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Hardcover. What are the causes and effects, in both the sending and receiving countries, of East-West migration? What are the policy reactions in the East and the West, and how is this phenomenon likely to develop and to be regulated in the near future? This book addresses these and other questions. Editor(s): Ardittis, Solon. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JFFN; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- MacMillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333592373
- ISBN
- 9780333592373
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.58
€ 124.58
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
€ 249.00
€ 249.00
Paperback. Is food aid the way of the future? What are the prospects for integrated public policies informed by the right to food? First World Hunger Revisited investigates the rise of food charity and corporately sponsored food banks as effective and sustainable responses to increasing hunger and food poverty in twelve rich 'food-secure' societies. Editor(s): Riches, Graham; Silvasti, Tiina. Num Pages: 280 pages, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFFA; JPVH; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 139 x 218 x 16. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137298720
- ISBN
- 9781137298720
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.86
€ 64.86
Hardcover. This volume offers scholarly perspectives on the creative and humorous nature of the protests at Gezi Park in Turkey, 2013. The contributors argue that these protests inspired musicians, film-makers, social scientists and other creative individuals, out of a concern for the aesthetics of the protests, rather than seizure of political power. Editor(s): Yalcintas, Altug. Num Pages: 134 pages, 6. BIC Classification: 1DVT; JFFE; JHB; JPW; JPWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 18. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137473622
- ISBN
- 9781137473622
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.83
€ 63.83
Hardcover. Rethinking Food Systems Editor(s): Lambek, Nadia C. S.; Wong, Adrienna; Brilmayer, Roberta L.; Claeys, Priscilla; Brilmayer, Lea. Num Pages: 268 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; JPVH; KCP; LBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400777774
- ISBN
- 9789400777774
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.87
€ 124.87
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137411792
- ISBN
- 9781137411792
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 8.36
€ 44.99
€ 8.36
Paperback. Published in the BFI Silver series, this new edition of Laura Mulvey's classic work of feminist theory features a new introduction and new illustrations. This collection contains writings, ranging from analyses of Xala, Citizen Kane, and Blue Velvet and the work of American Indian artist Jimmie Durham to the feminist photography of Cindy Sherman. Series: BFI Silver. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: APFA; JFC; JFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 144 x 23. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844575084
- ISBN
- 9781844575084
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.90
€ 33.99
€ 28.90
Hardback. Published in the BFI Silver series, this new edition of Laura Mulvey's classic work of feminist theory features a new introduction and new illustrations. This collection contains writings, ranging from analyses of Xala, Citizen Kane, and Blue Velvet and the work of American Indian artist Jimmie Durham to the feminist photography of Cindy Sherman. Series: BFI Silver. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: APFA; JFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 144 x 26. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Second Edition, New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844575091
- ISBN
- 9781844575091
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.07€ 85.55
€ 95.07
€ 85.55
Paperback. Series: Palgrave Studies in Oral History. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBL; JFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 393.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312295417
- ISBN
- 9780312295417
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.00
€ 69.00
Hardback. This volume addresses different aspects and areas of inequality in Israel, a country characterized by high levels of economic inequality, poverty, and social diversity. The book expands on the mechanisms that produce and maintain inequality, and the role of state policies in influencing those mechanisms. Editor(s): Khattab, Nabil; Miaari, Sami; Stier, Haya. Num Pages: 276 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBH; JFF; JFSC; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 495.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137557193
- ISBN
- 9781137557193
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.94
€ 64.94
Paperback. Examines how immigrants acquire American ideas about race, both pre- and post-migration, in light of U.S. military presence and U.S. cultural dominance over their home country, drawing on interviews and ethnographic observations of Koreans in Seoul and Los Angeles. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JHMC; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 19. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804758871
- ISBN
- 9780804758871
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.51
€ 32.99
€ 29.51
Hardback. Examines how immigrants acquire American ideas about race, both pre- and post-migration, in light of U.S. military presence and U.S. cultural dominance over their home country, drawing on interviews and ethnographic observations of Koreans in Seoul and Los Angeles. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JHMC; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804758864
- ISBN
- 9780804758864
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.91
€ 138.91
