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Society & culture: general
Paperback. 'The Black Studies Reader' takes on the history and future of this multi-faceted academic field. Editor(s): Bobo, Jacqueline; Michel, Claudine; Hudley, Cynthia (University of California, Santa Barbara). Num Pages: 504 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1089.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415945547
- ISBN
- 9780415945547
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Condition: New
€ 89.70
€ 89.70
Paperback. By highlighting the role of the Public Sociologist and the international conception of human rights, this volume uniquely contributes to scholarship and current debates, while it also accomplishes two other objectives: first, it will be useful in the classroom; and second, it reorganizes themes that relate to globalization from a new perspective. Editor(s): Blau, Judith; Smith, Keri E. Iyall. Num Pages: 378 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JF; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 146 x 2. Weight in Grams: 585.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742545878
- ISBN
- 9780742545878
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Condition: New
€ 79.94
€ 79.94
Paperback. Editor(s): Bjerg, Helle; Lenz, Claudia; Thorstensen, Erik. Num Pages: 306 pages, 19 b/w & 7 colour illus. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBWQ; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 135 x 23. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Transcript Verlag Germany
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783837613254
- ISBN
- 9783837613254
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Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 35.56
€ 49.99
€ 35.56
Paperback. Editor(s): Bischoff, Chrisitne; Falk, Francesca; Kafehsy, Sylvia. Num Pages: 178 pages, 55 b/w illus. BIC Classification: JFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 137 x 13. Weight in Grams: 27.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Transcript Verlag Germany
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783837615371
- ISBN
- 9783837615371
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.55
€ 38.99
€ 28.55
The Maternal Wall. Research and Policy Perspectives on Discrimination ...
. Ed(S): Biernat, Monica; Crosby, Faye J.; Wi...
Paperback. Over the years, the feminist revolution has brought a lot of changes. There is evidence that the glass ceiling is being shattered. For one particular group, however, gender equity remains elusive. That group is working mothers. This title deals with the topic of working mothers. It discusses various aspects of the problem of the maternal wall. Editor(s): Biernat, Monica; Crosby, Faye J.; Williams, Joan C. Series: Journal of Social Issues (JOSI). Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405130486
- ISBN
- 9781405130486
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Condition: New
€ 55.86
€ 55.86
The Imaginary and its Worlds. American Studies After the Transnational...
. Ed(S): Bieger, Laura; Saldivar, Ramon; Voel...
paperback. A study of the American imaginary in transnational America Editor(s): Bieger, Laura; Saldivar, Ramon; Voelz, Johannes. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University Press of New England United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781611684070
- ISBN
- 9781611684070
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.91
€ 37.99
€ 29.91
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
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Condition: New
€ 295.76
€ 295.76
Globalisation, Freedom and the Media After Communism
. Ed(S): Beumers, Birgit; Hutchings, Stephen ...
paperback. This special issue treats issues of freedom and censorship in the post-Soviet media in the context of the global communications revolution. It includes contributions from journalists and academics across Europe, including the former Soviet Union. Editor(s): Beumers, Birgit; Hutchings, Stephen C.; Rulyova, Natalia. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVU; JFD; JFFS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 248 x 174 x 15. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780415508810
- ISBN
- 9780415508810
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Condition: New
€ 57.94
€ 57.94
Editor(s): Bern-Klug, Mercedes E., Ph.D MSW MA. Series: End of Life Care: A Series. Num Pages: 376 pages, 4 illus., 14 tables. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JKSG; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231132244
- ISBN
- 9780231132244
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Condition: New
€ 148.72€ 112.66
€ 148.72
€ 112.66
Methodological Issues in Aging Research (Notre Dame Series on Quantita...
. Ed(S): Bergeman, Cindy S.; Boker, Steven M.
paperback. Methodological Issues in Aging Research is the first volume in the "Notre Dame Series on Quantitative Methodology." This new series provides practical training and exposure on a specific area of quantitative methodology to allow for accelerated use. Editor(s): Bergeman, Cindy S.; Boker, Steven M. Series: Notre Dame Series on Quantitative Methodology. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GPS; JFSP31. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 153 x 230 x 17. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Psychology Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780805843798
- ISBN
- 9780805843798
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Condition: New
€ 64.31
€ 64.31
Hardback. The philosopher David Miller theorized that justice can take many different forms. In this book, a group of political philosophers take Miller's theory as a starting point and debate whether justice takes one form or many. Editor(s): Bell, Daniel A.; De-Shalit, Avner. Num Pages: 400 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPS; JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742521780
- ISBN
- 9780742521780
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.36
€ 191.36
Paperback. A companion to "First Nations Cultural Heritage and Law". It looks at the key features of Canadian, US, and international law influencing indigenous cultural heritage in Canada. It examines legal and extralegal avenues for reform, including ethics codes, research protocols, institutional policies, human rights law, and First Nation legal orders. Editor(s): Bell, Catherine; Paterson, Robert. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFSL9; LAQ; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 30. Weight in Grams: 699.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774814645
- ISBN
- 9780774814645
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.45
€ 40.99
€ 36.45
Hardback. Examines the Independence holiday, exploring how this most important public festival in the civic calendar has given Mexicans a rich tradition of national celebration that is part creation myth, part official pomp, and part popular merrymaking. This work looks at how Independence Day festivities have provided a medium for informal education. Editor(s): Beezley, William H.; Lorey, David E. Series: Latin American Silhouettes. Num Pages: 261 pages, photographs, index. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; ASZP; HBTQ; HBTR; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 261
