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Social issues & processes

Paperback. This book provides a comprehensive portrait of African American's complex relationship with consumerism and capitalism in the United States. Num Pages: 206 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW; JFC; JFFT; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 14. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
206
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814793275
ISBN
9780814793275
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.40

Paperback. Since the 1990s, suicide in recession-plagued Japan has soared, and rates of depression have both increased and received greater public attention. This title explores how depression has become a national disease and entered the Japanese lexicon, and how psychiatry has overcome the longstanding resistance to its intrusion in Japanese life. Num Pages: 240 pages, 5 halftones. 1 line illus. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJPR; 3JMC; JFFH; MBS; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 374.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
264
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691142050
ISBN
9780691142050
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 30.87

Paperback. This highly accessible and practical guide is designed for anyone working with children, adolescents and their families. Covering the current thinking surrounding depression and attempted suicide, it offers valuable insight into this challenging area. Series: Parent, Adolescent & Child Training Skills S. Num Pages: 72 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFFH; JFSP2; JHBZ; JMC; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 7. Weight in Grams: 168.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
72
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854333506
ISBN
9781854333506
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.67

Paperback. Series: Latina/O Sociology. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFN; LNDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 24. Weight in Grams: 490.
Publisher
NYU Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781479843978
ISBN
9781479843978
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.51

Hardcover. Series: Latina/O Sociology. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 22. Weight in Grams: 603.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781479894666
ISBN
9781479894666
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 96.43

Paperback. Mortality forecasting is used in a wide variety of academic fields, and for policymaking in global health, social security and retirement planning, and other areas. This title provides a framework for forecasting age-sex-country-cause-specific variables that makes it possible to incorporate information than standard approaches. Num Pages: 272 pages, 47 color illus. 3 line illus. 8 tables. BIC Classification: JFFR; JHBC; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 203 x 17. Weight in Grams: 914.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691130958
ISBN
9780691130958
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.24
€ 42.32

Paperback. This text examines the challenges that social inequities present to democratic governance. The authors argue that issues of poverty and inequality - far from diminishing - are becoming even more important in the present global environment. Editor(s): Tulchin, Joseph S.; Brown, Amelia. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JFS; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152. . Library markings to spine, with usual markings inside. However, remains in a good to very good condition.
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
SKU
KNH0013079
ISBN
9781588260284
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. The essays in this volume take on the challenge of explaining the current formation of the relation between sovereignty, law and violence in what is termed 'Democracy's Empire'. Editor(s): Motha, Stewart. Series: Journal of Law and Society Special Issues. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE; JPHV; LAQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 6. Weight in Grams: 224.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405163132
ISBN
9781405163132
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.51

Paperback. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of democratic participation among first- and second-generation immigrants in the United States. Num Pages: 240 pages, 30 tables, 10 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 227 x 16. Weight in Grams: 332.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804755924
ISBN
9780804755924
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.48

Hardback. Num Pages: 432 pages, tab: 3, b fig: 1, b fig: 4, col. BIC Classification: 1DVWYB; JFFS; JPA; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 243 x 36. Weight in Grams: 866.
Publisher
ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2019
Condition
New
SKU
V9783838208121
ISBN
9783838208121
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 60.22
€ 47.35

Paperback. Although inequality in Latin America ranks among the worst in the world, it has notably declined over the years, offset by improvements in health care and education, enhanced programs for social assistance, and increases in the minimum wage. The author argues that the resurgence of democracy in Latin America is key to this change. Num Pages: 336 pages, 12 figures, 36 tables. BIC Classification: 1KL; JFFJ; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 496.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226356532
ISBN
9780226356532
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 31.64

Paperback. A new emphasis on diversity and difference is displacing older myths of nation or community. A new attention to gender, race, language or religion is disrupting earlier preoccupations with class. But the welcome extended to heterogeneity can bring with it a disturbing fragmentation and closure. Num Pages: 192 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFFK; JPA; JPHV; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 280.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745610979
ISBN
9780745610979
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.93

Hardback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138859906
ISBN
9781138859906
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 201.11
€ 70.39

Paperback. Examining important issues in dementia research and care that are often neglected, the contributors to this book provide fresh perspectives on current practice. The authors put dementia care into a socio-cultural framework, highlighting the impact of social change on dementia care over the last two decades and challenging current stereotypes. Editor(s): Innes, Anthea; Archibald, Carole; Murphy, Charlie. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 438.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843101741
ISBN
9781843101741
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.90

Hardback. Editor(s): Kilty, Jennifer M.; Felices-Luna, Maritza; Fabian, Sheryl C. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: GPS; JFF; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 825.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774827966
ISBN
9780774827966
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 106.94

paperback. Presenting a study of the work of Joanna Russ, this book offers an introduction to the major feminist issues relevant to Russ' work and assesses its development. It is suitable for students of SF and feminist SF. Series: Liverpool Science Fiction Texts & Studies. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; DSBH; DSK; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 413.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780853236245
ISBN
9780853236245
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.60

Paperback. From the importance of fashion owners, to red carpet stars and the seasonal 'must-have' handbags, this book shows how far illustrious houses have moved from their roots. It witnesses how these 'luxury' handbags are no longer one in a million, discovers why luxury brand clothing doesn't last as long, and finds out just who is making your perfume. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCA; JFFT; KNSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 24. Weight in Grams: 284.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141019673
ISBN
9780141019673
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.88

Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFK; JHBK5; JPFM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 485.
Publisher
Counterpoint United States
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781619020689
ISBN
9781619020689
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 9.87

Paperback. The first volume to examine young girls' culture in the U.S. in the 20th century. Essays address such topics as board games and the socialization of adolescent girls, dolls and political ideologies, female juvenile delinquency, and more, to demonstrate how cultural discourses shape both the young and teenage girl in America. 9 illustrations. Editor(s): Inness, Sherrie A. Num Pages: 332 pages, 9 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW; HBTB; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
332
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814737651
ISBN
9780814737651
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.75

Hardcover. Editor(s): Rothe, J. Peter; Carroll, Linda J.; Ozegovic, Dejan. Num Pages: 326 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; JFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 184 x 22. Weight in Grams: 762.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
326
Condition
New
SKU
V9781612096292
ISBN
9781612096292
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 361.99
€ 245.22

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