Social issues & processes
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Social issues & processes
Hardcover. This collection provides a comprehensive insight into disabled children and youth in Nordic countries. It seeks to understand the experiences of children from their own perspectives and takes a multidisciplinary approach grounded in the new social studies of childhood and the Nordic relational approach to disability. Editor(s): Rannevig, Traustadottir; Ytterhus, Borgun; Egilson, Snaefridur Thora; Berg, Berit. Series: Studies in Childhood and Youth. Num Pages: 280 pages, 9 tables, 3 charts. BIC Classification: 1DN; JFFG; JFSP1; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 22. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137032638
- ISBN
- 9781137032638
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.67
€ 143.67
Hardcover. There is extraordinary diversity, depth, and complexity in the encounter between theatre, performance, and human rights. Through an examination of a rich repertoire of plays and performance practices from and about countries across six continents, the contributors open the way toward understanding the character and significance of this encounter. Editor(s): Becker, Florian; Hernandez, Paola; Werth, Brenda G. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AN; HPS; JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 582.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137027092
- ISBN
- 9781137027092
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.84€ 46.13
€ 50.84
€ 46.13
Hardcover. This book is the first comprehensive study of child sexual abuse in the Caribbean, exploring issues such as the ontology of childhood, links between slavery, colonialism and present-day gender-based violence, the impact of child sexual abuse on the brain and child protection after natural disasters. Editor(s): Jones, Adele D. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KJ; JFFE1; JFFE2; JFSP1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137020048
- ISBN
- 9781137020048
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.78
€ 64.78
Hardcover. This edited collection explores the agency of women who do violence and have violence done to them. It contributes to the philosophical and theoretical debate, as well as offering practical, social and political responses to the issues examined. This book has one open access chapter under a CC BY license Editor(s): Widdows, Heather; Marway, Herjeet. Series: Genders and Sexualities in the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFE; JFFK; JFM; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 144 x 19. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137015112
- ISBN
- 9781137015112
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.45
€ 122.45
Hardcover. Confronting the issue of the unacceptable as a social category, this collection of international essays provides distinctive perspectives on the theme of what is deemed socially acceptable. The book reveals the ways category of the unacceptable reflects sexual, racial and political fault-lines of a society. Editor(s): Potts, John; Scannell, John. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFCX; JFFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 143 x 20. Weight in Grams: 444.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137014566
- ISBN
- 9781137014566
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.63
€ 64.63
Hardcover. This collection offers first-hand accounts, research studies and in-depth theoretical explorations of disabled children's childhoods. The accounts oppose the global imposition of problematic views of disability and childhood and instead, offer an open discussion of responsive and ethical research approaches. Editor(s): Curran, Tillie; Runswick-Cole, Katherine. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white halftones, 1 diagrames. BIC Classification: JFFG; JFFJ; JFSP1; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 141 x 222 x 18. Weight in Grams: 406.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137008213
- ISBN
- 9781137008213
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.67
€ 111.67
Hardcover. In this collection, distinguished scholars investigate how forced and voluntary migrations intersect with global politics, from economic and environmental crises to human rights and security. Editor(s): Khory, Kavita R. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137007117
- ISBN
- 9781137007117
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.30
€ 64.30
Hardcover. Relying on a blend of policy, critical-theoretical and practice-based perspectives, describes and critically analyze key trends in the region, while pointing out new directions pertaining to future developments in education and culture in South Asia in relation to the contradictory implications of globalization in both urban and rural contexts. Editor(s): Kapoor, Dip; Barua, Bijoy P.; Datoo, Al-Karim. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FK; JFFS; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 137 x 18. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137006875
- ISBN
- 9781137006875
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.84€ 45.26
€ 50.84
€ 45.26
Hardcover. Video games are inherently transnational by virtue of industrial, textual, and player practices. The contributors touch upon nations not usually examined by game studies - including the former Czechoslovakia, Turkey, India, and Brazil - and also add new perspectives to the global hubs of China, Singapore, Australia, Japan, and the United States. Editor(s): Huntemann, Nina B.; Aslinger, Ben. Series: Critical Media Studies. Num Pages: 290 pages, 14 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFCA; JFD; JFFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 21. Weight in Grams: 464.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan 2013-01-08
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137006325
- ISBN
- 9781137006325
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.25
€ 122.25
Hardcover. This book contributes to the growing literature on men and masculinities, but does so through a methodological lens. It addresses methodological approaches and challenges for feminist and pro-feminist studies of men and masculinities. Editor(s): Pini, Barbara; Pease, Bob. Series: Genders and Sexualities in the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFK; JFSJ2; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 156 x 6. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137005724
- ISBN
- 9781137005724
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.82
€ 111.82
