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Social issues & processes
The Anthropology of Elites. Power, Culture, and the Complexities of Di...
. Ed(S): Abbink, J; Salverda, T
Paperback. Offering insightful anthropological-historical contributions to the understanding of elites worldwide, this book helps us grasp their ways of life and role in times of contested global inequalities. Case studies include the Polish gentry, the white former colonial elite of Mauritius, professional elites, and transnational (financial) elites. Editor(s): Abbink, J; Salverda, T. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JFSR; JHBL; JHM; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 343.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349450602
- ISBN
- 9781349450602
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.43
€ 63.43
Hardback. A collection of articles by well-known feminists first presented at the 1989 Conference of the British Sociological Association. The contributors report on original research that demonstrate the ways in which women may be manipulated in their daily lives by men. Editor(s): Abbott, Pamela; Wallace, Claire. Series: Explorations in Sociology. British Sociological Association Conference Volume Series. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 30. Weight in Grams: 425.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333542774
- ISBN
- 9780333542774
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.72
€ 122.72
Paperback. An exploration of European integration as seen through a gender lens. This book looks at integration theories, institutional relationships, enlargement, the development of gender law and the role of formal actors, scholars and expert networks in the EU policy-making process. With a focus on gender mainstreaming as a new approach to gender policy. Editor(s): Abels, Gabriele; Mushaben, Joyce Marie. Series: Gender and Politics. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFK; JFSJ; JPA; JPB; JPP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349333608
- ISBN
- 9781349333608
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Condition: New
€ 69.78
€ 69.78
Paperback. Editor(s): Adera, Edith Ofwona; Waema, Timothy Mwololo; May, Julian; Mascarenhas, Ophelia; Diga, Kathleen. Num Pages: 276 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Practical Action Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853398162
- ISBN
- 9781853398162
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Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 41.07
€ 41.99
€ 41.07
Hardback. This book examines linkages between environmental change and forced migration, presenting case studies of responses to climate and other environmental changes and examining the role of environmental change among the factors that lead to a decision to migrate. Editor(s): Afifi, Tamer; Jager, Professor Jill. Num Pages: 271 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 271
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642124150
- ISBN
- 9783642124150
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.61
€ 127.61
paperback. This book examines linkages between environmental change and forced migration, presenting case studies of responses to climate and other environmental changes and examining the role of environmental change among the factors that lead to a decision to migrate. Editor(s): Afifi, Tamer; Jager, Professor Jill. Num Pages: 286 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642437199
- ISBN
- 9783642437199
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.57
€ 122.57
Hardback. This book addresses itself to the relationship between the ideological and material which has long occupied a primary place in Marxist scholarship and is seen to be of central importance to feminist analysis. This book looks at some aspects of the debate in the context of Asia. Editor(s): Afshar, Haleh; Agarwal, Bina (Professor of Economics, Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi University, India). Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; JFFA; JFFK; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 475.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333444085
- ISBN
- 9780333444085
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.76
€ 122.76
Paperback. This book addresses itself to the relationship between the ideological and material which has long occupied a primary place in Marxist scholarship and is seen to be of central importance to feminist analysis. This book looks at some aspects of the debate in the context of Asia. Editor(s): Afshar, Haleh; Agarwal, Bina (Professor of Economics, Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi University, India). Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; JFFA; JFFK; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 319.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333444092
- ISBN
- 9780333444092
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.61
€ 122.61
Hardback. An examination of the hardships endured by women, especially in Third World countries, due to the gender-blind analytical frameworks of government and international financial organizations. The authors in this volume offer alternative strategies for combating recession and poverty. Editor(s): Afshar, Haleh; Dennis, Carolyne. Series: Women's Studies at York Series. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; JFFA; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333537435
- ISBN
- 9780333537435
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.24
€ 123.24
Hardback. Editor(s): Agola, Nathaniel O.; Hunter, Alan. Num Pages: 267 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, 9 colour illustrations, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KJMV6; KJU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 21. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 267
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137601674
- ISBN
- 9781137601674
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.76
€ 122.76
