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Social issues & processes
The Wheels That Drove New York: A History of the New York City Transit...
Roess, Roger P., Sansone, Gene
Hardcover. This book tells the fascinating story of how the development of a public transportation system helped transform a small trading community at the southern tip of Manhattan Island into a world financial capital that is today home to more than 8,000,000 people. Series: Springer Tracts on Transportation and Traffic. Num Pages: 432 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFZ; JHB; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 836.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642304835
- ISBN
- 9783642304835
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.72
€ 126.72
Hardback. Examines the lives of women who have forged a new community in a shantytown on the outskirts of Khartoum, the largely Muslim, heavily Arabized capital in the north of the country. This book examines the way women's bodies are politicized by their displacement, analyzing issues such as religious conversion, marriage, and female circumcision. Num Pages: 176 pages, 18 halftones. BIC Classification: 1HBS; JFFD; JFSJ1. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226001999
- ISBN
- 9780226001999
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.07€ 79.17
€ 95.07
€ 79.17
Hardcover. An overview of global politics, the corporate powers who dominate the information age and the new revolutionary movements rising up to challenge them. Num Pages: 184 pages, notes, index. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFS; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 17. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745316505
- ISBN
- 9780745316505
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.01€ 83.51
€ 101.01
€ 83.51
paperback. This report demonstrates the urgent need to re-evaluate our understanding of poverty and home ownership. Drawing on data from the Poverty and Social Exclusion Survey of Britain, it presents a detailed picture of the realities of home ownership at the margins, providing evidence in support of radical policy for sustainable home ownership. Num Pages: 48 pages, 2figs.17tabs. BIC Classification: 1DB; JFFA; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210. Weight in Grams: 213.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861344656
- ISBN
- 9781861344656
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.89
€ 26.99
€ 26.89
Hardcover. This book focuses on crisis decision making and the creation of the systems and procedures needed to carry out those decisions. Num Pages: 392 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFC; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470927939
- ISBN
- 9780470927939
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.69
€ 88.69
Paperback. Series: Palgrave Masters Series (Business). Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: JFFS; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 162 x 12. Weight in Grams: 334. "Includes bibliographical references and index. Commissioning organisation: Roger Cartwright. x, 202 p. 24 cm. Paperback. As new." Keywords: "Business & Economics,Business / Economics / Finance,Business/Economics,Economics,Globalization,Industries - General,Industry & Industrial Studies,International - General"
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan New York
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KEX0164587
- ISBN
- 9781403921499
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 11.99€ 4.99
€ 11.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. Editor(s): White, Roger D. Num Pages: 158 pages. BIC Classification: JFFB; JKS; JPP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 183 x 15. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634820134
- ISBN
- 9781634820134
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 231.72€ 172.11
€ 231.72
€ 172.11
paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 200 color photos. BIC Classification: JFFE; VFB; WST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 267 x 203 x 18. Weight in Grams: 871.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781510702714
- ISBN
- 9781510702714
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.65
€ 20.65
Hardcover. Editor(s): Glick, Roger H. Num Pages: 173 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 159 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 173
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781600212185
- ISBN
- 9781600212185
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.98€ 112.70
€ 163.98
€ 112.70
Hardcover. An interdisciplinary collection of texts which challenge traditional understandings of mental health. The work considers the social and historical dimensions of mental health, how to involve users in mental health services, and how to improve those services. Editor(s): Heller, Tom; Reynolds, Jill; Gomm, Roger; Muston, Rosemary; Pattison, Stephen. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XO) Open University set text. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 40. Weight in Grams: 633. "A collection of writings previously published. Includes bibliographical references and index. Commissioning organisation: edited by Tom Heller . [et al.]. xxiii, 380 p. Associated Names: Heller, Tom. Paperback. As new ." Keywords: "Subjects - Health, Family & Lifestyle - Medical & Healthcare Practitioners - General Medical Issues - Health Systems & Services - Mental Health Services,Subjects - Science & Nature - Medicine - Medica"
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1996th Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KEX0164475
- ISBN
- 9780333678473
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 71.36
€ 71.36
Paperback. Num Pages: 72 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; LAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 149 x 5. Weight in Grams: 164. Repairing the Harm Caused by Crime. 72 pages. Restorative justice has been heralded as a new concept in dealing with crimes. But what is "restorative justice"? Where does it come from, and will it make a difference? This book argues that it is the way ahead for justice, addressing the harm caused by crime, and involving victim and offender. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: JFFE; LAF. Dimension: 231 x 149 x 5. Weight: 164.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