Hardback. Series: Columbia Studies in Middle East Politics. Num Pages: 232 pages, 2 maps and 4 b&w figures. BIC Classification: 1FBJ; 1FBL; 1FBP; JFFD; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 148 x 22. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231180627
- ISBN
- 9780231180627
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.48€ 42.15
€ 53.48
€ 42.15
Hardback. Looking at man-boy relationships, or paedophilia, this book attempts to provide an accurate, unbiased view of an emotive subject. The contributors examine case studies, discuss childhood sexuality and offer suggestions for counselling and psychotherapy. Num Pages: 342 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSN2; JMU; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 141 x 25. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781560240006
- ISBN
- 9781560240006
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.58
€ 173.58
Paperback. 224 pages, maps. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FBP; JFF. Dimension: 234 x 154 x 13. Weight: 344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Orbis Books
- Edition
- First Edition (US) First Printing
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781570757846
- ISBN
- 9781570757846
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 24.42
€ 27.99
€ 24.42
Hardback. Editor(s): Negi, Nalini Junko, NSW; Furman, Rich. Num Pages: 256 pages, 3 tables. BIC Classification: JFFN; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231144483
- ISBN
- 9780231144483
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.36€ 50.82
€ 65.36
€ 50.82
Hardback. This book explores the socio-economic context of Africas vulnerability to HIV/AIDS and assesses the politics of domestic and global response. It charts the power relations driving Africas HIV/AIDS epidemic, frustrating the possibility of alleviation and recovery as well as working to relegate the continent to a bleak and vulnerable future. Num Pages: 252 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JFFH2; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 469.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745631585
- ISBN
- 9780745631585
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.21
€ 72.21
Paperback. This book explores the socio-economic context of Africas vulnerability to HIV/AIDS and assesses the politics of domestic and global response. It charts the power relations driving Africas HIV/AIDS epidemic, frustrating the possibility of alleviation and recovery as well as working to relegate the continent to a bleak and vulnerable future. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JFFH2; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745631592
- ISBN
- 9780745631592
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.74
€ 25.74
Paperback. Based on fieldwork in ten Asian countries, this book examines cross-national patterns and the impact of globalization, state policies, individual autonomy, and social factors on various women's international migration. Num Pages: 264 pages, 16 tables, 4 figures. BIC Classification: 1F; JFFN; JFFS; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 16. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780804746380
- ISBN
- 9780804746380
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.31
€ 30.99
€ 27.31
Paperback. This book addresses the issue of domestic violence against women, drawing on research findings, policy developments and current debates to contextualise its alarming prevalence and to propose informed ways of addressing, through training and practice, the needs of both victims and perpetrators in current social and related care provision. Editor(s): Lombard, Nancy; McMillan, Lesley. Series Editor(s): Lishman, Joyce. Series: Research Highlights. Num Pages: 256 pages, 3 tables, 2 figures. BIC Classification: JFFE2; JFFE3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 232 x 14. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849051323
- ISBN
- 9781849051323
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 36.50
€ 46.99
€ 36.50
Hardback. Revised edition of: New immigrants in New York. New York: Columbia University Press, c2001. Editor(s): Foner, Nancy. Num Pages: 312 pages, 35 illustrations and tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JM; JFFN; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231159364
- ISBN
- 9780231159364
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.84€ 89.47
€ 118.84
€ 89.47
Paperback. Includes case studies that examine the intricacies of relations between the generations in a broad range of immigrant groups - from Latin America, Asia, the Caribbean, and Africa - and gives a sense of what everyday life is like in immigrant families. Editor(s): Foner, Nancy. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFC; JFFN; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814727713
- ISBN
- 9780814727713
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.51
€ 32.99
€ 29.51
Paperback. According to the 2000 census, foreign-born US residents, together with their American-born children, constitute one fifth of the nation's population. What does this mass immigration mean for America? Nancy Foner, answers this question in her study of comparative immigration. Num Pages: 327 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 170 x 22. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 327
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814727461
- ISBN
- 9780814727461
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.60
€ 32.99
€ 29.60
Paperback. Updated to reflect changes in the composition of New York City's immigrant population, this volume aims to show how new immigrants are transforming the city - and how New York, in turn, has affected the newcomers' lives. Editor(s): Foner, Nancy. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; HBTB; JFFN; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- Completely revised and updated ed
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231124157
- ISBN
- 9780231124157
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.83
€ 54.83