Social issues & processes
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Social issues & processes
Paperback. This study examines the converging culture, telecommunications and new media industries in North America. With a broadly political-economic perspective, this work the goes on to provide an account of changes in the aftermath of trade agreements, and sets these changes in a global context. Editor(s): Morris, Nancy; Waisbord, Silvio. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; KNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 147 x 12. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742510302
- ISBN
- 9780742510302
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Condition: New
€ 61.20
€ 61.20
Hardback. What is practical feminism in a postmodern world? Together, the 16 essays in this volume represent many different voices of feminists who boldly take up familiar, everyday concerns from unorthodox vantage points within new conceptual and theoretical frameworks. Editor(s): Mui, Constance L.; Murphy, Julien S. Series: Feminist Constructions. Num Pages: 192 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 3JM; JFC; JFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 25. Weight in Grams: 603.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742512542
- ISBN
- 9780742512542
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Condition: New
€ 153.93
€ 153.93
Paperback. What is practical feminism in a postmodern world? Together, the 16 essays in this volume represent many different voices of feminists who boldly take up familiar, everyday concerns from unorthodox vantage points within new conceptual and theoretical frameworks. Editor(s): Mui, Constance L.; Murphy, Julien S. Series: Feminist Constructions. Num Pages: 192 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 3JM; JFC; JFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 148 x 21. Weight in Grams: 485.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742512559
- ISBN
- 9780742512559
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Condition: New
€ 63.46
€ 63.46
Paperback. This volume documents and analyses the experiences of the urban periphery in three developing nationsIndia, Nepal, and Bangladeshin terms of water security and access, adaptation to climate change, and urban expansion. Editor(s): Narain, Vishal; Prakash, Anjal. Num Pages: 336 pages, 8 maps, 44 diagrams, 20 tables. BIC Classification: 1FM; JFFS; KNBW; RNFD; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 148 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
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- Paperback
- Publisher
- OUP India India
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199464166
- ISBN
- 9780199464166
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Condition: New
€ 63.71
€ 63.71
Paperback. Despite the steady growth of feminism in sociology, little attention has been paid to feminist research on religion. Nason-Clark and Neitz begin to fill this gap, asking leading feminist sociologists of religion to reflect on their work and lives. Editor(s): Nason-Clark, Nancy; Nietz, Mary Jo. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: GPS; HRA; JFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 177 x 11. Weight in Grams: 340.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759101982
- ISBN
- 9780759101982
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Condition: New
€ 59.32
€ 59.32
Housing, Citizenship, and Communities for People with Serious Mental I...
. Ed(S): Nelson, Geoffrey; Sylvestre, John; A...
Paperback. Housing, Citizenship, and Communities for People with Serious Mental Illness provides the first comprehensive overview of the field. The book covers theory, research, practice, and policy issues related to the provision of housing and the supports that people rely on to get and keep their housing. Editor(s): Nelson, Geoffrey; Sylvestre, John; Aubry, Tim. Series: Advances in Community Psychology. Num Pages: 424 pages. BIC Classification: JFF; JFFJ; JKS; JKSM; JKSN; MBPK; MMJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 592.
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- Paperback
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190265601
- ISBN
- 9780190265601
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€ 95.55
€ 95.55
Social Aspects of Illness, Disease & Sickness Absence
. Ed(S): Nordby, Halvor, Phd; Ronning, Rolf; ...
Paperback. Editor(s): Nordby, Halvor, PhD; Ronning, Rolf; Tellnes, Gunnar. Num Pages: 287 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: JFFH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 219 x 162 x 16. Weight in Grams: 472.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Oslo Academic Press Norway
- Number of pages
- 287
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788274774803
- ISBN
- 9788274774803
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Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 26.25
€ 35.99
€ 26.25
Hardback. This clearly written and informative book explores effects of race and culture factors in the US-Mexican relations. Editor(s): O, Jaime Rodriguez; Vincent, Kathryn; Rodriguez O., Jaime E. Series: Latin American Silhouettes. Num Pages: 192 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLCM; HBTB; JFC; JFF; JFSL1; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 169 x 16. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842026734
- ISBN
- 9780842026734
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Condition: New
€ 160.54
€ 160.54
Paperback. Editor(s): Olkowski, Dorothea; Weiss, Gail. Series: Re-Reading the Canon. Num Pages: 302 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 154 x 231 x 19. Weight in Grams: 514.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Pennsylvania State University Press United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780271029184
- ISBN
- 9780271029184
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Condition: New
€ 58.74€ 49.70
€ 58.74
€ 49.70
Hardback. This collection of 14 articles strikes a balance between constructionist, epidemiological and ethnographic approaches to the study of drinking, drug use and related problems such as domestic violence, crime and the spread of HIV/AIDS. Editor(s): Orcutt, James D.; Rudy, David R. Series: Understanding Social Problems: An SSSP Presidential Series. Num Pages: 304 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFFH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 262 x 183 x 22. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742528444
- ISBN
- 9780742528444
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Condition: New
€ 172.85
€ 172.85
Paperback. This collection of 14 articles strikes a balance between constructionist, epidemiological and ethnographic approaches to the study of drinking, drug use and related problems such as domestic violence, crime and the spread of HIV/AIDS. Editor(s): Orcutt, James D.; Rudy, David R. Series: Understanding Social Problems: An SSSP Presidential Series. Num Pages: 304 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFFH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 258 x 177 x 16. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742528451
- ISBN
- 9780742528451
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Condition: New
€ 74.51
€ 74.51
Paperback. This groundbreaking book examines the links between migration and the United States' ongoing economic and demographic revolution. Utilizing an explicitly geographic perspective, the contributors highlight the crucial role played by scale and spatial context in both immigration and internal migration. Editor(s): Pandit, Kavita; Withers, Suzanne Davies. Num Pages: 368 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 485.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847693931
- ISBN
- 9780847693931
