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Regional studies
The Ambivalent Consumer. Questioning Consumption in East Asia and the ...
. Ed(S): Garon, Sheldon; Maclachlan, Patricia...
paperback. Editor(s): Garon, Sheldon; Maclachlan, Patricia L. Num Pages: 328 pages, 27. BIC Classification: 1F; GTB; JFFT; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801473029
- ISBN
- 9780801473029
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€ 46.99€ 42.07
€ 46.99
€ 42.07
Paperback. Scholars discuss the theme of resistance within 20th-century Japanese American communities. Editor(s): Fiset, Louis; Nomura, Gail M. Series: Emil and Kathleen Sick Series in Western History and Biography. Num Pages: 22 illus. BIC Classification: 1F; 1K; GTB; HBJK; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295984612
- ISBN
- 9780295984612
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€ 39.87
€ 39.87
Mexican American Religions: Spirituality, Activism, and Culture
. Ed(S): Espinosa, Gaston; Garcia, Mario T.
paperback. A multidisciplinary collection of essays examining the influence of Mexican American religion on Mexican American literature, art, politics, and popular culture. Editor(s): Espinosa, Gaston; Garcia, Mario T. Num Pages: 456 pages, 33 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLCM; GTB; HRA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822341192
- ISBN
- 9780822341192
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Condition: New
€ 42.83
€ 42.83
Hardback. The Encyclopedia of New York State captures the impressive complexity of New York State as a historic crossroads of people and ideas, as a cradle of abolitionism and feminism, and as an apex of modern urban, suburban, and rural life. Editor(s): Eisenstadt, Peter; Moss, Laura-Eve. Num Pages: 2000 pages, 500 photographs, 120 maps, 140 tables, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; GBC; GTB; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 229 x 92. Weight in Grams: 4309.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815608080
- ISBN
- 9780815608080
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Condition: New
€ 71.80
€ 71.80
Paperback. Does South Asia exist? Globally, regional integration and prominent regional institution --such as the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations --have been on the rise. Editor(s): Dossani, Rafiq; Sneider, Daniel C.; Sood, Vikram. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FM; GTB; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 458.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Asia/Pacific Research Center, Div of The Institute for International Studies United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781931368179
- ISBN
- 9781931368179
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Condition: New
€ 44.81
€ 44.81
Paperback. Examines the notion of modernity as it has been staged in the details of Chinese life. This book explores the theme of 'revaluation' - that is, the way China's move into global capitalism is commoditizing goods and services, from domestic labour to recycling and water resources, in a consumer-oriented society. Editor(s): Dong, Madeleine Yue; Goldstein, Joshua Lewis. Series: Studies in Modernity and National Identity. Num Pages: 336 pages, 3 illus. BIC Classification: 1FPC; GTB; JHBA; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295986029
- ISBN
- 9780295986029
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Condition: New
€ 44.63
€ 44.63
The African Food Crisis. Lessons from the Asian Green Revolution.
. Ed(S): Djurfeldt, Goran; Holmen, Hans; Jirs...
Hardback. Examines why Asia can feed its rapidly growing population, but Africa experiences famine. Editor(s): Djurfeldt, Goran; Holmen, Hans; Jirstrom, Magnus; Larsson, R. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; JFSF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851999982
- ISBN
- 9780851999982
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€ 151.70€ 147.49
€ 151.70
€ 147.49
Economic Governance and the Challenge of Flexibility in East Asia
. Ed(S): Deyo, Frederic C.; Doner, Richard F....
paperback. This work analyzes the institutional underpinnings of East Asia's dynamic growth by exploring the interplay between governance and flexibility. Editor(s): Deyo, Frederic C.; Doner, Richard F.; Hershberg, Eric. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FP; GTB; KCHS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 345.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742509443
- ISBN
- 9780742509443
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Condition: New
€ 68.51
€ 68.51
Economic Governance and the Challenge of Flexibility in East Asia
. Ed(S): Deyo, Frederic C.; Doner, Richard F....
Hardback. This work analyzes the institutional underpinnings of East Asia's dynamic growth by exploring the interplay between governance and flexibility. Editor(s): Deyo, Frederic C.; Doner, Richard F.; Hershberg, Eric. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FP; GTB; KCHS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742509436
- ISBN
- 9780742509436
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Condition: New
€ 204.51
€ 204.51
The Left Transformed in Post-Communist Societies. The Cases of East-Ce...
. Ed(S): Curry, Jane Leftwich; Urban, Joan Ba...
