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Society & culture: general

Hardback. Is academic writing, particularly in the disciplines of literary theory and cultural studies, needlessly obscure? "Just Being Difficult?" provides learned and thoughtful analyses of the entire question of how critical writing relates to its intended publics and to audiences beyond them. Series: Cultural Memory in the Present. Num Pages: 240 pages, bibliographical references, index. BIC Classification: DSA; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 21. Weight in Grams: 467.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804747097
ISBN
9780804747097
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.52

Hardback. Based on findings from a sample of nearly 1,100 Puerto Ricans living in the New York area, this book states that adhering to traditional cultural values has the socially desirable consequence of discouraging such deviant behaviors as substance abuse. Series: The Plenum Series in Culture and Health. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; JFFH1; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1140.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media United States
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306466199
ISBN
9780306466199
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.26

Hardback. Series: Springer Geography. Num Pages: 271 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, 30 colour illustrations, 30 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVH; JFSG; RGL; RGW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 573.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
271
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319283630
ISBN
9783319283630
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.43

Hardback. Intends to identify both successes and challenges faced by Black female students accessing and matriculating through institutions of higher education. This volume is aimed toward garnering an understanding of the educational trajectories and experiences of Black females, independent of and in comparison to their peers. Editor(s): Chambers, Crystal Renee; Sharpe, Rhonda V. Series Editor(s): Frierson, Henry T. Series: Diversity in Higher Education. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; JNKS; JNMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 236 x 24. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781780525020
ISBN
9781780525020
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.04

Paperback. Between 1880 and 1930, close to 200 women were murdered by lynch mobs in the American South. This title provides a startling view into the Jim Crow South where the precarious and subordinate position of women linked black and white anti-rape activists together in fragile political alliances. Num Pages: 336 pages, 11 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBS; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; JFFE; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 502.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674061859
ISBN
9780674061859
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 26.92

Hardback. Num Pages: 286 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDFC; HBJD1; JFFJ; JFSL1; JFSL4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Temple University Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781439914083
ISBN
9781439914083
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 107.64

Paperback. Num Pages: 286 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JM; HBTS; JFFJ; JFSL1; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. .
Publisher
Temple University Press,U.S.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781439914090
ISBN
9781439914090
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.36

hardcover. Num Pages: 201 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; JF; JHBC; VFVC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 168 x 16. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of Delaware Press United States
Number of pages
201
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611491012
ISBN
9781611491012
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.95

Hardcover. Tracing the historical trajectory of the pocho (Latinos who are influenced by Anglo culture) in pop culture, Medina shows how the trope of pocho/pocha/poch@, which traditionally signified the negative connotation of "cultural traitor" in Spanish, has been reclaimed through the pop cultural productions of Latinos who self-identify as poch@. Series: Latino Pop Culture. Num Pages: 169 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFCA; JFSL4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 147 x 14. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Pivot
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137501578
ISBN
9781137501578
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.40

Hardback. In June 1976 political demonstrations in the black township of Soweto exploded into an insurrection that would continue sporadically and spread to urban areas across South Africa. This title sets out to demonstrate that liquor outlets were not simply convenient symbols of oppression. Editor(s): Crush, Jonathan; Ambler, Charles H. Num Pages: 447 pages, Maps, notes. BIC Classification: JFF; JHM; JKS; JPWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 33. Weight in Grams: 894.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Ohio University Press United States
Number of pages
447
Condition
New
SKU
V9780821410271
ISBN
9780821410271
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 77.06

Hardback. Using medical, legal and public opinion data, this work examines the complex dilemmas raised by the abortion issue and explore both the pro-life and pro-choice positions. It covers moral, political, social and medical aspects of this controversial issue. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFMA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 164 x 15. Weight in Grams: 372.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781879383050
ISBN
9781879383050
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 107.46

Paperback. Using medical, legal and public opinion data, this work examines the complex dilemmas raised by the abortion issue and explore both the pro-life and pro-choice positions. It covers moral, political, social and medical aspects of this controversial issue. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFMA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 148 x 8. Weight in Grams: 217.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781879383043
ISBN
9781879383043
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.78

paperback. Based on a flagship research project for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation's Immigration and Inclusion programme, this book argues that social cohesion is achieved through people (new arrivals as well as the long-term settled) being able to resolve the conflicts and tensions within their day-to-day lives in ways that they find positive and viable. Series: Identity Studies in the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFF; JFFN; JFSL; JHB; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
238
Condition
New
Edition
1st ed. 2012
SKU
V9781349318476
ISBN
9781349318476
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.98