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Condition: New
€ 95.87
€ 95.87
Paperback. Used primarily to decide to abort a fetus that would have been born with mental or physical impairments, prenatal tests arguably reinforce discrimination against and misconceptions about people with disabilities. This title presents a debate about prenatal testing and selective abortion. Editor(s): Parens, Erik; Asch, Adrienne. Series: Hastings Center Studies in Ethics Series. Num Pages: 392 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; MBDC; MFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878408047
- ISBN
- 9780878408047
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Condition: New
€ 72.12
€ 72.12
hardcover. With its combination of voices from both scholarship and leadership and its unique assessment of antisemitism in Canada and the struggle against it, Contemporary Antisemitism offers new perspectives on one of the world's most ancient and diffuse hatreds. Editor(s): Penslar, Derek J.; Marrus, Michael R.; Stein, Janice Gross. Num Pages: 130 pages, 9 tables. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JFSL; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Number of pages
- 130
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802039316
- ISBN
- 9780802039316
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Condition: New
€ 63.73
€ 63.73
Hardback. This volume challenges the perception of Asian women as either "mail-order" brides or overseas workers. There are a wide range of case studies, all showing the multiplicity of roles women maintain, and emphasizing the point that marriage, work and migration are inextricably linked. Editor(s): Piper, Nicola; Roces, Mina. Series: Asia/Pacific/Perspectives. Num Pages: 232 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1F; JFFN; JFSJ1; JFSL; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742523777
- ISBN
- 9780742523777
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.94
€ 154.94
Paperback. This volume challenges the perception of Asian women as either "mail-order" brides or overseas workers. There are a wide range of case studies, all showing the multiplicity of roles women maintain, and emphasizing the point that marriage, work and migration are inextricably linked. Editor(s): Piper, Nicola; Roces, Mina. Series: Asia/Pacific/Perspectives. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliog , index. BIC Classification: 1F; JFFN; JFSJ1; JFSL; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 149 x 226 x 13. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742523784
- ISBN
- 9780742523784
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Condition: New
€ 63.03
€ 63.03
paperback. Provides a theoretical framework which helps the reader make sense of the detail contained in the later case studies. This title shows how choosing a particular concept of quality has significant political and organizational consequences and also discusses how quality may be measured. Editor(s): Pollitt, Christopher; Bouckaert, Geert. Num Pages: 208 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; JFF; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 10. Weight in Grams: 243.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780803974654
- ISBN
- 9780803974654
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Condition: New
€ 74.39
€ 74.39
Hardback. This is an edited volume of 12 articles previously published in Social Problems that may be considered among the most influential in the development of the sociological study of violence against women. Editor(s): Renzetti, Claire M.; Bergen, Raquel Kennedy. Series: Understanding Social Problems: An SSSP Presidential Series. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 182 x 25. Weight in Grams: 821.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742530546
- ISBN
- 9780742530546
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 172.58
€ 172.58
Paperback. This is an edited volume of 12 articles previously published in Social Problems that may be considered among the most influential in the development of the sociological study of violence against women. Editor(s): Renzetti, Claire M.; Bergen, Raquel Kennedy. Series: Understanding Social Problems: An SSSP Presidential Series. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 184 x 17. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742530553
- ISBN
- 9780742530553
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Condition: New
€ 73.50
€ 73.50
Paperback. This unique and comprehensive second edition of an important volume presents writing from renowned authors about achieving social justice in medicine. Each of the 42 chapters addresses continuing and emerging policy challenges facing medicine. They deepen our understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of issues in the contemporary debate. Editor(s): Rhodes, Rosamond; Battin, Margaret; Silvers, Anita. Num Pages: 576 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures, graphs. BIC Classification: JFF; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 179 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1006.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199744206
- ISBN
- 9780199744206
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Condition: New
€ 186.87
€ 186.87
hardcover. This topical book examines and debates a range of themes facing Gypsies and Travellers in British Society, including health, social policy, employment and education. Editor(s): Richardson, Joanna; Ryder, Andrew. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFJ; JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428950
- ISBN
- 9781847428950
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.44
€ 103.44
Paperback. Biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation are both important societal goals demanding increasing international attention. While they may seem to be unrelated, the international policy frameworks that guide action to address them make an explicit assumption that conserving biodiversity will help to tackle global poverty. Editor(s): Roe, Dilys; Elliott, Joanna; Sandbrook, Chris; Walpole, Matt. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 350 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFFA; RNCB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 17. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470674789
- ISBN
- 9780470674789
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 98.09
€ 98.09
hardcover. Reports from war zones often note the obscene victimization of women. Yet this reign of terror against women not only occurs during exceptional moments of social collapse, but during peacetime too. As this powerful book argues, violence against women should be understood as a systemic problem - one for which the state must be held accountable. Editor(s): Sanford, Victoria; Stefatos, Katerina; Salvi, Cecilia M. Series: Genocide, Political Violence, Human Rights. Num Pages: 216 pages, 4 photographs, 7 figures, 1 table. BIC Classification: JFFE; JFSJ; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813576183
- ISBN
- 9780813576183
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.57
€ 167.57
Hardback. This work asks "Does global economic integration foster or suppress violent disputes within and between states? It shows that expanding commercial ties between states pacifies some, but not necessarily all, political relationships. It shows how important the fragile "capitalist peace" is. Editor(s): Schneider, Gerald; Barbieri, Katherine; Gleditsch, Nils Petter. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPS; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 26. Weight in Grams: 614.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742518315
- ISBN
- 9780742518315
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 178.82
€ 178.82