Regional studies
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Regional studies
Paperback. A leading anthropologist of Africa considers that continent's place within an egregiously imbalanced world economic and social order Num Pages: 272 pages, 2 tables, 1 map, 1 figure. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 398. Africa in the Neoliberal World Order. 272 pages, Illustrations, map. Both on the continent and off, "Africa" is spoken of in terms of crisis. The author develops his argument through a series of provocative essays - as he shows they necessarily must - into interrogations of globalization, modernity, worldwide inequality, and social justice. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; JHMP. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight: 386.
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822337171
- ISBN
- 9780822337171
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.27
€ 37.99
€ 34.27
Paperback. Once lauded as the wave of the African future, Zambia's economic boom in the 1960s and early 1970s was fueled by the export of copper and other primary materials. Since the mid-1970s the urban economy has rapidly deteriorated. This title explores the social and cultural responses to this prolonged period of sharp economic decline. Series: Perspectives on Southern Africa S. Num Pages: 343 pages, 7 figures, 7 tables, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1HFMZ; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; GTB; JFSG; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 343
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520217027
- ISBN
- 9780520217027
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 26.80
€ 36.99
€ 26.80
Hardback. Argues that Southern California is an economic model for the United States and the world. This book examines numerous pillars of the region's growth, including dynamic entrepreneurship; the rapid growth of international trade; the harnessing and development of new technologies; and the evolution of the entertainment industry. Num Pages: 216 pages, 1 table, 5 figures, 9 illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; GTB; KCG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 22. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804756259
- ISBN
- 9780804756259
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Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 34.13
€ 41.99
€ 34.13
hardcover. Focusing on pastoral and lay leadership in the African-American church, this books deals with internal and external issues - such as the tendency towards bifurcated mentality and practices, and the social issue of race and affirmative action. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTB; HRLP5; JFSG; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742502130
- ISBN
- 9780742502130
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.52
€ 182.52
Paperback. In "Restless nation" James M. Jasper isolates a narrative that lies very close to the core of the American character. From colonial times to the present day, Americans have always had a deep-rooted belief in the 'fresh-start' philosophy, explored in this work. Num Pages: 276 pages, 36 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTB; HBJK; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 145 x 23. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226394794
- ISBN
- 9780226394794
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Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 27.99
€ 35.99
€ 27.99
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252069697
- ISBN
- 9780252069697
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.60
€ 30.99
€ 27.60
Paperback. Editor(s): Mills, James H. Series: Anthem South Asian Studies. Num Pages: 242 pages, 8+ halftone photographs. BIC Classification: 1F; GTB; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 442. Series: Anthem South Asian Studies. 242 pages, 8+ halftone photographs. Editor(s): Mills, James H. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: 1F; GTB; WS. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 16. Weight: 442.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Anthem Press
- Edition
- First Edition, First
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843311683
- ISBN
- 9781843311683
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.57
€ 23.99
€ 16.57
Paperback. Asian Americans are emerging as a political force and yet their politics have not been systematically studied by either social scientists of politicians. This text brings together original sources on key topics influencing Asian American politics. Editor(s): Nakanishi, Don T.; Lai, James S. Series: Spectrum Series: Race and Ethnicity in National and Global Politics. Num Pages: 496 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1F; 1KBB; GTB; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 177 x 26. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 0496th
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742518506
- ISBN
- 9780742518506
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Condition: New
€ 99.48
€ 99.48
Paperback. The construction and impact of a railway project in Africa Num Pages: 216 pages, 21 b&w illus., 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1HFG; GTB; KNGT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253223227
- ISBN
- 9780253223227
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.42
€ 26.99
€ 25.42
Paperback. This examination of hunting in contemporary America uses interviews, opinion surveys and demographic statistics to analyze the meanings that people attach to hunting; who hunts, how they compare socially and politically with non-hunters, and how they see themselves and are seen by others. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTB; JFFZ; WSXH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Massachusetts Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781558493841
- ISBN
- 9781558493841
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 31.78
€ 37.99
€ 31.78
Paperback. Revised and updated throughout, this multidisciplinary survey of Latin American history, politics, and society features chapters on individual countries by invited authorities. Editor(s): Black, Jan Knippers. Num Pages: 624 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KL; 3JJPR; 3JMC; GTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 36. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Westview Press
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813344003
- ISBN
- 9780813344003
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Condition: New
€ 78.06
€ 78.06
Paperback. Perspectives on the strategies of imperial rule pursued by rulers, officials, scholars, and subjects of the Russian empire. This book explores the connections between Russia's expansion over vast territories occupied by people of many ethnicities, religions, and political experiences and the evolution of imperial administration and vision. Editor(s): Burbank, Jane; Von Hagen, Mark. Series: Indiana-Michigan Series in Russian & East European Studies. Num Pages: 560 pages, 3 b&w photos, 7 maps. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; GTB; HBJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 235 x 31. Weight in Grams: 836.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253219114
- ISBN
- 9780253219114
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 31.07
€ 33.99
€ 31.07
Paperback. Explores Berber cultural identity and performance in Algeria, France, and on the world music scene. Num Pages: 256 pages, 20 b&w photos, 1 bibliog., 1 index. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1H; AVGE; GTB; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 18. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253217844
- ISBN
- 9780253217844
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.37
€ 26.99
€ 25.37
Paperback. American Studies is a groundbreaking anthology that charts the evolution of American Studies from the end of World War II to the present day, showcasing dozens of essays that represent the best in cutting edge Americanist scholarship. Editor(s): Radway, Janice; Gaines, Kevin K.; Shank, Barry; Eschen, Penny Von. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 188 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1212.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 640
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405113526
- ISBN
- 9781405113526
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 98.63
€ 98.63
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253216267
- ISBN
- 9780253216267
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 24.31
€ 25.99
€ 24.31
paperback. Odessa--celebrated and vilifi ed as a Jewish city of sin Num Pages: 288 pages, 10 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1DVUK; GTB; HBJD; HBTB; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253223289
- ISBN
- 9780253223289
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.64
€ 30.99
€ 27.64
Paperback. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 3JJ; GTB; HBTB; JFSC; JPFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 222 x 31. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Publisher
- AK Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849352253
- ISBN
- 9781849352253
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Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.64
€ 20.99
€ 19.64
Hardback. This book examines Chinese culture under the condition of postsocialist modernity, in which market reforms have fundamentally altered the fields of film, literature, and cultural debate. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1 table, 11 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; DSBH; GTB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 585. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804758741
- ISBN
- 9780804758741
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.57
€ 140.57
Paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages, 46 photos. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; GTB; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 208 x 18. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Imprint unknown
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789881613875
- ISBN
- 9789881613875
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Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.10
€ 13.99
€ 11.10
Paperback. This first examination of the trade in erotica during the 1920s and '30s provides an understanding of the evolution of both obscenity law and sexual explicitness in literature, and raises fascinating questions about moral control, idealism, and the marketplace in ways that continue to resonate today. Num Pages: 424 pages, 53 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; GTB; JFC; JFMP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812217988
- ISBN
- 9780812217988
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.67
€ 37.67