Hardback. In recent years, scholars in the fields of refugee studies and forced migration have extended their areas of research. In this book scholars address the strengths and limitations of their investigations, citing examples from their work with refugees from around the world. Editor(s): Ahearn, Frederick L., Jr. Series: Refugee & Forced Migration Studies. Num Pages: 251 pages, Tables, Figures. BIC Classification: JFFD; JFS; JHM; JMBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books, Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 251
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781571812049
- ISBN
- 9781571812049
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.19
€ 157.19
Hardback. Evaluating the evidence on the impacts of population growth on well-being in developing countries, this work concludes that slowing population growth from high current levels is advantageous to economic development, health, food availability, and other social conditions. Editor(s): Ahlburg, D.A.; Kelley, A.C.; Mason, Karen Oppenheim. Series: Population Economics. Num Pages: 360 pages, 29 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JFF; JHBD; JKS; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540607090
- ISBN
- 9783540607090
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.75
€ 192.75
Paperback. Editor(s): Ahlburg, Dennis A.; Kelley, Allen C.; Mason, Karen Oppenheim. Series: Population Economics. Num Pages: 369 pages, 29 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JFF; JHBD; JKS; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 575.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1996
- Number of pages
- 369
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642082351
- ISBN
- 9783642082351
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 186.63
€ 186.63
Hardback. This book makes the case that the Mediterranean states share a unique set of commonalities. In doing so, it offers a close comparative analysis of policies towards children, families and gender in these nations-Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey and Israel. Editor(s): Ajzenstadt, Mimi; Gal, John. Series: Children's Well-Being: Indicators and Research. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS; JMG; KCP; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1140.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048188413
- ISBN
- 9789048188413
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.69
€ 126.69
Paperback. This book makes the case that the Mediterranean states share a unique set of commonalities. In doing so, it offers a close comparative analysis of policies towards children, families and gender in these nations-Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey and Israel. Editor(s): Ajzenstadt, Mimi; Gal, John. Series: Children's Well-Being: Indicators and Research. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMG; KCP; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400732803
- ISBN
- 9789400732803
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.39
€ 122.39
Hardback. Addresses questions of how to deal with internal issues of social inequality and cultural diversity and, at the same time, how to build a shared civility among their different national, ethnic, religious and social groups. Editor(s): Al Haj, Majid; Mielke, Rosemarie. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1FBH; JFF; JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845451950
- ISBN
- 9781845451950
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.83
€ 156.83
Paperback. Drawing on the insights of disability scholars around the world, this book engages readers in the critical issues and debates framing disability studies and places them in a historical and cultural context. It is suitable for disabled people, scholars, policy makers and activists. Editor(s): Albrecht, Gary L.; Seelman, Katherine Delores; Bury, Michael. Num Pages: 864 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 205 x 43. Weight in Grams: 2012.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 864
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761928744
- ISBN
- 9780761928744
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 106.53
€ 106.53
paperback. Editor(s): Albritton, Robert; Jessop, Bob; Westra, Richard. Series: Anthem Politics and International Relations. Num Pages: 259 pages, 6+ figures and tables. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCP; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Anthem Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 259
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843318750
- ISBN
- 9781843318750
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 38.01
€ 41.99
€ 38.01
Social Relations and the Life Course: Age Generation and Social Change
. Ed(S): Allan, Professor Graham; Jones, Gill
hardcover. This collection of essays represents research into changing patterns of family, household and community life. The book explores how these informal social relationships change over time and the life course. It should be useful reading on courses concerned with the family and youth sociology. Editor(s): Allan, Professor Graham; Jones, Gill. Series: Explorations in Sociology. British Sociological Association Conference Volume Series. Num Pages: 245 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFF; JFSP; JHBK; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- SKU
- V9780333984970
- ISBN
- 9780333984970
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.23
€ 64.23
Orte der Diversität: Formate, Arrangements und Inszenierungen
. Ed(S): Allemann-Ghionda, Cristina; Bukow, W...
paperback. Editor(s): Allemann-Ghionda, Cristina; Bukow, Wolf- Dietrich. Series: Interkulturelle Studien. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHB; JN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 13. Weight in Grams: 299.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783531174990
- ISBN
- 9783531174990
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.76
€ 47.76