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Paperback. Explores the vibrancy and variety of humans' sacred encounters with the natural world, gathering a range of stories culled from Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Mayan, Himalayan, Buddhist, and Chinese shamanic traditions. Num Pages: 321 pages, 25 b/w images. BIC Classification: HRAC; JFHF; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520290426
ISBN
9780520290426
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 25.00

Paperback. Politicians have traditionally devoted little attention to the origins of American bureaucracy and its relationship between bureaucratic and interest group activities. This work presents a study of bureaucratic autonomy in democratic regimes. Series: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International and Comparative Perspectives. Num Pages: 504 pages, 12 line illus., 15 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBT; JPHV; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 161 x 29. Weight in Grams: 818.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
504
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691070100
ISBN
9780691070100
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.80
€ 46.84

Paperback. Investigates role that Las Casas played in the evolution of Spanish imperialism and 16th century arguments about human rights, and claims that scholars have overestimated the extent to which he helped indigenous people. Series: Latin America Otherwise. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 1KL; HR; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 235 x 25. Weight in Grams: 376.
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
248
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822339397
ISBN
9780822339397
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.98

Hardback. Facsimile samples of original texts on endpapers. Translator(s): Matt, Daniel Chanan. Series: The Zohar: Pritzker Edition. Num Pages: 472 pages. BIC Classification: HRJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 184 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1050.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
472
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804776639
ISBN
9780804776639
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.69
€ 58.27

Paperback. What dark impulses lurk in our minds that can justify the eradication of thousands and even millions of unarmed human beings caught in the crossfire of political, cultural, or ethnic hostilities? This book addresses this question. It explores the motives that have provided the psychological underpinnings for genocidal killings. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: HBTZ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 482.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
With a New preface by the authors
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691145945
ISBN
9780691145945
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 27.36

Paperback. A study that makes a case for very deep roots of Eastern European backwardness. It states that while economics may limit the freedom of action of political players, it does not determine political outcomes. It offers a theoretically complex synthesis that demonstrates the interaction of politics and economics. Editor(s): Chirot, Daniel. Num Pages: 269 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1DV; HBG; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 63.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
University of California Press
Edition
Reprinted edition
Number of pages
269
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520076402
ISBN
9780520076402
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 26.77

Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
SPCK Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844744084
ISBN
9781844744084
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.45

Paperback. "This is an important book that fills an important niche: a careful and comprehensive report to the field on the development and possibilities of online history."-Stephen Brier, Associate Provost and Dean for Interdisciplinary Studies, Graduate Center, CUNY Num Pages: 328 pages, 45 illus. BIC Classification: HBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 510.
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
328
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
7/31/05
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812219234
ISBN
9780812219234
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.80

Paperback. Addresses the relationship between Deleuze's differential immanence and the notion of religion. Gilles Deleuze's philosophy of immanence vigorously denies that there is anything beyond our direct experience. In this volume the author shares the same motivation. Series: Plateaus - New Directions in Deleuze Studies. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 368.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748699780
ISBN
9780748699780
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.07

Hardback.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
278
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843834786
ISBN
9781843834786
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.86

Paperback. .
Publisher
Snow Lion Publications United States
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9781559392358
ISBN
9781559392358
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 25.49

Hardback. A handy guide to the major figures and issues in Christian philosophy from Augustine to the present, this volume covers a broad historical sweep and takes into account those non-Christian philosophers that have had a great impact on the Christian tradition Series: Philosophy A-Z. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; HRAB; HRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 330.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748622122
ISBN
9780748622122
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.37
€ 126.03

Hardback. What is the true worth of Wittgenstein's contribution to philosophy? Opinions are strongly divided, with many resting on misreadings of his purpose. This book challenges 'theoretical' and 'therapeutic' interpretations, proposing that Wittgenstein saw clarification as the true end of philosophy, that his approach exemplifies critical philosophy. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF5; JMA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
273
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333918807
ISBN
9780333918807
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.66

Hardback. The influence of the Spanish Jesuit Francisco Suarez (1548-1617) on seventeenth century philosophy, theology, and law, can hardly be underestimated. In this groundbreaking book, Daniel D. Novotny explores one of the most controversial topics of Suarez's philosophy: "beings of reason." Series: Medieval Philosophy: Texts and Studies (FUP). Num Pages: 302 pages, figures. BIC Classification: HPCD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 153 x 28. Weight in Grams: 568.
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
302
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780823244768
ISBN
9780823244768
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 81.93

Hardback.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843843351
ISBN
9781843843351
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 116.56

Paperback. From some of the 20th century's greatest thinkers, essays on topics as diverse as artificial intelligence, evolution, science fiction, philosophy, reductionism, and consciousness Num Pages: 512 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPM; JMS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 158 x 35. Weight in Grams: 646.
Publisher
The Perseus Books Group United States
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780465030910
ISBN
9780465030910
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 27.65

Paperback. Cannibalism is one of the oldest and deepest seated taboos. This work provides a lively and easily digestible account from the earliest incidents through to the modern day. It includes ritual cannibalism in primitive societies; cases in mythology, literature and fairy tales and contemporary figures. Num Pages: 360 pages, 16 illusrations. BIC Classification: BTC; HBTB; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 146 x 25. Weight in Grams: 336.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750943734
ISBN
9780750943734
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.43

Hardback. Posterity remembers Lady Godiva for her naked horseback ride through the city of Coventry, but that is only part of her story. This book investigates who Lady Godiva really was and traces the evolution of the Godiva legend from its first appearance in the 13th century through to the present day. Num Pages: 176 pages, 11. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 168 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405100465
ISBN
9781405100465
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.79

Paperback. Editor(s): Dreisbach, Daniel L. Num Pages: 220 pages, Illustrations, 1 facsim., ports. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386. An excellent, clean copy
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky Lexington
Number of pages
220
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
First Edition
SKU
KRS0018126
ISBN
9780813108803
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 5.49

Paperback. Brings together essays on eleven of the founders of the American republic - Abigail Adams, Samuel Adams, Oliver Ellsworth, Alexander Hamilton, Patrick Henry, John Jay, Thomas Paine, Edmund Randolph, Benjamin Rush, Roger Sherman, and Mercy Otis Warren that focus on the thinking of these men and women on the proper role of religion in public life. Editor(s): Dreisbach, Daniel L.; Hall, Mark David; Morrison, Jeffry H. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBJK; HRAM2; JF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 161 x 26. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780268026028
ISBN
9780268026028
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 27.33

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