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Paperback. A decline in public expenditure has affected cherished national institutions and values in Costa Rica, with the blame tending to be placed on immigrant Nicaraguans. This book explores the construction of the 'other' in Costa Rican imagery and considers the role of national identification in modern societies. Series: Ohio RIS Latin America Series. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLCR; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 176 x 15. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Ohio University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780896802353
- ISBN
- 9780896802353
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 35.75
€ 36.99
€ 35.75
Paperback. This study questions the idea that the introduction of coffee to Latin America forced most people to become landless proles working on large plantations. It suggests that small and medium-sized growers in Nicaragua were vital to the economy, constituting the farming and land-owning majority. Series: Ohio RIS Latin America Series. Num Pages: 312 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1KLCN; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJK; JFSF; KCZ; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 130 x 585. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Ohio University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780896802278
- ISBN
- 9780896802278
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Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 33.59
€ 34.99
€ 33.59
Paperback. Editor(s): Merla-Watson, Cathryn Josefina; Olguin, B. V. Num Pages: 380 pages, 30 illus. BIC Classification: 2ADSL; DSBH; DSK; JFD; JFSL4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Press United States
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780895511638
- ISBN
- 9780895511638
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.50
€ 25.99
€ 23.50
Hardcover. This is the Spanish edition of "The Unbroken Thread". It details the efforts to conserve an important collection of traditional garments created by indigenous weavers in the Oaxaca region of Mexico and documents the use of the textiles in daily life and ceremony. Num Pages: 176 pages, 158ill.(145col.). BIC Classification: 1KLCM; ABC; AFW; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 274 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1202.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Getty Trust Publications United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780892363827
- ISBN
- 9780892363827
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.78
€ 40.99
€ 28.78
Paperback. Explodes the myth that self-hatred is the dominant theme in Black identity. This book, using a thorough review of social scientific literature on Negro identity conducted between 1936 and 1967, demonstrates that important themes of mental health and adaptive strength have been frequently overlooked by scholars, both Black and White. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 426.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780877229490
- ISBN
- 9780877229490
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Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 34.71
€ 35.99
€ 34.71
Paperback. What did young, independent women do for fun and how did they pay their way into New York City's turn-of-the-century pleasure places? This title offers a discussion of young working women whose meager wages often fell short of bare subsistence and rarely allowed for entertainment expenses. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; HBTB; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 210 x 20. Weight in Grams: 306.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780877225003
- ISBN
- 9780877225003
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.35
€ 32.99
€ 29.35
Paperback. Examines the female-dominated practice of herbalism in the seminomadic Muslim communities of Tuareg. This book takes the reader into this world of medicine women through interviews, guided conversations, life histories, illustrative case studies, and the words of the healers and their patients. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFDM; 1HFDR; JFSL9; MX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Northern Illinois University Press United States
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780875806105
- ISBN
- 9780875806105
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.08
€ 27.99
€ 26.08
Hardcover. In an era when minorities were struggling for recognition, LaDonna Harris and Wilma Mankiller utilized their gender and ethnicity to further the interests of Native Americans and forge a place for women in politics. This title examines the public identity these women created for themselves and how their identities shaped their political fortunes. Num Pages: 242 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSL9; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Northern Illinois University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Annotated
- SKU
- V9780875803722
- ISBN
- 9780875803722
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.44
€ 35.44
Hardcover. Exploring the ways in which 19th-century women transformed American society, this book sheds light on a gender ideology that fostered public participation and action - even violence - in the name of women's redemptive moral power. Num Pages: 306 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBTB; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 158 x 28. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Northern Illinois University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780875803180
- ISBN
- 9780875803180
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.55
€ 61.55
Paperback. Across America, stadiums and sports centres have become an increasingly important aspect of urban redevelopment action. This study looks at examples in Chicago and the effects on the community there, and suggests ways of involving communities for more successful modernization. Num Pages: 220 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AMGC; JFS; RPC; WSBV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Northern Illinois University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780875803050
- ISBN
- 9780875803050
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 32.49
€ 33.99
€ 32.49
Hardcover. For more than a century, Alsace was the most contested region in western Europe, This analysis of working-class politics and nationality explains the successive attempts of French and German authorities to impose one national identity on the region and shows how workers responded. Num Pages: 261 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD; HBLL; HBLW; JFSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Northern Illinois University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 261
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780875802718
- ISBN
- 9780875802718
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.58
€ 56.58
Hardcover. This is the account of one person's experience among the Inupiat, who live in a treeless land far north of the Arctic Circle. It records occurrences of healing, spirit manifestation, and premonition in her narrative in a year in the life of an Eskimo community. Num Pages: 289 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBWK; HRQM2; JFSL9; MX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Northern Illinois University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 289