Hardcover. Contemporary city and suburban dwellers are constantly on the move. Does this mean they lack a sense of belonging to their neighbourhoods, or does enhanced mobility co-exist with feelings of community and belonging? This collection examines these questions through a unique series of neighbourhood-based global case studies. Editor(s): Watt, Paul; Smets, Peer. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFFS; JFSG; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 217 x 20. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137003621
- ISBN
- 9781137003621
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.50
€ 64.50
Hardcover. This book provides an indispensable voice in the scholarly conversation on migration. It shows how migration has shaped and has been shaped by the three Abrahamic religions - -Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. No theory of migration will be complete unless the theological insights of these religions are seriously taken into account. Editor(s): Padilla, Elaine; Phan, Peter C. Series: Christianities of the World. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRAX; HRLB; HRLP5; JFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 218 x 20. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137001030
- ISBN
- 9781137001030
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.63
€ 63.63
Hardcover. Focuses on urban earthquake safety developments around the world. This book provides approaches and procedures for the creation of earthquake damage scenarios (EDS). It discusses needs and approaches to reducing earthquake risk. Editor(s): Tucker, Brian E.; Erdik, Mustafa Ozder; Hwang, Christina N. Series: NATO Science Series E:. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 24. Weight in Grams: 656. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on "An Evaluation of Guidelines for Developing Earthquake Damage Scenarios for Urban Areas", Istanbul, Turkey, October 8-11, 1993. Series: NATO Science Series E:. 346 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Tucker, Brian E.; Erdik, Mustafa Ozder; Hwang, Christina N. Focuses on urban earthquake safety developments around the world. This book provides approaches and procedures for the creation of earthquake damage scenarios (EDS). It discusses needs and approaches to reducing earthquake risk. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: GPS; JFFC; RNR. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 24. Weight: 656.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic
- Edition
- 1994th Edition
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792329145
- ISBN
- 9780792329145
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.27
€ 245.27
Hardcover. This collection offers a critical, analytical perspective and empirical data on market-orientated social policy reforms in Latin America. The six case studies presented examine labour, education, health and general social development programmes. Editor(s): Haagh, Louise; Helgo, Camilla. Series: St Antony's. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; JFF; JPQB; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333998656
- ISBN
- 9780333998656
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.94
€ 122.94
Paperback. Prominent experts in the field to consider how globalization affects marginalized countries and groups. This volume containing a variety of case studies provides an assessment of the issue of globalization and offers a fresh look at the relationship between the global and the local. Editor(s): Grant, Richard; Short, John Rennie. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFS; JPA; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333964323
- ISBN
- 9780333964323
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.40
€ 122.40
Hardcover. This text examines the threats to security - physical, political and economic - of specific aspects of globalization and then explores the social responses to these threats. The contributors cover politics, the environment, conflict, finance, manufacturing, armaments, labour, and other factors. Editor(s): Harriss-White, Barbara. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JM; JFFS; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333963548
- ISBN
- 9780333963548
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.18
€ 64.18
Hardcover. This volume focuses on the European dimensions of international business, exploring and challenging increasingly dominant views held about about globalization and universal modes of management. Editor(s): Hughes, Michael D.; Taggart, James H. Series: Academy of International Business (UKI) Series. Num Pages: 313 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JFFS; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333945315
- ISBN
- 9780333945315
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.51
€ 123.51
Hardcover. Demonstrates how social policy reform in China has been driven by economic transformation, as structural change produced knock on effects in people's lives. Marketization in social policy creates needs and raises issues that challenge accepted notions of public and private responsibilities. Editor(s): Wong, Linda; Flynn, Norman. Num Pages: 180 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFF; JHBA; JKS; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 377.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333917794
- ISBN
- 9780333917794
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.66
€ 63.66
Hardcover. This volume explores diverse ways of researching and theorizing the body. It draws together a range of work and different approaches to researching the body are examined through these contributions which include autobiography, case studies, interviews and participant observation. Editor(s): Cunningham-Burley, Sarah; Backett-Milburn, Kathryn. Series: Explorations in Sociology. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JFF; JMAL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 20. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333775950
- ISBN
- 9780333775950
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.89
€ 63.89
Paperback. In this study of AIDS in Southern Africa, economists, demographers and health planners present methods of understanding the likely course of the disease, drawn from recent research and thinking by social scientists on the relationship between epidemic disease, economic growth and human resources. Editor(s): Cross, Sholto; Whiteside, Alan W., OBE. Num Pages: 331 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFM; JFFH2; MJCJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 147 x 26. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333669907
- ISBN
- 9780333669907
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.31
€ 122.31