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Social issues & processes
Hardback. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 475.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804717892
- ISBN
- 9780804717892
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.86
€ 99.86
hardcover. Spanning the century from the Taiping Rebellion through the establishment of the People's Republic of China, this book is a comprehensive history of women in modern China. Its historical scope is broad, touching upon most aspects of life and drawing upon little known Chinese and Japanese sources. Editor(s): Fogel, Joshua A. Num Pages: 284 pages, index, supplementary references, chronology, notes. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 146 x 25. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804714969
- ISBN
- 9780804714969
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.45
€ 159.45
Hardback. This new edition encompasses the most complete explication of Montagu's theory. It takes on the issues of the Bell Curve, IQ Testing, ethnic cleansing and other contemporary race relations topics. Num Pages: 704 pages, maps. BIC Classification: JFCX; JFFJ; JFSL; JHMP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 162 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1212.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Edition
- 6 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 704
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803946477
- ISBN
- 9780803946477
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.97
€ 117.97
Hardback. Favazza critically assesses new and significant biological, ethnological, social, and psychological findings regarding self-injury; presents current understandings of self-injurious acts from cultural and clinical perspectives; and places self-mutilation in historical and contemporary context. Num Pages: 352 pages, 17, 17 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH; JHMC; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801899652
- ISBN
- 9780801899652
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.97
€ 84.97
Hardback. Based on years of fieldwork and empirical research, this study elucidates the tensions that globalization has created and shows why Latin America is a battleground for those seeking to shape the twenty-first century's world order. Series: Johns Hopkins Studies in Globalization. Num Pages: 444 pages, 12, 11 black & white halftones, 1 maps. BIC Classification: 1KL; JFFS; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 35. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 444
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801890390
- ISBN
- 9780801890390
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.28
€ 72.28
Paperback. Tracing the history of seismology and the rise of the regulatory state and of environmental awareness, California Earthquakes tells how earthquake-hazard management came about, why some groups assisted and others fought it, and how scientists and engineers helped shape it. Num Pages: 352 pages, 1, 1 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; JFFC; RBC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801889769
- ISBN
- 9780801889769
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.27
€ 41.27
Hardback. They compare post-World War II globalization with the great wave of economic integration that occurred in the late nineteenth century, analyze the rise of the political ideology of the "globalization project"-Reaganism-Thatcherism-and discuss issues of gender and global inequalities. Editor(s): Chase-Dunn, Christopher; Babones, Salvatore J. Num Pages: 384 pages, 23, 23 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JFFS; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801884238
- ISBN
- 9780801884238
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.66
€ 72.66
Paperback. Having been sobered by this thought, the student may ponder what more might conceivably be done to reduce the incidence of that endemic economic and social disease."-from the Preface Num Pages: 144 pages, 6, 6 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFA; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 227.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801871306
- ISBN
- 9780801871306
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.53
€ 32.53
Hardback. This book describes the profound interferences with normal developmental processes that occur throughout the life cycle as a result of chronic child sexual abuse. This conviction is supported by the presentation of detailed case histories of individuals ranging in age from five to sixty three. Num Pages: 202 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE2; JMC; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780765707666
- ISBN
- 9780765707666
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.38
€ 130.38
Understanding, Assessing and Treating Adult Survivors of Childhood Abu...
Rodriguez-Srednicki, Ofelia; Twaite, James A.
Hardback. Identifies the adult adjustment disorders that are associated with childhood abuse and explains why various forms of abuse lead to specific adjustment difficulties. The authors provide clinicians with guidelines for assessment and treatment modalities that have been shown to be highly effective with specific abuse-related disorders. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE1; MMJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780765703934
- ISBN
- 9780765703934
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.24
€ 155.24
Hardback. Covers the scientific and clinical aspects of chemical dependency with case vignettes to illustrate clinical issues. This book offers a set of specific techniques that help clinicians develop into practitioners. Series: Library of Substance Abuse Treatment. Num Pages: 391 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JKSN2; MMJT; MMZR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 259 x 184 x 29. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 391
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780765702890
- ISBN
- 9780765702890
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.99
€ 164.99
Hardback. Describes the strengths, the strategies, and the resilience that a therapist needs to work with alcoholics and addicts. Num Pages: 236 pages, tables, references, index. BIC Classification: JFFH1; MMJT; MMZR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780765701411
- ISBN
- 9780765701411
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.15
€ 124.15
Bridges of Compassion: Insights and Interventions in Developmental Dis...
