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Social issues & processes

hardcover. Affirmative Action, The Supreme Court, and Political Power in the Old Confederacy Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: JFFJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
UPA United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761815471
ISBN
9780761815471
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.75

Paperback. Written from the perspective of a former active participant in the U.S. anti-drug policy formulation and implementation efforts, Cocaine Quagmire is an in-depth analysis of why the U.S. drug war in Colombia is failing. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLSC; JFFH1; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 12. Weight in Grams: 276.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761816430
ISBN
9780761816430
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 75.36

hardcover. This is a collection of works which cover Transatlantic studies. They attempt to define the term Transatlantic studies, supply a critical perspective, and discuss issues of globalization, migration and law, in an international and inter-disciplinary way. Num Pages: 304 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFCA; JFFS; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761817895
ISBN
9780761817895
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.87

Hardback. This text investigates what happens when novels that have defied traditional literary conventions refuse to break with traditional gender-based stereotypes. The author argues that the result is an ambiguity that may produce more misogynistic images within the text. Num Pages: 336 pages, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: DSK; JFFE; JFSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761818038
ISBN
9780761818038
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.70

Hardback. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: G; JFFE1; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 143 x 24. Weight in Grams: 508.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761819837
ISBN
9780761819837
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.34

Paperback. In this book, utilizing the case of Iran under Khomeini, the author analyzes the relationship between Islam, Islamic fundamentalism and gender inequality. Num Pages: 180 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFK; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 148 x 13. Weight in Grams: 276.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761823889
ISBN
9780761823889
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 86.64

Hardback. Wilfred L. David makes a plea for the fundamental reorientation of the economics that guide conventional development discourse, moving toward an emancipatory conversation focusing on human well-being or people-centred liberation. Num Pages: 374 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; KCS; WZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 165 x 33. Weight in Grams: 631.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
374
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761827559
ISBN
9780761827559
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 149.64

Hardback. Num Pages: 244 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFX; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 14. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761838111
ISBN
9780761838111
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 116.72

Hardback. This book is an in-depth discussion of immigration reform in America, highlighting commonly held myths about immigration and explains which issues America needs to address in order to achieve comprehensive reform. The author poses questions about ethical and political quandaries presented by race and ethnicity. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 501.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Edition
Rev ed
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761850052
ISBN
9780761850052
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 116.86

Paperback. The most "efficient" system is one that controls the human resources by eliminating the human part and turning them into pure resources. Their ultimate organizational goal is to transform people into things, commonly called organizational behavior. This book is about the two best historical examples of such "efficiently-run" resource management. Num Pages: 138 pages. BIC Classification: JFFT; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 240.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
138
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761851875
ISBN
9780761851875
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.16

Paperback. Using a mixed-method approach, Unintended Consequences of Human Actions documents a wide range of unintended and unanticipated consequences of human actions. The major message is the urgent need to review a range of possible outcomes of human actions. During these fragile times "looking down the road" has become imperative. Num Pages: 100 pages. BIC Classification: JFF; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 155 x 6. Weight in Grams: 167.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
100
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761854456
ISBN
9780761854456
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.74

Hardback. Num Pages: 100 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFE; JFSL3; JKVM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 161 x 12. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
100
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761855224
ISBN
9780761855224
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 92.30

hardcover. This book examines the history of male opinion about women's participation in procreation and explores the status of women in classical Europe, the Middle Ages, the Enlightenment, and today's American procreative policies. Num Pages: 156 pages. BIC Classification: JFFK; JFMA; JFSJ1; JKS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 16. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
156
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761857587
ISBN
9780761857587
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.37

Paperback. By weaving together a life-histories approach to ethnography and with a concept of culture, the author presents an intimate and complex picture of Opportunity House, a highly functional community of mentally-retarded adults. Series: Ethnographic Alternatives. Num Pages: 232 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 468.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761989172
ISBN
9780761989172
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.39

hardcover. In this comprehensive treatment, Borowskisy nthesises what is known about the use of animals for clothing, transportation, food and cult practices in biblical times. Essays on pastoral systems and agricultural economics are included. Num Pages: 296 pages, bibliography, figures, indexes. BIC Classification: 1QDA; HBJF; HBLA; HDD; JFFZ; PSV; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761989189
ISBN
9780761989189
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 142.36

paperback. The authors present narratives on ethnic identity written by first and second generation Asian American professionals. This book aims to prove the ethnicity is a dynamic process, not a fixed state. Editor(s): Kim, Rose. Series: Critical Perspectives on Asian Pacific Americans. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSL; JHMP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 149 x 13. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761990673
ISBN
9780761990673
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.02

Paperback. Hispanic, African, American and Asian American educational leaders examine the obstacles of climbing up the white-dominated career ladder in American universities and offer strategies for change in governance, management, faculty and curricula. Editor(s): Valverde, Leonard A.; Castenell, Louis A., Jr. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSL3; JNK; JNMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 151 x 14. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761991663
ISBN
9780761991663
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.15

hardcover. Presents a research in employment policy. This title addresses the reform of the unemployment insurance system. Editor(s): Bassi, Laurie J.; Woodbury, Stephen A. Series: Research in Employment Policy. Num Pages: 334 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFA; JKSB; JPQB; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 644.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
334
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762305070
ISBN
9780762305070
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 150.56

Hardback. This volume offers papers touching on four inter-related themes: a critique of the European Enlightenment as a basis for the production of knowledge; the use of "gender" as a concept; problems in feminist theories of development; and the place of feminism in the production of knowledge. Editor(s): Demos, Vasilikie P.; Segal, Marcia Texler. Series: Advances in Gender Research. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 548.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762307203
ISBN
9780762307203
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 186.35

Hardback. Presents a series of papers that discuss political opportunity and social movements. This book includes case studies of specific social movements, comparative case studies of social movements, and comparative case studies of transnational issue networks. Editor(s): Coy, Patrick G. Series: Research in Social Movements, Conflicts and Change. Num Pages: 344 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFM; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 659.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762307869
ISBN
9780762307869
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 207.98

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