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Society & culture: general

Paperback. Gendered distinctions and differences in working life are produced by often hidden practices. What are they like? How do they work? This book creates, through its multidisciplinary approach and empirical data, a wide perspective on gendered practices in working life. Editor(s): Rantalaiho, Liisa; Heiskanen, Tuula. Num Pages: 227 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 298.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
227
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333618547
ISBN
9780333618547
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.45

paperback. Editor(s): Randoll, Dirk; Da Veiga, Marcelo. Num Pages: 147 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 168 x 8. Weight in Grams: 273.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer vs United States
Edition
2013th Edition
Number of pages
147
Condition
New
SKU
V9783658017040
ISBN
9783658017040
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 72.46

Hardback. Exploring how technologies of media, medicine, law and governance enable and limit the mobility of bodies in geographies of space and race, this book describes the ways contemporary technologies produce citizens according to their statistical risk or value; topics include drone warfare, racial profiling in airports, anti-aging therapies and others. Editor(s): Randell-Moon, Holly; Tippet, Ryan. Num Pages: 219 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; JFMG; JHB; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 457.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2017
Number of pages
219
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137554079
ISBN
9781137554079
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 160.94

paperback. This book describes and analyzes changes in long-term care in Western Europe, showing that reforms have resulted in convergence in LTC policy. Explores rising public support for family care work and the growth and recognition of an extended social care market. Editor(s): Ranci, Costanzo; Pavolini, Emmanuele. Num Pages: 336 pages, 35 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; KCP; MBN; MJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 516.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
2013th Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781489989185
ISBN
9781489989185
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.85

Paperback. What has been the impact on social cohesion of contemporary cities in Europe, of the rise of new social risks and of the recent economic crisis? Focussing on 20 European urban contexts, this book provides an empirical analysis of the socio-economic transformations driving the emergence of new social risks and of the capacity of welfare policies. Editor(s): Ranci, C; Brandsen, T; Sabatinelli, S. Series: Work and Welfare in Europe. Num Pages: 325 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JHB; JKS; JPP; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
325
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349467150
ISBN
9781349467150
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.70

Paperback. Editor(s): Ramsbotham, Oliver; Risaluddin, Saba; Harifyah, Abdel Haleem; Wicker, Brian. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRAC; HRC; JFSR; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
234
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349264421
ISBN
9781349264421
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 126.86

Paperback / so. Editor(s): Rammert, Werner; Windeler, Arnold; Knoblauch, Hubert (Technische Universit??t Berlin Technische Universitat Berlin Technische Universitat Berlin Technische Universit??t Berlin Technische Universit??t Berlin Technische Universit??t Berlin Technische Universit??t Berlin Technische Universit??t Berlin); Hutter, Director Research Unit 'Cultural Sources of Newness' Michael (Witten/Herdecke University University of Saarland, Germany University of Saarland, Germany University of Saarland, Germany Witten/Herdecke University Witten/Herdecke University Witten/Herdecke University Witten/Herdecke University WZB Berlin WZB Berlin). Num Pages: black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: JFD; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 23. Weight in Grams: 533.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer vs United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9783658108731
ISBN
9783658108731
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 84.35

Hardback. Editor(s): Ramey, Lauri; Arana, Victoria. Num Pages: 178 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSB; DSK; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 331.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
178
Condition
New
SKU
V9781403965554
ISBN
9781403965554
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.37

Hardback. Editor(s): Ramadani, Veland; Dana, Leo Paul; Gerguri-Rashiti, Shqipe; Ratten, Vanessa. Num Pages: 265 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 14 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFSR2; KJG; KJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
265
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319396774
ISBN
9783319396774
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.70

Paperback. After examining competing philosophical approaches to disability, this volume goes on to address such themes as the complex interplay between disability and quality of life, questions of social justice, and the personal dimensions of disability. Editor(s): Ralston, D. Christopher; Ho, Justin. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JFFG; MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 397.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400705210
ISBN
9789400705210
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 141.63

Hardback. After examining competing philosophical approaches to disability, this volume goes on to address such themes as the complex interplay between disability and quality of life, questions of social justice, and the personal dimensions of disability. Editor(s): Ralston, D. Christopher; Ho, Justin. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JFFG; MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1260.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048124763
ISBN
9789048124763
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.13

Hardback. Editor(s): Raju, K V; Manasi, S. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRAM; JFSR; LNKJ; RNF; RNU; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319505619
ISBN
9783319505619
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.53

Hardback. This book argues that South Asians in the United States must be understood as a people who constantly move between two or more cultures, places, languages, and societies, thanks to technology, travel, and globalization. Editor(s): Rajan, Gita; Sharma, Shailja. Series: Asian America. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 16. Weight in Grams: 381.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804752800
ISBN
9780804752800
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 80.88

Hardback. Focuses on one of the world's major problems - violence and psychopathy. This book presents some of the key contributions made at the Fourth International Meeting on the Biology and Sociology of Violence held in November 1999. Editor(s): Raine, Adrian; Sanmartin, Jose. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFE; MMH; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 588.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media United States
Number of pages
207
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306466694
ISBN
9780306466694
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.94

Hardback. This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of global governance from a gendered perspective. It not only furthers the emerging feminist theorizing on global governance, but also provides a theoretically informed and empirically based analysis of both institutions and transformative practices. Editor(s): Rai, Shirin M.; Waylen, Georgina. Num Pages: 332 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFK; JFFS; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 576.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
332
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230537040
ISBN
9780230537040
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.53

Paperback. A global cast of contributors document the various forms of diaspora engagement philanthropy, volunteerism, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and virtual diaspora - in South Asia and provide insights on how to tap the development potential of diaspora engagement for countries in South Asia." Editor(s): Rahman, M.; Yong, Tan Tai. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 279 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFN; JPS; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
279
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349462735
ISBN
9781349462735
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.73

Paperback. Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference of the UK Systems Society, held July 7th to 10th, 2002, at York University, UK Editor(s): Ragsdell, Gillian; West, Daune; Wilby, Jennifer. Num Pages: 478 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; JF; PD; UB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 203 x 29. Weight in Grams: 794.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
Number of pages
478
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461351528
ISBN
9781461351528
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 196.03

Paperback / so. Editor(s): Radtke, Frank-Olaf; Weiss, Manfred. Num Pages: 255 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 14. Weight in Grams: 368.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
VS Verlag f?r Sozialwissenschaften United Kingdom
Number of pages
255
Condition
New
SKU
V9783810020062
ISBN
9783810020062
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 77.46

Paperback / so. Editor(s): Rademacher, Sandra; Wernet, Andreas. Num Pages: 314 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JFCA; JNA; JNC; JNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer vs United States
Number of pages
314
Condition
New
SKU
V9783658062385
ISBN
9783658062385
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 83.52

Paperback / so. Editor(s): Rademacher, Claudia; Wiechens, Peter. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 16. Weight in Grams: 433.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
VS Verlag f?r Sozialwissenschaften United Kingdom
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9783810028884
ISBN
9783810028884
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 77.87

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