Paperback. One of the most unexpected outcomes of the Soviet bloc's transition out of communism has been the divergent but important paths followed by once ruling communist parties. This work explores the divergent trajectories of ex-ruling communist parties in key countries of the former Soviet Empire. Editor(s): Curry, Jane Leftwich; Urban, Joan Barth. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1DF; 1DVUA; 1DVUK; GTB; HBJD; HBLW3; JPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742526648
- ISBN
- 9780742526648
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Condition: New
€ 76.83
€ 76.83
Hardback. Higher education plays a vital role in the sharing of the identity and culture of Europe and therefore receives considerable attention from scholars and policy makers. This volume is different in that it brings a philosophical perspective to the debate on higher education in Europe. Editor(s): Crawley, Francis; Smeyers, Paul; Standish, Paul. Series: International Educational Studies. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; GTB; JFC; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books, Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781571819574
- ISBN
- 9781571819574
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.01
€ 161.01
Paperback. Argues that a firm grasp of globalization requires an understanding of how race has constituted and been constituted by global transformations. Focusing attention on race as an analytic category, this book includes a collection of essays that explores the changing meanings of blackness in the context of globalization. Editor(s): Clarke, Kamari Maxine; Thomas, Deborah. Num Pages: 424 pages, 1 illustration. BIC Classification: 1H; 1K; GTB; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822337720
- ISBN
- 9780822337720
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Condition: New
€ 42.56
€ 42.56
Paperback. In this volume, K.S. Brown and Yannis Hamilakis bring together scholars of history, archaeology, and anthropology to explore the located and contextual nature of historical narratives through the lens of twentieth-century Greece. Editor(s): Brown, K.S.; Hamilakis, Yannis. Series: Greek Studies: Interdisciplinary Approaches. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DVG; GTB; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Lexington Books United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739103845
- ISBN
- 9780739103845
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Condition: New
€ 64.94
€ 64.94
Hardback. Jews and Judaism played a significant role in the history of the expansion of Europe to the west as well as in the history of the economic, social, and religious development of the New World. They played an important role in the discovery, colonization, and eventually exploitation of the resources of the New World. Editor(s): Bernardini, Paolo; Fiering, Norman. Series: European Expansion & Global Interaction. Num Pages: 592 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1F; 1K; 3H; 3JF; GTB; HBG; HRJ; JFC; JHM; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1000.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books, Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781571811530
- ISBN
- 9781571811530
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 216.56
€ 216.56
Hardback. Editor(s): Assayag, Jackie; Fuller, Chris. Series: Anthem South Asian Studies. Num Pages: 245 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; GTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 241 x 20. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Anthem Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843311942
- ISBN
- 9781843311942
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Condition: New
€ 138.27
€ 138.27
Hardback. Presents an overview of the development of sports in Latin America. This book illustrates how and why sport has become a central part of the political, economic, and social life of the region and the repercussions of its role. It covers basketball, baseball, volleyball, cricket, soccer, and equestrian events in Latin America. Editor(s): Arbena, Joseph L.; LaFrance, David G. Series: Jaguar Books on Latin America. Num Pages: 241 pages, suggested readings. BIC Classification: 1KJ; 1KL; GTB; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842028202
- ISBN
- 9780842028202
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Condition: New
€ 154.69
€ 154.69
Impact of Science on African Agriculture and Food Security
. Ed(S): Anandajayasekeram, P; Rukani, M.; Ba...
hardcover. The need for agricultural research resources in the developing world cannot be underestimated, but the availability of such resources is often poor. This book explores the importance of impact assessment studies in Africa, and assembles evidence to pave the way for investment in agricultural research all over the developing world. Editor(s): Anandajayasekeram, P; Rukani, M.; Babu, Suresh Chandra; Liebenberg, F.; Keswani, C. L. Num Pages: 310 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; KCM; KCN; PDR; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 910.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932671
- ISBN
- 9781845932671
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Condition: New
€ 259.72
€ 259.72
Hardback. The present collection show-cases significant new scholarship, reflecting greater access to French archival sources, and focuses on the role of crises in fostering modernization in areas covering politics, economics, women, diplomacy and war. Editor(s): Alexander, Martin S.; Moure, Kenneth. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: GTB; HBJD; HBLW; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books, Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781571811462
- ISBN
- 9781571811462
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.91
€ 161.91
Paperback. Editor(s): Harder, Peter. Num Pages: 142 pages. BIC Classification: GTB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 9. Weight in Grams: 248.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 142
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788763530248
- ISBN
- 9788763530248
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.64
€ 26.99
€ 20.64
Paperback. Across the Nordic countries movements are taking place towards new political and administrative government structures at the regional level. This book presents an analysis of this development, in order to figure out both similarities and differences in the content of the reform and the reform process. Editor(s): Bukve, Oddbjorn; Halkier, Henrik; Souza, Peter de. Num Pages: 315 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: GTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 19. Weight in Grams: 598.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 315
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788773079461
- ISBN
- 9788773079461
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.54
€ 38.99
€ 28.54