Social issues & processes
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Social issues & processes
Paperback. Examines the opinions of average Americans about Washington, DC, in order to understand how many Americans are likely to approach the question of what reforms are needed. This book explores the political, economic, and social conditions of the District, providing an informed context for understanding and evaluating its political options. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JPH; JPVH1; JPVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406234
- ISBN
- 9780878406234
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.73
€ 70.73
Paperback. Offering a critical analysis of Louis Farrakhan's ascent to national influence, the author argues that the minister's rise to prominence is a function of race and reaction in contemporary America. He probes the origins and significance of Farrakhan in American politics. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; JFF; JFSL1; JFSL3; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406586
- ISBN
- 9780878406586
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.05
€ 71.05
Paperback. Examines the economic roots of poverty, the actions that can be taken to eradicate it, and the ethical case for integrating the poor into the mainstream of society. This title considers both the economic feasibility of religious views regarding the eradication of poverty and the ethical aspects of economic programs. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRC; HRJ; JFFA; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406654
- ISBN
- 9780878406654
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.79
€ 70.79
Paperback. Debates the question of whether family preservation or adoption serves the best interests of abused and neglected children. Arguing the merits of keeping families together whenever possible, this title examines the background, theory, and effectiveness of family preservation programs. Series: Controversies in Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 168 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JFM; JHBK; JKSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878407873
- ISBN
- 9780878407873
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.50
€ 42.50
Paperback. Applying concepts derived from the study of international and comparative politics, this book offers an analysis of the impact of globalization on United States domestic politics. It is of interest to politicians, policymakers, and students looking for a discussion of globalization that is grounded in political history of the United States. Series: Essential Texts in American Government Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFS; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 365.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878408276
- ISBN
- 9780878408276
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.51
€ 70.51
Paperback. Weaving case studies from the wars against AIDS and drugs with an empirical analysis of congressional action on these issues, this title shows how members of Congress balance problem solving with re-election concerns, paying particular attention to their need to craft compelling rationales for their actions. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFH1; JFFH2; JFS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 249.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878408290
- ISBN
- 9780878408290
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Condition: New
€ 68.86
€ 68.86
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JFSL; JMAF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Hays (Nicolas) Ltd ,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780892540402
- ISBN
- 9780892540402
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.26
€ 25.99
€ 23.26
Paperback. n the 1980s as the culture of poverty evolved into an intractable and often inherited condition for many people, new ways of encouraging self-sufficiency emerged. Num Pages: 153 pages. BIC Classification: JFFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 158 x 11. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Ethics & Public Policy Center Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 153
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896331525
- ISBN
- 9780896331525
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.18
€ 52.18
Hardback. When Britain agreed to 'restore' Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China in 1984, British spokesmen explained that the Communist Chinese were reforming and would allow Hong Kong to continue its dynamic capitalist ways. Num Pages: 144 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1FPCH; HBTQ; HBTR; JFFN; JPS; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 149 x 20. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Ethics & Public Policy Center Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896331624
- ISBN
- 9780896331624
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.10
€ 104.10
Paperback. A brilliant history of American misgivings about the consequences of their comfort, affluence, and luxury. "An illuminating study, intelligent and perceptive..full of interesting insights."-Reviews in American History. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFT; KCB; KCCD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Ivan R Dee, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780929587776
- ISBN
- 9780929587776
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.33
€ 19.33
Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JFFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- New Amsterdam Books United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780941533805
- ISBN
- 9780941533805
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.08
€ 33.08
Paperback. Argues that recent US 'welfare reform' condemns the poor to greater impoverishment and amounts to a new Poor Law. Num Pages: 530 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFA; JKSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 32. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Apex Press United States
- Number of pages
- 530
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780945257837
- ISBN
- 9780945257837
