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Society & culture: general
Paperback. Tells the story of the first all-female police unit deployed by India to the UN peacekeeping mission in Liberia in January 2007. The author investigates how the unit was originated, developed, and implemented, offering an important historical record of this unique initiative. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JPS; JWLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 150 x 230 x 13. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520290617
- ISBN
- 9780520290617
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.70
€ 40.99
€ 28.70
Hardcover. This volume summarizes the ways in which modernists such as Pound, T.S. Eliot, Wyndham Lewis, and T.E. Hulme, the self styled "men of 1914", responded to the "horrid or sordid or disgusting" conditions of modernity by radically changing aesthetic theory and literary practices. Num Pages: 329 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312240370
- ISBN
- 9780312240370
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.86
€ 119.86
Paperback. The book gives lively and engaging insights into how and why socially sensitive story lines were taken up by different TV programmes from the late 1980s to the 2000s. Drawing on a series of case studies it traces the path of storylines from initial conception through to audience reception and uses contemporary examples to link practice to theory. Num Pages: 208 pages, 5 B&W Screen Grabs. BIC Classification: APT; JFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748625321
- ISBN
- 9780748625321
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 33.59
€ 37.99
€ 33.59
Hardback. Lesley Gill traces the rise and fall of the strong labor unions and working class of Barrancabermeja, Colombia, showing how the incursion of neoliberalism, the drug trade, and counterinsurgency military campaigns into civil society that began in the 1980s has destabilized everyday life and decimated the city's powerful social institutions. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBJK; JFSG; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 238 x 23. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780822360292
- ISBN
- 9780822360292
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.67
€ 123.67
Hardback. Focusing on an impoverished city on the periphery of La Paz, the Bolivian capital, Gill examines the ways in which neoliberal policies reorder social relations among poor men and women-and between them and the state. Num Pages: 288 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KLSL; JFSC; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231118040
- ISBN
- 9780231118040
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.19€ 88.98
€ 118.19
€ 88.98
Paperback. Lesley Gill traces the rise and fall of the strong labor unions and working class of Barrancabermeja, Colombia, showing how the incursion of neoliberalism, the drug trade, and counterinsurgency military campaigns into civil society that began in the 1980s has destabilized everyday life and decimated the city's powerful social institutions. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBJK; JFSG; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822360605
- ISBN
- 9780822360605
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 30.22
€ 31.99
€ 30.22
Hardback. Through the study of hundreds of criminal cases, Westward Bound explores how encounters between the courts and ordinary people on the Canadian Prairies contributed to the construction of race, class, and gender hierarchies in a settler society. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780774818582
- ISBN
- 9780774818582
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.34
€ 119.34
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: ABA; JFCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Publisher
- Harbour Books (East) Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905128242
- ISBN
- 9781905128242
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 14.84
€ 18.99
€ 14.84
Hardcover. An examination of the family unit in Italy, including coverage of topics such as abortion, working mothers, and the influence of the Catholic church on family life. Other titles in the series from which this book is taken include "On Law and Ideology" and "Poetry and Narrative in Performance". Series: Language, Discourse, Society. Num Pages: 170 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DST; JFSJ1; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 171
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333426777
- ISBN
- 9780333426777
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.74
€ 118.74
Paperback. The rise of new powers such as China and India is sending shockwaves through the global multilateral system. This volume systematically examines how 13 multilateral institutions are responding to this shift, with some deploying innovative outreach and reform activities, while others are paralyzed by gridlock or even retreat from the global scene. Editor(s): Van de Graaf, Thijs. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JHB; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349485048
- ISBN
- 9781349485048
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.06
€ 62.06
Paperback. Drawing on the works and words of artisans and artisanas, Indians, and mestizos, the author critiques the national ideology of ethnic homogeneity. He shows how Gueguence tells a story about the passing of time, the absurdity of authority, and the contradictions of coping with inheritances of the past. Num Pages: 320 pages, 19 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KLCN; JFSC; JFSL; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Duke University Press North Carolina
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822322887
- ISBN
- 9780822322887
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 30.22
€ 31.99
€ 30.22
Paperback. 'Changeology' is about influencing the behaviour of human beings for the better. The book is relevant to change projects both large and small, and in almost any area of activity, but with an emphasis on key topics such as climate change, poverty, obesity, AIDS, tobacco and drug use. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857840615
