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Hardback. Presents the comprehensive English-language survey of Zoroastrianism, one of the oldest living religions. This book presents Zoroastrianism as a cluster of dynamic historical and contextualized phenomena, reflecting the current trend to move away from textual essentialism in the study of religion. Editor(s): Stausberg, Michael; Vevaina, Yuhan Sohrab-Dinshaw; Tessmann, Anna. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Companions to Religion. Num Pages: 696 pages. BIC Classification: HRKZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 184 x 253 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1208.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444331356
- ISBN
- 9781444331356
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.48
€ 169.48
Paperback. This volume gathers together documents that illustrate the variety of experiences and themes involved in the transformation of American political, economic, and social systems from the 1870s to World War I, and presents the essential perspectives of race, class, gender, and culture. Editor(s): Link, William A.; Link, Susannah J. Series: Uncovering the Past: Documentary Readers in American History. Num Pages: 344 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJC; 3JJG; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 162 x 16. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444331394
- ISBN
- 9781444331394
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.34
€ 42.34
Paperback. The Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II offers a transnational perspective on the age of King Ramesses II of Egypt during the centuries of 1500 to 1200 BC. Providing a compelling narrative, synthesis of current research, and rich illustrations, this book offers a wide perspective on the age of Ramesses II. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1QDA; 3D; HBJF1; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444332209
- ISBN
- 9781444332209
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.19
€ 51.19
Paperback. This major new study returns to Aristotle in order to examine the salient categories in terms of which we think about ourselves and our nature. An overview of the concepts of substance, causation, power and agency provides the background for an investigation into teleology, rationality and explanations of behaviour in terms of reasons. Num Pages: 340 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: HPM; HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444332483
- ISBN
- 9781444332483
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.07
€ 41.07
Paperback. The Bounds of Cognition defends a theory of "the mark of the cognitive," a common sense approach to cognitive science that differentiates between cognitive and non-cognitive processes. Addressing the limits of the embodied mind, the mark of the cognitive is a refreshing alternative approach to extended cognition. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPM; JMAQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 150 x 19. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444332704
- ISBN
- 9781444332704
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.80
€ 39.80
Hardback. The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Christian Mysticism presents a comprehensive and engaging account of the origins and evolution of Christian mysticism right up to the current day, discussing the mystics, their texts, and the movements they inspired. Editor(s): Lamm, Julia A. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Companions to Religion. Num Pages: 672 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCS1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 179 x 254 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1180.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 672
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444332865
- ISBN
- 9781444332865
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.35
€ 204.35
Paperback. Philosophy has a history of broadening wisdom to include more worldly affairs. Continuing this tradition, College Sex - Philosophy for Everyone investigates a broad array of philosophical and moral issues relating to the sexual practices of students. Editor(s): Bruce, Michael; Stewart, Robert M. Series Editor(s): Allhoff, Fritz. Series: Philosophy for Everyone. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444332940
- ISBN
- 9781444332940
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.81
€ 20.81
Paperback. The Natural Law Reader presents a representative and wide-ranging series of readings related to the classical Natural Law tradition in the modern world, which draws upon the metaphysical and ethical categories first put forth and developed by Aristotle and Aquinas. Editor(s): Laing, Jacqueline A.; Wilcox, Russell. Num Pages: 458 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 171 x 21. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 458
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444333213
- ISBN
- 9781444333213
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.61
€ 43.61
Paperback. Which objects and properties are represented in perceptual experience, and how are we able to determine this? The papers in this collection address these questions together with other fundamental questions about the nature of perceptual content. Editor(s): Hawley, Katherine; Macpherson, Fiona. Series: Philosophical Quarterly Special Issues. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 11. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444333350
- ISBN
- 9781444333350
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.44
€ 29.44
Paperback. Darwinism and the Divine examines the implications of evolutionary thought for natural theology, from the time of publication of Darwin's On The Origin of the Species to current debates on creationism and intelligent design. World-renowned author and theologian Alister E. Num Pages: 314 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: HRAM3; HRCM; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444333442
- ISBN
- 9781444333442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.89