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842029148
- ISBN
- 9780842029148
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.44
€ 169.44
Paperback. Presents readers with scholarship on public celebrations and popular culture throughout Mexican history. This book discusses aspects of Mexico's popular culture from the seventeenth century onwards. It examines a range of Mexican expression, including Corpus Christi celebrations, New Spain, stone murals, and folk theater. Editor(s): Beezley, William H.; etc.; Martin, Cheryl E. (University of Texas, El Paso, USA); French, William E. (University of British Columbia, Canada). Series: Latin American Silhouettes. Num Pages: 374 pages, photographs, further reading. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 3J; HBTB; JFC; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 164 x 22. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842024174
- ISBN
- 9780842024174
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.00
€ 67.00
Hardback. Presents readers with scholarship on public celebrations and popular culture throughout Mexican history. This book discusses aspects of Mexico's popular culture from the seventeenth century onwards. It examines a range of Mexican expression, including Corpus Christi celebrations, New Spain, stone murals, and folk theater. Editor(s): Beezley, William H.; etc.; Martin, Cheryl E. (University of Texas, El Paso, USA); French, William E. (University of British Columbia, Canada). Series: Latin American Silhouettes. Num Pages: 374 pages, photographs, further reading. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 3J; HBTB; JFC; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 699.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842024167
- ISBN
- 9780842024167
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.07
€ 157.07
paperback. A cutting edge survey of the latest developments in drug treatments, featuring contributions from some of the leading figures in the field. It sets out to ask some of the crucial questions in the treatment of drug abusers. Editor(s): Bean, Philip; Nemitz, Teresa. Num Pages: 268 pages, 20 black & white tables, 13 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JFFH1; MMZR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780415268172
- ISBN
- 9780415268172
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Condition: New
€ 81.99
€ 81.99
The Tribes and the States. Geographies of Intergovernmental Interactio...
. Ed(S): Bays, Brad A.; Fouberg, Erin Hogan
Hardback. Explores tribal-state interactions over land and sovereignty, taking a geographical look at issues such as environmental regulation, expansion of gaming, criminal jurisdiction, taxation and transportation. The contributors find that tribes and state have two choices: litigate or co-operate. Editor(s): Bays, Brad A.; Fouberg, Erin Hogan. Num Pages: 240 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFSL; RGCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 152 x 236 x 18. Weight in Grams: 417.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742510609
- ISBN
- 9780742510609
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.15
€ 162.15
Hardback. Editor(s): Bauwel, Sofie van; Carpentier, Nico. Num Pages: 340 pages. BIC Classification: JFDT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 238 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Lexington Books United States
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739131886
- ISBN
- 9780739131886
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.54
€ 177.54
Editor(s): Bauman, H-Dirksen L.; Murray, Joseph J. Num Pages: 568 pages, 60 black & white illustrations, 2 tables. BIC Classification: JFFG; JHMC; JNSC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 263 x 191 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1180.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 568
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816691210
- ISBN
- 9780816691210
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.52
€ 113.52
Children Behaving Badly? presents a powerful challenge to commonly held beliefs about peer violence and portrays it as an important child welfare concern. Editor(s): Barter, Christine; Berridge, David. Series: Wiley Child Protection & Policy Series. Num Pages: 262 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE; JFSP1; JNHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470694404
- ISBN
- 9780470694404
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.06
€ 120.06
Paperback. This volume brings together writers from a variety of disciplines to explore and illustrate the possibilities of new narrative forms in social research. The book is arranged into four areas of concern: representation, subjectivity, critique, and postmodern discourse. Editor(s): Banks, Stephen P.; Banks, Anna. Series: Ethnographic Alternatives. Num Pages: 272 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: DSA; JFC; JHBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761990352
- ISBN
- 9780761990352
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.35
€ 67.35
Based on a three-year study of assisted living workers, this important, original analytical snapshot of the assisted living industry provides teachable, practicable lessons for researchers, scholars, and professionals in gerontology and assisted living. Editor(s): Ball, Mary M.; Perkins, Molly M.; Hollingsworth, Carole; Kemp, Candace L. Num Pages: 328 pages, 8, 8 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801894930
- ISBN
- 9780801894930
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.34
€ 76.34
Hardback. It is well known that large numbers of Europeans migrated overseas during the century preceding the Great Depression of 1930, many of them to the United States. What is not well known is that more than 20 percent of these migrants emigrated to Latin America. Editor(s): Bailey, Samuel L.; Miguez, Eduardo Jose. Series: Jaguar Books on Latin America. Num Pages: 293 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KL; JFFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842028301
- ISBN
- 9780842028301
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.64
€ 156.64
The Sociology of Radical Commitment. Kurt H. Wolff's Existential Turn....
. Ed(S): Backhaus, Gary; Psathas, George
Paperback. Presents commentaries on the existential sociology of Kurt H Wolff - including autobiographical, biographical, exegetic, and creative developmental articulation of his radical thought. This book connects Wolff to the sociological tradition while at the same time explicates his profound departure from the tradition. Editor(s): Backhaus, Gary; Psathas, George. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 148 x 16. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Lexington Books United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739119440
- ISBN
- 9780739119440
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.64
€ 72.64