- ISBN
- 9780857840615
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.76
€ 19.99
€ 15.76
Paperback. An interdisciplinary collection exploring the practices and cultures of mapping in the arts, humanities and social sciences. It features contributions from scholars in critical cartography, social anthropology, film and cultural studies, literary studies, art and visual culture, marketing, museum studies, architecture, and popular music studies. Editor(s): Roberts, Les. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; RGC; RGV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 349 x 142 x 21. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137533951
- ISBN
- 9781137533951
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.08
€ 52.08
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198745792
- ISBN
- 9780198745792
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.75
€ 11.99
€ 10.75
Hardback. Cultural Sociology: An Introduction is the first dedicated student textbook to address cultural sociology as a legitimate model for sociological thinking and research. Highly renowned authors present a rich overview of major sociological themes and the various empirical applications of cultural sociology. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405189859
- ISBN
- 9781405189859
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.24
€ 103.24
Paperback. Drawing on a wealth of original sources, this book explores the changing contours of the politics of race in the present social and political environment. This will appeal to students of British politics and society. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFF; JFSL1; JHMP; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780415085786
- ISBN
- 9780415085786
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 86.09
€ 86.09
Paperback. Cultural Sociology: An Introduction is the first dedicated student textbook to address cultural sociology as a legitimate model for sociological thinking and research. Highly renowned authors present a rich overview of major sociological themes and the various empirical applications of cultural sociology. Num Pages: 250 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JH; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 172 x 12. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 250
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405189842
- ISBN
- 9781405189842
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.53
€ 36.53
Paperback. Taking its cue from the increasing financial vulnerability of those approaching retirement, this volume uses multivariate modeling to predict the sectors of the population most at risk and presents unique charts mapping the pattern of an aging workforce. Editor(s): Stone, Leroy O. Num Pages: 164 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JFSP31; JHBD; KCP; KJSM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400793866
- ISBN
- 9789400793866
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.48
€ 119.48
Hardcover. Editor(s): Sams, Leroy B.; Keels, Janet A. Num Pages: 572 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH; JMQ; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 187 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1052.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 572
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781626183599
- ISBN
- 9781626183599
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 392.38€ 259.88
€ 392.38
€ 259.88
Paperback. Num Pages: 712 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 158 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1000.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 712
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813141077
- ISBN
- 9780813141077
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.55
€ 55.55
Hardback. Taking its cue from the increasing financial vulnerability of those approaching retirement, this volume uses multivariate modeling to predict the sectors of the population most at risk and presents unique charts mapping the pattern of an aging workforce. Editor(s): Stone, Leroy. Num Pages: 164 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JHBD; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400740433
- ISBN
- 9789400740433
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.48
€ 119.48
Paperback. Michael Lerner collects the greatest Jewish writing of the 1990s in this first volume of a new series. It features pieces on Jewish culture, identity, and spirituality. Editor(s): Lerner, Michael. Num Pages: 464 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: DQ; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 161 x 36. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787959722
- ISBN
- 9780787959722
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.14
€ 37.99
€ 29.14
Paperback. Presents a collection of short stories, poetry, and essays from renowned contributors such as Naomi Wolf, US Senator Joseph Lieberman, William Safire, and Marge Piercy. This work reflects the diversity of thought, opinion, and sensibility of known Jewish thinkers and writers. Editor(s): Lerner, Michael. Num Pages: 464 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DQ; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787959364
- ISBN
- 9780787959364
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 22.64
€ 27.99
€ 22.64
Hardcover. Edited by Richard Lerner and Laurence Steinberg-the premier scholars in the field- and with contributions from leading researchers, Handbook of Adolescent Psychology, Third Edition reflects the latest empirical work and growth in the field. Num Pages: 706 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 183 x 55. Weight in Grams: 1392.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 2
- Number of pages
- 706
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470149225
- ISBN
- 9780470149225
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.73
€ 193.73