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Society & culture: general

Hardback. Series: Arts & Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 3H; HBLC1; HBTB; JFCV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 530.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231167864
ISBN
9780231167864
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.40

Hardcover. Translated by Carl Ipsen. This short book provides a succinct and masterly overview of the history of migration, from the earliest movements of human beings out of Africa into Asia and Europe to the present day, exploring along the way those factors that contribute to the successes and failures of migratory groups. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFFN; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 338.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745661865
ISBN
9780745661865
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.33

Paperback. The arrival of Europeans in the Americas brought with it a demographic catastrophe of vast proportions for the native populations. In this book Livi Bacci argues that the catastrophe was not the inevitable outcome of contact with Europeans but was a function of both the methods of the conquest and the characteristics of the subjugated societies. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1K; GTB; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 143 x 21. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745640013
ISBN
9780745640013
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.04

Hardback. The arrival of Europeans in the Americas brought with it a demographic catastrophe of vast proportions for the native populations. In this book Livi Bacci argues that the catastrophe was not the inevitable outcome of contact with Europeans but was a function of both the methods of the conquest and the characteristics of the subjugated societies. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1K; GTB; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 150 x 26. Weight in Grams: 574.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745640006
ISBN
9780745640006
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 74.64

Hardback. Editor(s): Massari, Marilyn G.; Lutz, Karl J. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCL; KCQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 184 x 20. Weight in Grams: 674.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781614703273
ISBN
9781614703273
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 230.62
€ 154.77

Hardback. Num Pages: 356 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBN; JFSJ1; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 163 x 28. Weight in Grams: 699.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Lexington Books United States
Number of pages
356
Condition
New
SKU
V9780739114520
ISBN
9780739114520
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 169.65

Paperback. Exploring the rationale behind the physical structure and spatial patterns of traditional Iranian cities, this study examines cities built before the general modernization of Iran that began after World War II, in the light of specifically Iranian environmental factors. Series: Contemporary Issues in the Middle East. Num Pages: 152 pages, photographs, glossary, index, bibliography, notes. BIC Classification: 1FBN; AMVD; JFS; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 11. Weight in Grams: 268.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815628606
ISBN
9780815628606
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.49

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

€ 85.94

Paperback. Using a rich set of data from public opinion surveys conducted in the European post-communist states, this book explores popular attitudes on social, economic, and political justice focusing ultimately on OwhatOs fair?O Num Pages: 302 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DV; JFF; JPA; JPHV; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 147 x 16. Weight in Grams: 395.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742501539
ISBN
9780742501539
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.01

Paperback. Num Pages: 294 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 151 x 21. Weight in Grams: 474.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Transcript Verlag Germany
Number of pages
294
Condition
New
SKU
V9783837618853
ISBN
9783837618853
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 37.18

Paperback. Trespasses presents key writings of the cultural critic Misao Miyoshi, including eleven previously published selections and a major new essay in which he calls for a global environmental protection studies. Editor(s): Cazdyn, Eric. Series: Post-Contemporary Interventions. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 526.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822346371
ISBN
9780822346371
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 32.53

Hardback. Translator(s): Hane, Mikiso. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 422 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 771.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
422
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691636894
ISBN
9780691636894
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 198.48

Paperback. Translator(s): Hane, Mikiso. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 422 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 571.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
422
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691608426
ISBN
9780691608426
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.96
€ 55.27

Hardback. Women's movements in Islamic countries have had a long and arduous journey in their quest for the realization of human rights and genuine equality. The author examines whether discriminatory laws against women do in fact originate from Islam and, ultimately, if there is any interpretation of Islam compatible with gender equality. Num Pages: 270 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 147. .
Publisher
Verlag Barbara Budrich
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2018
Condition
New
SKU
V9783863887353
ISBN
9783863887353
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 63.81
€ 57.69

Paperback. Editor(s): Casey, Maryrose. Num Pages: 232 pages, 12 illus. BIC Classification: 1D; 1F; 1H; JFC; JFFP; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 234 x 15. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
Monash University Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781922235886
ISBN
9781922235886
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 32.20

Hardcover. What is it like to be smarter than 95% of the people you meet? Fifty-four-year-old Alison says, "They told me I was smart and I cried. I wanted to be sexy, or glamorous!" Jean, 38, laments, "I learned the whole job in six weeks, and now I'm bored. Num Pages: 292 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 628.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
292
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471295808
ISBN
9780471295808
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 40.49

Paperback. Series: Topics in Kentucky History. Num Pages: 232 pages, 39 black & white photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBSK; 3JH; 3JJ; BGF; HBTB; JFMX; WSNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 16. Weight in Grams: 346.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813168449
ISBN
9780813168449
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.08

Paperback. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198724179
ISBN
9780198724179
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.94

Paperback. Explores our brains' near-miraculous ability to arrange and re-arrange themselves in response to external circumstances. This title examines how this 'open architecture', the elasticity of our brains, helps and hinders humans in their attempts to learn to read, and to process the written language. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CFC; CJCR; JFCX; JMR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 24. Weight in Grams: 240.
Publisher
Icon Books
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848310308
ISBN
9781848310308
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.87

Paperback. Editor(s): Whitinui, Paul; Glover, Marewa; Hikuroa, Dan. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBN; JFSL9; JNF; JNMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 185 x 11. Weight in Grams: 322.
Publisher
Otago University Press New Zealand
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781877578601
ISBN
9781877578601
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.95

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JFSR2. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 368.
Publisher
Monash University Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2018
Condition
New
SKU
V9781921867163
ISBN
9781921867163
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 26.24

Paperback. A 'retired career anorexic' examines herself and her, and our, culture in a masterpiece of confessional literature. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; JFFH; VFJJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 246.
Publisher
Flamingo
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780006550891
ISBN
9780006550891
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.58

Hardback. Many nations affirm the principle of gender equality. As women continue to advance in most walks of life, the impression that equality has been reached and that gender issues no longer pose real problems has naturally gained ground. Yet, many cultural, economic, and social barriers remain. Editor(s): Kearney, Mary-Louise. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 143 x 18. Weight in Grams: 306.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Berghahn Books, Incorporated United States
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9781571812476
ISBN
9781571812476
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 151.06

Paperback. This detailed but highly readable ethnohistory shows how a pluralistic medical system evolved among Canada's most populous Aboriginal population. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJ; HBTQ; HBTR; JFSL9; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774806787
ISBN
9780774806787
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 40.12

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