€ 40.99
€ 40.89
Hardback. This sourcebook is designed for undergraduate students taking survey courses in the modern period. The primary sources illuminate and extend the reader's understanding of the themes at the heart of Britain's transformation over the course of the last three centuries. Editor(s): Wasson, Ellis. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JF; 3JH; 3JJ; 3JMC; HBJD1; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444333718
- ISBN
- 9781444333718
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.29
€ 99.29
Paperback. A comprehensive overview of the most important international events, movements, and controversies of the 20th century. Editor(s): Martel, Gordon. Series: Wiley Blackwell Companions to World History. Num Pages: 496 pages, maps. BIC Classification: HB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 172 x 27. Weight in Grams: 850.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444333862
- ISBN
- 9781444333862
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.05
€ 60.05
Paperback. Through a series of writings from international scholars, Gramsci and Educational Thought pays tribute to the educational influence of Antonio Gramsci, considered one of the greatest social thinkers and political theorists of the 20th century. Editor(s): Mayo, Peter. Series: Educational Philosophy and Theory Special Issues. Num Pages: 164 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPS; JNA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 14. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444333947
- ISBN
- 9781444333947
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.44
€ 29.44
Paperback. This is a collection of papers on metaethics very broadly conceived, to include, for example, moral psychology. It incorporates a broad view of philosophy, utilizing contributions from leading philosophers and provides readers with the latest cutting-edge developments in this extensive subject. Editor(s): Sosa, E. David; Villanueva, Enrique. Series: Philosophical Issues: A Supplement to Nous. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 19
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444333992
- ISBN
- 9781444333992
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.32
€ 38.32
Hardback. Property-Owning Democracy: Rawls and Beyond features a collection of original essays that represent the first extended treatment of political philosopher John Rawls' idea of a property-owning democracy. Editor(s): O'Neill, Martin; Williamson, Thad. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPS; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 181 x 252 x 21. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444334104
- ISBN
- 9781444334104
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.76
€ 96.76
Paperback. This complete guide to ancient Greek rhetoric is exceptional both in its chronological range and the breadth of topics it covers.
* Traces the rise of rhetoric and its uses from Homer to Byzantium.
* Covers wider-ranging topics such as rhetoric's relationship to knowledge, ethics, religion, law, and emotion. Editor(s): Worthington, Ian. Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World. Num Pages: 632 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; DSBB; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1076.
* Traces the rise of rhetoric and its uses from Homer to Byzantium.
* Covers wider-ranging topics such as rhetoric's relationship to knowledge, ethics, religion, law, and emotion. Editor(s): Worthington, Ian. Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World. Num Pages: 632 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; DSBB; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1076.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444334142
- ISBN
- 9781444334142
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.05
€ 60.05
Paperback. A Companion to the Classical Tradition accommodates the pressing need for an up-to-date introduction and overview of the growing field of reception studies. * A comprehensive introduction and overview of the classical tradition - the interpretation of classical texts in later centuries. Editor(s): Kallendorf, Craig W. Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World. Num Pages: 512 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ADL; 2AHA; DSBB; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 176 x 30. Weight in Grams: 886.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444334166
- ISBN
- 9781444334166
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.25
€ 60.25
Hardback. A Companion to World History presents over 30 essays from an international group of historians that both identify continuing areas of contention, disagreement, and divergence in world and global history, and point to directions for further debate. Editor(s): Northrop, Douglas. Series: Wiley Blackwell Companions to World History. Num Pages: 638 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 185 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1120.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 638
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444334180
- ISBN
- 9781444334180
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.75
€ 196.75
Hardback. In this thought-provoking text Danielle Allen eloquently argues that Plato wrote to change Athenian culture and thereby transform Athenian politics. She makes the case that Plato was not only the world's first systematic political philosopher, but also the western world's first think-tank activist and message man. Series: Blackwell-Bristol Lectures on Greece, Rome and the Classical Tradition. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444334487
- ISBN
- 9781444334487
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.24
€ 75.24
Hardback. The Art of Comics is the first-ever collection of essays published in English devoted to the philosophical topics raised by comics and graphic novels. Series: New Directions in Aesthetics. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: ABA; AKLC; HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444334647
- ISBN
- 9781444334647
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.76
€ 96.76