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Society & culture: general

Paperback. Gender quotas for company boards are becoming a totemic issue of gender diversity policy in today's labour market. This book analyses the EU proposal to make such quotas obligatory and brings together the experiences of countries that have, to various degrees, taken the road towards formalising gender balance in the board room. Editor(s): De Vos, Marc; Culliford, Philippe. Num Pages: 220 pages. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JFSJ1; KJ; LAQG; LNCD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 239 x 12. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
Intersentia Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780682297
ISBN
9781780682297
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 87.52

Hardcover. A child can't be owned, but parents are legally responsible for their child's care. A painting and a dog can be owned; both fall under the jurisdiction of the law and in particular, property rights. But why should a dog, man's best friend, an animal with a mind and emotions, fall under the same category as a painting? Editor(s): Hauser, Marc D.; Cushman, Fiery; Kamen, Matthew. Num Pages: 190 pages. BIC Classification: JFFZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 549.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Purdue University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781557533807
ISBN
9781557533807
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.69

Hardback. This is a revolutionary work in the study of Yiddish literature and post-colonial theory, offering a new methodology for comparative research, a new definition of literary modernism, and an unprecedented juxtaposition of Jewish Studies with African literature. Series: Stanford Studies in Jewish History and Culture. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: DSB; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 566.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804774765
ISBN
9780804774765
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 86.52

Hardback. The Imbalance of Power demonstrates that the indigenous societies of the Guiana region of Amazonia do not fit conventional characterizations of 'simple' political units with 'egalitarian' political ideologies and 'harmonious' relationships with nature. Num Pages: 216 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLSBZ; JFSL9; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Berghahn Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785333095
ISBN
9781785333095
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 151.93

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JFFZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 130 x 16. Weight in Grams: 286.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
New World Library United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781577316497
ISBN
9781577316497
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.63

Paperback. Observations of animals playing, solving problems, and behaving fairly toward each other reveal a range of animal behaviors and show that the ethical treatment of animals is a significant issue. Series: Animals, Culture, & Society. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 534. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Temple University Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781592133482
ISBN
9781592133482
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 32.36

Paperback. Chronicles the history of Indigenous political activism in Ecuador, from the creation of the local agricultural syndicates in the 1920s through the protests of 1990. This work reveals the central role of women in Indigenous movements and the history of productive collaborations between rural Indigenous activists and urban leftist intellectuals. Num Pages: 336 pages, 24 b&w photos, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KLSE; JFC; JFSL9; JHM; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Duke University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822342793
ISBN
9780822342793
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 30.33

paperback. A compelling study of a Jewish religious leader whose life exemplifies the dilemmas that Europe's Jews have faced over the past century. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; HRJ; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 23. Weight in Grams: 480.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
The Littman Library of Jewish Civilization United Kingdom
Edition
Revised ed.
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9781874774914
ISBN
9781874774914
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 25.84

Paperback. Presents the study of migrant populations that poses challenges owing to the mobility of these groups, which may be further complicated by cultural, educational, and linguistic diversity as well as the legal status of their members. Editor(s): Schenker, Marc B.; Castaneda, Xochitl; Rodriguez-Lainz, Alfonso. Num Pages: 536 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHM; MBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 166 x 36. Weight in Grams: 746.
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520277953
ISBN
9780520277953
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 39.38

Paperback. Translator(s): Conley, Tom. Num Pages: 120 pages, 5 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: APF; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 126 x 10. Weight in Grams: 156.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780816656417
ISBN
9780816656417
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.56

Paperback. Translator(s): Conley, Tom (Professor of Romance Languages, Harvard University, USA). Num Pages: 224 pages, 4 halftones. BIC Classification: JFC; KNG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 202 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 190.
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816634378
ISBN
9780816634378
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.45

hardcover. In a series of probing, innovative essays, Marc Aronson explores the true potential of Young Adult literature and revels in the passion of its readers he exposes the real problem with teenagers and reading: adult myths, projections and blind prejudices. Series: Studies in Young Adult Literature. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSB; JFSP2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 144 x 16. Weight in Grams: 348.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810839045
ISBN
9780810839045
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 90.79

Hardback. Combining detailed quantitative analysis of newspaper articles and television news stories with extensive interviews of leading journalists and government officials, the book demonstrates conclusively that the media, as an elite interest group, have the power to influence both the making of policy and the agenda for that policy. Num Pages: 204 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 147 x 22. Weight in Grams: 425.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
204
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804724395
ISBN
9780804724395
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.62

Paperback. Based on selected papers of a conference held 2003 in Erfurt. Editor(s): Szydlik, Marc. Series: Sozialstrukturanalyse. Num Pages: 276 pages, 8 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148 x 15. Weight in Grams: 360.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Germany
Number of pages
276
Condition
New
SKU
V9783810042194
ISBN
9783810042194
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 72.29

Paperback. Editor(s): Lienhard, Marc. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; HRCC9; JF; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 403.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1977
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9789401010368
ISBN
9789401010368
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 181.08

Hardback. Editor(s): Lienhard, Marc. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1977
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
246
Condition
New
SKU
V9789024718962
ISBN
9789024718962
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 185.47

Hardback. Evidence-based medicine is recognizing a spiritual component in healing - especially when it comes to alcohol addiction. This book brings together more than thirty contributors and reflects this change by focusing on the 12-step model of recovery. Editor(s): Galanter, Marc. Series: Recent Developments in Alcoholism. Num Pages: 449 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1045.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
449
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387777245
ISBN
9780387777245
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 184.11

Hardback. Alcohol continues to be the substance of choice for youth, leading to serious physical, psychological, and social consequences. This title presents a wide-ranging clinical picture of teen drinking - epidemiology, neurobiology, behavioral phenomena, diagnostic and assessment issues, prevention and treatment data - in a developmental context. Editor(s): Galanter, Marc. Series: Recent Developments in Alcoholism. Num Pages: 477 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFH; JFSP2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1880.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media United States
Number of pages
477
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306486258
ISBN
9780306486258
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 249.67

Hardback. A critical assessment of Jewishness in Woody Allen's films and plays Editor(s): Brook, Vincent; Grinberg, Marat. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Brandeis University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611684797
ISBN
9781611684797
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 80.25
€ 66.29

Paperback. African Americans today face a systemic crisis of mass underemployment, mass imprisonment, and mass disfranchisement. This comprehensive reader makes clear to students the mutual constitution of these three crises. Series: Critical Black Studies. Num Pages: 391 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFF; JFSL; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
391
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349537730
ISBN
9781349537730
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.35

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