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780875802121
- ISBN
- 9780875802121
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.26
€ 147.26
Paperback. New perspectives on three centuries of Indian presence in New England Series: Re-encounters with Colonialism: New Perspectives on the Americas. Num Pages: 278 pages, 6 tables. 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- University Press of New England United States
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780874518191
- ISBN
- 9780874518191
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.52
€ 32.99
€ 25.52
Paperback. A moving first-person account of the struggle between the Old Order Amish of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding society that threatens to drive them out. "An affecting mourning for the impending destruction of the Amish community. . . ".--Kirkus Reviews. Illustrator(s): Riehl, Susie. Num Pages: 204 pages, 20 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- University Press of New England United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780874516470
- ISBN
- 9780874516470
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 20.87
€ 25.99
€ 20.87
Paperback. This book offers an expanded generic model of the study of female development as seen through 19th and 20th century novels and psychoanalytic research. Editor(s): Abel, Elizabeth; etc. Num Pages: 374 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 144 x 218 x 32. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Publisher
- University Press of New England United States
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780874512519
- ISBN
- 9780874512519
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 29.24
€ 36.99
€ 29.24
Paperback. A collection of Sivanandan's work charting the history of post war black struggles against British racism Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFF; JFSL1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 139 x 216 x 18. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Pluto Press London
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780861043712
- ISBN
- 9780861043712
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 24.05
€ 35.99
€ 24.05
Hardcover. Publishes theoretical analyses, reviews, and theory based empirical chapters on group phenomena. This title examines topics such as: graded status characteristics and expectation states; standardizing open interaction coding for status processes; creating community through language among San Pedro Longshoremen; and, more. Editor(s): Thye, Shane R.; Lawler, Edward. Series Editor(s): Lawler, Edward. Series: Advances in Group Processes. Num Pages: 350 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFFP; JFS; JMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780857247735
- ISBN
- 9780857247735
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.61
€ 140.61
hardcover. Focuses on the challenges facing women who seek to create innovative entrepreneurial ventures, whilst also celebrating their scientific activities and contribution to technological advancement, society and economic development as a whole. This book investigates and demonstrates the innovative and inventive achievements of women. Editor(s): Marlow, Susan; Wynarczyk, Pooran. Series Editor(s): Henry, Colette; Marlow, Susan. Series: Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship Research. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; KJD; KJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857243355
- ISBN
- 9780857243355
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.82
€ 116.82
Hardcover. Looks at the impact of the key sociological issues faced by the new Obama Administration and explores conventional topics on race and ethnic relations as well as delving into fresh areas of intellectual inquiry regarding the changing scope of race relations in a global context. This title examines the 2008 Presidential Election. Editor(s): Cunnigen, Donald; Bruce, Marino. Series Editor(s): Cunnigen, Donald; Bruce, Marino. Series: Research in Race & Ethnic Relations. Num Pages: 346 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780857241672
- ISBN
- 9780857241672
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.00
€ 134.00
paperback. The Amazonian Wilo tribe are torn - fearful of outsiders, yet afraid of spiritual attack. They decide to enlist outside help .. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8pp colour plate section. BIC Classification: 1KLSV; HRCV; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 20. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- SPCK Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- New edition
- SKU
- V9780857210081
- ISBN
- 9780857210081
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.33
€ 12.33
Hardcover. "Published by the University of Nebraska Press as a Jewish Publication Society book"--Title page verso. Num Pages: 636 pages, 30 images, index. BIC Classification: JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1080.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Jewish Publication Society United States
- Number of pages
- 636
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780827612617
- ISBN
- 9780827612617
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 81.53
€ 81.53
Paperback. Is it morally acceptable to use surveillance and profiling to protect national security? Should war only be used in self-defense? Is torture in times of war morally acceptable? This title provides answers to such questions. Editor(s): Dorff, Elliot N.; Ruttenberg, Danya. Series: Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Jewish Publication Society United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780827609068
- ISBN
- 9780827609068
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.61
€ 20.99
€ 20.61
Paperback. Every commentator, from the classical rabbi to the modern-day scholar, has brought his or her own worldview, with all of its assumptions, to bear on the reading of holy text. This relationship between the text itself and the reader's interpretation is the subject of Torah Through Time . Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCG; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 16. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jewish Publication Society United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780827608481
- ISBN
- 9780827608481
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.05
€ 29.99
€ 27.05
Paperback. Explores the body of Jewish literature called Midrash - creative interpretations of the Bible that are designed to reveal hidden or deeper meaning in Scripture. This title includes each of the over 50 midrashim that sit next to its corresponding biblical text so that readers can compare them. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRJ; HRLC1; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 6452 x 4522 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Jewish Publication Society United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780827607309
- ISBN
- 9780827607309
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.09
€ 27.09