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Hardcover. Thirst shows how average citizens in communities across the U.S. are fighting multinational corporations and their supporters to maintain public control of our water and most necessary resource. We are at the tipping point in the new global water wars, and the United States is a major front. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JFFC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 26. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787984588
- ISBN
- 9780787984588
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 20.79
€ 25.99
€ 20.79
Paperback. Putting the spotlight on the Chinese and South-East Asian welfare systems, this title provides an assessment of their character and development. It examines the underlying assumptions of these systems and how the processes of globalization are impacting on them. There is also a comparative analysis of Eastern and Western welfare states. Editor(s): Walker, Alan; Wong, Chack-kie. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; HRKN1; JFFS; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345523
- ISBN
- 9781861345523
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 37.91
€ 40.99
€ 37.91
Paperback. HIV/ AIDS continues to be a major public health issue, affecting millions of sufferers worldwide. This Very Short Introduction explains the science, the international and local politics, the demographics, and the devastating consequences of the disease, and addresses some of the big issues that will concern us over the next decade. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 176 pages, 12 black and white images. BIC Classification: JFFH2; MBN; MBX; MJCJ2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 112 x 13. Weight in Grams: 134.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198727491
- ISBN
- 9780198727491
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.77
€ 11.99
€ 10.77
Paperback. Informative and intelligent, this invaluable resource exposes the dangers of racist thought, and why it remains part of our everyday lives. Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 14. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851685431
- ISBN
- 9781851685431
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Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.42
€ 13.99
€ 11.42
Paperback. A comparative political sociology of anti-racism in Europe, showing the various discourses within this movement Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; JFFJ; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 137 x 215 x 28. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Publisher
- Pluto Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745322209
- ISBN
- 9780745322209
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 26.64
€ 40.99
€ 26.64
Hardback. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, black & white. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBLL; JFFA; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 166 x 252 x 31. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719075049
- ISBN
- 9780719075049
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.63
€ 102.63
Paperback. Series: Critical Perspectives on Animals: Theory, Culture, Science and Law. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 364. Applied Ethics and Human Obligations. Series: Critical Perspectives on Animals: Theory, Culture, Science and Law. 256 pages. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 12. Weight: 344.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231158275
- ISBN
- 9780231158275
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.62
€ 40.99
€ 28.62
Hardback. Series: Critical Perspectives on Animals: Theory, Culture, Science and Law. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231158268
- ISBN
- 9780231158268
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.73€ 84.01
€ 111.73
€ 84.01
paperback. Despite the expansion of higher education, representation, level of participation and likelihood of academic success remain highest amongst young people from affluent areas and lowest amongst those from deprived neighbourhoods. This report identifies factors which impact upon the minority of disadvantaged young people who enter higher education. Num Pages: 76 pages, 4figs.23tabs. BIC Classification: JFF; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 76
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345080
- ISBN
- 9781861345080
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.36
€ 26.99
€ 26.36
Paperback. This is a pioneering, systematic study of the role of violence in the structure of the political order, formulated in relation to what is characterized as the civil and fraternal orders. Num Pages: 176 pages, index. BIC Classification: JFFE; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 8. Weight in Grams: 208.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761803249
- ISBN
- 9780761803249
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.72
€ 74.72
Hardcover. Num Pages: 319 pages. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 179 x 21. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 319
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781560728566
- ISBN
- 9781560728566
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.90€ 70.71
€ 92.90
€ 70.71
Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 192 x 122 x 15. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press
- Edition
- First edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816631650
- ISBN
- 9780816631650
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.97
€ 26.99
€ 26.97
