Society & culture: general
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Society & culture: general
paperback. In this wide-ranging work, Claude Levi-Strauss examines the mythology of American Indians and seeks to illustrate how contact with Europeans have altered these tales. Translator(s): Tihanyi, Catherine. Num Pages: 294 pages, 4 halftones, 3 maps, 20 tables. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFHF; JFSL9; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226474724
- ISBN
- 9780226474724
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.52
€ 32.99
€ 25.52
Hardback. The published work of Claude Levi--Strauss over the last three and a half decades has established him as one of the worlda s most innovative anthropologists. Yet throughout this period he was maintaining a full taching commitment in Paris. Translator(s): Willis, R. Num Pages: 288 pages, index. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 23. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st U.S. edition,
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631144748
- ISBN
- 9780631144748
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.80
€ 58.80
Paperback. In this volume Levi-Strauss explores the mythologies of the Americas, with occasional incursions into European and Japanese folklore, tales of sloths and squirrels are interwoven with discussions of Freud, Saussure, "signification," and plays by Sophocles and Labiche. Translator(s): Chorier, B. Num Pages: 258 pages, 1 colour plate, 11 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KB; 1KLS; HPCF; HRQ; JFHF; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 212 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226474823
- ISBN
- 9780226474823
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.65
€ 32.99
€ 25.65
Paperback. "The "structural method," first set forth in this epoch-making book, changed the very face of social anthropology. This reissue of a classic will reintroduce readers to Levi-Strauss's understanding of" Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 129 x 201 x 25. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1974
- Publisher
- The Perseus Books Group United States
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780465095162
- ISBN
- 9780465095162
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Condition: New
€ 29.69
€ 29.69
Paperback. This text is a collection of illustrations of masks from the Northwest Coast. Translator(s): Modelski, Sylvia. Num Pages: 276 pages, illustrations, maps, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; ACBK; AFK; GTB; JFCK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 229 x 14. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295966366
- ISBN
- 9780295966366
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.38
€ 25.99
€ 23.38
Paperback. In these five lectures originally prepared for the CBC, Claude Levi-Strauss, one of the world's greatest living thinkers, offers the insights of a lifetime spent interpreting myths and trying to discover their significance for human understanding. Series: Heritage. Num Pages: 64 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBLA1; HBTB; HPC; JFHF; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 4. .
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1978
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802063489
- ISBN
- 9780802063489
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Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.13
€ 16.99
€ 16.13
Hardback. A thorough reference to the many deities, magical beings, mythical places, and ancient customs of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe Num Pages: 352 pages, 109 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1DNN; HRKP5; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 184 x 237 x 29. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Publisher
- Inner Traditions Bear and Company
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620554807
- ISBN
- 9781620554807
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 21.68
€ 33.99
€ 21.68
Paperback. This work argues that the songs sung by choruses of young girls in ancient Greek poetry functioned as initiatory rituals in Greek cult practices. Using semiotic and anthropologic theory, the author reconstructs the religious and social institutions surrounding the songs. Translator(s): Collins, Derek; Orion, Janice. Series: Greek Studies: Interdisciplinary Approaches. Num Pages: 304 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: DSBB; DSC; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Edition
- New and Revised
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742515253
- ISBN
- 9780742515253
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Condition: New
€ 70.50
€ 70.50
Hardback. This work argues that the songs sung by choruses of young girls in ancient Greek poetry functioned as initiatory rituals in Greek cult practices. Using semiotic and anthropologic theory, the author reconstructs the religious and social institutions surrounding the songs. Translator(s): Collins, Derek; Orion, Janice. Series: Greek Studies: Interdisciplinary Approaches. Num Pages: 304 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: DSBB; DSC; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Edition
- New and Revised Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742515246
- ISBN
- 9780742515246
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.59
€ 156.59
Hardback. Providing students with an introduction to cross-national social policy research, this text conveys issues involved in conducting the research, examining the theoretical, conceptual and methodological approaches, and discussing prevailing concepts and methodological difficulties. Editor(s): Clasen, Jochen. Num Pages: 296 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631207733
- ISBN
- 9780631207733
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.50
€ 140.50
Paperback. Contributions from a number of leading academics with experience of different areas within comparative social policy research as well as undergraduate teaching. Covers conceptual, methodological, theoretical and practical aspects of cross-national research in social policy. Editor(s): Clasen, Jochen. Num Pages: 296 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 195 x 337 x 19. Weight in Grams: 462. Very good copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0016031