Hardback. Sex Discrimination in the Workplace is an interdisciplinary volume that examines the various approaches to the study of sex discrimination and explores solutions and interventions. Editor(s): Crosby, Faye J.; Stockdale, Margaret S.; Ropp, S. Ann. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFA; KCF; LNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 189 x 27. Weight in Grams: 866.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405134491
ISBN
9781405134491
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 135.61

paperback. With the increase in mothers' employment both the government and many employers are promoting flexible working policies to improve work-life 'balance'. This report considers the effects of these changes on the lives of both women and men. It examines three employment sectors in detail - banking, grocery retail and local authorities. Series: Family and Work Series. Num Pages: 60 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
60
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9781861345004
ISBN
9781861345004
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 25.84

Paperback. This book offers a comprehensive treatment of the issues involved in the relation between gender and stratification, making it an invaluable text for women's studies. Editor(s): Crompton, Rosemary; Mann, Michael. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745601687
ISBN
9780745601687
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.63

Hardback. Editor(s): Croll, Elisabeth; etc.; Davin, Delia (Lecturer in Social and Economic History, University of York); Kane, Penny (Consultant on Population, Health and Development Issues in New South Wales, Australia). Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 30. Weight in Grams: 475.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
253
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333367117
ISBN
9780333367117
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.88

Paperback. Building on the possibilities opened up by Ethnic Studies, this volume promotes open dialogue, discussion, and debate regarding Critical Ethnic Studies' expansive, politically complex, and intellectually rich concerns on topics ranging from multiculturalism and the neoliberal university to the militarized security state. Editor(s): Elia, Nada; Hernandez, David Manuel; Kim, Jodi; Redmond, Shana L.; Rodriguez, Dylan; See, Sarita Echavez. Num Pages: 576 pages, 16 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSL3; JFSL4; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 231 x 34. Weight in Grams: 834.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Duke University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822361275
ISBN
9780822361275
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.28

Hardback. Building on the possibilities opened up by Ethnic Studies, this volume promotes open dialogue, discussion, and debate regarding Critical Ethnic Studies' expansive, politically complex, and intellectually rich concerns on topics ranging from multiculturalism and the neoliberal university to the militarized security state. Editor(s): Elia, Nada; Hernandez, David Manuel; Kim, Jodi; Redmond, Shana L.; Rodriguez, Dylan; See, Sarita Echavez. Num Pages: 567 pages, 16 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSL3; JFSL4; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 36. Weight in Grams: 885.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
567
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822361084
ISBN
9780822361084
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 139.50

paperback. Based on eyewitness accounts of rituals conducted at the height of Inca rule, this is a key document that provides an unparalleled account of the prayers and religious celebrations of the Inca in a context of rapidly changing cultural practices. Series: The William and Bettye Nowlin Series in Art, History, and Culture of the Western Hemisphere. Num Pages: 186 pages, 5 maps, 9 b&w photos, 7 line drawings, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KLSR; HRKP; JFHF; JFSL9; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 508. Weight in Grams: 249.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Number of pages
186
Condition
New
SKU
V9780292743984
ISBN
9780292743984
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99

paperback. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: GBC; HB; JF; JMC; JMH; JMS; MJN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Italy
Edition
2011th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9788847017993
ISBN
9788847017993
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 28.52

paperback. Views Cuba from the Soviet Union's demise to the present, to assess how conflicts over media access play out in their both liberating and repressive potential. This title questions myths of how Internet use necessarily fosters global democracy and reveals the impact of new technologies on the country's governance and culture. Series Editor(s): Petro, Patrice. Series: New Directions in International Studies. Num Pages: 208 pages, 11 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KJC; JFD; JPV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Rutgers University Press United States
Edition
None ed.
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813546872
ISBN
9780813546872
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.73

Paperback. Num Pages: 287 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HBJK; JFC; JPA; JPS; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 369.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2010
Number of pages
287
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349287550
ISBN
9781349287550
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

Hardcover. This book focuses on how the political, cultural, and technical networks within the field of engineering provided the space within which an important professional middle class prospered in the city of Sao Paulo and made lasting contributions to the development of modern Brazil. Num Pages: 287 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; HBTB; JFSG; JP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 220 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230103023
ISBN
9780230103023
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.19

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