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.59
€ 61.59
Hardback. This is the first full-length biography of Mary Grew (1813-96), an American abolitionist and feminist, who worked steadily in the antislavery crusade from 1834 to 1865, in the Negro suffrage campaign from 1865 to 1870, and in the woman's rights movements from 1848 to 1892, her eightieth year. Num Pages: 214 pages, Portraits plans transparencies :Bibliography. BIC Classification: JFFK; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Associated University Presses United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780945636205
- ISBN
- 9780945636205
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.98
€ 109.98
Hardback. The past few years have witnessed an upsurge in incidences relating to food safety issues, which are all attributed to different factors. Editor(s): Bhat, Rajeev; Gomez-Lopez, Vicente M. Num Pages: 632 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFU; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 190 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118474600
- ISBN
- 9781118474600
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 276.52
€ 276.52
Hardback. Food chemical safety remains a serious concern to the food industry. Risks such as adulteration, the existence of toxic and allergenic compounds in foods, and poor regulation of post harvest processing indicate that food chemical safety is not fully guaranteed. This book aims to cover the major developments and applications in this field. Editor(s): Wang, Shuo. Num Pages: 342 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFU; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 176 x 21. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118488591
- ISBN
- 9781118488591
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 219.20
€ 219.20
Paperback. Editor(s): Hogg, Michael A.; Kruglanski, Arie; Bos, Kees van den; Levy, Sheri R. Series: Journal of Social Issues (JOSI). Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JFF; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 12. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118843635
- ISBN
- 9781118843635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.85
€ 56.85
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCV; JFFZ; KJJ; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 142 x 30. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Pegasus Books United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781681772158
- ISBN
- 9781681772158
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.41
€ 17.99
€ 16.41
Hardback. Gender Matters presents a feminist linguistic analysis of texts - literature, media and lyrics - and conversation. It explores how gender relates to and shapes our understanding of sexism, reading and writing, politeness and public speaking. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: CF; GTE; JFFK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 2286.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845534950
- ISBN
- 9781845534950
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.37
€ 52.37
Paperback. Bringing together international scholars to examine the relationship between nationalism and globalization, this book addresses theoretical, historical and contemporary issues. It features case studies from Europe, the US and Asia that explore regionalisation, migration and citizenship, culture, finance and capitalism. Editor(s): Halikiopoulou, Daphne; Vasilopoulou, Sofia. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPFN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 158 x 12. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415581974
- ISBN
- 9780415581974
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.79
€ 55.79
paperback. It is estimated that there are currently 1.9 million deafened adults living in North America-people who could once hear but have become. An invaluable guide to self-help techniques of proven value to deafened people. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802083739
- ISBN
- 9780802083739
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 37.94
€ 40.99
€ 37.94
paperback. The new rural economy involves a fundamental shift in the stability and security of people's lives and ultimately causes wrenching change and an arduous struggle as rural dwellers struggle to rebuild their lives in the new economic terrain. Series: Studies in Comparative Political Economy and Public Policy. Num Pages: 192 pages, 8 charts, 9 tables, 8 textboxes. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFFS; JFSG; JHBL; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802084262
- ISBN
- 9780802084262
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 41.01
€ 43.99
€ 41.01
Paperback. This interdisciplinary collection of essays assembles historians, health economists, anthropologists, and sociologists, who examine the history of suicide from a variety of approaches to provide crucial insight into how suicide differs across nations, cultures, and time periods. Editor(s): Weaver, John; Wright, David. Num Pages: 336 pages, 4 figures. BIC Classification: JFFH; JHBZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 248 x 29. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802096326
- ISBN
- 9780802096326
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 39.30
€ 42.99
€ 39.30
paperback. Expo 67: Not just a souvenir is a compelling examination of a world's fair that had a profound impact locally, nationally, and internationally. Editor(s): Kenneally, Rhona Richman; Sloan, Johanne. Num Pages: 280 pages, 25 halftones; 25 colour photographs. BIC Classification: JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 16. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802096494
- ISBN
- 9780802096494
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 37.77
€ 40.99
€ 37.77
Paperback. Applying a strong, articulate, and systemic analysis to on-the-ground narratives, Oliver is able to offer fresh, incisive recommendations for health and social service providers with the potential to effect real-world change for this marginalized population. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: JFFA; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442613447
- ISBN
- 9781442613447
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 36.86
€ 38.99
€ 36.86