- Number of pages
- 72
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780903319928
- ISBN
- 9780903319928
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.27
€ 8.27
Paperback. This book analyses the global (media) cultural phenomenon of school shootings in the context of mediatization in contemporary social and cultural life. It explores shootings from different, interconnected perspectives with a focus on the theoretical aspect, the practices of mediatization and an examination of the audiences, victims and witnesses. Series: Studies in Media and Communications. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: JFD; JFFE; JNL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785608179
- ISBN
- 9781785608179
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.89
€ 56.89
Paperback. First published in 1986 with a second edition in 1996, Feminist Literary Theory: A Reader constitutes one of the classic texts of second-into-third-wave feminist literary studies. Editor(s): Eagleton, Mary. Num Pages: 502 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSA; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 27. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 504
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405183130
- ISBN
- 9781405183130
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 44.43
€ 45.99
€ 44.43
Paperback. This unique and engaging anthology introduces students to the major concepts of globalization within the context of the key debates and disputes. Readings in Globalization illustrates that major debates in the field are not only useful to examine for their own merit but can extend our knowledge of globalization. Editor(s): Ritzer, George; Atalay, Zeynep. Num Pages: 488 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 190 x 27. Weight in Grams: 882.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 488
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405132732
- ISBN
- 9781405132732
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.02
€ 42.02
Paperback. Leading thinkers, from both North and South, confront what is to be done about the clearly unstable world economic system. Editor(s): Bello, Walden; Bullard, Nicola; Malhotra, Anju; Malhotra, Kamal. Num Pages: 256 pages, glossary, tables, notes, index. BIC Classification: 1QFG; 1QFH; GTF; JFFS; KCA; KCL; KCS; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 141 x 217 x 20. Weight in Grams: 366. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Zed Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- SKU
- KRA0005044
- ISBN
- 9781856497923
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Editor(s): Lawson, David; Hulme, David; Matin, Imran; Moore, Karen. Num Pages: 300 pages, 10 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 156 x 235 x 18. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Publisher
- Practical Action
- Number of pages
- 300
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853396908
- ISBN
- 9781853396908
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.51
€ 40.51
Paperback. Following a theoretical introduction, experts in ethnopolitics provide in-depth case studies, covering each of the major approaches to conflict management and settlement in different geographic regions. Editor(s): Wolff, Stefan; Schneckener, Ulrich; Schneckner, Ulrich (Fellow, Siftung Wissenschaft und Politik, Berlin, Germany). Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; JFFJ; JFSL; JPA; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 22. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781850656913
- ISBN
- 9781850656913
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.89
€ 33.99
€ 30.89
Paperback. Editor(s): O'Brien, Ruth; Pempel, T. J.; Ravenhill, John. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSJ1; KCFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 382. Clean copy
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press New York
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KEX0221024
- ISBN
- 9780801473579
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Editor(s): Schiller, Nina Glick; Caglar, Ayse. Num Pages: 296 pages, 12. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801476877
- ISBN
- 9780801476877
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.30
€ 41.99
€ 37.30
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 32 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFFJ; JFSK; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318. 8vo. Very good copy. First edition. . Irish Politics and Politicans. 20th Century Ireland.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Merrion Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KEX0310281
- ISBN
- 9781785370373
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 15.99€ 15.00
€ 15.99
€ 15.00
Paperback. Editor(s): McCann, Eugene; Ward, Mr. Kevin. Series: Globalization & Community Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, 1 b&w illustration, 1 table. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 215 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816656295
- ISBN
- 9780816656295
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.40
€ 30.99
€ 27.40
Paperback. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813565439
- ISBN
- 9780813565439
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 38.62
€ 43.99
€ 38.62
Paperback. The twentieth century has been scarred by political violence and genocide, reaching its extreme in the Holocaust. Yet, at the same time, the century has been marked by a growing commitment to human rights. Series: The World Beat Series. Num Pages: 258 pages, photographs. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBG; HBLW; HBTZ; JFFE; JMRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842029827
- ISBN
- 9780842029827
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.84
€ 62.84
Paperback. This inspiring volume elaborates a new inclusive vision of a global and national order and articulates new approaches for protecting, healing, and restoring long-oppressed peoples, and for respecting their cultures and languages. Editor(s): Battiste, Marie. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: HBTQ; HBTR; JFF; JFSL9; JHMC; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 503.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774807463
- ISBN
- 9780774807463
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.10
€ 40.99
€ 36.10