- ISBN
- 9780631207740
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. BIC Classification: HRCV4; JFSJ1. Dimension: 226 x 150. Weight in Grams: 0.55.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781496408327
- ISBN
- 9781496408327
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Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.87
€ 13.99
€ 13.87
Hardback. Editor(s): Clarke, Danielle; Clarke, Elizabeth. Series: Early Modern Literature in History. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 2AB; DSBD; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 521.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312232207
- ISBN
- 9780312232207
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.95
€ 62.95
Hardcover. This journal, originally kept as part of a study of race and ethnic relations in Trinidad, records daily field experiences where the observers/researchers were engaged in participant observation. Series: Studies of the Americas. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KJ; HBTQ; HBTR; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230622005
- ISBN
- 9780230622005
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.64
€ 62.64
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Between the Lines Canada
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781897071649
- ISBN
- 9781897071649
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Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 21.28
€ 24.99
€ 21.28
Paperback. Num Pages: 167 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCL; KJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 12. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 167
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403932631
- ISBN
- 9781403932631
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Condition: New
€ 117.82
€ 117.82
Paperback. Presents a description of the economic and ecological organization of rural Korean domestic groups Series: Korean Studies of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies. Num Pages: 27 illus. BIC Classification: 1FPK; GTB; JFSL9; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Edition
- Revised
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295992761
- ISBN
- 9780295992761
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 35.75
€ 37.99
€ 35.75
Hardback. Rarely have Pasifika writers come together to share their experiences in this field. Focusing on the past, current and future status and success of Maori and Pasifika peoples in tertiary education within Aotearoa New Zealand, this volume covers diverse issues from the countries colonial history, to student engagement with new technology. Editor(s): Tuagalu, Clark; Cram, Fiona; Phillips, Hazel; Sauni, Pale. Series: Diversity in Higher Education. Num Pages: 344 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBN; JFSL9; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 31. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783507030
- ISBN
- 9781783507030
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Condition: New
€ 153.07
€ 153.07
Hardback. Editor(s): Matthews, Clark. Num Pages: 132 pages. BIC Classification: GTJ; JFFE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 231 x 16. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634849142
- ISBN
- 9781634849142
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 178.77€ 132.30
€ 178.77
€ 132.30
Hardcover. This is a survey contribution to the worldwide discussion of political self-determination as a source of socio-cultural and political hope, conflict and confusion. Editor(s): Clark, Donald; Williamson, Robert. Num Pages: 472 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JPA; JPHC; JPWD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 149 x 35. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333650943
- ISBN
- 9780333650943
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Condition: New
€ 182.71
€ 182.71
paperback. Presents the 'wild woman', the wise and ageless presence in the female psyche that gives women their creativity, energy and power. For centuries, the 'wild woman' has been repressed by a male-orientated value system which trivialises women's emotions.This title reveals that the 'wild woman' in us is innately healthy, passionate and wise. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 37. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Publisher
- Rider U.K.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846041099
- ISBN
- 9781846041099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.92
€ 19.99
€ 14.92
Paperback. Num Pages: 584 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 108 x 22. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Ballantine Books Inc.
- Publication date
- 1996
- Edition
- 1st Mass Market Pbk. Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780345409874
- ISBN
- 9780345409874
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.44
€ 11.44
Paperback. This is a practical guidebook for African-American churches to help black families win the spiritual warfare being waged in their lives. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: HRCV; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 136 x 9. Weight in Grams: 124.
- Publisher
- Zondervan Dublin, Ireland
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780310200079
- ISBN
- 9780310200079
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.96
€ 19.99
€ 17.96
Hardback. The black church has always played a vital role in urban US settings. This study examines the impact of the church on blacks and the church's efforts to meet the arduous demands and sacrifices of urban life. It explores the ministers' role of leadership in African-American communities. Series: The Columbia History of Urban Life. Num Pages: 297 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRCC9; JFSG; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 24. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 297
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231099806
- ISBN
- 9780231099806
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.19€ 78.02
€ 104.19
€ 78.02