Campbell, Alex; Ladner, Lorne
hardcover. In this text the authors bring the authority of their experience to their ways of integrating an insight-oriented psychodynamic approach with the concrete and structured elements of positive behavioural programming, as illustrated by 19 case-study chapters. Num Pages: 234 pages, illustrations, glossary, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFFG; JMAL; MBPK; MMJT; MMZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson, Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780765701312
- ISBN
- 9780765701312
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.78
€ 130.78
Hardback. Denial of addiction is the most prominent symptom of individuals who have problems with alcohol and substance abuse. Series: Library of Substance Abuse Treatment. Num Pages: 232 pages, index. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JKSN2; VFJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780765701107
- ISBN
- 9780765701107
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.55
€ 130.55
Hardback. Dr. Levin outlines the treatment of chemical and other addictions such as compulsive gambling, compulsive sexuality, and codependency. Series: Library of Substance Abuse Treatment. Num Pages: 294 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JMAL; JMT; MMJT; MMZR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780765700780
- ISBN
- 9780765700780
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.71
€ 148.71
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, colour illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBN; HBJK; JFFC; JKSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 132 x 18. Weight in Grams: 23.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762752706
- ISBN
- 9780762752706
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.20
€ 17.99
€ 15.20
Hardback. Illuminates the encounter of feminist activism with scholarship in political science, cultural studies, sociology, ethnic studies, and economics. This volume gives a genealogical account of various different kinds of feminisms. It offers various dimensions on the relationships across time and place among activisms and scholarships. Editor(s): Sarker, Sonita. Series: Advances in Gender Research. Num Pages: 176 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762314393
- ISBN
- 9780762314393
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.75
€ 176.75
Hardback. Focuses on the economics of obesity. This work assesses the impact of food quality, access to fast food, food prices, legislation, and other factors on diet, physical activity, and body weight. It calculates the impact of obesity on hospital costs and examines the externalities imposed by obesity through health insurance. Editor(s): Bolin, Kristian; Cawley, John H.; Grossman, Michael; Lindgren, Bjorn. Series: Advances in Health Economics & Health Services Research. Num Pages: 390 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; KCQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 173 x 32. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762314065
- ISBN
- 9780762314065
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 178.62
€ 178.62
Hardback. Presents theoretical developments in the areas of race, identity, politics and authenticity. It honors the work of Ron Pelias and Patricia Ticineto Clough and features a performance essay that discusses representations of gender and ethnicity in HBO's "Sex and the City". Editor(s): Denzin, Norman K. Series: Studies in Symbolic Interaction. Num Pages: 162 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFP; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 407.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762313259
- ISBN
- 9780762313259
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.64
€ 176.64
Hardback. As a voluntary organization of National Statistical Office representatives, the Washington Group addresses problems in statistical methods associated with the measurement of disability. This volume features papers which reflect a sampling of the work done by the Washington Group to address disability, an important public health problem. Editor(s): Altman, Barbara Mandell; Barnartt, Sharon N. Series: Research in Social Science and Disability. Num Pages: 300 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762312825
- ISBN
- 9780762312825
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 172.33
€ 172.33
Hardback. Part of "The Research in Labor Economics" series, this volume is a collection of papers dedicated to the memory of the late Tikva Lecker. Professor Lecker's many interests included topics in labor economics, women and the economy, the economics of Judaism, the economics of migration and the economic experience of immigrants and their descendants. Editor(s): Polachek, S.W.; Chiswick, Carmel; Rapoport, Hillel. Series: Research in Labor Economics. Num Pages: 488 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFN; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762312757
- ISBN
- 9780762312757
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 205.94
€ 205.94
hardcover. Provides a view into the world of Bioterrorism and shows how it could affect the healthcare system of the United States. This work demonstrates the ramifications to health, politics, and everyday common actions and looks at biological agents and how organizations and the government should respond in cases when such agents are unleashed. Editor(s): Zapanta, Albert C. Series: Advances in Health Care Management. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 163 x 34. Weight in Grams: 691.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762311057
- ISBN
- 9780762311057
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 210.39
€ 210.39
Hardback. Emphasizes the developments in interactional theory and practice, plus examples of post-modern ethnography and performance texts focused on border crossings and border performances. This title presents essays honoring Laurel Richardsons contributions to Symbolic Interaction and Communications. Editor(s): Denzin, Norman K. Series: Studies in Symbolic Interaction. Num Pages: 360 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFP; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762310968
- ISBN
- 9780762310968
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.69
€ 192.69
Hardback. Offers feminist perspectives on the social, cultural and medical aspects of women as sexual beings and of their fertility, pregnancy and child bearing. The seven essays included here, raise questions about control and agency asking who decides if, when and how fertility should be controlled and the circumstances under which birth takes place. Editor(s): Segal, Marcia Texler. Series: Advances in Gender Research. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 160 x 27. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762310883
- ISBN
- 9780762310883
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 209.81
€ 209.81