH; ACV; DSBF; HBJD; HBLL; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137470881
- ISBN
- 9781137470881
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.92
€ 160.92
Hardback. Traces the history of the Gregorian revival from its Romantic origins in a community of French monks at Solesmes, whose founder hoped to rebuild the moral foundation of French culture on the ruins of the Benedictine order. Series: California Studies in 19th Century Music. Num Pages: 196 pages, 37 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC; AVGD; HBJD; HBLL; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520210080
- ISBN
- 9780520210080
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.71€ 45.56
€ 57.71
€ 45.56
Hardback. Series: Cornell Studies in Security Affairs. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HPQ; JPHL; JPHV; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 237 x 19. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801453595
- ISBN
- 9780801453595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 32.45
€ 32.99
€ 32.45
Paperback. Translator(s): Chalmers, Martin. Series: SB-The German List. Num Pages: 118 pages, 39 color plates. BIC Classification: AJB; FYB; HPN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 140 x 13. .
- Publisher
- Seagull Books London Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857424440
- ISBN
- 9780857424440
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.38
€ 23.99
€ 19.38
Paperback. In far-flung locations around the globe, an unparalleled sequence of international events took place between December 1 and December 12, 1941. This book explores how the story unfolded. It demonstrates how these dramatic events marked a turning point not only in the course of World War II but also in the direction of the entire century. Num Pages: 336 pages, 16-page black-&-white section of illustrations + 6 maps. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBG; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 28. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300187878
- ISBN
- 9780300187878
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.59
€ 25.99
€ 19.59
Paperback. Explores a time when Britain tried to straighten out its moral code, ridding itself of its boisterous pastimes, plain-speaking and drunkenness - raising uncomfortable but fascinating parallels with our own age. This book is about the generation who grew up during the turmoil of the Napoleonic Wars, and some of its exciting figures. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 34. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 544
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571224692
- ISBN
- 9780571224692
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.63
€ 19.99
€ 14.63
Paperback. A scathing critique of the CIA's role in and final departure from the Vietnam War. The work was originally written 25 years ago, at great risk and ultimately at great sacrifice by an author who had believed in the CIA's cause but was disillusioned by the agency's treacherous withdrawal. Num Pages: 636 pages, 35 photographs. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 1KBB; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; HBJF; HBJK; HBWS2; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 152 x 45. Weight in Grams: 962.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Edition
- 25 Anniversary
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700612130
- ISBN
- 9780700612130
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.52
€ 54.52
Paperback. This text addresses what it means to be a good or decent person. The discussion is centered on motivation issues, rather than on the content of moral principles or the imperitives of ethical theory. The background for the discussion is the world at large. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 146 x 12. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742507098
- ISBN
- 9780742507098
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.65
€ 60.65
Hardback. This text addresses what it means to be a good or decent person. The discussion is centered on motivation issues, rather than on the content of moral principles or the imperitives of ethical theory. The background for the discussion is the world at large. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 151 x 17. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742507081
- ISBN
- 9780742507081
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.08
€ 199.08
Hardback. Introduces academics, students and political analysts to some of the trends in the study and state of culture and international history: modernity, NGOs, internationalism, cultural violence, the "Romance of Resistance," and the culture of diplomacy. This book features two case studies for each subsection. Series: Explorations in Culture and International History. Num Pages: 17 ills, bibliog., index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW3; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). .
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845452056
- ISBN
- 9781845452056
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 175.53
€ 175.53
Paperback. A considerable amount of feminist thinking today works across borders in ways that unsettle familiar philosophical and political frameworks. This work also crosses regional, national, and continental boundaries, as feminists find they must think globally, act locally, as the popular slogan has it. Editor(s): Narayan, Uma; Harding, Sandra. Series: A Hypatia Book. Num Pages: 352 pages, 1 index. BIC Classification: HPCF; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 24. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253213846
- ISBN
- 9780253213846
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 22.10
€ 23.99
€ 22.10
Paperback. Most of us think we are about 15 per cent cleverer, more attractive and better drivers than others think we are. Drawing on insights from philosophy, psychology and literature, this work explores the implications for living well in the shadow of Kant's humbling thought that "out of the crooked timber of humanity, no straight thing was ever made". Series: The Art of Living. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPX; JMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 12. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844651511
- ISBN
- 9781844651511
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.17
€ 50.17
Paperback. The World's Fair has introduced many new ideas to Chicago society---but can two individuals from very different backgrounds find love together? Series: The Chicago World's Fair Mystery Series. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: FW; HRCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 213 x 31. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- Zondervan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780310338505
- ISBN
- 9780310338505
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.30
€ 17.99
€ 17.30
Hardback. A revealing insight in to the hidden contours of Chinese strategic thought Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPDF; JWA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 236 x 24. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849042420
- ISBN
- 9781849042420
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.53
€ 40.99
€ 36.53
Paperback. * Introduces the Qumran Scrolls to the uninitiated general reader. * Explains how revolutionary the discovery of the Scrolls was and their enduring significance. * Sets the Scrolls within the wider context of Jewish history and religion of the second temple period. Num Pages: 240 pages, 5. BIC Classification: HRAX; HRC; HRJ; HRLC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631229933
- ISBN
- 9780631229933
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.51
€ 51.51
Paperback. Takes a look at pivotal moments in the history of the Navy and of the United States. This is also a study of the unchanging demands of leadership at sea, where commanders must make rapid decisions in the heat of battle with lives - and the fate of nations - hanging in the balance. Num Pages: 400 pages, 55 halftones & line illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTM; HBW; JWF; JWLF. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 225 x 149 x 27. Weight in Grams: 533.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195312119
- ISBN
- 9780195312119
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 22.93
€ 23.99
€ 22.93