Paperback. Moving from examinations of narratives about disability and illness, the stigmatizing things that healthcare providers unwittingly say to their patients, and communication problems in the intensive care unit, to more personal reflections on anger, isolation, and stories of tragedy, tis work also discusses disability in the workplace. Num Pages: 191 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; JFFG; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5182 x 3226 x 407. Weight in Grams: 245.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 191
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566396769
- ISBN
- 9781566396769
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.73
€ 36.99
€ 33.73
Paperback. An important new study on a complex and highly controversial topic. Series: Seminar Studies. Num Pages: 168 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 3F; 3H; 3J; HBTB; JFFJ; JFSL; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 10. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- Longman
- Number of pages
- 168
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780582369641
- ISBN
- 9780582369641
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 44.82
€ 49.99
€ 44.82
Paperback. Editor(s): Johnson, Albert T. Num Pages: 97 pages, colour illus, tables & charts. BIC Classification: JFFH1; MBGR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 224 x 155 x 5. Weight in Grams: 202.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 97
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781606928998
- ISBN
- 9781606928998
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.32€ 44.37
€ 62.32
€ 44.37
Hardcover. Editor(s): Tavidze, Albert. Num Pages: 163 pages, tables. BIC Classification: 1KLS; JFFH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 190 x 16. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 163
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781590338100
- ISBN
- 9781590338100
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.40€ 106.57
€ 156.40
€ 106.57
Paperback. A shocking account of the violence engulfing Honduras, from one of the few journalists to visit the country. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLCH; 3JMG; DNJ; HBJK; JFFE; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135. .
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781786990495
- ISBN
- 9781786990495
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.34
€ 17.99
€ 16.34
Paperback. This book brings together theoretical, methodological and policy-relevant contributions by leading researchers on international child poverty. Editor(s): Minujin, Alberto; Nandy, Shailen. Series: Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series. Num Pages: 624 pages. BIC Classification: JFFA; JKSB1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 156 x 234 x 32. Weight in Grams: 848.
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 624
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847424815
- ISBN
- 9781847424815
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Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 47.24
€ 49.99
€ 47.24
Hardback. The Blackwell Guide to Feminist Philosophy is a definitive introduction to the field, consisting of 15 newly-contributed essays that apply philosophical methods and approaches to feminist concerns. * Offers a key view of the project of centering women's experience. Editor(s): Kittay, Eva Feder; Alcoff, Linda Martin. Series: Blackwell Philosophy Guides. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 190 x 23. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631224273
- ISBN
- 9780631224273
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.49
€ 135.49
Paperback. Explores the impact of violent speech and physical violence. Editor(s): Aldama, Arturo J. Num Pages: 464 pages, 9 b&w photos, 1 figures, 1 index. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 440 x 180 x 28. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253215598
- ISBN
- 9780253215598
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 33.59
€ 33.99
€ 33.59
Paperback. Since its independence in the nineteenth century, the South American state of Colombia has been shaped by decades of bloody political violence. This book draws on interviews with paramilitary death squads and drug lords to provide a cultural interpretation of the country's history of violence and state control. Num Pages: 264 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KLSC; JFFE; JHMC; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520288522
- ISBN
- 9780520288522
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.73
€ 33.99
€ 24.73
Paperback. Includes the author's views on overpopulation, propaganda, advertising and government control. This book appeals for the defence of relevant individualism. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DNF; JFFR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 13. Weight in Grams: 134.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099458234
- ISBN
- 9780099458234
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.18
€ 8.18
mass_market. 1953, in the presence of an investigator, Aldous Huxley took four-tenths of a gramme of mescalin, sat down and waited to see what would happen. When he opened his eyes everything, from the flowers in a vase to the creases in his trousers, was transformed. This book offers an account of his experience. Series: Vintage Minis. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 111 x 6. Weight in Grams: 55.
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Vintage Classics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781784872748
- ISBN
- 9781784872748
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.99€ 7.60
€ 8.99
€ 7.60
Hardback. Num Pages: 155 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBH; JFFE; JFSP2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 183 x 261 x 14. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 155
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620817544
- ISBN
- 9781620817544
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.20€ 158.66
€ 235.20
€ 158.66