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Hardback. The turn of the twentieth century represented a crossroads in the French experience of modernization, especially in regard to ideas about gender and sexuality. Drawing together prominent scholars in French gender history, this volume explores how historians have come to view this period in light of new theoretical developments since the 1980s. Editor(s): Forth, Christopher E.; Accampo, Elinor. Series: Genders and Sexualities in History. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLW; HBTB; JFSJ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 222 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230220997
- ISBN
- 9780230220997
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.02
€ 139.02
Paperback. Joan Thirsk was the leading English agrarian historian of the late 20th century. Her research explored regional farming, rural industry, changing tastes and fashions, and innovations in the rural economy. This book demonstrates Thirsk's relevance for historians today, presenting new work that has been influenced by her. Editor(s): Dyer, Emeritus Professor of Local History Christopher (Emeritus Professor of Local History University of Leicester University of Leicester University of Leicester University of Leicester University of Leicester University of Leicester University of Leicester University of Leicester University of Leicester); Jones, Richard (Manchester Metropolitan University). Series: Explorations in Local and Regional History. Num Pages: 256 pages, 25 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJD1; JFSF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 172 x 245 x 9. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Publisher
- University Of Hertfordshire Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909291560
- ISBN
- 9781909291560
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.15
€ 43.15
Paperback. Reflects on the relations of faith and culture. This book explores the contact between the spiritual life of the individual and the social and economic organization of modern culture. It focuses on the passing of industrialism, Catholic understanding of the human person, Islamic mysticism, and a Christian account of sexuality. Series: Works of Christopher Dawson. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: HRA; JFC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 143 x 23. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813215433
- ISBN
- 9780813215433
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.65
€ 40.65
Paperback. In this work, Christopher Dawson concludes that the period called the Dark Ages was not a barren prelude to the creative mediaeval world. Instead, he argues that it is better described as "ages of dawn", for it was in this period that the foundation of a unified European culture was laid. Series: Works of Christopher Dawson. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3F; HBJD; HBLC; JFC; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Catholic University of America Press
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813210834
- ISBN
- 9780813210834
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.61
€ 39.61
Hardback. Series: Indians of the Southeast. Num Pages: 438 pages, 3 illustrations, 29 maps, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBBS; HBT; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 29. Weight in Grams: 825.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803273924
- ISBN
- 9780803273924
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.97
€ 71.97
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814791356
- ISBN
- 9780814791356
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.67
€ 30.99
€ 27.67
Hardcover. This book addresses the controversy over abortion. Covering interesting topics, including the claim that certain items (paintings, people) have 'intrinsic value' and should not be destroyed; the thought that young human beings do not have a good of their own; and the question whether the objection to murder turns on the violation of right to life. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFMA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 611.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333760185
- ISBN
- 9780333760185
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.99
€ 67.99
Paperback. Examining texts ranging from the Homeric epics and the Platonic dialogues, to Virgils "Aeneid" and the Book of Revelation, this book reveals how certain strategic metaphors embedded in the early Western literacy canon have promoted (and continue to promote) systems of inequality and social control. Num Pages: 196 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: DSBB; JFCX; JFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 16. Weight in Grams: 335.
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847682393
- ISBN
- 9780847682393
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.24
€ 63.24
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 137 x 17. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Ivan R Dee, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566634250
- ISBN
- 9781566634250
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.14
€ 16.99
€ 16.14
Paperback. This thoughtful book explores much of the background to the strife the globe faces today. In particular, Christopher Catherwood shows how religion and national pride, which are supposed to be positive forces, can become perverted ideologies that arouse hatred, slaughter, and war. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliog , index. BIC Classification: HRCX6; JFFE; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 149 x 12. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742500907
- ISBN
- 9780742500907
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.19
€ 57.19
Paperback. This work, covering a period of three centuries, analyzes the narratives of American women that were written whilst being held prisoner by a variety of different captors. It explores the relevance of such narrative for critical investigation into the construction of gender, race and nation. Series: Women in Culture and Society Series. Num Pages: 268 pages, 6 halftones. BIC Classification: 2ABM; DSBD; DSBF; DSBH; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226096544
- ISBN
- 9780226096544
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 28.08
€ 34.99
€ 28.08
Paperback. This portrait captures the experiences of creating and maintaining a home and a "chosen" family. Observing lesbians and gay men as they go about their daily routines, it unveils the complex and sometimes artful ways that gay people make a family and home for themselves. Series: Worlds of desire. Num Pages: 274 pages, 9 tables. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JFSK2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 145 x 17. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226094861
- ISBN
- 9780226094861
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 28.96
€ 36.99
€ 28.96
Hardcover. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; JFSJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 209 x 209 x 18. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403984357
- ISBN
- 9781403984357
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. This is the first study to trace fully the influence of the notorious yet often undervalued cultural tradition of Sensibility on British Romanticism, a movement that both draws on and resists Sensibility's excessive embodiments of non-normative pleasure. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSA; DSBF; DSC; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349539932
- ISBN
- 9781349539932
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.01
€ 66.01
Paperback. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JPS; KCL; KCP; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349510467
- ISBN
- 9781349510467
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Postmodernism has been a buzzword of contemporary society for the last decade. But how can it be defined? In this Very Short Introduction Christopher Butler challenges and explores the key ideas of postmodernists, and their engagement with theory, literature, the visual arts, film, architecture, and music. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 152 pages, numerous halftones. BIC Classification: ABA; DSA; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 113 x 9. Weight in Grams: 124.
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- First Printing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780192802392
- ISBN
- 9780192802392
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.89
€ 11.99
€ 10.89
Paperback. This illustrated survey of 600 years of fashion investigates its cultural and social meanings from medieval Europe to 20th-century America. It provides a guide to the changes in style and taste, showing that clothes have always played a pivotal role in defining a sense of identity and society. Series: Studies in Design. Num Pages: 304 pages, 100 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 169 x 14. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719041259
- ISBN
- 9780719041259
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.04
€ 27.04
Hardback. Stigmatized throughout Japanese history as outcastes, the burakumin are contemporary Japan s largest minority. In this study of youths from two different communities, Christopher Bondy explores how individuals navigate their social world, demonstrating the ways in which people make conscious decisions about disclosing a stigmatized identity." Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; JFSC; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 236 x 19. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674088405
- ISBN
- 9780674088405
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.22
€ 45.99
€ 38.22
Paperback. Analyzing federal involvement in residential segregation, this book examines how the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) attempted to forge elementary changes in segregated residential patterns by opening up the suburbs to groups historically excluded for racial or economic reasons. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691136196
- ISBN
- 9780691136196
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.81
€ 46.99
€ 33.81
Paperback. Buying for Business presents an accessible and practical look at the fundamentals of the purchasing and supply management industry. Num Pages: 268 pages. BIC Classification: JFFT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 174 x 20. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470092460
- ISBN
- 9780470092460
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.82
€ 38.82
Paperback. Offering a probing look into how modern technologies will affect the future of organizations, this book compares recent technology advances with growth spurts from the past and charts how organizations will be redefined in light of todaya s advances and other changes on the horizon. Num Pages: 318 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFR; KJU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471970729
- ISBN
- 9780471970729
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.24
€ 73.24
Paperback. Num Pages: 408 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 174 x 18. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780205792412
- ISBN
- 9780205792412
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.98
€ 82.98
Paperback. Num Pages: black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF; VXWM; VXWS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 237 x 14. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Publisher
- Mandrake of Oxford
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906958763
- ISBN
- 9781906958763
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
€ 19.99
€ 18.68
Paperback. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; JFD; JFSR2; JHB; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 158 x 235 x 22. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691173634
- ISBN
- 9780691173634
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.68
€ 37.99
€ 27.68